'House of the Dragon' Stars Olivia Cooke and Ewan Mitchell Discuss Aemond's Disturbing Kiss with Alicent in Season 3 Premiere
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Meghan O'Keefe
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The article discusses a controversial scene from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 where Aemond Targaryen kisses his mother Alicent on the mouth. It explores the actors' reactions to the scene, with Olivia Cooke (Alicent) expressing shock and discomfort, and Ewan Mitchell (Aemond) discussing his character's twisted psychology. The article analyzes the incestuous undertones typical of the Targaryen family dynamics in the Game of Thrones universe, and how this moment reflects Aemond's growing instability and dangerous nature.
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Decider'House of the Dragon' Stars Olivia Cooke and Ewan Mitchell Discuss Aemond's Disturbing Kiss with Alicent in Season 3 Premieredecider.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's sort of like the most dangerous situation she's been put in, even though it's her son.
Why would you kiss your mom on the lips like that, Aemond?
It's a violation of every boundary, and that's exactly what makes it so unsettling.
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