House of the Dragon' series premiere, the blood of the dragon runs thick

The graphic scene of the birth in House of The Dragon caused quite a visceral response even at its premiere

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Showrunner Ryan J Condal noticed people getting up and leaving during this part

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specifically when it comes time for his coronation as well (which we see later).

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like weapons or cars that may come in handy during battle with other enemies

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Martin's description of Queen Aemma giving birth in 'The House of the Dragon' is even more tragic than it was in 2018. She died while giving birth to Baelon

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who only lived because he inherited some Targaryen blood through Viserys' line

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but then lost his mother at such a young age! The king and court were left heartbroken after this loss."

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King Viserys is desperate to have a male heir so that the line of succession will remain in his family.

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When baby Drogo dies during birth with him as well, it creates an empty slot where only he can fill by having sex again - even if this means marrying another woman!

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This passage talks about how King Wisdom needs "a new wife" because 'the old one died'.

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but then we find out what happened: It wasn't really her at all but just some standby poison spy who crept into their bedroom

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