The Worst Episodes of House of the Dragon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Greg Yaitanes

Writer: Ryan Condal

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

Director: Geeta Patel

Writer: Eileen Shim

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