House of the Dragon
Summary
SPOILERS onward for Fire & Blood , the book House of the Dragon is found on!HBO’sHouse of the Dragonis set to be a sprawl television epic , and season 1 prepared audiences for the long haul with several genius moments of foreshadowing . Based on George R.R. Martin ’s novelFire & Blood , the series is set hundreds of years before the events ofGame of Thrones . The first season established the show ’s character and premise , building up toward a flaming civil war between rival factions of the Targaryen dynasty , the blacks and the putting green , represented by Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon II Targaryen , respectively .
UnlikeGame of Thrones , which was only partially thoroughgoing throughout its duration , the overarching story ofHouse of the Dragonis already mapped out , and Christian Bible readers bed what will happen . With that in mind , time of year 1 offered many moments of on - the - nose foreshadowing , leaving hints for those who have it off what to gestate . While the TV series may not be an exact adaptation of its source material , several clever here and now hint at key event to number . House of the Dragonseason 2will be released in Summer of 2024 .
9Aemond Says He Should Be King
Season 1, Episode 9
Aemond and Aegon , the Word of Alicent Hightower and Viserys Targaryen , are two of the most fascinating characters introduced previous inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 . Aegon , the heir to the Iron Throne , is notably illiterate , brattish , and immature , while Aemond is ambitious and determined to defend his house . In a scene with Criston Cole , Aemond suggests that he ’s the one who deserve to be king . This predict an important arc whereAemond will rule the Seven Kingdoms in his brother ’s stead after a annihilating injury .
As war erupts in Westeros , dragons will be send to battle . Here ’s a description of every dragon in HBO ’s House of the Dragon , heading into time of year 2 .
8"The Last Ring Has No Legs At All"
Season 1, Episode 6
The Dance of the Dragons is finally here , as the Targaryen Queen and King officially separate the realm through tragedies in HOTD ’s season 1 finis .
7Blood & Cheese
Season 1, Episode 5
There are severalsetups and clues to Blood & CheeseinHouse of the Dragonseason 1 . descent and Cheese are characters that audiences will quickly become acquainted with in season 2 , in what should be one of the most grim , vehement scenes in theGame of ThronesTV existence . This pertain to a pair of assassins who Daemon Targaryen rent to kill one of Aegon II ’s children in response to the execution of Lucerys Velaryon at the end of season 1 .
In both episode 4 and instalment 9,characters are shown using secret tunnels under the Red Keep that lead into the metropolis . Blood and Cheese will use these tunnels to enter the palace in season 2 . In season 1 , instalment 5 , Criston Cole murders Joffrey Lonmouth , and in short after , a rat can be seen by a pool of pedigree . This is a lineal reference to the name Blood and Cheese . Lastly , Mysaria is a recur graphic symbol in season 1 , and her return belatedly in the season expose that she now operates a spy net in King ’s Landing , which Daemon will use to charter the assassin .
6A Fortune-Teller Predicts Rhaenyra’s Death
Season 1, Episode 4
During her walking around King ’s Landing with Daemon in episode 4 , Rhaenyra is briefly asked by a chance storyteller if she wants to know her end . To someone who has n’t readFire & Blood , the moment is rather soft to miss . For rule book reviewer , it ’s incredibly on - the - olfactory organ foreshadowing . Immediately after the question is asked , the scene cuts to an decorative firedrake breathing fire . This refer to Rhaenyra ’s death by execution from Aegon II ’s dragon , Sunfyre . Joffrey Baratheon also mentions this death inGame of Thrones , so TV fans who pay confining care have already had it spoiled .
5Helaena Cries In Front Of A Window
There ’s a cagey moment of foreshadowing the first time audiences are introduced to Helaena Targaryen . Shortly after Alicent ’s man and wife to Viserys , she gives nativity to Helaena , who can be seen as a infant in episode 4 . In the scene , Alicent holds her next to a windowpane as she cries , suggest at Helaena ’s tragical fate . InFire & Blood , Helaena break by self-annihilation , jumping out her windowin the Red Keep . Her death is met by an uproar from King ’s Landing , as the multitude demand judge for the beloved queen .
4Daemon And Aemond’s Rivalry
Season 1, Episode 8
Daemon is themost powerfulHouse of the Dragoncharacterheading into season 2 , but he ’s neck opening and neck opening with his nephew Aemond . Aemond develop prominent lately in season 1 , produce into a double-dyed transparency for Daemon as a skilled swordsman and dragonrider . After the dinner view in installment 8 goes ary , it almost seems Daemon will have a word with Aemond , but the serial leaves it be . Their competition will continue to farm throughout the waruntil , finally , the duad have a calamitous duel on dragonback , claiming the life of both Targaryens and their tartar .
3Rhaenyra Promises To Return On Dragonback
In the composure before the storm during episode 8 , Rhaenyra and Alicent seem to be at long last rekindling their long - lost friendship , bind over their love for Viserys and each other . Rhaenyra has to return to Dragonstone , but she anticipate to refund to King ’s Landing on dragonback after give birth . This is cleverly worded , asthe next clock time Rhaenyra natter King ’s landing place , it will be on dragonback , though it wo n’t be on favorable footing as the scene implies . Rhaenyra will take the capital and the Iron Throne back , though only for half a year .
2Alicent Confuses Arryk And Erryk
Late inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , audiences are introduced to twin Kingsguard member Arryk and Erryk Cargyll . In installment 8 , Alicent mistakes one for the other , and while this summarizes the audience ’s muddiness about the superposable knights , it ’s also a ingenious moment of foreshadowing . Finding themselves on opposite side in the war , Arryk will be sent to personate his brother as an assassin to kill Rhaenyra but will instead stumble upon Erryk . As figure in theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 dawdler , Arryk and Erryk will have a affaire d’honneur that claim both of their lives .
1Rhaenys Escapes The Dragonpit
To scat King ’s Landing and patronize the Blacks inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , Rhaenys Targaryen read her dragon , Meleys , and get away from the Dragonpit . This scene mirrors a late event from the Dance of the Dragons call the " Storming of the Dragonpit , " where a rioting rout will assault the pit and kill five dragon . The Draco let in Rhaenyra ’s Syrax , Helaena ’s Dreamfyre , and the dragons Shrykos , Tyraxes , and Morghul .
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