In a significant departure from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon introduced a crucial twist in its season one finale.
The show depicted Luke (Elliot Grihault) and his dragon Arrax falling prey to Vhagar under dramatic circumstances. In the book, Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) intentionally killed Luke, leaving little doubt about his true intentions. Matt Smith describes season 2 of House of the Dragon as 'difficult' after major change House of the Dragon star Matt Smith says Daemon begins to 'unravel' in Season 2 But the series added a layer of uncertainty by having Vhagar act against Aemond's will.
This plot alteration promises to ripple through the upcoming second season, impacting character motivations and the storyline's trajectory. Ewan recently reflected on the pivotal moment his character, Aemond, inadvertently caused Luke's death, attributing the act to his dragon Vhagar's impulsive behavior. Ewan discussed the narrative fork Aemond faces post the incident: "[Aemond] can either own what he did and return to King's Landing and say that he meant to kill Luke, and become the most wanted man in the realm, or [he can] admit what he did was a mistake and plead at the mercy of Rhaenyra.
” This dilemma underscores the tension and the potential paths Aemond could take in the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel. Don't miss: House of the Dragon Season 2 will make up for Game of Thrones disappointment House of the Dragon Season 2 star is ‘obsessed’ wit.
