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The BEST & WORST Targaryen Kings Ever! Plus A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Emmy Update
Who were the best and worst Targaryen rulers in the history of Westeros? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate their picks from nearly 300 years of Targaryen rule, including Jaehaerys I, Aegon the Conqueror, Maegor the Cruel, Viserys I, Aerys II, Aegon IV and more. Which kings helped build the Targaryen dynasty and which helped destroy it? Before the ranking begins, we’re catching up on the latest from Westeros, including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at the Emmys, Emilia Clarke speaking High Valyrian alongside Emma D’Arcy, George R.R. Martin and David Benioff in attendance, and Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell enjoying the festivities. Plus, we discuss the latest update on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 and the current state of future Game of Thrones spinoffs.
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