'Home of the Dragon' episode was the present's finest episode thus far. Rhaenyra and Daemon returned to King's Touchdown to settle Driftmark drama, and there was loads of bloodshed.
Home of the Dragon episode 8 begins with the reveal that Corlys Velaryon has been gravely injured and now has blood fever. His situation has his brother, Vaemond, questioning who will take the Driftwood throne. Rhaenys, who hasn’t seen her husband in 6 years, says the intention has all the time been for the seat to go to Luke as soon as Corlys dies. “I'm the Sea Snake’s personal blood,” Vaemond tells Rhaenys, who factors out that his phrases could possibly be taken as treason.
“I converse the reality, Rhaenys, and you realize it,” he provides. Vaemond thinks that Corlys cares “just for the historical past books,” whereas he's involved concerning the Velaryon line. He desires Driftmark. “The winds have shifted. The crown has good cause to take my aspect,” Vaemond says. Rhaenys is aware of Viserys would have Vaemond’s tongue for what he’s saying. Vaemond snaps that Viserys isn’t ruling nowadays. It’s Alicent and Otto.
Over in Dragonstone, Daemon finds Syrax’s newest clutch of eggs. Baela writes from Driftmark warning him of what’s occurring with Vaemond. Jace has grown up a lot and is now making an attempt to study Excessive Valryian.
Daemon finds Rhaenyra and reveals her the letter from Baela. Rhaenys goes to King’s Touchdown, which makes Rhaenyra frightened that Rhaenys will again Vaemond. Daemon is aware of that gained’t occur, however Rhaenyra factors out that Rhaenys thinks they'd Laenor killed so they might marry.
She is aware of that Alicent and Otto are ruling in her father’s title. Daemon accompanies her to King’s Touchdown. Once they arrive, it doesn’t really feel like house. Alicent is working the small council assembly. The Driftmark scenario comes up. Alicent says they’ll hear Rhaenyra out together with the others.
Rhaenyra & Daemon Return To King’s Touchdown
Rhaenyra and Daemon go to see Viserys in his chambers. At first, Daemon stays exterior Viserys’ room, virtually as if he’s afraid of what he’ll see. Viserys is extraordinarily in poor health and appears fully unrecognizable. Rhaenyra helps her father up as Daemon comes to face by her aspect. It’s troublesome for Daemon to see his brother like this.
They clarify what’s happening with Corlys and the petition over the Driftmark throne. “You're to affirm your place for Luke,” Daemon says to Viserys. Rhaenyra introduces her father to her boys with Daemon, Aegon and Viserys. “That may be a title match for a king,” Viserys whispers concerning the grandson who has his title.
The ache turns into an excessive amount of for Viserys to bear, and he asks for his tea. Daemon takes a sniff of it and turns into alarmed by what’s in it.
In the meantime, Alicent learns that one thing has occurred in Aegon’s chambers. There’s a terrified younger serving lady named Dyana who claims that she was sexually assaulted by Aegon. Alicent says that she believes Dyana, but it surely doesn’t change what she has to do. Alicent offers Dyana cash and moon tea to purchase her silence.
Alicent storms into Aegon’s room to confront him. “You're no son of mine,” Alicent spits in her son’s face. Aegon is clearly scared of his mom. “I didn't ask for this,” Aegon tells his mom about his lot in life. “I strive so laborious, however it'll by no means be sufficient for you or father.”
Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on Viserys’ situation and the way he’s taken a flip for the more severe. Alicent comes into Viserys’ chambers. She instantly notices Rhaenyra’s scar. They open up about their worries over Viserys’ therapy. Daemon implies that there could also be ulterior motives at play.
Rhaenyra Begs Her Father To Defend Her
Luke and Jace tour the grounds they grew up in. Luke is scared about how this Driftmark scenario goes to go down. He is aware of this wouldn’t be a difficulty if he appeared extra like Laenor than Harwin. Jace tells him that it doesn’t matter what different folks assume, solely the king.
Vaemond quickly arrives to make his declare. He meets with Otto and Alicent. Otto says that the “risk of battle looms” and advocates for Vaemond over Luke. Rhaenys makes her approach to King’s Touchdown as nicely and reunites with Rhaena.
