Showrunner clarifies Alicent & Criston Cole's relationship in House of the Dragon Season 2.
Alert: Ahead of House Of The Dragon season 2, episode 1, spoilers! Showrunner Ryan Condal of House of the Dragon has unpacked what it means between Queen Alicent Hightower and Ser Criston Cole in season 2, so clarifying their relationship. Feeling he was deceived by Rhaenyra Targaryen, the guardman gradually turned allegiance to the Greens during season 1 of the program. Keeping it a secret from the other main characters on their side, House of the Dragon season 2 revealed that Alicent and Criston have started a romance together.
Condal revealed the degree of Alicent and Criston's affections for each other when speaking with Collider, therefore illuminating their Relationship in House Of The Dragon Season 2. The showrunner clarified how they both still feel weird doing what they're doing together but that it also offers them an outlet not available anywhere else. View what Condal had to say regarding the couple below:
What Does Alicent & Criston's Relationship Mean For Season 2 House of the Dragon?
Alicent and Criston were able to maintain their Relationship under secret for some period of time, thereby assuring that scandalous rumors would not compromise their main objectives. But Helaena rushed into the Queen's bedroom following Jaehaerys's death, so House of the Dragon's second premiere came to an end and she became the first person aware of how close their relationship truly is. Although she doesn't seem to share what she observed with anyone, the fact she found out so readily indicates the duo will have to exercise more future caution.
The pair are unlikely to grow their physical relationship into a true romance as their main concentration is on the developing civil war. Though something could develop between the two that emotionally pushes them closer, it is too early to say how serious the two will be once the Dance of the Dragons starts. Still, their proximity points to a shared loyalty with one another, something that will always show up in their interactions moving ahead.
Alicent Hightower and Christon Cole: Examining Their Relationship
Do they get along well? It seems somewhat embarrassing there. They are genuinely chatting about the temperature. That's the point; it's a brand-new relationship. We don't particularly get into, purposefully, where and when it began. Part of that is the enjoyment of letting the observing audience interpret it anyway they like. Still, it's absolutely a fresh concept—a new romance. And the concept is that, especially in the realm of closeness with a spouse, these two people have quite limited emotional growth. Cole, a canned man his whole life in the Kingsguard, wears that like a millstone on his neck and had prior misdeeds with Rhaenyra.
On Alicent's side, she married someone twenty-plus years her senior when she was fourteen years old. She obviously was physically close to Viserys, but I'm not sure if they had a romantic or emotional intimate relationship based only on their great age difference. So it's lead us to this situation where you see these two people who lack a lot of pleasure, experiencing incredible pleasure together in a lovely way that I believe makes the audience go, "Oh, okay. These two folks are having fun. But especially something they have to keep secret, they lack the emotional know-how and modeling on how to live in something like that.
Impact of Alicent Hightower and Criston Cole on House of the Dragon
Although their relationship is only getting started, depending on how far into romance the couple go, Alicent and Criston could have a major future ahead of them. Perhaps even extending into House of the Dragon season 3, this intimacy may develop as the show runs on. But should something happen to either of them during the civil war, it would set the other on a road of immense vengeance not even Rhaenyra could be able to stop.
The already complex dynamics of House of the Dragon get more complicated with Alicent and Criston's connection. Born of common suffering and a need for comfort, their relationship could affect the direction of the Dance of the Dragons. Still unanswered is whether their romance will inspire more determination or finally cause their destruction. The response to this question will probably determine the direction Westeros and its reigning dynasties will go.
Season 2 of House of the Dragon: a Deeper Dive into the Dragon Dance
Season 2 of House of the Dragon keeps investigating the political intrigue and family strife that preceded the Targaryen civil war sometimes known as the Dance of the Dragons. As the season explores the connections among the main players— Alicent Hightower, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Daemon Targaryen—as they negotiate their allegiances, aspirations, and betrayals, it becomes closer to With its exciting narrative and examination of the convoluted history of Westeros, the show's complicated plot and strong characters have captivated viewers House of the Dragon.
Season 2 of House of the Dragon promises to be one of great action, political wrangling, and startling turns. The fate of Westeros hangs in the balance as the Dance of the Dragons approaches full force starts. Offering a window into the turbulent past of the Targaryen dynasty and the results of ambition and power, the season promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable viewing.
