House of the Dragon

The Worst Episodes of House of the Dragon

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The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights....
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18
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8.3
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  1. 6.3/10(52.1k votes)

    #1 - Smallfolk

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    S2:E6

    With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

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    Director:Andrij Parekh
  2. 6.4/10(43.5k votes)

    #2 - The Queen Who Ever Was

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    S2:E8

    As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.

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    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Sara Hess
  3. 7.3/10(31.4k votes)

    #3 - Regent

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    S2:E5

    Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Ti Mikkel
  4. 7.6/10(32.9k votes)

    #4 - The Burning Mill

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    S2:E3

    As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

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    Director:Geeta Patel
  5. 8.0/10(48.2k votes)

    #5 - The Princess and the Queen

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    S1:E6

    Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.

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  6. 8.2/10(40.1k votes)

    #6 - A Son for a Son

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    S2:E1

    While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.

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    Director:Alan Taylor
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  8. 8.2/10(34.7k votes)

    #7 - Rhaenyra the Cruel

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    S2:E2

    As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess
  9. 8.3/10(63.1k votes)

    #8 - The Rogue Prince

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    S1:E2

    Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
  10. 8.4/10(54.0k votes)

    #9 - King of the Narrow Sea

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    S1:E4

    Daemon returns to court after the successful completion of the battle. Princess Rhaenyra must deal with potential suitors in order to keep her line of succession.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Ira Parker
  11. 8.7/10(79.2k votes)

    #10 - The Heirs of the Dragon

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    S1:E1

    Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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  12. 8.7/10(64.4k votes)

    #11 - Second of His Name

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    S1:E3

    Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.

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  13. 8.7/10(46.7k votes)

    #12 - The Green Council

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    S1:E9

    While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.

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    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Sara Hess
  14. 8.8/10(54.6k votes)

    #13 - We Light the Way

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    S1:E5

    Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.

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  15. 8.8/10(37.5k votes)

    #14 - The Red Sowing

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    S2:E7

    As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.

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  16. 9.1/10(54.1k votes)

    #15 - Driftmark

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    S1:E7

    As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.

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  17. 9.2/10(47.1k votes)

    #16 - The Black Queen

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    S1:E10

    Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
  18. 9.3/10(59.7k votes)

    #17 - The Lord of the Tides

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    S1:E8

    Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.

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    Director:Geeta Patel
  19. 9.4/10(58.8k votes)

    #18 - The Red Dragon and the Gold

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    S2:E4

    In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

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    Director:Alan Taylor

Worst Episodes Summary

"Smallfolk" is the worst rated episode of "House of the Dragon". It scored 6.3/10 based on 52087 votes. Directed by Andrij Parekh and written by Eileen Shim, it aired on 7/21/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Queen Who Ever Was".