Daemon Targaryen hires assassins to kill Aemond, but they accidentally kill Prince Jaehaerys instead
Helaena Targaryen points to her surviving child as the prince and escapes with him, while assassins behead young prince off-screen
Rhaenyra Targaryen plots against her half brother Aegon for the throne
In the world of House of the Dragon, power and loyalty are at the heart of every decision made by its characters. The recent events in season 2 have brought about a series of shocking twists that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Let's take a closer look at some key moments from this week's episode.
First, we see Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) plotting against her half brother Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) for the throne. Their loyalties are put to the test as they both claim to be the rightful ruler of Westeros.
Meanwhile, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), seeking revenge against his nephew Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), hires assassins Blood and Cheese (Sam C. Wilson and Mark Stobbart) to carry out the deed. However, things take a dark turn when they accidentally kill 6-year-old Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen instead of Aemond.
The tragic event leaves Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), the mother of the young prince, devastated. In an attempt to save her remaining child, she points to him as the prince and manages to escape with her daughter. The assassins, in a fit of rage, behead the innocent boy off-screen but his cries are heard loudly.
Fans have expressed their disappointment over the lack of gore or disturbance in this scene compared to previous depictions in George R.R. Martin's
House of the Dragon season 2 introduces the characters Blood and Cheese, played by Sam C. Wilson and Mark Stobbart respectively.
Blood and Cheese are involved in the assassination and beheading of 6-year-old Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen at Rhaenyra Targaryen’s request.
Blood is a member of the Gold Cloaks with loyalty to Daemon, while Cheese is a rat catcher with gambling debts. Both are hired by Daemon for revenge against Aemond Targaryen.
The assassination scene in the show differs from the book in terms of timeline and logistical challenges involving child actors.
Rhaenyra wants revenge against Aemond, and Daemon hires Blood and Cheese to carry out the deed. The events take a dark turn when they accidentally kill Prince Jaehaerys instead.
Accuracy
Blood and Cheese are hired by Daemon for revenge against Aemond.
They accidentally kill Prince Jaehaerys instead of Aemond.
Helaena has two toddlers in the show, but Blood and Cheese demand she choose between her two sons in the book.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(95%)
The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or informal fallacies were found. The author describes the events in the article as 'tragic' and 'gruesome', implying that they are negative and should be condemned. This is an example of inflammatory rhetoric, which is intended to evoke strong emotions from the reader. However, it does not affect the validity of the information presented in the article. The author also quotes Ryan Condal, who is described as a 'series co-creator', implying that he is an authority on the subject matter. This is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy, but it does not occur frequently enough or significantly impact the overall content of the article to lower the score.
][The author] describes the events in the article as 'tragic' and 'gruesome', implying that they are negative and should be condemned.[/]
[[]Ryan Condal is described as a 'series co-creator', implying that he is an authority on the subject matter.[[]
Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon’ premiered with an episode featuring multiple deaths and plot development.
Rhaneyra plotted against her half brother Aegon for the throne.
Daemon Targaryen hired assassins to kill his nephew/brother-in-law Aemond, who in turn killed Daemon’s stepson Lucerys in Season 1 finale.
Assassins captured Helaena, one of Aegon’s wives/sisters and threatened to kill her twins unless told which one was the prince.
Helaena pointed to her son and escaped with her daughter, resulting in the assassins beheading him off-screen but his cries were heard loudly.
Accuracy
Daemon Targaryen hired assassins to kill Aemond, but in one article it's Blood and Cheese who are hired and they accidentally kill Helaena instead.
In one article, Rhaenyra wants revenge against Aemond and Daemon hires Blood and Cheese to carry out the deed. In another article, Daemon orders mercenaries Blood and Cheese to kill Aemond directly.
Deception
(30%)
The article expresses strong emotional reactions to the depiction of violence in a TV show, specifically the death of a child. While it is within the author's right to have an opinion and express it, they go beyond just sharing their thoughts and begin to make judgments about other shows and their writers based on this one instance. This can be considered emotional manipulation as the author tries to elicit a similar emotional response from readers by painting certain TV shows in a negative light. Additionally, the article contains selective reporting as it focuses only on the negative aspects of these shows without acknowledging any potential positive elements or context.
Now I can feel the naysayers whipping out their keyboards telling me I’m a wimp, I shouldn’t watch these shows and that I’m bad at my job as a TV critic for daring to be affected and offended by the death of children, however fictional it may be. Go ahead, insult me for my humanity. I dare you.
What's the point in Dragon? Having seen four of the eight episodes to review them, I can tell you, yes, this death becomes paramountly important to the plot. But the randomness of it, the logical fallacies required for it to happen and the unnecessarily graphic sounds make it feel far more egregious than any part of Shogun.
Fallacies
(65%)
The author uses an appeal to emotion by expressing their discomfort and distress over the depiction of a child's death in the show 'House of the Dragon'. They also use a hasty generalization by stating that all violence in modern TV is pointless and serves only to shock and awe, without considering shows where violence serves a purpose. The author also uses an ad hominem fallacy by implying that those who disagree with their opinion are 'naysayers' and 'insulting their humanity'.
][author] This kind of violence is painful for the characters and painful for the viewers. There’s a reason our entertainment shows don’t regular show the murder of children and babies week to week. It’s reprehensible. It’s disturbing. It’s indecent.[/]
[author] Go ahead, insult me for my humanity. I dare you.[
Bias
(5%)
The author expresses their discomfort and distress over the depiction of a child's death in the show 'House of the Dragon'. They find it unnecessary and gratuitous, as it serves no greater purpose to the plot or themes. The author compares this scene unfavorably to a similar scene in 'Shogun', which they argue was handled more effectively by being done off-screen and serving a greater thematic purpose.
But those assassins didn't kill a fully grown man with silver hair and an eyepatch as Daemon instructed. Instead, after wandering around an empty castle (all those guards and ladies-in-waiting seemingly evaporated when the plot needed them to), the assassins decide they'll just kill another 'son' of this tribe of Targaryens instead.
What's the point in Dragon? Having seen four of the eight episodes to review them, I can tell you, yes, this death becomes paramountly important to the plot. But the randomness of it, the logical fallacies required for it to happen and the unnecessarily graphic sounds make it feel far more egregious than any part of Shogun.
Daemon Targaryen hires Blood and Cheese for revenge against Aemond Targaryen
They accidentally kill Helaena's son Jaehaerys instead of Aemond
Fans are disappointed with the lack of gore or disturbance in the scene
Accuracy
Daemon Targaryen orders mercenaries Blood and Cheese to kill Aemond Targaryen in revenge
They fail to find Aemond and instead kill Helaena Targaryen, mother of two toddlers
Helaena's son Jaehaerys is stabbed to death in his bed
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(80%)
The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting fans' reactions and comparing the scene unfavorably to the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones. This is a fallacy as it does not provide any logical reasoning for why the Blood and Cheese scene should have been more gory or disturbing.
The fans reacted to the scene and called it underwhelming.
Some compared it unfavorably to the gory 'Red Wedding' episode in 'Game of Thrones'
This is how Blood and Cheese happens in the book:
Bias
(90%)
The author expresses disappointment from fans regarding the lack of goriness in the adaptation of a scene from the book 'Fire and Blood'. The author compares it unfavorably to the infamous 'Red Wedding' episode in 'Game of Thrones', implying that they expected a similar level of violence and impact. This can be seen as an example of monetary bias, as the author seems to prioritize sensationalism and graphic content for entertainment value.
Some compared it unfavorably to the gory ‘Red Wedding’ episode in ‘Game of Thrones’.
The fans are disappointed that the brutal death wasn’t shown on camera.
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