It Never Ends

Emma and Olivia cannot talk bad about their show storylines as they are bound by contract too. Hotd is still running unlike GOT. They have to put positive comments for the show and writers even if sometimes they have creative conflicts. They have to justify whatever they can. Not sure if they are dissatisfied with the writing but back in Season 2 there were rumours about potential creative differences between actors and writers, after Miguel Sapochnik left the show. Eventually it was resolved by HBO and the actors had to follow the set script by writers

Actors have become soft targets for trolls because they are visible but stuff like creative writing is not in their control. There are showrunners and executive producers for that. Cast is but one part of it, a show is made by thousands of people behind the screen. Blaming every single writing decision on the actors whether Emma or Olivia is wrong, immature and parasocial

Yeah I agree, it’s just really irritating to see.

Emma can only play Rhaenyra as she is presented/written in the script. The fact book Rhaenyra and show Rhaenyra are different isn't because of Emma, it's because of the show creators and writers. Show Alicent is also really different from her book counterpart but I haven't seen anyone saying these things about Emma also saying the same about Olivia. Aegon is written/played differently than in the book but no one is mad at Tom. (Dude said Aegon was an empath in multiple interviews???)

Emma is not a writer, they have little to no say over the shows big deviations from the book. The book changes started in season 1 before Emma was even playing Rhaenyra. Everything goes through so many writers, show creators/ directors before it gets to an actor on set.

“Rhaenicent” was written in the script in season 1 episode 1. Milly and Emily spoke about their character’s relationship having potential romantic undertones before Emma and Olivia were playing their respective roles. I think people want someone to blame, and pick Emma or Olivia, because they are the ones doing interviews where they talk about this dynamic and do so in a positive manner. They can’t slag off a tv show/its writing when they are still a part of it and have to promote it. They are allowed to enjoy working together and find the roles they have to play interesting despite the changes from the book. I think it’s bizarre to say, because of that, but with no proof or realistic explanation, that Emma or Olivia are the sole cause of Alicent and Rhaenyra being more amicable than in the book, and they are somehow conspiring to write fanfiction against the wishes of every one of the shows creators and writers and George R R Martin.

Personally, I think Emma has been feminine in their portrayal of Rhaenyra. Emma cannot control what costumes they have to wear. At no point have I ever thought Rhaenyra seemed just like Emma in a blonde wig. Watch any video of Emma being themselves and they’re way more masculine than Rhaenyra in their mannerisms. Once again, people want someone to blame for Rhaenyra’s costumes and character changes and decide it must be Emma’s fault because they’re more masculine/non binary irl.