Why Drogon's Fiery Wrath on the Iron Throne Shocked GoT Fans
Discover the real reason behind Drogon's unexpected fiery attack on the Iron Throne in the Game of Thrones finale Find out how the show's infamous ending led to this dramatic and surprising moment
Daenerys Targaryen's descent into madness in the truncated Game of Thrones finale season is a well-known fact. The tipping point in her character arc was marked in season 8, episode 4 "The Last of the Starks". Daenerys bid farewell to her oldest friend and confidant, Ser Jorah Mormont. The Northerners were ungrateful for her sacrifices in the Battle of Winterfell. Additionally, Daenerys discovered the truth about Jon's parentage, lost her dragon Rhaegal to Euron Greyjoy's Scorpion darts, grew suspicious of Lord Varys, and witnessed the execution of Missandei by Cersei and Euron. These unforeseen events had a cascading effect and revealed that Daenerys was not prepared for the worst in the war for Westeros.
Daenerys burned Lord Varys alive with Drogon's fire and instructed Grey Worm, the commander of the Unsullied, to wait outside the city. She rejected Tyrion Lannister's advice and burned King's Landing to the ground. The Battle of King's Landing, which was her final engagement in the war, took place in Game of Thrones season 8, episode 5 "The Bells". The commoners and armies on the ground were burned en masse. Daenerys became the least merciful character on Game of Thrones and was referred to as the queen of ashes in the postwar period. Her commander, Grey Worm, executed every last one of her enemies, including prisoners of war, and her messiah complex only worsened.
The Assassination Of Queen Daenerys Targaryen
King's Landing lay in ruins at the end of the Game of Thrones finale, "The Iron Throne." As Drogon let out a deafening screech, the Unsullied and Dothraki hailed Daenerys as the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. But her victory was far from honorable, and her speech left many feeling uneasy. Tyrion Lannister confronted her about the massacre she had wrought upon the city, and in an act of resignation, he removed his Hand of the Queen badge. Daenerys accused him of treason and had him thrown into prison. As she addressed her subjects, Arya warned Jon to be cautious of his new Queen, and reminded him that Sansa would not be cowed by Daenerys' thirst for power.
Daenerys' actions had far-reaching consequences, causing her closest advisors to turn against her one by one. Even Jon Snow and Tyrion Lannister lost faith in her. Their conversation in Tyrion's prison cell proved to be a turning point. Tyrion convinced Jon that assassinating Daenerys was the only way to bring justice to the realm. "I betrayed my Queen... And I'd do it again now that I've seen what I've seen," he declared. Jon was torn between his loyalty to Daenerys and the realization that her military campaigns were far from over. Tyrion criticized Daenerys' previous wars of liberation in Slaver's Bay and King's Landing, and urged Jon to put an end to her ruthless ambition. He warned Jon that his sisters would always be in danger as long as the Mad Queen remained in power.
When Jon finally laid eyes on Daenerys in the ruins of the throne room, he tried to persuade her to show mercy towards Tyrion, the prisoners of war, and those who had conspired against her. However, Daenerys refused, stating that she wouldn't resort to "small mercies" and would continue to pursue peace through force. In their final conversation, Jon and Daenerys discussed the importance of mercy. But Jon could see that Daenerys had become consumed by madness and was intent on taking away people's freedom to choose. Realizing that enough blood had been shed, Jon took the drastic decision of plunging a dagger into Daenerys' heart, proclaiming her his Queen one final time as he cradled her lifeless body. Suddenly, Drogon appeared, screeching in grief. In an act of anger, he destroyed the Iron Throne, the symbol of all the pain and suffering that had been wrought upon Westeros.
Earlier, as Jon made his way to the throne room, he encountered Drogon. The dragon emerged from a massive pile of ashes, surprising Jon but ultimately letting his guard down. This encounter demonstrated the level of trust Drogon had in Jon, second only to Daenerys herself. Drogon had witnessed the devastation caused by his mother's pursuit of the Iron Throne. He had lost his fellow dragons in the war and had suffered wounds like everyone else. However, the true reason for his destruction of the Iron Throne was revealed in the script of the Game of Thrones finale episode.
Turns out, the Iron Throne accidentally became a target of Drogon's ire. When nothing was left of the majestic seat, Drogon scooped up Daenerys' body and flew away with it. He nipped the evil in the bud before a new era ushered in the history of the Seven Kingdoms. The Iron Throne for centuries symbolized absolute power and authority, and those who took it became sovereign on Westerosi soil. Such was the allure of the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones, that it turned kin against kin, friend against friend, and lover against lover. The evil seat was gone, thanks to Drogon, and a new dawn began in Westeros.
