House of the Dragon
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 1 originally ended in a slightly different way , and the alteration was much better for Rhaenyra Targaryen . Rhaenyra lost two of her children inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 ’s ending , first through the stillbirth of Visenya and then with Aemond and Vhagar killing Lucerys . They were two shocking , devastating twists , and culminated with one net shot of Rhaenyra , illuminated by a radiate fire , clearly sin - out to on retaliation .
sound out revenge will play out inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , as the Dance of the Dragons truly get . However , that set up could have been a small unlike with the original time of year 1 ending , which was reveal in storyboards [ viaAdam Prescott ] . That would ’ve had a somewhat longer flesh - up on Daemon heading to separate Rhaenyra the news , and her cry when she find out , before cutting to a shot of her dragon , Syrax . Although not drastically different , the change were very important for theGame of Thronesprequel .
House of the Dragon time of year 2 expands the story from King ’s Landing and Dragonstone bringing in a wealthiness of unexampled characters , which means a bigger cast .
House Of The Dragon Season 1’s Changed Ending Was More Powerful
The more subtle approach to Rhaenyra’s pain and fury proves less is more.
It ’s apprehensible why there was adifferent design forHouse of the Dragonseason 1 ’s final scene , as having Rhaenyra scream is certainly a striking choice . Ultimately , though , croak with the more subtle option is more knock-down on - screen , and well conveys her transposition from an atrocious sadness into burning anger . Removing the belly laugh allows the Queen ’s action - the steps forward , the clutching of her tummy , and then turn for one final stare into the camera - to stand fully alone , conveying more anguish and anger than a scream could . It ’s more understated , but is masterfully done by Emma D’Arcy .
Other alternative also helped the mo work substantially than the original storyboards had be after out . Cutting the dragon was smart , as the finale had alreadyintercut between Rhaenyra and Syrax during Visenya ’s miscarriage , and this would ’ve risked overplaying that special hand . Even more important is the decision to cut down Daemon ’s role . Unlike the storyboards , this does n’t begin with the focus on his face , which mostly is n’t shown even as the camera follows him . That means this can truly be Rhaenyra ’s second and hers alone . commit she has just lose so much , and this is her singular pain - and with themes of muliebrity at the show ’s core - that make it hit so much harder .
House of the Dragon Season 1’s Ending Was Perfect For Season 2
The Dance of the Dragons can now truly begin.
The final shot of Rhaenyra is enceinte set up forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , as a mean value of signaling there is no become back . Rhaenyra showed a lot of simplicity in the final few episodes of time of year 1 , despite all that happen between the park and the black . The ending makes it well-defined that such restraint is now gone , that a furrow has been track , and that there will be a heavy price to pay for what fall out to Lucerys .
Blood and Cheese is a major moment in House of the Dragon time of year 2 , with major import for the Dance of the Dragons and both Targaryen cabal .
By removing Syrax and Daemon , to varying degrees , it ascertain there ’s no doubt heading intoHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ( which will loose Summer 2024 ) that Rhaenyra is the one who is very much leading the greens in the war . Further , by taking out the scream or clapperclaw , there ’s also an element of control to it , which makes it all the more haunting . Rhaenyra had seek to make peace , and her elbow grease failed , which means the only pick left - as the looking at of virtuous fury on her fount confirms - is war .
Source : Adam Prescott
