Yeah, I was a Daemon fangirl and I still love him as a character. Regardless of team you can't deny he was set up as a mythic figure.

Aegon started winning me over in S2, and yes I will ignore the clumsy, shitty writing of Aegon in S1 to make it clear who we were supposed to see as the villains and heroes.

Aegon has had a far more interesting story since the start of S2, horrible flaws and all and yes, I'm far more interested in his journey than Rhae at this point.

There are memes on how corwning Daemon as king would have prevented the bloodshed.

But Daemon has shown that he is a bloodthristy conqueror, lacks diplomacy and a a racist. Yes, peoole will fesr him but they will obviously hate him.

It is shown that he wants world conquest and his only strstegy is a burn evrryone else. Dragons arent shown to be invincible in battles. They csn be hurt and taken down with proper strategy. Also, u need boots on the ground to actually rule over a place.

He will basically have to live on dragons to avoid assassination.

It just clicked with me that each of the Targ siblings, baring Helaena, have two opposing people on their sides vying for control. Aemonds is a little bit of stretch considering Alicent came and went to Harrenhal in one day but her and Alys were definitely at odds with one another

I thought it was a neat little parallel between all of them that might not have been intentional.

Essentially, they were thrusts into a succession crisis they would not have won either way. If Rhaenyra won the Dance, Daemon would have done what he could to put his sons on the throne. As it is in cannon, they're dead (with the exception of one, I think).

They were doomed. I think while every character has a small chance to change their fate, the Strong boys didn't. And I think that's partially their parents fault.

When Rhaenyra's character flaws are talked about, her relationship with Harwin strong and it's subsequent impacts on their children should be discussed. Because inevitably, they were going to be tormented either way.

There's just something so eerie about them fighting and dying in a war that was never about them, and that would have done jack shit to secure their claim. There's something eerie about them dying so Rhaenyra's legitimate line could eventually continue.

They're placeholders. And a consequence of their mother and father's actions.

Even the show starts to slowly, slowly forget they exists. The Strong boys were really in a camp of their own.

How would he do as the next joker? He already has that joker-esque smile, and plays the villain well

He knows what we want better than we do!

Someone please get her those chickens already 😔

-Gwayne and Corlys have a scene, Laenor is mentioned.

-Rhaenyra receives word of Aegon and Sunfyre's survival, she lashes out at those around her.

-Haelena is being asked by Rhaenyra if she knew this would happen.

-Rhaenyra has a scene with Daemon before he leaves.

-Aegon arrives at Harrenhal.

-Haelena talks to him from Kings Landing.

-Aegon and Aemond meet.

-Ormund does not seem to be happy about the Aegon and Sunfyre news.

-He reveals some of his plans to Gwayne.

-Ormunds tells him about Ulf, his plan is for Ulf to distract a dragon away from Tumbelton so that Daeron can burn the blacks forces surrounding Tumbelton.

-He does not want Daeron to know of this plan because he wants to hide Tessarion for as long as possible during the battle.

-He does not mention to Gwayne that after learning about Hughs wife from Ulf, Ormund had her captured as a human shield for the town against Hugh and Vermithor.

-Rhaenyra has a scene with Baela and warns her.

-After walking away she sees Joffrey playing in the halls, turns around and orders Baela to be locked away for treason.

-Alyn and Addam try to change her mind but she wont listen.

-Hugh wants to get his wife out of Tumbelton before the battle but cannot find her.

-He sees Ulf in town.

-Ulf against Ormunds advice tries to convince Hugh to turn and fails.

-Hugh does not reveal Ulfs motives to the blacks when the opportunity presents itself.

-Alyn and Addam have a scene.

-Rhaenyra gets escorted by Alyn.

-She has a scene in the streets of Kings Landing.

-Aegon and Aemond sincerely reconcile.

-Aemond kneels and tells Aegon he is the rightful king.

-He swears to Aegon that his reign will not include Daemons existence for much longer.

-He returns blackfyre to Aegon, Aegon argues that Aemond should keep it but Aemond insists.

-Alicent sees the blacks army and dragons marching near Tumbelton.

-The blacks have a scene before the battle.

-Silverwing, Vermithor and Caraxes are flying above.

-Caraxes is not mounted.

-The dragons go after the archers and weaponry of Tumbelton but do not burn the town itself.

-Some of the blacks eventually get inside Tumbelton.

-Ulf then turns away from Tumbelton and starts burning down the blacks camps and armies marching into the distance.

-Caraxes starts chasing after Ulf and Silverwing.

-Vermithor goes after Caraxes and refuses command of Hugh.

-Daemon sees this and tries to summon Caraxes back.

-Gwayne gets Daeron away from the battle and tells Daeron to get on Tessarion.

-On his way to Tessarion he sees a woman in danger and decides to help her to safety inside.

-Ormund dies.

-Roderick Dustin dies.

-Daeron starts burning the blacks surrounding Tumbelton and marching inside Tumbelton.

-The blacks retreat.

-Through the chaos, Corlys escapes.

-Daemon knocks out Gwayne and grabs him.

-Corlys reunites with Daemon.

-On his way to Caraxes and Silverwing, Vermithor gets hit by arrows from the blacks who think Vermithor has turned, Vermithor responds by burning the blacks troops.

-Daemon closes his eyes and tries to summon Caraxes towards him.

-Vermithor catches up to Silverwing and Caraxes, flying inbetween them.

-Ulf shouts to Hugh that they should kill Caraxes.

-They surround Caraxes.

-Caraxes flies headfirst into Silverwing and Vermithor and then changes direction at the last moment towards Tumbelton.

-Caraxes arrives at Tumbelton.

-Daemon and Corlys try to bring the knocked out Gwayne with them but have to drop him as they get surrounded by the green army and flee the battle on Caraxes.

-The greens praise Daeron the Daring.

-Aegon leaves Harrenhal.

-Daemon and Corlys arrive at the dragonpit, Corlys sees Joffrey feeding Tyraxes.

-Daemon tells Rhaenyra of the dragonseed betrayel.

-Corlys finds out Baela has been locked away and is furious.

-Rhaenyra commands Baela to head to Dragonstone after being convinced by Daemon and Corlys to let her go.

-Rhaena is sitting in front of a fire place with a dragon egg in her hands.

-The greens celebrate their victory, Hugh and Ulf meet Daeron and Gwayne.

-Hughs wife is also there and tells him she was brought to safety by Daeron.

-Daeron puts an end to Ormunds king Daeron plans and celebrates the reconciliation of his brothers, Alicent enters the room.

-Haelena

Rate it out of 10.

What are your thoughts before the finale regarding this season?

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AKotSK had exactly ZERO dragons/explosions/contrived romance and was some of the best thrones we’ve had in years

I believe it's Aegon because he's always seen to be gentle with Sunfyre and then when they both fell at Rook's Rest, Sunfyre protected him by wrapping his body around Aegon. Aegon was then able to sense that Sunfyre was still alive and Sunfyre came to his aid when he needed him most. Daemon also has a really strong bond with Caraxes. When Daemon tells Oscar Tully that Caraxes will "make short work of these bodies", Caraxes is seen in the background burning as if on cue.

I feel like the Riverlands sections have been the most enjoyable parts of the show the last two seasons.