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 the finale aka Episode 10 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 ninth episode, thanks to the Freefolk Subreddit.
House of the Dragon Episode 10 Spoilers and Summary
- Title – The Black Queen
- Duration – 59 Minutes
- Directed By – Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel, and Greg Yaitanes
- Written by – Ryan Condal, and Sara Hess
HOTD Episode 10 aka the finale starts with Daemon tells a pregnant Rhaenyra that Viserys is dead and Aegon II had been crowned. She goes into premature labor and gives birth to a twisted dragon-child. Daemon uses Caraxes to force the Kingsguard on Dragonstone to swear to Rhaenyra. A funeral is held for their still born child just before Rhaenyra is crowned with the crown of Viserys that Rhaenys stole (Aegon II crowned with Aegon I’s crown).
First Black Council is held. Otto arrives on Dragonstone with the ‘generous terms’ of her remaining Lady of Dragonstone if she swears before Aegon as her new king. He says Luke can also keep Driftmark. Alicent sends the page of a book that she and Rhaenyra read in ep 1 to remind her of their former friendship. At the council chamber in private Rhaenyra tells Daemon she is considering peace over war due to the responsibility of the House to prepare for the great threat from the north and he is furious that no-one told him before.
He goes to the beach and releases a lifetime of emotion. Corlys finally recovers from his wounds and Rhaenys tells him everything that has happened after the beginning of ep 8, he declares for Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra and Jace also speak about the terms and Jace says that he feels that the Greens would not keep the terms for too long. Plans are made to speak to Lady Jeyne Arryn, Lord Cregan Stark, and Lord Borros Baratheon and Jace and Luke volunteer to personally deliver the words on dragonback.
Rhaenyra reluctantly agrees, Daemon sings to Vermithor (dragon of Jaehaerys I) telling him he will find a new rider. Rhaenyra sees off her sons Lucerys arrives at Storm’s End and sees Vhagar has arrived, Aemond is there and demands an eye. Borros stops the fighting but lets Aemond follow him outside and the dragon duel happens where Luke is killed with Arrax. (Jake not seen, Jeyne and Cregan are Season 2 castings and his mission will be in the next premiere) Daemon tells Rhaenyra of Luke’s death and she has war in her eyes, end of Season 1.
If you intend to read the full scene by scene script of House of the Dragon Episode 10, check out this link. 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 favorite show!
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