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“House of the Dragon” Surprise: Milly Alcock’s Return as Young Rhaenyra Deepens Daemon’s Story

Alcock's brief appearance as young Rhaenyra serves as a mirror for Daemon's conscience, adding layers to the complex Targaryen saga

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In an unexpected twist, “House of the Dragon” Season 2, Episode 3, “The Burning Mill,” featured a brief but impactful cameo from Milly Alcock, reprising her role as young Rhaenyra Targaryen. The surprise appearance came during a pivotal scene for Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen, offering viewers a deeper look into the character’s psyche and emotional state.

The scene in question takes place at Harrenhal, where Daemon experiences a haunting vision. In this surreal sequence, he encounters a young Rhaenyra, played by Alcock, singing to herself while stitching the head of the recently murdered infant prince Jaehaerys back onto his body. This nightmarish scenario serves as a manifestation of Daemon’s guilt and inner turmoil following recent events.

Series co-creator Ryan Condal explained the significance of using Alcock’s version of Rhaenyra in this scene to Entertainment Weekly: “It’s that version of Rhaenyra that removed him as the heir to the throne, and then was named heir and took his claim. As you’ll see his story at Harrenhal unfold, there is an element of Daemon having to reckon with his past and choices that he’s made and things that he’s done.”

The decision to feature young Rhaenyra instead of Emma D’Arcy’s adult version adds layers of complexity to Daemon’s character development. It highlights the long-standing complications in their relationship, reaching back to when Rhaenyra was still a child and Daemon’s heir apparent status was revoked.

Episode director Geeta Vasant Patel shed light on the emotional impact of this creative choice: “What he remembers [is] the person who loved him the most was the young Rhaenyra. When he walks into that dream, she turns to him, and she judges him, and is basically saying, ‘You killed a young boy. How could you do that? Look at yourself.’ She’s the mirror for him, because otherwise he walks around and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. But with Rhaenyra, she’s the only person that gets to his heart.”

This haunting encounter forces Daemon to confront the consequences of his actions, particularly the unintended death of young Jaehaerys. The judgement coming from the version of Rhaenyra who once idolized him proves especially cutting, prompting a rare moment of self-reflection for the typically unrepentant character.

Alcock’s surprise appearance not only pleased fans but also served a crucial narrative purpose. It effectively bridged Daemon’s past and present, illustrating the evolution of his relationship with Rhaenyra and forcing him to reckon with his choices. This clever use of casting adds depth to the ongoing story and character development in “House of the Dragon.”

As the series continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this moment of introspection will influence Daemon’s actions moving forward in the Dance of the Dragons.

“House of the Dragon” airs new episodes on Sundays and is available for streaming on Max in the U.S.

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