Warning: This article contains spoilers for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2Emma D’Arcy is garnering huge praise for her powerful performance in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2. Soon after the episode aired online, fans took to social media to welcome the actor’s portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen, mourning the death of his eldest son, Prince Jacquerys “Jace” Valerian.
Rayna is mourning Jess
The second episode of the new season picks up after the devastating Battle of Galette, as Bella returns Jace’s body to Dragonstone. The emotional sequence sees Rahenira overcome with grief as she struggles to cope with the loss of her firstborn son and heir to the throne.
How Jace met his end
Jess, played by Harry Collette, was killed during the season 3 premiere after she and her dragon, Vermax, were taken down by enemy arrows. While dragging the dragon deep into the sea, Jace briefly resurrected before being hit by an arrow.Following its premiere on HBO, viewers flooded social media with praise for D’Arcy’s performance, particularly the opening sequence showing Rhaenyra mourning Jace’s death. “It’s so heartbreaking to see Rahenia go through grief in just 3 minutes. And now you can see why the cast continues to praise Emma D’Arcy’s performance here,” wrote one fan.
Fan reaction to Emma’s performance
Another praised the actor’s performance, writing, “Emma D’Arcy’s performance is impeccable. IMPECCABLE!”Others were equally moved by the emotional scenes, with one viewer posting, “Rahenya hits a gut-wrenching call to a lifeless jazz.”“That opening scene cracked me up. Rahenyara you have lost so much,” wrote another fan. Still another said, “Jace. Jace? What did you do? Rahenara’s reaction to Jace’s loss breaks my heart.”
Fans root for Emma D’Arcy’s Emmy nomination
The performance also sparked early awards-season conversation, with many fans calling for D’Arcy to receive an Emmy nomination — and even a win — for the episode. “Renaira cries as she holds her first born Jess and I babble to her Emma D’Arcy that Emmy is yours!” One viewer posted, while another added, “Oh, Renaira! Emma D’Arcy deserves an Emmy nomination.”However Emma’s performance is widely celebrated and earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Drama) for both Season 1 and Season 2 and a Saturn Award nomination. However, they have yet to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for their work on the show.‘House of the Dragon’ premiered on June 22. The eight-episode series will debut new episodes every Monday (IST).