Rhaenyra and Rhaenys get the prospect to speak. Rhaenyra realizes that Rhaenys has come to advocate for herself. She thinks this entire scenario is a entice to say that Luke is illegitimate. Rhaenys nonetheless thinks that Rhaenyra had one thing to do with Laenor’s “dying.” Rhaenyra stays quiet concerning the fact and stresses that she liked Laenor. “I didn't order his dying,” she says.
Rhaenyra desires to make Rhaenys a suggestion. She desires to betroth Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. Baela will ultimately be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, whereas Luke and Rhaena rule Driftmark. Rhaenys doesn’t wish to hear Rhaenyra’s bargaining. “Tomorrow the Hightowers land their first blow. They drive you to your knees, and I need to stand alone,” Rhaenys says.
Late within the night time, Rhaenyra goes to see Viserys. She’s close to tears speaking to her father about The Tune of Ice & Hearth prophecy. She admits that by him naming her inheritor he divided the realm. “I assumed I wished it, however the burden is a heavy one. It’s too heavy,” Rhaenyra cries to her father. Viserys calls Rhaenyra his “solely baby.” Rhaenyra pleads along with her father, “If you want me to bear it, then defend me and my youngsters.”
Viserys is set to have dinner along with his total household. He’s prepared to endure grueling ache to make it occur. The king is a shell of his former self. He’s emaciated and weak. Otto desires him to drink milk of the poppy however Viserys refuses.
Vaemond Assaults Rhaenyra & Daemon Retaliates
Otto stands earlier than the Iron Throne earlier than sitting down. He’s going to be the one to listen to the petitions over Driftmark. Vaemond is up first. “The true, unimpeachable blood of Home Velaryon runs by my veins,” Vaemond says in entrance of Rhaenyra, Daemon, Luke, and everybody else.
Rhaenyra rapidly chimes in to defend her son, saying that Vaemond is simply talking for himself and his personal ambition. Alicent snaps that Vaemond deserves to be heard, and Rhaenyra will get her flip. Vaemond turns to Rhaenyra and says that that is concerning the survival of his Home, not hers.
Rhaenyra is up subsequent. As she is about to start, Viserys makes a shock look. Otto is surprised and instantly steps down from the Iron Throne. Viserys is carrying a gold-plated masks on the best aspect of his face. He makes the trek by the corridor by himself, taking all of the power he has left. He appears over at Rhaenyra earlier than saying to Otto, “I'll sit the throne immediately.”
Viserys begins to climb the steps to the Iron Throne by himself. His crown falls off as he stumbles. Daemon is there to choose it up and helps him the remainder of the best way up. He locations the crown again on Viserys’ head.
Viserys doesn’t perceive all this confusion over settled succession. The one one who can provide perception into Corlys’ situation is Rhaenys, and she or he steps ahead to talk. Rhaenys says that it’s all the time been Corlys’ intention for Driftmark to go from Leanor to his true-born son, Lucerys. “His thoughts by no means modified, nor did my assist of him,” Rhaenys declares.
She brings up that Rhaenyra desires to betroth Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. She “heartily” agrees with this match. Viserys reaffirms that Luke is the subsequent Lord of the Tides, however Vaemond simply can’t let it go. He tells Viserys that he “broke centuries of custom to call Rhaenyra as inheritor.” He refuses to permit anybody to inform him who will inherit the title Velaryon. Viserys urges Vaemond to again down.
“That's no true Velaryon, and positively no nephew of mine,” Vaemond says to Luke’s face. Viserys doesn’t sway. “Lucerys is my true-born grandson. You're not more than the second son of Driftmark,” Viserys says. Vaemond’s satisfaction will get the most effective of him. He says that refuses to see his home finish however doesn’t end his sentence. Daemon tells Vaemond to complete what he desires to say. Vaemond calls Rhaenyra’s youngsters “bastards” in entrance of everybody.
“Her youngsters are bastards! And she or he is a whore,” Vaemond spits at Rhaenyra. Viserys stands as much as defend his daughter. “I'll have your tongue for that,” Viserys says. Daemon decapitates Vaemond earlier than anything might be mentioned. “He can maintain his tongue,” Daemon declares like a real KING after killing Vaemond. Aemond appears over at Daemon like a nephew happy with his uncle.
All of a sudden, Viserys is overcome with nice ache. He mutters that he nonetheless desires to set issues proper. After the drama over Driftmark, Rhaenys watches the maesters maintain Vaemond’s physique. She doesn’t care about trying dying straight within the face.
Viserys Unites His Household… For A Quick Whereas
Viserys nonetheless makes it to the household dinner. Rhaenyra is to his left, whereas Alicent is to his proper. Viserys toasts to the betrothals of Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. Aegon begins to weirdly taunt Jace about intercourse. Rhaena sweetly tells Luke that he’ll be a “nice” Lord of the Tides.
Viserys stands up in entrance of the household to make a speech. He is aware of all too nicely how his household has grown distant from each other. He takes off his gold-plated face plate and divulges the ugly proper aspect of his face.
“My very own face is not a good-looking one if certainly it ever was. Tonight, I want you to see me as I'm. Not only a king however your father, your brother, your husband, and your grandsire. Who might not it appears stroll for for much longer amongst you,” he begins. “Allow us to not maintain in poor health emotions in our hearts. The crown can not stand robust if the Home of the Dragon stays divided. Put aside your grievances. If not for the sake of the crown, however for the sake of this previous man who loves you all so dearly.”
That is Viserys’ final stand. Alicent is trying over at Rhaenyra, however Rhaenyra doesn’t look again. Rhaenyra stands up after her father to boost her glass to Alicent. “I like my father, however I need to admit that nobody has stood extra loyally by his aspect than his good spouse. She has tended to him with unfailing devotion, love, and honor. And for that, she has my gratitude and my apology,” Rhaenyra says. Alicent returns the great gesture and raises her cup to Rhaenyra. “You'll make a advantageous queen,” Alicent tells Rhaenyra.
After the toasts from the mother and father, Aegon continues to taunt Jace once more by saying one thing inappropriate to Baela. Jace slams his hand in opposition to the desk and stands up. Aemond rises prepared for a struggle. Jace takes the excessive street and raises his glass to Aegon and Aemond. He hopes to be associates and allies within the years to return. “To you as nicely,” Aegon says, figuring out full nicely that Jace is the larger man.
Helaena, who's greater than a little bit tipsy, toasts to Baela and Rhaena about their betrothals. “It isn’t so dangerous, largely he simply ignores you. Besides typically when he’s drunk,” Helaena says. Jace will get up from the desk and asks Helaena to bop.
Viserys Makes A Grave Mistake In His Closing Moments
Viserys’ ache begins to worsen, so he’s taken from the room. Luke begins laughing, which Aemond takes as a slight at him. He stands up and toasts to his nephews. “Every of them good-looking, smart, robust,” he begins earlier than calling them “three robust boys.” A struggle breaks out among the many youngsters. Even Alicent is offended that Aemond is stirring up bother.
Daemon steps in earlier than issues go any additional. He offers an enormous sigh, figuring out that he’s going to have his palms full with Aemond. Rhaenyra tells Alicent that it’s seemingly finest for her household to return to Dragonstone. She guarantees to see the kids house after which return on dragonback. “The king and I might each like that,” Alicent says.
In the meantime, Mysaria has a brand new spy lurking within the Purple Maintain. You realize she’s bought eyes in all places. After the dinner, Alicent offers Viserys extra milk of the poppy. He begins murmuring about The Tune of Ice & Hearth prophecies and the “prince that was promised.” He’s talking in a jumbled mess, mentioning Aegon’s title however not saying he’s speaking about Aegon the Conqueror, so the complete image isn’t painted.
“It's you. You're the one. You should do that,” Viserys says to Alicent pondering that she’s Rhaenyra. This adjustments all the pieces. “I perceive, my king,” Alicent says earlier than leaving him. Later within the night time, Viserys is whispering to himself “no extra” in mattress. After a lot struggle, King Viserys dies fully alone. He dies having no concept the chaos his dying goes to trigger for his household that he desperately tried to unite in his ultimate days.