-t is correct. The founder of House Baratheon married a Targaryen, so all the Baratheons have Targaryen blood, which, yes, is why he had the best claim of the members of the Rebellion.

Barring them, some other house with similar heritage is likely to have the best claim. That may be House Martell, even, which would be interesting. There are any number of Targaryen women who married into noble houses and then had daughters, so who knows where they might have ended up, including, as the author points out, House Lannister. But, once they start down the Not A Baratheon path, any surviving nobles could easily raise a claim and an army, and, then, Even More War.

I expect dragons sort out claimaints with amazing efficiency.

Seems like even non-saurian sources of fire are good at that.

Just now watched the end of Penny Dreadful, and had an ugly cry. They really went with the "everything is awful" theme, huh? I miss it already.

Huh, still up in the air about putty Penny Dreadful on my to watch list. So little time, so many things to watch.

The first season was so gorgeously gothic, it's worth it, Laura. The whole thing was worth it, for me. And the ending is really fitting, given the overall themes and aesthetic.

The aesthetic factor is truly intriguing.

I now the last ep of the Season aired tonight, but I am just starting on S2 Outlander - does it mash up books 2 & 3?

No, S2 sticks pretty closely to Dragonfly in Amber.

Did not like Season 2 of Outlander as much as season 1. I found the political intrigue repulsive. Dunno why: they had good motives, and my opinion of "Bonnie Prince Charlie" matches the show's pretty closely.

Also don't know if anyone has been watchinh "Queen of the South". At any rate, does discussion belong here. Is Sundance considered premium or basic cable?