Season 2 ended with Alyn of Hull finally standing up to Corlys Velaryon, opening his heart and telling the Sea Snake “where to stick it.” But according to actor Abubakar Salim, that moment of vulnerability was only the beginning. In his Nerdist interview, Salim explained that Season 3 pushes Alyn into uncomfortable territory — politics, power struggles, and survival instincts — forcing him to adapt or perish.
Quick read
- Alyn confronted Corlys at the end of Season 2.
- Season 3 shows him more vulnerable and politically entangled.
- Salim says Alyn must “suck it up and either survive or die.”
From servant to reluctant player
Salim reflected on how Season 2 closed with Alyn finally speaking his mind to Corlys. “We ended season two with Alyn essentially opening his heart and telling Corlys where to stick it. But again, it came from a place of being vulnerable and opening up,” he said. That moment of honesty sets the stage for Season 3, where Alyn is no longer just serving orders but is pulled into the political machinery of Westeros.
The actor noted that this shift is uncomfortable for his character, who has always defined himself by duty and service. Now, Alyn must think on his feet, navigate alliances, and face the consequences of being seen as more than just a sailor.
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Survival in Westeros
Salim emphasized that this evolution is fraught with danger: “That’s an interesting space to play, especially for someone who is just used to serving and doing the job. Now he’s having to think a bit on his own feet and play in that. It’s an evolution, a place where Alyn feels uncomfortable. Where he’s going to have to suck it up and either survive or die.”
His words highlight the brutal reality of the Dance of the Dragons — survival often depends not just on strength, but on the ability to adapt to shifting loyalties and political games. For Alyn, Season 3 marks the moment he must decide whether vulnerability can coexist with survival in a world built on betrayal and fire.
