The Glaring Flaw at the Heart of House of the Dragon

What's that, there are two Rhaenys? Here's how to differentiate between them (and everyone else).

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[{"selector":"#anim-1a79b3b2-7749-4c7b-a7c0-b1cb0f77259e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] During its hour-plus runtime, the House of the Dragon season opener, "The Heir of the Dragon," introduces a small army of Iron Throne influences.

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