In House of the Dragon Season 3, Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell) faces emotional turmoil following the tragic events at the Battle of the Gullet. Campbell recently discussed Rhaena’s mindset, with Collider, revealing how deeply she shoulders responsibility for Jace’s death, even when the blame may not fully rest on her shoulders.
Quick read:
- Rhaena blames herself for Jace’s death
- She’s aware that he was killed by someone else’s arrows but she believes it is because of her Jace was put in that position
- She doesn’t know what to do next
Rhaena’s “worst-case scenario”
Campbell explained that Jace’s death represents everything Rhaena feared:
“This is the worst case scenario for Rhaena. This is everything she feared would happen if she listened to his childish impulses and went to war, and now he’s gone.”
Her decision to join the fight and her presence during the battle weighs heavily on her. Campbell noted that Rhaena feels personally responsible, despite not being the one who directly causes Jace’s death:
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“I think possibly more than she should… She feels the entire weight of responsibility of Jace. When actually, it’s not Rhaena’s arrow that kills him.”
Phoebe Campbell’s comments highlight how the character carries an emotional burden that goes beyond her actions. She feels the weight of the family’s loss and the consequences of war on those she loves. Now, she might face consequences of it as she’s clueless of what to do next. This has turned Rhaena’s dragon desperation arc into something extremely tragic.
