New GoT Spinoff Vindicates Rhaenyra's Sons

The recently aired episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms have already highlighted significant differences from House of the Dragon, particularly concerning Targaryen appearances. While House of the Dragon predominantly featured the traditional white-haired Targaryens, the new series introduces characters like Prince Baelor, who possesses dark hair, a trait inherited from his Dornish mother, Myriah Martell.

This inclusion of dark-haired Targaryens in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms provides a fresh perspective on lineage and legitimacy. It suggests that having dark hair does not inherently invalidate a Targaryen's claim to the throne, as seen with Baelor and his siblings who share the same royal parents.

This portrayal offers a form of vindication for Rhaenyra from House of the Dragon. Her dark-haired sons, Jace, Luke, and Joffrey, faced considerable doubt and were legally challenged due to their appearance. The new series implicitly argues that if dark-haired Targaryens are accepted now, Rhaenyra's children should have been accepted as well.