‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3: Emma D’Arcy’s Emotional Performance as Rhaenyra Targaryen Mourning Jace’s Death Wins the Internet; causes Emmy buzz |

Warning: This article contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon” Season 3 Episode 2.Emma D’Arcy is gaining a lot of recognition for her powerful performance in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 2. Shortly after the episode aired online, fans took to social media to applaud the actor’s portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen, mourning the death of her eldest son, Prince Jacaerys “Jace” Velaryon.

Rhaenyra cries to Jace

The second episode of the new season opens after the devastating Battle of the Throat, as Baela returns Jace’s body to Dragonstone. The emotional sequence sees Rhaenyra overcome with grief as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her firstborn son and heir to the throne.

How Jace meets his end

Jace, played by Harry Collett, was killed during the Season 3 premiere after he and his dragon, Vermax, were shot down by enemy arrows. As the dragon was dragged into the depths of the ocean, Jace briefly resurfaced before being hit by arrows.After its premiere on HBO, viewers flooded social media with praise for D’Arcy’s performance, especially the opening sequence depicting Rhaenyra mourning Jace’s death. “Watching Rhaenyra go through stages of grief in just 3 minutes is so heartbreaking. And now you can see why the cast continues to praise Emma d’Arcy’s performance here,” one fan wrote.

Fans react to Emma’s performance

Another praised the actor’s performance, writing: “Emma D’Arcy’s performance is flawless. FLAWLESS!”Others were equally moved by the emotional scenes, with one viewer posting, “Rhaenyra screaming at a lifeless Jace is heartbreaking.”“That opening scene tore me apart. Rhaenyra you’ve lost too much,” another fan wrote. Still another said: “JACE. JACE? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? RHAENYRA’S REACTION TO THE LOSS OF JACE TORES MY HEART.”

Fans support Emma D’Arcy’s Emmy nomination

The performance has also sparked early awards season talk, with many fans calling for D’Arcy to receive an Emmy nomination – and even a win – for the episode. “Rhaenyra crying as Jace holds her first born and I’m shouting with her Emma D’Arcy the Emmy is yours!” one viewer posted while another added: “Oh Rhaenyra! Emma D’Arcy deserves an Emmy nomination.”Although Emma’s performance is widely celebrated and has earned her Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Drama) for both Season 1 and Season 2 and Saturn Award nominations. However, they have yet to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for their work on the show.‘House of the Dragon’ was released on June 22. The eight-part series will premiere new episodes every Monday (IST).