The eighth episode of House of the Dragon, “Lord of the Tides,” introduces Rhaenyra and her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) to King’s Landing.
We fully anticipate considerable animosity and even some physical altercation given how the previous family gathering played out. The Targaryens’ offspring are now teenagers and young adults, but they don’t seem to be much wiser. They did a fantastic job with the House of the Dragon recasting, so hopefully, this new cast is just as good.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE PREVIOUS EPISODE OF HOUSE OF THE DRAGON?
As Laena Velaryon’s solemn burial at sea ended in drama and tragedy, we’ll have to add funerals to the list of ceremonies in the Seven Kingdoms that are guaranteed to fail, right next to marriages.
During the depressing Driftmark gathering, tensions increased, especially after Aemond formed a bond with the departed Laena’s dragon, Vhagar, much to the displeasure of Daemon’s twin daughters and Rhaenyra’s bastard children. Aemond was subjected to insults and ultimately lost an eye.
Following a tense discussion, Queen Alicent takes matters into her own hands by startling the gathering by snatching her husband’s knife and stabbing Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra strengthens her claim to the Iron Throne by staging her husband Laenor’s murder so she can take the throne, realising that her destiny lay in her incestuous coupling with Prince Daemon Targaryen.
WHEN IS HOUSE OF THE DRAGON EPISODE 8’S RELEASE DATE?
House of the Dragon Episode 8 lands exclusively on HBO on Sunday, October 9.
WHAT IS HOUSE OF THE DRAGON EPISODE 8’S RELEASE TIME?
HBO releases weekly episodes of House of the Dragon at 9 p.m. Eastern.
HOW MANY EPISODES OF HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SEASON 1 ARE LEFT?
House of the Dragon Season 1 will have 10 episodes, so we’re approaching the final stretch.
WHAT IS THE PLOT OF HOUSE OF THE DRAGON EPISODE 8?
Hold on to your chronometers as we get ready to take one last step into the future, with the Episode 8 trailer implying some time has gone. The older Prince Aegon and Prince Aemond, the latter of whom now has a black eyepatch, look to be plotting evil deeds. Jayce and Luke, the older brothers of Rhaenyra, will be in danger as Queen Alicent and Otto Hightower attempt to usurp the throne.
Meanwhile, there is frantic squabbling for the Driftwood Throne as King Viserys is made bedridden, with Lord Corlys Velaryon seemingly on his last legs following a wound received in the Stepstones.
WHO IS IN THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’S CAST?
In addition to Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, House of the Dragon also stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Carney as Prince Aegon Targaryen, Leo Ashton as Prince Aemond Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Olivia Cooke as Alice Hightower, Steve Toussa (Ser Christen Cole).
IS THERE A TRAILER FOR HOUSE OF THE DRAGON EPISODE 8?
Yes, HBO teased Episode 8 with a tantalizing sneak peek that showed Otto Hightower seated on the Iron Throne in place of the ailing King Viserys, older iterations of the troublesome Targaryen princes, The Sea Snake suffering a serious wound, Vaemond Velaryon storming into the Red Keep, and Rhaenyra and Daemon considering assuming the Driftwood Throne and setting out on an adventure.
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WILL HOUSE OF THE DRAGON GET A SEASON 2?
Absolutely. Series creators Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin insist there’s an abundance of material yet to cover, and they plan on continuing the series for a total of three to four power-hungry, family-destroying seasons.