July 1st 2024.
One fan couldn't contain their excitement as they exclaimed, "I literally screamed so loud!" after witnessing the epic cameo in the latest episode of House of the Dragon. *Warning: spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 3.* Fans of the hit show were left in shock and disbelief as a surprise cameo took place in season 2 episode 3, and needless to say, they were beyond thrilled. In this latest installment of the Game of Thrones spin-off, Daemon Targaryen makes his way to Harrenhal in an attempt to claim the castle for the Blacks and their Queen Rhaenyra before their rivals, the Greens, have the chance to do so.
Harrenhal, known as the largest castle in the Seven Kingdoms, is believed to be cursed by some. And in this episode, it seems that belief may hold some truth as Daemon is visited by a haunting vision of a younger version of Rhaenyra, played by the talented Milly Alcock. Fans were delighted to see Milly return to the role of Princess Rhaenyra, after a time jump in the first season introduced Emma to the role.
The return of Milly was a dream come true for many fans, who had been hoping for her reprise as the Targaryen fan-favorite. And finally, their wish has been granted as Milly is back! In this vision, Daemon is visited by a younger version of Rhaenyra, before she became his wife. The couple's relationship is currently going through a rough patch, and this haunting only adds to the tension between them.
While staying at Harrenhal, Daemon hears a strange noise coming from the hallway and decides to investigate. He follows a faint, melodic hum to a room where someone is sitting in an armchair next to a burning fireplace. The unknown person greets him with, "Always coming and going, aren't you?" As Daemon gets closer, he realizes that it's the younger Rhaenyra in the armchair. She speaks to him while sewing the head of their young son Jaehaerys back onto his decapitated body. Fans couldn't contain their excitement as Milly Alcock returned as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, sharing their joy on social media.
In the dream, Daemon sees Rhaenyra with their son, who was murdered in his bed after Daemon's failed attempt to order the assassination of Aemond in King's Landing. The killers, Blood and Cheese, mistakenly kill Jaehaerys instead, as he is the heir to the Iron Throne. While Daemon didn't seem too bothered by the assassination mistake before, seeing Rhaenyra with their son in his vision brings him to tears, possibly signifying his regret over the tragic death.
When he wakes up, Daemon finds himself mysteriously standing at the base of a weirwood tree. A woman he met at Harrenhal tells him, "You will die in this place." Fans were on the edge of their seats as they watched this intense and emotional scene, with many expressing their excitement and admiration for the show's writing and storytelling.
Showrunner Ryan Condal revealed why they chose to bring back Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen, saying, "Instead of warfare or dragons or images of horror, it was really more of Daemon being haunted by these people who he had done wrong by in his past, particularly young Rhaenyra." Fans couldn't agree more and were thrilled to see Milly's return to the show.
Many fans shared their thoughts on the episode, with some describing it as everything they had hoped for and more. Some were moved to tears by Milly's performance, with one fan saying, "At one moment, Milly looked at Matt, and his face just broke and he was in tears. Then I was in tears, and many of the crew were in tears. This is just a man who made a mistake and just realized it." Others expressed their disappointment with Game of Thrones and its lack of dream sequences, but were delighted to see House of the Dragon deliver on that front.
Overall, fans were blown away by the surprise cameo and the emotional impact it had on the characters and the story. They praised the show's attention to detail and its ability to bring back beloved characters in unexpected ways. House of the Dragon is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW, with new episodes released on Mondays. So far, it seems like fans are loving the new season and can't wait to see what's in store for their favorite characters.
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