House of the Dragon: Larys Strong is Similar to One Game of Thrones Character

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HBO's House of the Dragon has brought a new generation of Targaryen's and other prominent families to life. As George R. R. Martin's fictional universe of Westeros continues to expand with new characters, fresh conflicts, and conquests that leave all eyes on the Iron Throne; it's difficult not to draw similarities between Game of Thrones and the latest Targaryen centered series. Unfortunately, for some of these characters, the comparisons drawn paint them in a less-than-flattering light.

While House of the Dragon's focus is on the Targaryens, there are a number of prominent families that find themselves caught in the family's tricky, public web. Among them are the Velaryons, the Hightowers, and the Strongs, who have all found their families tethered to the Targaryen dynasty. In their own desires to be prominent and powerful, characters like Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) have been gifted an opportunity to establish their reputations.

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Larys Strong's involvement within House of the Dragon has slowly gained traction over the course of the season. His subtle assimilation into the life of Alicent Hightower as far back as Aegon's second name day, have been strategic implants on Larys' part to grant him the information he needs to survive in Westeros and play its twisted game. This sly, cunning quality has led many to propose that Larys mimics that of Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen) or Lord Varys (Conleth Hill). While Larys certainly shares qualities with both of these Game of Thrones characters, the most fitting comparison for Larys would be to Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon).

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