It will be Greens vs. Blacks in House of the Dragon Season 2! When it comes to giving great and memorable characters, HBO’s Game of Thrones deserves a place at the top. The globally prominent fantasy drama show has given us numerous memorable characters, such as Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Cersei Lannister, Jamie Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark, Jorah Mormont, and more. However, the same cannot be said about its prequel, House of the Dragon. The second TV show in the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ franchise is a worthy entry. However, the series has many divisive characters. It is really hard for viewers to root for some characters in House of the Dragon.
Here are the top five characters that may receive strong hate from viewers in House of the Dragon Season 2.
Daemon Targaryen
Matt Smith’s charismatic and witty take on Daemon Targaryen in Season 1 made many fall in love with the character. Yes, Daemon is a horrible person who has committed many awful crimes. But Smith’s representation of the character is so mesmerising that it becomes impossible for many viewers to look away from him. However, he will get worse in the second season. According to Fire & Blood, Daemon is the one who sends Blood and Cheese to murder a child. This particular scene may appear in Season 2. In addition, the war could strain his relationship with Rhaenyra.
Aegon II Targaryen
Aegon II Targaryen might have looked like a pathetic man in Season 1. But fans will witness him transforming into a completely different person as he gets more comfortable with his power as the new King of the Seven Kingdoms. The latest trailers from Season 2 have shown a new Aegon II Targaryen. His feeling of disdain towards the Iron Throne will gradually vanish as Season 2 progresses. Aegon will go insane, drink more, and make terrible decisions in the upcoming season.
Aemond Targaryen
Aemond Targaryen was indeed one the most intriguing characters in House of the Dragon Season 1. He will establish himself as a great asset for the Greens, and particularly for his brother, Aegon, in the forthcoming season. He is cunning and vengeful. Plus, he is a great dragon rider and warrior. Any army would be lucky to have a guy like him. However, his cockiness, bitterness, and immaturity sometimes get the best of him. He will become more ruthless in Season 2.
Otto Hightower
Ser Otto Hightower is the spark that lit up the Westeros with chaos. He was the one who forced his own daughter, Alicent, to marry King Viserys in order to strengthen his family’s power and place in the Seven Kingdoms. His political games made him one of the most hated characters in the last season. Otto has his own goals to achieve. But, there is one individual who may complicate things for him in Season 2, Aegon, given how slowly he is becoming unhinged.
Larys Strong
Larys Strong is definitely the creepiest character in House of the Dragon. Yes, he turned out to be quite useful to Queen Alicent in Season 1. But his ways of conducting things instantly make him a dislikeable character. And we do not want to talk about that infamous “foot scene”. Alicent will keep using Larys for her dirty deeds in Season 2. This will make Larys more dislikeable than ever before.