*WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6.* The latest instalment of House of the Dragon delivers yet another emotional rollercoaster for Alicent Hightower, portrayed by Olivia Cooke, as she grapples with her pivotal role in the unfolding Dance of the Dragons. In episode 6 of season 2, a troubled Alicent is left in the dark, anxiously awaiting news from her father Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), despite her numerous letters going unanswered.
Her heartache is compounded by the guilt over her parting words to her eldest son Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), who lies at death's door after his bold but reckless charge into battle. Desperate to make amends amidst the chaos, Alicent seeks solace with her daughter Helaena, promising a trip to the temple to light candles for Aegon and "all the other lost souls". READ MORE: House of the Dragon: Who is Jeyne Arryn and which dragon is roaming The Vale? READ MORE: House of the Dragon episode 6: Helaena may have just shared her most chilling prophecy yet Before they set off, Alicent shares a rare and touching moment with her brother, Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox).
It's during this intimate exchange that Ser Gwayne offers a succinct assessment of her youngest, Daeron Targaryen, leaving viewers deeply touched by her response. Alicent faces the painful realisation that while her older sons, Aegon and Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), have grown unkind men, Daeron has become something entirely different a star.