'HOUSE OF THE DRAGON' Season 2, Episode 3 BREAKDOWN | Popcorn for Dinner Podcast

Ser Ebube & Ser Afam are on opposing sides of the Riverlands as they bring us the latest from Westeros. They discuss some interesting fan questions, Rhaenyra's credentials as a leader, Daemon's visions and so much more!
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[@TheMATTUMBO]

I think alicent saying it was too late was more her saying there is nothing she can do. She has lost most of her power to be able to do anything.

[@popcornfordinnerpodcast]

She definitely has! Alicent probability WANTS to do something on some level, because she’s seen that none of this is worth it anymore since Aegon hasn't exactly lived up to her expectations. So Rhaenyra’s revelation could actually have brought some relief in a perfect world. But this isn't a perfect world. It's one where she knows it’s pointless to say anything since she can barely control or influence the men surrounding her.

[@jasonbrewbaker3932]

Accent doesn’t posses much power - any power she had vanished when Otto left and Ser Criston Cole was made Hand of the King.
She’s always been a bystander - by choice.
The scene was dumb though because once she walked away why didn’t she call guards to kill Rhaenyra?

[@popcornfordinnerpodcast]

She didn't call the guards to kill Rhaenyra because although she wants her side to win, she doesn't want her friend to die. That internal conflict is what drives Alicent's characterization this season, as she would still choose the route with the least pain and violence if she could. From that perspective, allowing Rhaenyra escape is an action that is in line with her personality and motives. Besides, she's far too devout to condone bloodshed in the Great Sept.