The second season of House of the Dragon builds up to the devastating war of succession known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” The series leads up to the inevitable downfall of House Targaryen following the demise of King Viserys I. In the aftermath of his death, Aegon II is crowned as the King of Westeros.
During the second season, Aegon II is truly tested as a king as he faces several challenges. However, fans noted how one detail from a scene in the second season undermines Aegon II’s authority, especially considering he is named after one of the most ruthless kings in the Targaryen bloodline. Here is what fans had to say about this particular moment from House of the Dragon season 2.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Sees Aegon II Wear The Conqueror’s Armor
In House of the Dragon season 2, Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) is the King of Westeros, having succeeded his father Viserys I Targaryen. However, his crowing leads to the civil war known as Dance of the Dragons, which sees Aegon II fight with his half-sister, Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D’Arcy.
The third episode of season 2 builds up to the impending battle between the siblings. In the episode, Aegon II is seen suited in his battle armor, which resembles that of Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror. The latter was the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, having united them during his conquest of Westeros.
In the process, the Conqueror had gained the reputation of a fearsome warrior. However, Aegon II is in complete contrast to his predecessor, being a deprived hedonist whose skills and capability as a leader are often undermined. During the third episode of season 2, fans noted how Aegon the Conqueror’s armor did not fit Aegon II properly, resulting in them drawing their own conclusions about its metaphorical meaning.
Fans Feel House of the Dragon Season 2 Scene Proves Aegon II Isn’t Worthy of Being a King
After the third episode premiered and fans caught a glimpse of Aegon II in the armor, they were quick to dismiss him as the true ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Fans took to social media and discussed how the armor, which appeared to be a misfit on Aegon II was a representation of his unworthiness to be a king.
Here is what fans deciphered from the Conquerer’s armor being a misfit for Aegon II on X (formerly Twitter).
It doesn’t fit
He doesn’t deserve itHe is not the print that was promised
— The Prince (@Mittymartz) July 2, 2024
A lot of people failing to realize that the armor looks goofy on Aegon II because it doesn't fit him. It's supposed to fit someone taller and stronger, like Aegon the Conqueror was.
— Wesley Amaral (@TheGrimHHH) July 1, 2024
it not fitting right is the point. aegon ii is unworthy and a wimp when you look at his namesake. pic.twitter.com/Uihn5MG9N9
— Chet #15 (@zDecepticon) July 1, 2024
It doesn't look bad, it's just too big for Aegon II
— Keanie (@WattpadKeani) July 1, 2024
The point is that it looks pathetic on him.
— House of Fire and Blood (@HouseofFireand2) July 1, 2024
As the tweets suggest, fans took note of the armor not fitting Aegon II and saw it as a sign that he wasn’t meant to be the king. Fans pointed out how the armor was meant for a true warrior like the Conqueror, and Aegon II did not deserve it as he was simply a spoilt brat.
The armor motif also ties in with the episode’s climatic revelation where Alicent learns that she misinterpreted Viserys’ prophecy about the Prince That Was Promised. Therefore, fans also saw the armor as a visual representation of Aegon II not being the prophesized prince, as it would later become apparent after his eventual demise during the conflict with his half-sister.
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