House Of The Dragon

House Of The Dragon 2022

"House of the Dragon" premiere takes on real-world problems about women's reproductive rights

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Aemma Targaryen (Sian Brooke), the queen, is in the middle of a challenging labour in the first episode of the series

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In accordance with tradition, her husband, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), is desperate for a son to ensure a male heir to the throne

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Medical counsellors suggest the king must choose between losing the baby or sacrificing the mother's life to save it

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The king finally decides on the horrific treatment after much agony, and the queen is killed by the blood loss

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Due to the restricted instruments of the time, Aemma calls childbirth "our battlefield" in the episode. The Hollywood Reporter's James Hibberd compared it to "Game of Thrones" for weddings

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