In the complex and richly woven world of Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon, fans have been enthralled by the intricate plots and the dark fates of their favorite characters. Among these, Rhaenyra Targaryen's destiny has become a focal point, drawing intense speculation as House of the Dragon progresses. Yet, for those who have been paying close attention, the clues to Rhaenyra's tragic end have been hidden in plain sight—revealed not in the prequel itself, but in an episode of Game of Thrones aired over a decade ago.
House of the Dragon is set to chronicle the brutal civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, a conflict that would forever alter the course of Westerosi history. As the series inches closer to its climactic moments, viewers are left wondering how the show will depict the inevitable downfall of Rhaenyra Targaryen, the claimant to the Iron Throne.
But what if the fate of Rhaenyra was never meant to be a surprise? What if, in fact, it was spoiled for us years ago?
The harbinger of Rhaenyra’s grim fate comes in the form of one of Game of Thrones' most despised characters: Joffrey Baratheon.
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