House of the Dragon
word of advice : Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon ’s season 2 finale !
Summary
Rhaenyra Targaryen and Criston Cole ’s relationship turned disputative inHouse of the Dragon , but one moment in season 2 ’s finale function as a final " f * * * you " to Fabien Frankel ’s fictional character . " The Queen Who Ever Was " did n’t sport the twoHouse of the Dragoncharactersinteracting , though a moment involving two of Criston ’s romanticist partner made for a very interesting reveal . early on in time of year 1 , a adolescent Rhaenyra specifically select Criston to serve as a appendage of her father ’s Kingsguard . The two also had a secret affair , leading to Criston ’s Leslie Townes Hope for a future together .
By theend ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , a circumstances had shift for Criston , and Rhaenyra for that subject . Aside from being romantically linked to Alicent , Criston became Hand of the King to Aegon and heavy lead Prince Aemond and his endeavors . Criston might not be completely hide his spirit for Alicent , consider his fundamental interaction with Gwayne , but many of his past decisions were influenced by his continued hatred for Rhaenyra . His tactile sensation for his former lover would in all probability be sorry if he were present for Rhaenyra and Alicent ’s Dragonstone interaction .
The Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon returned for its long - awaited second time of year in 2024 , and now season 3 is confirm .
Rhaenyra Actually Wanted To Escape With Alicent After Scoffing At Criston’s Proposal As A Teen
Rhaenyra Clearly Wanted To Accept Alicent’s Request
curtly after Rhaenyra and Laenor Velaryon ’s betrothment , Criston proposed to Rhaenyra , evoke the pair elope and relocate to Essos under new identities . Rhaenyra chop-chop scoffed at the marriage proposal of marriage and moved forwards with her married couple to Laenor . The celebration was cut short , however , after Criston ’s rage and jealousy led to him beating Laenor ’s secret lover to death . Interestingly , Rhaenyra got another offering to turn tail inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 with Alicent ’s " come with me " request . Unlike her response to Criston as a stripling , Rhaenyra wanted to take flight with Alicent .
Alicent wanted a way out for herself and her girl , but she would n’t have asked Rhaenyra to come with her if she did n’t truly mean it .
The Dragonstone coming upon , which notably fueled theromantic theories surrounding Rhaenyra and Alicent , packed an aroused punch . But even with the discussions of surrender and a " son for a son , " the walls they had make between one another over the years started to fall a bit , allowing their old James Bond to reemerge . Of naturally , Alicent wanted a way out for herself and her girl , but she would n’t have inquire Rhaenyra to come with her if she did n’t rightfully have in mind it . Rhaenyra may have been surprised at the whirl , but she was undoubtedly intrigued by the notion , even if it would be unsufferable .
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Criston Cole refers to Alicent Hightower saving his life twice in House of the Dragon . Here ’s what he ’s referring to and what it all mean .
Alicent Asking Rhaenyra To Run Away With Her Tragically Reverses A HOTD Season 1 Scene
Alicent’s Request Calls Back To A Key Moment When She Was A Teenager
Rhaenyra ’s reaction to Alicent ’s offering inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 may have been an indirect diss to her past tense with Criston , but it also tragically called back to a moment in the prequel ’s first time of year . As a adolescent , Rhaenyra shared with Alicent that she wanted to journey the kingdom with her on dragon back and " eat only cake,“revealing that she wished for freedom and serenity alongside her best Quaker over her regal obligations . Then , Alicent marry King Viserys not long after , as both young women found themselves snare within their traditional duty .
Flashforward years later withinHouse of the Dragon ’s timeline , and Alicent became the one asking Rhaenyra to take flight with her , tragically reverse the yoke ’s season 1 scene . Even though the option would be the ideal selection , this time , it was Rhaenyra who could n’t do more than dreaming of the possibility due to her obligation from her obligation to the kingdom and the implications of Aegon ’s prophecy . It ’s indecipherable whereHouse of the Dragonseason 3 will take Rhaenyra and Alicent ’s stories . Still , even if escaping Westeros together is not possible in the future , they will in all likelihood be lend together again .
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