'House of the Dragon' ends Season 1 with major death

As seen in the "House of the Dragon" season finale, "The Black Queen," Rhaenyra Targaryen finds life as queen to be terrible.

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Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) learns that her father King Viserys (Paddy Considine) has passed away on a gloomy day.

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Moreover, her former childhood best friend Queen Alicent Hightower seized the kingdom by installing her evil son Aegon II Targaryen as ruler.

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As a cherry on top, Rhaenyra is informed that the Hightowers are pursuing her and her kids.

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The upsetting news induces Rhaenyra's early labour, which results in yet another heartbreaking "House of the Dragon" delivery scene. Rhaenyra is expecting her sixth child.

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With her husband Daemon by her side, Rhaenyra's stillborn child's funeral and cremation becomes her coronation.

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Following the solemn event, Ser Erryk Cargyll displays the Viserys crown while swearing allegiance to Queen Rhaenyra.

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My queen," Daemon says as he bows to his wife and sets the crown on her head.

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However, it is the husband, Daemon, who starts arguing with the wife about the war plans.

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