The power dynamics are exposed, unveiling the strategic moves each has made in their intricate game.

Nevertheless, it leaves many fans dissatisfied as several desired moments occur off-screen.

Meanwhile, Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best), rejecting her allegiance to Aegon, is captured.

Eve Best as Rhaenys riding her dragon in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4

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However, at the final moment, she escaped on the back of her dragon, Meleys.

It also reveals more than any previous episode the folly inherent in this power struggle.

During the tournament, the ordinary-born and charismatic Ser Criston Cole outshines Daemon.

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Sadly, their newborn son, Baelon, passes away shortly thereafter.

Rhaenyra and Laenor Velaryon’s (Theo Nate) betrothal eases Lord Corlys' concerns.

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A Blackwood boy facing off with a Bracken boy in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenera and John MacMillan as Laenor Velaryon holding a baby

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The body of Jaehaerys Targaryen heading towards his funeral pyre.

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Helaena Targaryen being threatened with a knife to her throat by Blood and Cheese in House of the Dragon

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen holding a dragon’s egg

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Daemon looks at Princess Rhaena’s necklace in the garden in House of the Dragon Episode 4

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Olivia Cook as Alicent Hightower sitting down with Ser Criston Cole standing in armor

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Matt Smith as Dameon Targaryeon wearing armor

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Milly Alcock as Princess Rheanareys Targaryeon sitting next to Eve Best

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Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra and John MacMillan holding hands and looking at eachother

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