Emma D’Arcy says Helaena's death will have lasting consequences heading into the final season of #HouseOfTheDragon “She’s maybe the only character who has a proximity to power, but remains kind of uncontaminated… her death condemns Rhaenyra to the path she’s chosen. There’s no way back after that. There’s certainly no route back to a more moderate form of leadership… Helaena’s death condemns Rhaenyra to be alone in her pursuit for power.” (via: variety.com/2026/tv/news/hel…)