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House of the Dragon left out a Daemon Targaryen scene from season finale due to budget cuts

The deleted scene would have set up Daemon’s whereabouts in Season 3 much better

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January 13, 2025

Shreya Choudhary

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House of the Dragon was one of the best shows of 2024, despite several flaws that incited fan outrage. One of the most common complaints was the shorter length of season 2. A number of scenes from the storyboards could not make it to the screen due to that. An important Daemon Targaryen scene was also left in the cuts, which would have given a better conclusion to the last season.

A Daemon Targaryen scene was among Season 2 episode cuts

House of the Dragon Season 2 initially had a longer storyboard, but a number of scenes did not make it to the cut. While some were explained through dialogues, others had to be assumed. For instance, Daemon surveying his army at Harrenhal in Season 2 finale was initially supposed to be in episode 7. Originally, it was a scene depicting Daemon leaving Harrenhal on Caraxes.

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More House of the Dragon scenes that were cut from Season 2

This is not the first time an important scene was cut off from House of the Dragon. Just like Alicent’s wedding with Viserys had several scenes with Rhaenyra that were not shown on-screen, Season 2 removed the last moments of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. There was also more footage of Alicent and Criston Cole’s intimate moments which were deleted. Hopefully, there will be less cuts in Season 3.

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Shreya Choudhary

Shreya Choudhary is a creative and curious college student, currently immersed in the world of languages and literature as a French major. With a passion for written work and enchanted by the magic of storytelling, she finds inspiration in the epic fantasies of George R.R. Martin, particularly the intricate world-building and complex characters that bring Westeros to life. As a writer, she aspires to craft stories that similarly transport readers to new and unforgettable realms, exploring themes of identity, power, and the human condition. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for language, she is excited to share their own unique voice and perspective with the world, one word at a time