Aegon II's Rise in House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale
In the concluding episode of season three of HBO's House of the Dragon, Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) transforms from a spoiled royal into a determined fighter following his brother Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) betrayal during the Battle of Rook's Rest. While riding his revived dragon Sunfyre, Aegon confronts Aemond, humorously exclaiming, "I'm alive!" He chooses to spare Aemond, suggesting they unite to locate Vhagar and contest Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) for the Iron Throne. Aegon's development is underscored by his alliance with Larys Strong (Matthew Needham). As the series, which departs from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, approaches its fourth and final season, spoilers reveal Aegon II's victory in the war, followed by his poisoning and the succession of Aegon III due to a lack of male heirs.
Key facts
- Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) becomes the star of House of the Dragon season 3.
- Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) betrays Aegon at the Battle of Rook's Rest.
- Aegon reunites with Aemond in the season 3 finale, flying on Sunfyre.
- Aegon slaps Aemond and says 'I'm alive!'—a line that went viral.
- Aegon spares Aemond and proposes an alliance to challenge Rhaenyra.
- Aegon's character grows through his fall and time with common folk.
- House of the Dragon will end with season 4.
- In Fire & Blood, Aegon II wins but is poisoned; Aegon III takes the throne.
Entities
Artists
- Tom Glynn-Carney
- Ewan Mitchell
- Emma D'Arcy
- Matthew Needham
- George R.R. Martin
Institutions
- HBO
Locations
- King's Landing
- Westeros
- Rook's Rest