I by no means think hotd is a perfect show but i do think the fandom has a serious case of intentionally misinterpreting what's happening on screen just to get mad at something
if the fandom can blame alicent for her kids actions bc of childhood emotional neglect can we also blame daemon or is it only saved for women?
remember when he ignored rhaena bc she didn't claim a dragon? maybe if he hadn't she wouldn't have felt the pressure of claiming one🤷♀️
as much it seemed like a consequence of sheepstealer losing control, jace’s death started when he decided to go to the battle feeling a complete maniac just because he had a dragon and thought he’d win. what killed him was his own ego, and this is far from being an accident
ANYWAY rhaenyra's relationship with her gender is so fucking delicious and interesting and it makes sense with her characterization ever since s1ep1. you're genuinely an imbecile if you chalk it up to just "misogynistic writing" lol