House of the Dragon fans demanding 'disgusting' storyline 'must end' after disturbing Daemon moment

Warning - this article contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5.

The most recent instalment of House of the Dragon has left fans reeling, with Daemon Targaryen's (played by Matt Smith) storyline igniting controversy.

Season two of the HBO blockbuster positions Daemon on a solo quest to regain Harrenhal, while Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) continue their power dispute.

Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale) appears receptive towards the Targaryen's claim, though Daemon's dreams are disturbed by unsettling visions that interrupt his slumber.

However, the latest episode, dubbed Regent, might have crossed the line for some viewers.

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In a startling revelation, Daemon's most recent nocturnal vision involves him in a familial sexual encounter with his mother, Alyssa Targaryen (Emeline Lambert), who pronounces him her 'favourite son'.

After declaring his destiny as king, he subsequently defeats the Brackens aided by House Blackwood.

Although the gripping narrative of this Game of Thrones spin-off keeps fans captivated, Daemon's increasingly peculiar journey is alienating viewers, with his latest Mother-Son nightmare potentially the last straw.

One infuriated fan wrote on X (previously Twitter): "Wtf Daemon and his mom!!! This Harrenhal arc must end!"

Another voiced their outrage: "Listen, Daemon having sex with his mother is next level disgusting..

"I know Targaryens have weird customs.. but this is absolutely gross, whose idea was this???"

A third fan voiced their strong dissatisfaction, stating: "They wrote daemon having sex with his own mother and thought that was ok.

"They wrote Daemon having sex with his own mother not even George