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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON | Season 1 | Episode 6

The Princess and the Queen

TV-MA | 1 HR 7 MIN

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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Inside the Episode

Cast and crew, including Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra’s lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon’s marriage while living in Pentos.

The House That Dragons Built

Writer Sara Hess, showrunner Ryan Condal, actor Nanna Blondell (Laena), and more reflect on the time jump between Episodes 5 and 6, the change of cast, conceptualizing the set design at Moorish castle in Spain, and more. Check out this full behind-the-scenes episode of "The House That Dragons Built" docuseries.

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The Official Podcast

Co-hosts Greta Johnsen and Jason Concepcion discuss how the family power dynamics have changed over a decade, the difference between personal and political relationships, and the weight of owning a dragon. Then, they are joined by Executive Producer Miguel Sapochnik.

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The Official Guide

Learn more about the characters and their connections, the dragons and their riders, and an interactive map of Westeros and Essos.

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1.The Heirs of the Dragon

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

2.The Rogue Prince

Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.

3.Second of His Name

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

4.King of the Narrow Sea

After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark.

5.We Light the Way

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

6.The Princess and the Queen

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

7.Driftmark

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

8.The Lord of the Tides

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

9.The Green Council

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

10.The Black Queen

While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.

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