Emma D’Arcy earned widespread praise and early Emmy buzz after her powerful performance in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2. Since the episode debuted on Monday, fans have praised the actor’s portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen’s terrible grief after the death of her eldest son, and heir to Prince Jaca Veleryon”.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 got the highest rating
The second episode titled ‘Queen’s Landing’ currently has a rating of 9.4/10, which is the highest rating for any House of the Dragon episode to date. It opens after the Battle of the Gullet, as Baela returns Jace’s body to Dragonstone. The emotional sequence sees Rhaenyra overcome with grief as she mourns the death of her firstborn.However, a viral video circulating online has sparked debate after the ‘HOTD’ scene was placed alongside a sequence in the Turkish historical drama ‘Magnificent Century. Kosem’, starring: Beren Saat said Kosem Sultan.
WATCH: ‘House of the Dragon’ vs ‘Magnificent Century. kosem’
The acclaimed series chronicles the life of Mahpeyker Kosem Sultan, one of the most influential women in Ottoman history during the Sultanate of Women. Nearly nine years after the original airing, a clip of Kosem mourning the death of her son is now making the rounds online with viewers pointing out the striking similarities to Rhaenyra’s heartbreaking scene with Jace.
Fans react to ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Magnificent Century. Same as Kosem
Both sequences depict a grieving queen walking towards the body of her dead son, lying on a stretcher, before collapsing in grief. Viewers also noticed the similarity in the characters’ movements, hand gestures while reaching for their sons, camera framing, the background of the play and the overall emotional development of the scenes.While the comparison video does not explicitly accuse either production of copying the other, it invites viewers to judge for themselves. The clip prompted a wave of reactions on social media with fans saying, “I actually thought of this scene when I was watching last night!” Another fan of the Turkish drama commented, “Oh my God, I thought I was the only one who saw the cinematic parallel.”“Even in the dialogues, it’s the same, because they both want their children to answer them,” said another viewer.
Turkish fans praised the performances of Beren Saat and Emma D’Arcy
One fan praised Saat’s performance, writing, “I don’t know what the HOTD scene is because I haven’t seen the episode, but I saw that scene from Kösem and I assure you that Beren Saat’s performance leaves you breathless and absolutely heartbreaking; it really impressed me.” One agreed, saying, “No one compares to Beren Saat’s performance. When I saw the scene between Rhaenyra and Jace, I remembered the same scene with Kösem and Mehmet. Emma D’Arcy did a good job, but Beren Saat represents the incredible sadness of losing a son.”Some viewers chose to celebrate the two actresses.“Yes, I said I saw it before … both are amazing actors. That scream from Kösem used to destroy me. A bit cringey, but they both act very well,” commented one user while another added, “Hahahaha it’s so coincidental XD. Although it should be pointed out that, well, this is a natural behavior of any mother faced with the death of her child.”A different fan argued that the performances ultimately separated the scenes, writing, “Maybe, but D’Arcy’s performance makes the difference even in this small clip…”