The Fashion Faux Pas That Threatens Rhaenyra's Claim to the Throne The latest episode of House of the Dragon has left fans abuzz with its exploration of image making and iconography, as Emma D'Arcy's character Rhaenyra Targaryen attempts to solidify her claim to the Iron Throne.
Beneath the surface level spectacle of costume design and makeup lies a nuanced commentary on the role of power and identity in times of crisis.
Rhaenyra's struggles to reconcile her womanhood with the expectations of leadership have been a defining theme throughout the season.