House of the Dragon’s Tom Glynn-Carney Weighs Aegon’s Potential as a King The second season of House of the Dragon left fans grappling with the complexities of Aegon II Targaryen, a character whose actions and motivations have sparked intense debate. Central to this discussion is the question of whether Aegon could have been a good king, a query that actor Tom Glynn-Carney, who portrays the character, addressed in a recent roundtable interview. Glynn-Carney emphasized that Aegon’s potential as a ruler depends heavily on his environment, political pressures, and the advisors surrounding him. “It would depend very much on who he’s surrounded by, what the political climate is, what pressures exist at the time, what decisions he’s forced into making, and who his Hand is,” he explained. Glynn-Carney argued that Aegon possesses the capacity for empathy and care, suggesting that his character is not inherently evil but shaped by circumstances. Aegon’s journey in the series has been marked by both moments of vulnerability and morally ambiguous choices. Early in the story, he is depicted as a young man who genuinely cares for the smallfolk, as seen in his efforts to address their needs. However, this compassion is overshadowed by his later actions, including the brutal killing of innocent ratcatchers, which solidify his reputation as a ruthless figure. Glynn-Carney acknowledged these darker aspects of Aegon’s character, noting that his past includes instances of rape and bullying toward his family members. These actions, combined with his lack of strategic acumen and misunderstanding of royal duties, have painted him as a flawed ruler.#house_of_the_dragon #tom_glynncarney #aegon_targaryen #larys_strong #matthew_needham
