Game-changing moves have been made, and the Iron Throne is in new hands.
Rhaenyra supporters are labeled as “Team Black” while the Aegon fans fall under “Team Green.”
Rhaenyra and Alicent have been struggling to prevent an all-out war, but everything changed in Episode 4.
In colloquial terms, s–t just got real.
Ding-dong, the king (or usurper, depending on your allegiance) is dead.
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His ego was annoying, but it made him easy to mold into other people’s motives.
Aemond is more competent as a leader, but he’s also harsher and more calculated.
He can’t be manipulated as easily as Aegon and certainly has his own agenda.
Aemond didn’t plan to kill his brother, at least not at this battle.
From an audience perspective, Aemond also makes a more compelling champion for Team Green.
He’s smarter and more fun to watch than Aemond.
Frankly, Team Black is losing the war.
It’s not looking good for Viserys' (Paddy Considine) eldest child.
“People have mistaken my caution for weakness,” she said early in Episode 4.
Well, now she needs a real show of force.
House of the Dragon continues Sundays on HBO and Max.
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