Why Didn't Alys Rivers Kill Aemond?

Aemond Targaryen ends up bleeding out on his knees in front of a woman he has never spoken to — and she lets him live. This breakdown explains exactly why, using on-record interviews with Ewan Mitchell and Gayle Rankin given after the episode aired, not fan speculation. We cover Daemon's rejection of Alys's request for Harrenhal, the brutal killing of Ser Simon Strong, and what the actors themselves say is forming between Alys and Aemond going forward. Spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 2, "Queen's Landing." New breakdowns go up after every episode — subscribe so you do not miss the next one. #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD #AlysRivers #Aemond #GameOfThrones #DanceOfTheDragons #Targaryen #HBO #HBOMax #Harrenhal