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. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "House of the Dragon" is "Smallfolk", rated 6.2/10 from 50769 user votes. It was directed by Andrij Parekh and written by Eileen Shim. "Smallfolk" aired on 7/21/2024 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Queen Who Ever Was".
6.2/10 50,769 votes#1 - Smallfolk
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2024
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.
Director: Andrij Parekh
Writer: Eileen Shim
6.4/10 41,732 votes#2 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2024
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.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Sara Hess
7.3/10 30,208 votes#3 - Regent
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2024
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.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Ti Mikkel
7.6/10 31,671 votes#4 - The Burning Mill
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2024
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.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: David Hancock
8.0/10 47,521 votes#5 - The Princess and the Queen
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Sara Hess
8.2/10 38,871 votes#6 - A Son for a Son
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2024
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.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.2/10 33,510 votes#7 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2024
As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Sara Hess
8.3/10 62,366 votes#8 - The Rogue Prince
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2022
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.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.4/10 53,214 votes#9 - King of the Narrow Sea
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2022
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.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Ira Parker
8.7/10 78,361 votes#10 - The Heirs of the Dragon
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.7/10 63,601 votes#11 - Second of His Name
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2022
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan Condal, Gabe Fonseca
8.7/10 45,935 votes#12 - The Green Council
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2022
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Sara Hess
8.8/10 53,843 votes#13 - We Light the Way
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2022
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Charmaine DeGraté
8.8/10 36,035 votes#14 - The Red Sowing
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2024
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: David Hancock
9.1/10 53,272 votes#15 - Driftmark
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Kevin Lau
9.2/10 46,253 votes#16 - The Black Queen
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/23/2022
Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Ryan Condal
9.3/10 58,743 votes#17 - The Lord of the Tides
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2022
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Eileen Shim
9.5/10 57,160 votes#18 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
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.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal