There's a Bigger Villain on 'House of the Dragon' Than Rhaenyra or Alicent

Olivia Cook and Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy and Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen from House of the Dragon

The Big Picture Without question, House of the Dragon is a tragedy, but it remains a tragedy in which an entire continent and society is guilty. Many factors can be blamed, from the misinterpretation of prophecy to the reckless use of magic and dragons, but the biggest cause remains clear in the misogyny Westeros openly endorses through its nobility.

Release Date August 21, 2022 Creator Ryan J. Condal, George R.R.

Contrast this to Rhaenyra, who serves almost as the embodiment of breaking gender norms. The preference the king holds towards her, even when his own grandchildren come to blows, causes Alicent to figuratively and literally bring out the knives. This is not to say that such a favored role is easy for her, as her very existence paradoxically makes her a target for her enemies.

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