The latest episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 has stirred a significant discussion among fans about potentially tarnishing the esteemed reputation of a noble Targaryen. The character in question here is Baelon Targaryen, the fourth child of King Jaehaerys I and the father of King Viserys I Targaryen.
The latest episode of Ryan Condal’s series alludes to revelations about his past, suggesting the existence of a bastard son. However, fans are finding it difficult to accept such a possibility, expressing their opinions on the matter extensively across social media platforms.
House of the Dragon Episode 3 Hints at Baelon the Brave’s Bastard Son
Tensions escalate in Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 2, as the conflict spreads beyond House Targaryen. House Bracken and House Blackwood also erupted into a deadly battle over allegiance to King Aegon II or Queen Rhaenyra.
The episode also introduces a new character Ulf White. Portrayed by Tom Bennett in the series, the character claims to be the bastard son of Baelon the Brave, positioning himself as the brother to Daemon and the late King Viserys I Targaryen.
During his conversation at the pub, he also says that if anyone finds out his truth, he could be beheaded, stating that “a dragonseed must watch his own neck when he has no white cloak guardsman to do it for him.”
While this narrative twist adds complexity, fans debate its fidelity to George R. R. Martin’s books. In the book, Baelon gets married to his younger sister Princess Alyssa Targaryen.
They welcome three sons Viserys I, Daemon, and Aegon, who passed away as an infant. Shortly after Aegon’s birth Alyssa also passed away. Her death profoundly affected Baelon and he decided to honor Alyssa’s memory and did not marry again.
Considering the details in the book, it seems unlikely to have such a depiction in the series. And the potential divergence from established lore has sparked mixed reactions among fans, reflecting on the latest developments in House of the Dragon.
Fans Debate Over Alleged Bastard Son of Baelon the Brave
The introduction of Ulf in House of the Dragon has ignited a fierce debate among fans. While some entertain the possibility that Baelon the Brave might have fathered a son outside of his marriage, others firmly reject this notion, stating, “I don’t believe that.”
Arguments supporting Ulf’s claim as Baelon’s alleged bastard son are met with skepticism, with fans pointing out that such a storyline is not depicted in the books, making it unlikely to happen in the series as well.
“I refuse to believe that Baelon ever had any children with anyone aside from Alyssa,” one fan said, arguing that Ulf might be fabricating his lineage or could potentially be one of the bastard sons of Seara Targaryen.
Seara Targaryen known from Fire & Blood, bore three bastard sons, each with a different father, who vied for power. While Seara herself hasn’t appeared in the series, speculation swirls that Ulf could be connected to her lineage.
However, fans would have to wait for the upcoming episodes of the show for clarity, as Ulf’s mysterious identity continues to captivate viewers, adding layers of intrigue to the popular series.
House of the Dragon is available to stream on Max.
