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The 11 most controversial moments in 'House of the Dragon' season 1

Eammon Jacobs,Ayomikun AdekaiyeroOct 26, 2022, 22:12 IST

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.HBO

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season one.
The series has a number of shocking scenes and storylines as the Dance of Dragons gets started.

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Aemma's cesarean in the season premiere showed fans that the series was not shying away from the graphic reality of birth.

King Viserys (Paddy Considine) at Aemma's (Sian Brooke) side while she's giving birth.HBO

Rhaenyra and Daemon's visit to the brothel was uncomfortable to watch.

Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen.HBO

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While it is obvious that Viserys and Alicent have had sex during their marriage, it was shocking to see it happen onscreen.

Alicent Hightower and King Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."HBO

Aegon masturbating on a window ledge in episode six was an unexpected scene.

Ty Tennant as Aegon Targaryen.HBO

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The Velaryon and Targaryen children have a brutal fight in episode seven, which ends with a child losing an eye.

Leo Ashton as young Aemond Targaryen.HBO

Alicent covering up Aegon's rape clearly shows her priorities.

Maddie Evans as Dyanna.HBO

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Larys Strong's foot fetish was an unexpected addition to the "Game of Thrones" lore.

Matthew Needham as Larys Strong in "House of the Dragon."Gary Moyes / HBO

It is unbelievable that Rhaenys would kill a bunch of civilians during her escape but leave the Hightowers alive.

Rhaenys riding on Meleys in "House of the Dragon."HBO

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Rhaenyra's stillbirth was the first shocking moment in the finale.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the "House of the Dragon" season finale.HBO

Nothing surprised fans more than Daemon Targaryen choking his wife Rhaenyra in the season finale.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.HBO

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Season one ended with a tragic death with Lucerys being killed by Aemond's dragon.

Arrax flying with Prince Lucerys Velaryon (Elliot Grihault).HBO.

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