Fans disappointed with Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen arc in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 |

As the second season of ‘House of the Dragon‘ nears its finale, fans have taken to social media to voice their disappointment with the portrayal of Matt Smith’s character, Daemon Targaryen.
Once a fierce, ruthless and unpredictable force in the series, Daemon has significantly mellowed down in the latest season, leaving many fans demanding, “Give us the rouge prince back already!”
Taking to Twitter to post hilarious gifs and stills, many noted how the character has undergone a noticeable transformation in season 2.Fans have noted that the character, who once instilled fear and commanded respect, still appears to be plagued by hallucinations and caught up in a power struggle.With only one episode left before the season concludes, viewers have expressed their frustration with how underutilized the Rogue Prince has become. Comments have ranged from expressing disappointment over his reduced role to questioning the direction of his storyline.

“Daemon has gone from a roaring, vicious lion to a character leading a filler plot,” one fan wrote. Another commented, “What’s wrong with him?! We miss the daring Daemon.”
Despite the character’s current state, some fans are holding out hope that the show is building towards a significant arc for Daemon that will pay off in the finale. Episode 7 saw Daemon commanding an army of men, ready to go to battle at King’s Landing. Meanwhile, Rhaenyra has been forming a dragon army of her own.

The final episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 is set to drop on Max on August 4. Fans are waiting with bated breath to see what unfolds for Daemon and the rest of their favourite characters, hoping for a satisfying conclusion to the season.
Meanwhile, rumours are rife that season 3 of the hit show will return in 2026, two years after the team wraps up Season 2 on August 5.