Why Drogon Refrained from Killing Jon Snow
The latest episode of Game Of Thrones had viewers asking why Drogon, Daenerys Targaryen's sole surviving dragon, did not slay Jon Snow after Jon killed Daenerys? Throughout the series, Drogon had been Daenerys' devoted friend, regularly helping her slay her rivals and carrying out her orders. Still, Drogon disregarded Jon after discovering Daenerys dead and melted the Iron Throne with his dragonfire before takeoff with Daenerys' body. This surprising response spurred several ideas on Drogon's motives.
Drogon Perstood Jon's Actions
According to one view, Drogon saw Daenerys' spiral into madness. Drogon might have sensed it was wrong even as he had helped her burn King's Landing. Drogon might have realized, despite his allegiance, Daenerys had grown to be a menace to the realm. Drogon might have realized that Jon killing Daenerys was a required action meant to stop more bloodshed. Drogon liked Daenerys very much, but he might have known why Jon thought it was essential to stop her from carrying on her terror rule.
Drogon Trusted Jon As Targetarian
Another explanation holds that Drogon, a Targaryen dragon, felt affinity with Jon. Drogon had clicked with Jon on Dragonstone right away earlier in the series. This implies that, while Jon was not aware of it at the moment, Drogon knew Jon's Targaryen background. This link might have kept Drogon from seeing Jon as a threat, therefore sparing Jon's life.
Drogon didn't hold Jon responsible.
According to a third view, Drogon did not blame Jon for Daenerys' death even if he was presumably aware of his activities. According to this view, Drogon, a highly clever creature, recognized the corrupting power of the Iron Throne and considered it as the main reason Daenerys sank into craziness. The writers of the show make hints about this when they observe Drogon "wants to burn the world, but he will not kill Jon". This could mean that Drogon decided to direct his wrath on the Iron Throne, therefore signifying the corrupt authority that brought about Daenerys' demise. This fits the show's persistent theme—that the fight for the Iron Throne is ultimately useless and pushes people down terrible roads.
House of The Dragon Showed How Actually Intelligent Dragons Are
House of the Dragon, the prequel series, provides more examination of dragon intellect and their relationship with their riders. The dragons are represented as able of autonomous reasoning and decision-making. They are strong, sentient beings with own volition, not just weapons to be used. The program shows how the Targaryens sometimes treat their dragons as tools for conquest, therefore undervaluing them. Still, the dragons often show that they are more under control than the Targaryens would have us know. This accentuates the tragedy of the Targaryen civil war, in which their careless quest of the Iron Throne finally deprived them of dragon power.
