One of the most popular Aemond Targaryen theories is now way less plausible after House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2. “Rhaenyra the Cruel” showed the aftermath of the horrific murderer of Jaehaerys Targaryen in what became known as “Blood & Cheese,” a reference to the two men behind the death of King Aegon II and Queen Helaena’s firstborn son. Aegon II took the death of his son as a personal insult and wanted immediate action, whereas Helaena had to become the face of the tragedy in an attempt to turn the realm against Rhaenyra.
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2 was mainly about how the death of Jaehaerys affected Aegon and Helaena, but it also showed how the tragedy was used as a political instrument by the now former Hand of the King Otto Hightower. With Aegon and Helaena front and center, Aemond did not have too big of a role in this episode. However, one particular scene all but confirmed that one popular theory about Aemond’s relationship with his sister is not true after all.
