Both critics and viewers still love the first season of House of the Dragon. Like its predecessor, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon has complex writing and acting, as well as medieval action. It’s also one of the darkest, goriest, and most violent shows on TV, just like Game of Thrones.
From a brutal unplanned caesarian section to a dragon burning the body of a baby to a series of brutal murders, House of the Dragon is full of dark, shocking moments that can stand up to Game of Thrones.
Daemon And The City Watch Go On A Killing Spree
When Daemon and the City Watch went on a killing spree in the first episode of House of the Dragon, it was clear right away that it would be just as violent or even more violent than the first show.
The knights went around the town cutting off random body parts and putting them on a wagon to show the people what will happen if they don’t follow the rules.
Aemma’s Impromptu C-Section
In the first episode of House of the Dragon, King Viserys’ advisors are worried that he is getting older and weaker and doesn’t have a child to take his place when he dies. This means that Daemon might be able to take the throne. When his wife Aemma gives birth, the king has to make a hard choice.
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Grand Maester Mellos tells Viserys that they can use a crude version of a cesarean section to save the baby, but Aemma will die. The king lets Mellos do the procedure even though Aemma doesn’t know about it, so her last moments are full of fear and confusion.
Baelon’s Funeral
Viserys’ Awkward Date With 12-Year-Old Laena
The first date between Viserys and his niece is even more awkward than most first dates. Even Viserys seems to think that a grown-up should not date a child.
Daemon Takes His Niece To An Orgy
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An uncle probably shouldn’t take their niece to a brothel more than any other place. There, Daemon tries to get Rhaenyra to sleep with him, but he can’t, so he just leaves her there.
Grand Maester Mellos Gives Rhaenyra An Abortifacient Tea
Mellos gives Rhaenyra a cup of “tea” that he has secretly mixed with a substance that will cause an abortion. He does this to avoid “unwanted complications.”
Daemon Murders His Wife
Ser Gerold Royce, Rhea’s cousin, accuses Daemon of killing her. Daemon rudely denies the accusation and says he’s entitled to inherit his wife’s properties.
Ser Criston Beats Ser Joffrey To Death
Rhaenyra and Laenor will get married for political reasons, Rhaenyra will keep seeing Criston in secret, Laenor will keep seeing Joffrey in secret, and they will keep each other’s secrets safe. But Criston sees this as a threat and kills Joffrey by beating him to death in the middle of the party, shocking everyone there.
