HOTD made the most genius (but also heartbreaking) move by swinging off Fire & Blood a bit in their latest episode
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 FULL Breakdown and Game Of Thrones Easter Eggs
No one is immune to the ashen claws of death in the legendary realm of Westeros, regardless of rank or position, and this harrowing plot in the new House of the Dragon episode proves it.
Unfortunately, even the revered princess of one of the most prestigious dragonlord dynasties could not escape the shackles of tragedy. But unlike George RR Martin's Fire & Blood – the literary inspiration behind the HBO spinoff – this curve is a little different than what GoT aficionados must have read in the books. And oh my god, you won't be ready for this one.
If you've been into the Game of Thrones universe, you must already be aware of the catastrophic fate that Princess Rhaenys Targaryen meets in George RR Martin's Fire & Blood.