House of the Dragon Season 2: Characters Bound to Be Hated

Introduction

House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel based on George R.R Martin's Fire & Blood, has set the stage for a dramatic and morally complex narrative that is bound to generate even more hatred towards certain characters in its upcoming season 2.

Daemon and Rhaenyra standing over the painted table on Dragonstone in House of the Dragon season 1 episode 10-1

Season 1 saw a divide build between factions led by Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon Targaryen, represented as the black and green parties. However, as the series delves deeper into the historic Targaryen dynasty, the characters are set to undergo further moral deterioration and intense interpersonal rivalries, leading to the escalation of hatred from viewers.

Criston Cole preparing to chop someone's head off with a sword in House of the Dragon season 2.

The Divisive Characters

House of the Dragon's cast of characters is connected through blood, romance, and broken friendships, creating a web of morally complex and divisive personalities. As the war ensues and stakes escalate, the characters' actions and decisions will only intensify the hatred towards them.

Rhaenyra Targaryen with her dragon, Syrax, in House of the Dragon season 2

Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, Aemond Targaryen, Otto Hightower, Mysaria, Aegon Targaryen, Blood & Cheese, Larys Strong, Daemon Targaryen, and Criston Cole are some of the characters whose roles and actions are set to evoke strong emotions from viewers in the upcoming season.

Rhaenyra Targaryen smirking in House of the Dragon season 1 episode 10

Character Predictions for Season 2

In the upcoming season, Rhaenyra Targaryen is expected to seek vengeance after the loss of her son, leading to further moral ambiguity and viewer hatred. Similarly, characters like Aemond Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and Daemon Targaryen are predicted to engage in actions that will drive them towards cruelty and further moral deterioration.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra with tear marks on a dirty cheek in House of the Dragon.

Additionally, the introduction of characters like Blood & Cheese and the continuation of Larys Strong and Criston Cole's roles are set to bring new levels of brutality and vengefulness, contributing to the growing hatred towards these characters.

Mysaria standing beside a banister in House of the Dragon.

As the stakes escalate and the war intensifies, the characters' decisions and alliances will further blur the lines of morality, leaving viewers with complex moral choices and intensifying their feelings of hatred towards the characters.

Aemond Targaryen on Vhagar, looking shocked after killing Lucerys in House of the Dragon season 1's finale-1