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This affords the writers and performers ofHouse of the Dragongreat leeway when it comes to characterization.
Alicent is presented as a sexually manipulative schemer, Rhaenyra a vengeful harpy.
On a thematic level, this was undoubtedly the correct move.
But on a plotting level, its responsible forHouse of the Dragons biggest groaners.
This distancing effect can also be seen in season twos approach to Rhaenyras Mistress of Whisperers, Mysaria.
In its hesitance to allow women to express negative emotion,House of the Dragonleaves them feeling curiously detached.
Alicent has undergone a similar alteration.
We should get a test of that soon.
