Now is an excellent time to brush up on your Targaryen history. HouseoftheDragon
. Faithful readers were caught off guard by the series premiere’s Song of Ice and Fire name drop, as the Targaryens’ knowledge of the White Walker threat has yet to be revealed in Martin’s work. What’s more, the show takes its cues from the book, but has already demonstrated how much it can and will expand upon the text. Look no further than Queen Aemma’s death in the premiere as an example.
In other words, creative license is in full effect here. What’s more, Martin’s role as a hands-on executive producer provides showrunnersthe opportunity to infuse their show with even more Targaryen secrets than what’s found in the book. But some major beats are likely to remain intact from book to screen. Read with caution, in other words.that can inform the show, but don’t want to know absolutely’s second episode that gain added value with the help of Martin’s books.
The change in age also changes a key component of Alicent’s backstory. In the book, she was close with the previous king, Jaehaerys the Wise, keeping him company in the final years of his life. Alicent was even present during the Old King’s death, reading to him as he died. It’s unclear ifwill offer its own spin on Jaehaerys and Alicent’s relationship, but so far, it hasn’t.Toward the end of the episode, Viserys seeks guidance from Lyonel Strong , the Master of Laws.
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