HOUSE of the Dragon fans have been left 'sickened' by a twisted childbirth scene branded the 'most shocking Game of Thrones moment EVER'.
The prequel series began on Sunday night in the US before premiering in the UK the day after. *WARNING: The content discussed in this article could be distressing* House of the Dragon is set about 150 years before the events of Game of Thrones, documents how the House of Targaryen falls apart in the bloody Dance of Dragons civil war.
There was plenty of bloodshed in the first episode in a disturbing scene featuring Queen Aemma (Sian Brooke). The pregnant Queen went into labour and husband King Viserys Targaryen I (Paddy Considine) rushed to be by her side for the birth of the - hopefully - new heir to his throne.
However, the baby was breech the Maester in charge told the King he could either leave the birth to the fate of the Gods or give him permission to cut directly into Aemma’s stomach so they can deliver the baby.
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