The scene where Daenerys Targaryen decides to burn an already-defeated King’s Landing to the ground is arguably the most impactful (and controversial) in the entire run of Game of Thrones. You know the one: Dany sits atop the mighty Drogon and stares intently at the Red Keep before her expression turns to one of disgust and she begins a relentless bombing-run across the city, killing countless soldiers who had already surrendered along with helpless women and children. But for as game-changing as that moment was, it was met with harsh criticism, with many viewers saying the big turn felt unearned and rushed. Now, a tiny detail from the upcoming The Art of Game of Thrones book offers a bit more context that may help explain her motivations.
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