Milly Alcock’s last episode of House of the Dragon leaves fans distraught

Aussie actress Milly Alcock has appeared in her final episode of House of the Dragon as a new actor takes over the role, and fans are “devastated” to see her go.

Viewers have been left shattered to learn the most recent House of the Dragon episode was a breakout star’s last.

Australian actress Milly Alcock, 22, won the hearts of diehard Game of Thrones fans as the younger version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who is played by British actor Emma D’Arcy, 30, in the final five episodes.

After the fifth episode aired on Foxtel and Binge on Monday, viewers took to Twitter in droves to express their devastation Alcock would no longer appear.

This is the final time we saw Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra, in pain & suffering #HouseOfTheDragonpic.twitter.com/qDBPafYJnN

— House Of The Dragon Source (@HOTDsource) September 19, 2022

She came,she conquered & now she's gone. The show won't be the same without Milly Alcock#HouseOftheDragonpic.twitter.com/hkcCl6e1Hq

— Md Hasibul Islam Jihad (@hasibul_jihad) September 19, 2022

Put your hands together for Milly Alcock 👏❤️ #HouseOfTheDragonpic.twitter.com/J3qzdJIIPi

— House of the Dragon News (@HOTDNewsHBO) September 12, 2022

Tonight is Milly Alcock’s final episode as Rhaenyra Targaryen on #HouseOfTheDragon

She has been absolutely phenomenal so far & I feel so connected to her version of this character. I’m not ready to say bye. pic.twitter.com/DDEVPgpgnM

— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) September 18, 2022

Alcock’s starring role in the big-budget HBO prequel marked her major transition from local projects to shows with global reach.

Before her big break, the Sydney-born actress starred on the critically acclaimed 2019 Foxtel series Upright opposite comedian Tim Minchin, in which she played the loveable, rebellious teenager, Meg.

Thankfully for fans of Alcock and Upright, she’s already finished filming season two of the series, which was shot in Queensland earlier this year and will feature eight episodes.

How viewers will next see Milly! A still from Upright Season 2.

Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said he was thrilled Alcock was rejoining the series amid her rise to international superstardom.

“Tim Minchin’s Upright was a smash hit for Foxtel and a subsequent breakout success when it was brought to Binge audiences last summer.

“The series is uniquely Australian, brash and bold, full of fun and great heart. The story of Lucky (Minchin) and Meg, and their unexpected journey across the Nullarbor, won fans of all ages – and we’re set to take off once again on a memorable road trip with unexpected consequences.”

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Alcock at the HotD premiere in London. Picture: Lia Toby/Getty Images

Alcock told theSydney Morning Herald she pulled the pin on studying her diploma in order to accept her role in Upright a few short years ago.

“School’s never been for me. I’ve never been somebody who’s thrived in the school environment,” she told the publication.

“There’s a stigmatisation of people who drop out of high school. But I couldn’t turn down Upright for a piece of paper. That just seemed ridiculous to me and infuriating.”

Milly Alcock won the hearts of viewers as Young Rhaenyra. Picture: HBO/BINGE

Sometime between the end of filming Upright and landing the role in House of the Dragon, Alcock was washing dishes and living in her mother’s attic.

And now, the world is at her feet.

“I never thought this would happen to me,” Alcock told Stellar.

“This doesn’t happen to people like me, so it was incredibly quick.”

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