The series takes one of Thrones' biggest missed opportunities - the prophecy of the Prince that was Promised - and uses it to contextualize the conflict between its two Targaryen factions. Known to the House as the Song of Ice and Fire, this prophecy is basically the very thing that starts the Dance of Dragons.
Rhaenyra's newfound savior complex brings House of the Dragon to some admittedly dark places, but what makes her turn so interesting is the way it seems justified by the narrative itself. The Song of Ice and Fire has become the perfect excuse for any choice, including the murder of innocents.
Rhaenyra is earning her reputation as the Black Queen as she frames her 'sacrifices' sympathetically, believing she has no choice but to unleash horrors for a greater threat. Destiny seems to be on her side, contrasting her path with Daenerys' botched corruption.
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