Exclusive: Aegon's coronation in House of the Dragon episode 9 was almost a massacre, with 'thousands' of people dying before the scene was changed. '...we initially had shots where [Rhaenys] exits and plows through thousands of people.'
Aegon’s coronation, the episode 9 highlight in House of the Dragon, was originally going to be very different from how it aired. A prequel to and spin-off of the mega-successful Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon takes place 200 years before the flagship show during the reign of the Targaryens. Only five days after the premiere, the show was renewed for a second season. Season 1 recently came to a close, with its finale released via HBO on October 23.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY VFX supervisor Mike Bell revealed in an exclusive interview with ScreenRant how episode 9 of House of the Dragon was changed and why. He revealed that the devastation was at first visibly wreaked upon “thousands.” Ultimately, the number was reduced after revision. Bell explained the decision, citing a lack of consistency with Rhaenys’ character.
[The coronation in episode 9] was changed a little bit. Especially when Rhaenys exits, because we initially had shots where she exits and plows through thousands of people. And it was just like, "Well, that's not really into the feeling of the character. There's definitely a feeling like, "Is it okay that she's just going through all this crowd?" We went high and then reduced it down. But in all that dust, there's also people flying and somersaulting.
Rhaenys’ decision to not kill Aegon led to frustration from viewers, who felt that she could have easily prevented an impending war between Rhaenyra and Aegeon’s supporters. However, in addition to this working as an obvious plot device to ensure the inevitability of the war, it also acts as an important moment defining Rhaenys’ character. By holding Meleys back, Rhaenys proves what she isn’t: vengeful, impulsive, or monstrous.
House of the Dragon is definitely exercising restraint when it comes to graphic scenes and shock value, especially when compared to its Game of Thrones predecessor. Not only does this raise the stakes for House of the Dragon season 2, but it also goes to show that the show isn’t afraid to set itself apart. No date has yet been set for a season 2 timeline, but with the series’ critical acclaim and viewers hungry for more, it’s bound to be a short wait for further details.
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