Otto Hightower’s brutal demise marks a twist in ‘House of the Dragon Season 3.’Image credits: Instagram
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the series ‘House of the Dragon’. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.After the Battle of Gullet, which witnessed several significant character deaths, ‘House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2’ ended with one of the most brutal decapitations. Struggling through powerful vendettas, Rhaenyra has reclaimed the Iron Throne. However, she took considerable steps to reclaim King’s Landing.Here’s a closer look at the shocking kill in ‘House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2.’
Who dies in ‘House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2’?
The second episode began with the lifeless body of Prince Jacaerys “Jace” Targaryen, making Rhaenyra’s dead sons count to two. With severe pain and anger, she realises the reason behind the fight – the crown – and stops at nothing to achieve it. Meanwhile, Alicent prepares to welcome the Half-Year Queen, dispatching forces to Harrenhal and trying to flee with Helaena by dragon. However, the events do not execute as planned, and they ultimately get caught.When Alicent came back, she saw Rhaenyra near the throne – and the beheaded body of her father, Otto Hightower (played by Rhys Ifans). During the finale of the second season, he was detained but alive. However, Hightower was escorted to see Rhaenyra from the dungeons upon her arrival at King’s Landing, per People. With Otto’s beheading, Rhaenyra now finally sits on the Iron Throne.
When Rhys Ifans talked about the future of Otto Hightower
Rhys Ifans confessed to having no clue about his character’s future in the series. “I’m an actor, so we’ll be the last people to know what’s going on in our characters,” the 58-year-old told Inverse, before adding, “I haven’t been told by anyone with any kind of conviction or authority where exactly he is at that point.”“All we know is that he’s still alive somewhere in that world, and that’s as much as I know, too,” the actor admitted, and continued, “I know as much as the fans.”‘House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3’ will stream next week, only on JioHotstar.
