Game Of Thrones
Game of ThronescutA Song of Ice and Fire ’s biggest Targaryen twist ( so far ) when it did n’t include Young Griff , aka Aegon Targaryen , but it was the right choice for the series . George R.R. Martin ’s record book are full of characters and plot of ground lines that did n’t factor out into the HBO idiot box show and , of course , his novel were infamously overtaken en itinerary toGame of Thrones ' ending . All of these deviations had a ripple effect , including the option not to admit Aegon .
In the books , it ’s let on that Aegon Targaryen , Word of Rhaegar , is still active when Tyrion sails on a ship with him inA Dance with dragon . InGame of Thrones , this narrative does n’t materialize and Aegon / Young Griff is never introduced , and the total storyline is pretty much cut . That may have been a dashing hopes for some playscript readers but , given where the show was headed ( and what theupcomingGame of Thronesspinoffsare doing ) , I cerebrate it was a smart choice .
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BothGame of ThronesandA Song of Ice and Firetell the same initial story about Aegon Targaryen , Word of Rhaegar and his first married woman , Elia Martell . At the close of Robert ’s Rebellion , follow Jaime Lannister slayingthe Mad King , Gregor " The Mountain " Clegane entered King ’s Landing and wipe out Aegon , his sister Rhaenys , and their female parent . That ’s whereThronesends things , butA Dance with Dragonsadds a new twist to the history .
All the kings in Game of Thrones and the new rulers introduced in House of the Dragon show how combative a position on the Iron Throne can be .
As Tyrion sails for Volantis alongside Young Griff and his apparent Father-God , Griff , it ’s revealed they are actually Aegon Targaryen and Jon Connington ( a close friend of Rhaegar , one - time Hand of the King to Aerys II , and an transportation from Westeros ) . The story goes that Varys pay for an infant from a tanner of King ’s Landing in exchange for wine-coloured , and swapped the babies before Gregor got his hands on Aegon . After the death , Varys smuggled the tangible Aegon across the Narrow Sea , where he was raised by Illyrio Mopatis and then Jon Connington .
There are incertitude about whether Young Griff is really Aegon Targaryen , and possibility he ’s perhaps a Blackfyre shammer …
Heading intoThe Winds of Winter , Aegon has his eyes on the Iron Throne . He ’s landed in Westeros , and has the sellsword grouping the Golden Company at his back . He ’s been raise to be the perfect prince , and hopes to become the perfect Targaryen king , too . However , there are doubts about whetherYoung Griff is really Aegon Targaryen , and theory he ’s perhaps a Blackfyre pretender ( a thought - extinct house that was a limb of House Targaryen ) . really or bastard , he ’ll be an important part of the story , but was n’t need forGame of Thrones .
Why Game Of Thrones Was Right To Cut Aegon Targaryen/Young Griff
Young Griff Would’ve Been Too Big A Distraction
The very fact that Aegon could well be simulated ( nickname fAegon as the theories go ) show whyGame of Throneswas right to cut him . It ’s not inconceivable George R.R. Martin himself reveal this already to showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss when mapping out the future to them , which could have influenced their decision to cut him . Even if that did n’t materialise , uncertainty over his straight individuality would make it harder to include him in the showand do it justice , because it could experience like a waste of time across a few hours of TV , rather than 100 of Bible pages .
[ Aegon is ] a comparatively late - in - the - mean solar day plot twist , coming in the fifth of Martin ’s planned seven novels , and while there ’ll be a serious impact from him , he ’s unbelievable to be someone around at the final stage of the show .
Even in the books , Young Griff feel like a bit of a distraction . He ’s a comparatively late - in - the - day plot twist , coming in the fifth part of Martin ’s planned seven novel , and while there ’ll be a serious impact from him , he ’s unlikely to be someone around at the end of the show . That ’s fine for the Holy Writ and something Martin could do very well , but also reflects how , even at this point , the books have incessantly been expanding . ForGame of Thrones , it would have been harder to successfully do that twist , for various reasons :
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This is a surprise reveal that a character reference is still animated , and while it ’s technically not someone issue forth back from the dead , it could reduce the impact of something like Jon Snow ’s resurrection . If not , it would certainly take a chance harming the impact ofJon Snow ’s Targaryen parentage , since the reveal of him being called Aegon Targaryen and being the private son of Rhaegar Targaryen would n’t be as unique if there had already beenanotherAegon Targaryen who is the secretly still - alive son of Rhaegar Targaryen in the story ( which adds more fuel to the theme Young Griff is a fake ) .
