Read previewWarning: Major spoilers for the book "Fire and Blood," the first two episodes of "House of the Dragon" season two, and potential spoilers for future episodes of the show. Rhaenyra Targaryen seems like the better choice to rule Westeros in "House of the Dragon" season two to most viewers, but her story may be going down a dark path if the series strictly follows its source material. Here's how Rhaenyra Targaryen dies in "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra then angers the people by raising taxes and executing people she thought helped Aegon II escape the capital. AdvertisementSealing his victory, Aegon II feeds Rhaenyra to his dragon Sunfyre in front of her last remaining child, Aegon III.

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