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House of the Dragon fans have reacted on social media after the latest episode featured an incestuous fantasy sequence that some viewers felt “crossed every limit.”
The Game of Thrones prequel series was developed for television by showrunner Ryan Condal, based on the work of author George RR Martin.
While incestuous relationships are nothing new for the series, or its predecessor, some fans felt the fifth episode of season two, titled “Regent,” went beyond the pale.
Warning: Spoilers follow for ‘House of the Dragon’ season two, episode five
The sequence in question starred former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith, who portrays Daemon Targaryen in the series. Daemon has spent several episodes holed up in Harrenhal castle experiencing a series of hallucinations. It was initially unclear whether they’ve been brought on by …