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The much-anticipated prequel toGame of Thrones, House of the Dragon, captivated the audience with its first season. However, as soon as the second season premiered, it quickly became apparent that the show was struggling to live up to its predecessor’s success. Fans were annoyed by the reduction in episode count and a storyline that felt hurried and disjointed.
Adding to this disappointment, the finale of season 2 omitted a crucial scene featuring the beloved Princess Rhaenys. This sequence could have been profoundly moving and would have undoubtedly brought many viewers to tears. But now the fans are left with a strong sense of disappointment and frustration.
House of the Dragon Finale Misses Tear-Jerking Princess Rhaenys Scene
House of the Dragonconcluded its second season much to the disappointment of fans. From not showing the iconic Battle of the Gullet to wrapping up the last episode as a trailer for season three, fans had a lot of complaints. But while they were still reeling from the subpar season, another post on X ignited their fury with the show again.
Lord Corlys Velaryon created a figurehead of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen for his ship, “The Queen Who Never Was.”The figurehead features Rhaenys holding the crown of the Old King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.#HouseOfTheDragonpic.twitter.com/wkFfp9WZRs
A fan page on social media revealed a major detail of the finale concerning Princess Rhaenys that was not known to many. The post mentioned that Lord Corlys Velaryon’s battleship boasted a figurehead of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, symbolizing both her legacy and love for her. The sculpture depicts the Princess holding the crown of the Old King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
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This figurehead thus emphasized her significant but unfulfilled claim to the throne and her enduring influence on House Velaryon. But while this could have been a heartbreaking sequence in the episode, it was either omitted or not shown clearly in the sequence. Thus,viewershad no clue that such an element was present in the episode itself and had to discover its presence through external sources.
This oversight diminished the emotional and historical weight of the scene. Further, leaving fans disappointed by the lack of focus on such a visually striking element of the show.
Showrunner Confirms House of the Dragon Will Conclude With Season 4
Showrunner and co-creator ofHouse of the Dragon, Ryan Condal, announced during a press conference (viaVariety) that the prequel to theGame of Throneswill end with Season 4. Further, the third season is currently in the writing stage, with the production anticipated to begin in early 2025.
When Condal was questioned about the episode count of the third season, he added that no discussions had taken place with HBO yet. But he expects the storytelling speed established in Season 2 to continue.
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The author ofA Song of Ice and FireGeorge R.R. Martin had previously expressed in hisblogthat according to him, the Dance of the Dragons narrative from hisFire & Bloodbook would require at least four seasons of ten episodes each. However, until now, HBO had not confirmed the total number of seasons for the prequel series.
You can streamHouse of the Dragonon Max and buy it on Hulu and Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
