On the latest episode of “House of the Dragon” season 1, the “Game of Thrones” prequel got fans reacting in a big way. Audiences took to social media Sunday night to share their thoughts on what happened between two of the main characters, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and his niece, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock).
In the series, the two have been pitted against each other after Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys (Paddy Considine), had the realm pledge to honour his request that his daughter succeed him on the Iron Throne over his younger brother, Daemon.
Since then, the uncle and niece have been embroiled in a complicated relationship, fraught with lots of tension. While speaking to ET about the dynamic between the two characters, Smith said there is a “very close bond” between them. “There is something very unique about their relationship compared to anyone else.
I think he treats her with more respect than he does everyone else,” he continued. Despite being opposing choices for the throne, “her uncle Daemon and her are extremely alike.
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