Alicent watching her son Aemond who was maimed by Luke (S1EP7) vs Alicent seeing her son Aegon II who was maimed by Aemond (S2EP5) 🔪 inspiration
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Alicent watching her son Aemond who was maimed by Luke (S1EP7) vs Alicent seeing her son Aegon II who was maimed by Aemond (S2EP5) 🔪 inspiration
ALICENT + AEGON, HELAENA, AND AEMOND
Listen I love all the memes of sunfyre being bilingual cause Aegon is shit at high Valyrian. But have we considered that dragons don’t actually know any human language?
Like they just understand the emotions and intentions behind their riders? Everyone always assumes that they only speak high Valyrian, but could it be because the Targaryen’s only spoke Valyrian just like the other dragon riders in Valyria so of course everyone assumed that dragons only understand Valyrian. I mean just look at poor Luke and Arrax when they were chased by Aemond and Vhagar, Luke only really spoke in the common tongue and Arrax felt Luke’s fear and reacted in fear (ie shooting fire at Vhagar). Also remember Jace is shit at Valyrian but Vermax seems to understand him in the common tongue. Aemond, who arguably has a good grasp of Valyrian, also speaks in the common tongue to Vhagar and she understands him. Rhaenys even said to Meleys they were off to battle again, and it seemed that Meleys understood her.
All I’m saying is that dragons don’t really understand language they understand their riders emotions and intentions.
The fact that Aegon only is truly happy when he's with his children or his dragon. The only pure and beautiful things in his life. The only one who loved him without any reason. They are his everything. But he's going to lost his everything.
Rewatching episode 1x07 in light of recent events makes Alicent and Aemond's interactions with Aegon even more frustrating to watch. The writers seem intent on portraying him as clueless and dumb, despite in season 1 there is evidence to the contrary.
You have Aemond being harshly questioned by Viserys who at some point menacingly asks him who told him about Rhaenyra's children being bastards.
Aemond knows that he can't just throw Alicent under the bus because at least he and his brother are still the king's kin, so he knows nothing will happen to them (which isn't a guarantee for Alicent despite being the king's wife) regardless so he blames Aegon.
Now Aegon, who is FAR from stupid, immediately picks up what his brother might be actually doing without knowing the context (and let's remember, the two don't have a good relationship at this point and he could simply deny thinking Aemond is trying to put him in trouble to settle a score) and immediately plays along, even deflecting the argument to how there is no need to have a planted rumour because it's plain to see.
Throughout season 1, Aegon repeatedly demonstrates a greater awareness than other characters give him credit for. In the carriage scene he keeps acting skeptical to the news Viserys wanted him as heir, but Alicent as usual shuts him down even calling him stupid for doubting her love for him. Well, considering how things are going in season 2 he wasn't really wrong about that either, was he?
Season 1 Aegon would have immediately pointed out Alicent's hypocrisy for trying to diminish him in comparison to his father simply because contrarily to expectations he is not willing to be a mindless puppet like Viserys was. Aegon has already picked up on Otto and Alicent's real expectations of him. Why would he ask Alicent if she loves him? Because he genuinely doubt that especially now that he is being dragged to wear a crown out of nowhere. Friendly reminder that not being trained and literate doesn't automatically equate to being stupid.
Additionally, portraying episode 2 as Otto's grand triumph is just completely wrong. Otto, who has been manipulating everyone like pieces on a chessboard, finally gets booted off by the person he least expected it from. This comes after he shows no respect for his son's death, shamelessly declaring that he will parade his body for the sake of their image as the silent sisters were still sewing his head to his body. But of course, god forbid we don't immediately dumb down everything Aegon does, or the audience might start thinking he could actually be a fair competitor for the designated hero of the show.
it’s the same picture
me seeing aemond holding aegon’s dagger: GIVE IT BACK
TGC accidentally made Aegon somewhat popular thanks to acting his ass off.
In general, Aegon, with his tragic story, has a huge potential for audience's love. I think he's very lucky to have Tom, who read the book and who understands his character perfectly, fights for him and protects him. He shows us drama and depth of Aegon even in those moments when the screenwriters are trying to make him look stupid or funny. So yes, Tom is doing an incredible job. He loves Aegon and openly talks about it even despite all the hate he gets. It's just...wow.
Otto on his way to Dragonstone to apologize to Rhaenyra after dealing with Aegon bullshits:
he regrets everything
TEAM GREEN PHOTOGRAPHED BY JANET R. NEPALES AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE FOR 'HOUSE OF THE DRAGON' S2.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 02.02 Rhaenyra the Cruel
The king is my grandson and my grandson is a fool!
GAME OF THRONES — 3.07: The Bear and the Maiden Fair HOUSE OF THE DRAGON — 2.02: Rhaenyra the Cruel
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 1x06: The Princess and the Queen (2022) 2x02: Rhaenyra the Cruel (2024)
Something I noticed about Alicent throughout HOTD is she easily shows affection to Aemond and Helaena but not to Aegon. Do you think it’s because Alicent has favorites ? (I always got the impression Aemond is her favorite)
Hi there 💚
I have been asked this question before, and I think Alicent loves all of her children immensely, but she has a soft spot for Aegon despite how it may seem upon a first glance. Let me explain.
Alicent's relationship with Helaena is protective, tender, and loving because “her girl” is her comfort and hope. I think that Alicent sees her inner child in Helaena and tries to compensate for the loss of her own mother during her girlhood by being the mother she lost for Helaena.
Alicent empathizes with Aemond being the “outcast” of the family since she was feeling like an outcast herself in the family she married into (especially in the beginning, wearing all those Targaryen red and black clothes, trying so hard to fit in). Alicent also recognizes that Aemond perhaps loves her and understands her the most of all her children and she has a strong bond with him.
However, her relationship with Aegon is the most intense out of all of her children. He is the reason of her existence as a Queen, the root and the fruit of her troubles, the manifestation of her trauma and the carrier of her flaws. She sees herself in Aegon, and doesn't know how to connect with him because he reminds her of the unyoked and distorted pieces within herself. Oliva has also commented on the idea that Alicent will go above and beyond to support and protect Aegon. She has chosen him to rule no matter his flaws because he mirrors Alicent with his perfect imperfections.
So she loves Aegon the same way she loves herself: faultily, and with austere frustration.
he's so ready to meet his son 💔
Tom Glynn Carney is a very talented actor who managed to vividly convey the emotions of Aegon Targaryen to the audience. Tom Glynn Carney is a perfect choice for Aegon Targaryen, and I love watching them.