The Brutal Murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen: A New Chapter in the Game of Thrones' Power Struggles and Betrayals

Assassins Blood and Cheese were hired by Daemon Targaryen to eliminate Prince Aemond but killed Prince Jaehaerys instead.
Helena, the queen, had predicted danger due to her gift of prophecy and was unable to decide which child to save when confronted with the assassins' demand.
Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen was brutally murdered in his bed.
The assassination marked the beginning of a war between the Greens and Blacks in the Targaryen dynasty.
The Brutal Murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen: A New Chapter in the Game of Thrones' Power Struggles and Betrayals

In the world of Westeros, power and betrayal go hand in hand. The latest instalment of House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones, has once again proven this point with its brutal season 2 premiere. The episode began with a shocking revelation: Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, the young son of King Aegon II and Queen Helaena, was brutally murdered in his bed.

The assassins responsible for the heinous act were Blood and Cheese, two men hired by Daemon Targaryen to eliminate Prince Aemond. However, when they couldn't find their target, they resorted to killing the innocent prince instead. Helaena had predicted danger due to her gift of prophecy and was unable to decide which child to save when confronted with the assassins' demand.

The assassination marked the beginning of a war between the Greens (Aegon, Alicent, Otto) and the Blacks (Rhaenyra, Daemon, Rhaenys, Corlys). The Targaryen dynasty was once again plunged into chaos and bloodshed.

Elsewhere in King's Landing, Alicent continued her affair with Ser Criston Cole while Mysaria was discovered as a stowaway on a ship to Dragonstone and accused of colluding with the Hightowers. The episode ended with Lord Cregan Stark, a young Stark in charge of the entire North, being introduced at the top.

The brutal murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen was just one event in a long line of power struggles and betrayals that have defined Westeros throughout history. The episode served as a grim reminder that no one is safe from the reach of those seeking power, and that even the most innocent can become casualties in the game of thrones.


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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Premiere Recap -- Episode 1 on HBO

TVLine Kimberly Roots Monday, 17 June 2024 02:00
  • Unique Points
    • King Aegon II and Queen Helaena's young son is murdered in his bed.
    • Alicent and Ser Criston Cole are having an affair.
    • Mysaria is found as a stowaway on a ship to Dragonstone and is accused of colluding with the Hightowers.
  • Accuracy
    • Jaehaerys Targaryen, disputed heir to the Iron Throne, was beheaded by two hired assassins.
    • Jaehaerys is beheaded, cementing the war between the Hightowers and Targaryens.
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    The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses her personal opinions throughout the article, such as 'Mel Brooks was wrong: It’s not that good to be the king' and 'I love her.' She also selectively reports details that support her position, such as focusing on the death of Lucerys and Rhaenyra's reaction to it while omitting other important events happening in the episode. The author does not provide any sources for her information.
    • I love her.
    • Mel Brooks was wrong: It’s not that good to be the king
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Nothing Is Holding Back ‘House of the Dragon’ Now

The Ringer Zach Kram Monday, 17 June 2024 02:00
  • Unique Points
    • Season 2 premiere of House of the Dragon introduces viewers back to Westeros with a new intro.
    • Queen Helaena Targaryen makes the statement ‘They killed the boy’ in response to little Jaehaerys Targaryen’s beheading.
  • Accuracy
    • Queen Helaena Targaryen's statement 'They killed the boy' in response to Jaehaerys Targaryen's beheading.
    • Jaehaerys Targaryen was beheaded by two hired assassins.
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House of the Dragon Changed the Famed Blood and Cheese From the Books, and They Were Right To

IGN Comics Reporting Site Monday, 17 June 2024 16:25
  • Unique Points
    • Daemon sends assassins to the Red Keep, allegedly to kill King Aegon.
    • Alicent is spared from watching her grandchild’s murder and instead focuses on Helaena’s safety.
    • Helaena predicts danger to herself and her children due to ‘rats’.
    • Helaena must choose which child to save when the assassins threaten to kill them all.
    • Jaehaerys is beheaded, cementing the war between the Hightowers and Targaryens.
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    The article expresses a clear preference for the changes made in the adaptation of 'House of the Dragon' compared to the original 'Game of Thrones'. The author repeatedly praises how the show is avoiding misogynistic and violent elements from the books. This can be seen as an ideological bias towards feminist perspectives.
    • The best things about House of the Dragon is the way that it’s built out Alicent from a bitter, two-dimensional homewrecking usurper from the book to a complex, empathetic, and deeply engaging character brought to life brilliantly by Olivia Cooke.
      • , The emotional and often heartwrenching relationship between her and Rhaenyra is at the heart of what makes the show work so well.
        • The subtle changes made to Blood and Cheese are a great example of just how well that mission is serving the series.
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        92%

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        'House of the Dragon' season premiere: I told you the rats would be a whole thing

        National Public Radio (NPR) Sunday, 16 June 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Aegon II sits on the Iron Throne.
          • Queen Helaena is shown stitching in the credits.
        • Accuracy
          • ]The episode recaps the most recent episode of HBO's House of the Dragon, containing spoilers.[
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        ‘House of the Dragon’ Boss on That Brutal Season 2 Premiere Scene

        The Hollywood Reporter James Hibberd Monday, 17 June 2024 02:05
        • Unique Points
          • Daemon Targaryen hired assassins Blood and Cheese to infiltrate the Red Keep and murder Prince Aemond.
          • They demanded Helaena choose which child to kill, but she couldn’t decide. They ended up killing Jaehaerys in his bed.
          • In the book, Blood and Cheese were ordered to kill a young prince, while in the show they were specifically ordered to kill Aemond as a revenge play for him killing Luke.
          • Daemon was asked by the assassins what they should do if they couldn’t find Aemond. His answer wasn’t shown on camera, leaving mystery moving forward.
          • Helena has a gift/curse of prophecy and feared ‘the rats’.
          • The sequence was told from the assassins’ point of view to build suspense and dread as they hunted for Aemond.
          • Lord Cregan Stark, a young Stark in charge of the entire North, was introduced at the top of the episode.
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