The world of Ice and Fire has returned after a largely disappointing final season of Game of Thrones and the hype is real! The first episode of the prequel series House of the Dragon debuted on HBO Max on 21st August 2022 and Episode 8 is all set to air day after tomorrow. So with barely a day to go, fans are really excited to revisit this dark fantasy world and further explore the origin of their favorite houses. Well, this article isn’t for the people who like to witness stuff firsthand and so, MASSIVE SPOILER warning is now in effect, as the article consists of entire plot summary for eighth episode, thanks to the Freefolk Subreddit.
House of the Dragon Episode 8 Spoilers and Summary
- Title – The Lord of the Tides
- Duration – 67 Minutes (1h 07m)
- Directed By – Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel, and Greg Yaitanes
- Written by – Ryan Condal, and Sara Hess
HOTD Episode 8 begins with a timejump of a few years. Aegon the Younger and Viserys the Younger have been born as well as the children of Aegon and Helaena. Viserys I is bedbound and Alicent has control of the court. Aegon is bedding his mother and sister’s maid. Alicent slaps Aegon in private and forces the maid to drink moon tea. She apologizes to Helaena for having to marry her brother.
Corlys is near death after a battle with the Kingdom of the Three Daughter. Vaemond arrives at court, saying that he should be the next Lord of the Tides as Laenor had no heirs. Rhaenys makes a counter claim saying that would make Baela the rightful heir as she is his daughter’s daughter. Her lingering resentment over the great council of Harrenhall is alluded to.
Rhaenyra and Daemon arrive, claiming that all of her children are legitimate and that as Jace will be king of the Iron throne someday, Lucerys should have Driftmark. Viserys surprises everyone when he appears, strong enough to get out of bed. Rhaenys and Rhaenyra combine their claims by arranging the marriage of Baela to Jace and Rhaena to Luke.
An enraged Vaemond calls Rhaenyra a whore and her children bastards. Daemon executes him for treason. Alicent is terrified. A family feast of reconciliation is held where peace is thought to be made. Alicent toasts Rhaenyra as the future queen. Viserys returns to bed and Aemond gives the “Strong boys” toast after Luke embarrasses him. A fight breaks out.
Rhaenyra and Daemon return to Dragonstone with their children. Rhaenyra is planning to return and make peace with Alicent. Viserys speaks to Alicent while on milk of the poppy thinking she is Rhaenyra and the misunderstanding makes Alicent think that he is naming Aegon II as his heir with his dying breath. In fact, he is attempt to speak to Rhaenyra about her own legacy and passing the throne to Jacaerys one day. After she leaves the room, Viserys dies alone.
That is pretty much all we know about the episode in a gist and rest of the details can only be learned after watching the episode day after tomorrow. Rest assured, if we encounter some more details in the next few hours, we’ll update this article. Be sure to follow our full House of the Dragon coverage including news, leaks, episode reviews and all you need to know about your soon-to-be favourite show!
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I couldn’t resist commenting. Very well written!