House of the Dragon
WARNING ! This clause take major SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 2 and George R.R. Martin ’s Fire & line of descent script , on which the show is establish .
Summary
Ser Otto Hightower is out as King Aegon II Targaryen ’s Hand of the King , with Ser Criston Cole now shockingly supercede him inHouse of the Dragon . In the aftermath ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s horrendous profligate and Cheeseevent , Aegon assay vengeance against Rhaenyra and Team Black for the murder of his Logos and heir , Jaehaerys . WhileOtto is more hesitant to set up an flak with crimson retaliations , instead preferring to immediately profit the sympathies of the smallfolk and other family , Aegon just wants to take action , run him to take up Larys Strong ’s former advice to find his own Hand – not his father ’s .
After Otto Hightower chastizes Aegon for following Criston Cole ’s plan of grade Ser Arryk Cargyll to vex as his matching crony and kill Rhaenyra , Aegon terminate his grandfather as Hand of the King . Noting that at least Criston decide to do something more active , Aegon figure him Hand of the King rather . Of course , Aegon does n’t have it off aboutCriston and Alicent ’s secret relationship , which will likely throw a wrench in their future dynamic . no matter , Otto Hightower leaves his girl and grandchild for Oldtown inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 2 ’s ending , mirroring the last time he wasbriefly fire as Hand by King Viserys .
What Happens To Otto Hightower After Being Removed As Hand Of The King
Otto doesn’t survive much longer after being fired by Aegon
For the third ( technically fourth ) and final time , Otto Hightower has concluded serving as Hand of the King for a Targaryen swayer , as he outlived both Jaehaerys and Viserys before being fired by Aegon . After being removed , Otto declare that he ’ll go away for Oldtownto supervise the instruction ofAlicent and Viserys ’ youngest son Daeron , who has been living there as a ward for some time . Meanwhile , Alicent suggests going to Highgarden to handle with House Tyrell , leaving his next whereabouts still somewhat ambiguous .
Time Being Hand Of The King
Targaryen King That Otto Served
How Long Otto Was Hand In Fire & rakehell
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King Jaehaerys I Targaryen
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101 AC-103 AC ( until Jaehaerys ' death )
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King Viserys I Targaryen
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103 AC-109 AC ( burn down by Viserys )
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120 AC-129 AC ( rehired by Viserys ; served until Viserys ' death )
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King Aegon II Targaryen
129 AC-129 AC ( fired by Aegon )
In George R.R. Martin’sFire & Bloodbook , Otto does n’t go to Oldtown or Highgarden after being removed as Hand of the King . Rather , he remains in King ’s landing place , with his long - term plans for Aegon ’s political strategy with the Triarchy successfully going into apparent movement while Criston is still Hand of the King . However , Otto Hightower does n’t inhabit for much longer after Aegon fires him . The book let on thatOtto Hightower is executed for high treason by Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen when she fill King ’s Landing , which could potentially come about as early asHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s later instalment .
Otto Hightower was fire as Hand of the King by Viserys inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , episode 4 after strategizing to interchange Rhaenyra as successor to the Iron Throne with Aegon .
Is Replacing Otto With Criston Cole A Smart Move By King Aegon?
Aegon is only thinking with a short-term mindset
finally , this is a braggy mistake that King Aegon II Targaryen makesin his war strategy for the Dance of the Dragons . While Otto Hightower was a highly flawed Hand of the King , he also had experience of approaching the part politically and with consequence for each selection in mind . At least , more so thanCriston Cole before his death . Whereas Otto seek to direct his use as Hand of the King with foresight , cleverness , and much consideration , Ser Criston Cole approaches it from a linear perspective of battle , forte , impulsivity , and importunity .
Though Ser Criston Cole was already one the most disliked part in House of the Dragon , his actions during line & Cheese make him even bad .
There ’s little to no long - term scheme for Criston Cole ’s political decision - making inHouse of the Dragon . While he ’s a strong warrior who has try his qualification in lead both the Kingsguard and Aegon ’s forces , battle skills are n’t what make an effective hired hand of the King . Aegon ’s choice to replace Otto with Criston was made out of an intensely worked up and angry answer to his son ’s death , and those types of decisions rarely lead to confirming outcomes in the world ofGame of Thrones .
New episodes ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 release Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max .
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Cast
Taking place about 172 years before the event ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the ascent of the Targaryens , the only kinfolk of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were put back by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older versions of the eccentric . Also asterisk in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
