HOTD Just Did WHAT? Aemond & Alicent’s Lip Lock Has Us Shook

Okay, House of the Dragon just took the incest thing to a whole new level of uncomfortable. In the Season 3 premiere, Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) straight-up kisses his mother Alicent (Olivia Cooke)—on the lips. Not a cheek peck. A full mouth kiss. We’re still recovering.

The jaw-dropping moment happens early in the episode and honestly, it’s the weirdest family moment the prequel series has given us yet. And considering this is a show that’s been leaning HARD into Targaryen dysfunction since day one, that’s saying something.

Ewan Mitchell’s portrayal of unhinged, eye-patch-wearing Aemond has been absolutely unhinged this season, but this scene? It’s sending shockwaves through the fandom. Twitter is literally melting down trying to figure out what this even means for their twisted family dynamic.

If you thought Game of Thrones pushed boundaries, House of the Dragon is out here swinging for the fences.

Based on reporting from Page Six.