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The story of House of the Dragon — especially the Dance of the Dragons — is marked by treachery, warfare, and tragic consequences. Alicent’s role in scheming to install her son on the throne results in civil war, death, and chaos. In the end, even upon achieving her goal, she is portrayed as a flawed ruler whose reign is marred by conflict and dissatisfaction. Historical and fictional narratives within the series suggest that women in power, contrary to notions of empowerment, often face disastrous outcomes, thereby challenging simplistic feminist interpretations of political agency.