'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 6 Takeaway: Rhaenyra and Mysaria's passionate kiss means more than you think
Contains spoilers and speculation for 'House of the Dragon'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 6 aired on HBO on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
While the engaging episode didn't include any high-octane battles, it may have been one of the most enthralling of the season, with events unfolding at a breakneck pace.
One of the episode’s biggest talking points was the passionate kiss between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno). This unexpected alliance stands out, given the starkly different backgrounds of Mysaria and Rhaenyra.
Mysaria has played a crucial role in every victory for the blacks in the Civil War. She masterminded the Blood and Cheese plot and also thwarted an assassination attempt on Rhaenyra by Criston Cole (Fabian Frankel).
Mysaria and Rhaenyra have both been Daemon's lovers in 'House of the Dragon'
In Season 1, Mysaria was Daemon Targaryen's (Matt Smith) lover, and there was a storyline involving her becoming pregnant with Daemon's child.
King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) orders Mysaria to be sent back to Lys, where she suffers a miscarriage.
In this episode, however, the storyline took an unexpected turn when Mysaria revealed that she could never have been a mother due to the abuse she suffered from her father during her childhood.
Daemon serves as a central link between Rhaenyra and Mysaria. In the episode, Rhaenyra reflects on her admiration for Daemon's freedom and contrasts it with her current situation, feeling bound by duty and far removed from the aspirations she had when she was younger.
Mysaria and Daemon's story was never destined to last, as Daemon was already married and came from a royal background.
However, the narrative has now brought Mysaria and Rhaenyra's paths together at a surprising intersection.
Rhaenyra and Mysria's shared trauma created a vulnerable moment in 'House of the Dragon' Episode 6
Rhaenyra is currently under immense stress, with her competence as a queen being questioned at every turn.
Mysaria remains the sole person who consistently expresses her support, declaring her desire for Rhaenyra to be queen and maintaining her unwavering loyalty
She offers crucial advice by suggesting that Rhaenyra send food to King's Landing, a move that sways the small folk’s allegiance toward the Black queen.
Mysaria also opens up to Rhaenyra about the abuse she endured as a child, expressing that Rhaenyra is the only person she sees as strong and worthy of leading the realm.
In this vulnerable moment, they embrace and share a passionate display of affection. Rhaenyra's sexuality has been a topic of ongoing debate throughout the show.
Even in her younger years, there were speculations about her relationship with Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), with rumors suggesting that their close friendship might have harbored unspoken romantic feelings
According to George RR Martin's 'Fire and Blood', Mysaria remains loyal to Rhaenyra until the very end.
Even as Rhaenyra ascends to the throne and faces a riot in King's Landing, Mysaria’s devotion is unwavering. She ultimately sacrifices her life to help Rhaenyra escape the city.
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is streaming on HBO.