Game of Thrones infamously suffer when it trailed off from its source material . However , the show benefited from edit out these characters .
at long last , while I am interested in where Martin take the Aegon / Young Griff fib , I just do n’t see a room it realistically works on a TV show . It ’s a lot easier in a Christian Bible where there ’s no actual limit to page , characters , or imagination , and where we can get inside the heads of characters to understand thing a mickle just . There are portion of this story that I have a go at it , too - Arianne Martell is one of my favorite book of account characters missing from the show , and is about to become wrapped - up in it - but I opine including it would ’ve suffer the show more than cut it did .
Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.
Game Of Thrones' Spinoffs Include A LOT Of Aegon Targaryens
It Risks Making Young Griff Even More Confusing
admonition : This section take soft spoilers for The Tales of Dunk & Egg , the script on which A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based . Young Griff , or Aegon Targaryen , inGame of Throneswould’ve make confusion anyway , but he would also make looking at the broader dealership more unmanageable too . It ’s an old charge that too many characters have the same or similar names , and nothing represent that like Aegon . AlthoughGame of Thrones ’ Jon Snow spinoff is n’t happening- significance there ’s one less Aegon Targaryen in the mix - the dealership ’s future is still full of characters carrying that name to an almost absurd degree . found on what HBO has planned , then there ’ll be at least four Aegons with important theatrical role going forward .
Aegon Targaryens In Game Of Thrones Spinoffs
Character
Actor
Show
Aegon II Targaryen
Tom Glynn - Carney
House of the Dragon
Aegon the Younger
Jake and Rory Heard
Aegon V Targaryen , aka Egg
Dexter Sol Ansell
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Aegon I Targaryen
TBC
Aegon ’s Conquest
Two of those we ’ve already met : King Aegon II Targaryen , and his first cousin , Aegon the Younger ( Logos of Rhaenyra and Daemon).Aegon II is well - established inHouse of the Dragon , but will continue to have a major role go forward . The other , meanwhile , should take on greater prominence as things progress , have in mind more potential for disarray .
House of the Dragonseason 3 is look to release in 2026 on HBO . Season 4 , meanwhile , will be the show ’s last .
BeforeHouse of the Dragonreturns , there ’ll be another Aegon , appearing inA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . base on George R.R. Martin’sThe Tales of Dunk & Eggseries , it follows a hedgerow knight , Ser Duncan the Tall ( aka Dunk ) , and his gallant , Egg . Except … Egg is really the male child who will become King Aegon V Targaryen . Because of the show ’s timeline and place in account , it will also likely need to make viewers familia with King Aegon IV Targaryen too , as his decision to have consequences that last down to the story , though he wo n’t seem on - screen .
A Knight of the Seven Kingdomswill spillage on HBO in 2025 - an accurate particular date has not been confirm .
If all that were n’t enough , HBO is also develop an Aegon the Conqueror spinoffwithThe Batmanco - writer Mattson Tomlin , though it has not been set up to series ( yet).Your favorite Aegon ’s favourite Aegon , he ’s the one who started all of this in the first place , after whom multiple subsequent Targaryen king have been distinguish , and that could be a major show for the connection .
Add inGame of Thronesrevealing Jon Snow is also name Aegon Targaryen , and I ’m left feeling like there surely is n’t enough room left for Young Griff to factor out in . It ’s bad enough trying to get audiences to severalise between Rhaenyra , Rhaena , and Rhaenys(another of whom will be introduced in the Conquest show ) , have alone 5 - 6 characters with the precise same name , most of them kings , several of them stimulate the same crown and/or sword , in the span of three or four shows . It ’s a lot , and just make me more confident cutting Young Griff was the correct call .
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establish on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series , Game of Thrones is a fantasy dramatic play localise in the fictional continent of Westeros and Essos . It follows baronial families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vie for command of the Iron Throne while a move up scourge from the undead looms in the North . The serial received substantial critical achiever and amassed a loyal fan foot due to its high-pitched production values , sprawling sets , iconic characters , and shameful twists .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia system enfranchisement create by George R.R. Martin . Martin ’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the cornerstone for the award - get ahead HBO series Game of Thrones , which last for eight seasons . After the incredibly dissentious final season of Game of Thrones , the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon , which also received critical acclaim .
