Why was it important to make Rhaenyra and Alicent childhood friends in House of the Dragon?
โI think itโs important because if there's not a relationship, there is no wound, narratively speaking. I think something that I- and Miguel Sapochnik, [โฆ]โ
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โhave spoken about a lot is that heโs deeply interested in making sure that this is a psychologically-motivated narrative, and checking that we can track back from events that happen towards the end of the series through to experiences in childhood. I think thatโs why.โ
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โIt sort of just makes for better drama that they start in a place thatโs so intimate. Added to which, itโs the thing that has enabled Ryan and Miguel to build a series around two women. Thatโs the other reason, because thatโs the heart of the construction of HotD.โ
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