Did Daemon Targaryen order Jaehaerys' death in "Blood and Cheese?"
Regarding his involvement in the tragic "Blood and Cheese" incident in House Of The Dragon season 2, episode 2, did Daemon Targaryen tell Rhaenyra falsehoods? If Aemond could not be located, did the Rogue Prince indeed order Jaehaerys Targaryen to die? A major source of uncertainty in the HBO prequel series is still the occurrence.
Daemon certainly had some influence in it, but it remains to be revealed whether his death observed at the end of the premiere was a mistake on his side or a misinterpretation on theirs. Rhaenyra asks Daemon several times in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2 whether he issued that directive, and he always replies he did not... yet there's cause to assume he's not speaking the truth.
Daemon most likely is lying about his "Blood and Cheese" role.
Though the finale of House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 left it vague exactly what Daemon had advised Blood And Cheese to do, there are some strong hints he gave for the execution order for Jaehaerys. That it cuts away from Daemon exactly when the hired killers ask what to do if they can't find Aemond is telling alone, but more so is that later on he tells them "a son for a son." There is clearly lacking background, but it suggests he instructed them to kill another son should they fail to locate Aemond.
Furthermore, Daemon's comments to Rhaenyra do not, technically, state he didn't direct them to kill "a son for a son" and that any would do. As we observed, he maintains he was unambiguous in his directions; this is accurate. He says they did not concern "a little child," but that might simply mean he did not speak those words directly; later, roused and seeming like he would even concede the truth, he says "it was a mistake." That error might have resulted in another son dead, though. Daemon would naturally assign the directive for Prince Jaehaerys' death. He obviously wanted to act, any kind of action, instead of lounging about Dragonstone waiting for the conflict to start. He seems driven to rile the Greens. Though it makes Rhaenyra appear awful, as he would surely have known, he is more out for his own selfish needs and to give himself the sense of control.
The Point Is Not Whether Daemon Exactly Planned Jaehaerys' Death or Not
Whether Daemon actually ordered Jaehaerys's death is a matter of debate in some sense. What he accomplished actually matters less than what Rhaenyra and the audience believe he has done. For the former, it reveals her ingrained mistrust of him; she believes him capable even if he did not, so she cannot completely believe he did not, and will struggle to have him at her side as the Dance Of The Dragons advances. Though it reveals how fragile and poisonous their relationship is, they clearly love each other in some form.
For the viewers, it lets us create our own thoughts. Of course, I believe Daemon did it; many others will object. And until the program produces a clear message, there is no genuine right or wrong, which permits a greater range of interpretation. It also means it is like House of the Dragon's spin on Fire & Blood, where readers can choose to believe one or the other or a combination or none, and, finally, I think that's the more intriguing choice as season 2 develops as history is told with contradicting tales from many sources.
"Blood and Cheese" and the Civil War Targetaryen
A turning point in the Dance of the Dragons, the terrible Targaryen Civil War tore apart the family, is the "Blood And Cheese" incident. The attack on Rhaenyra's young son Prince Jaehaerys is a terrible and startling act of violence that intensifies the war and fuels Black suspicion and hatred against the Greens.
The attack emphasizes the savagery and ferocity of the civil war, in which both sides are ready to fall to terrible lows in order to obtain advantage. The episode challenges viewers to consider their allegiances and the reasons of the persons engaged, therefore highlighting the difficult and morally dubious aspect of the struggle.
House of the Dragon: Review of the Prequel Series
About 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon chronicles the ascent of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to withstand the Doom of Valyria. Milly Alcock and Emily Carey originally starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the adult versions of the characters, took front stage. Along with King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine star Rhaenyra's father.
With its rich narratives, engaging characters, and amazing cinematography, House of the Dragon has captivated viewers all across and pulled them back into the convoluted universe of Westeros. By providing fresh perspectives on the history of the Targaryen dynasty and the emergence of the Dance of the Dragons, the show has effectively broadened the mythology of the Game of Throne universe.
