The Natural Fit for a King

As House of the Dragon will explore, Smith’s Daemon may be too chaotic for his own good. “I think Daemon sort of has such an intrinsic link, biologically and physically and mentally, to his brother in some way,” Smith said. “Rhaenyra inherited that and they’re the only two characters that he really gives a damn about—maybe Mysaria as well. But yeah, I think it’s the bloodline thing with Daemon. I think I think he’s got a really warped sense of loyalty. And you know [Daemon’s niece] Rhaenyra and his brother King Viserys fill the forefront of that.”