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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON | Season 1 | Episode 8

The Lord of the Tides

TV-MA | 1 HR 8 MIN

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

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Exclusive interviews, deep-dive behind the scenes content, and more.

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Inside the Episode

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Wil Johnson (Vaemond Velaryon) and more dive into the motivation behind Vaemond challenging Luke’s claim to Driftmark, and Viserys’ attempt at bringing his family together in Episode 8.

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The House That Dragons Built

Prop Modeler Craig Narramore, Set Decorator Claire Nia Richards, and more highlight the lengthy and detailed process behind developing the model of Old Valyria. Check out this clip from docuseries "The House That Dragons Built" then head to HBO Max to watch the full episode and learn more about how the Red Keep evolves as Alicent becomes more influential in the castle, blocking the banquet scene, and more.

The Official Podcast

Co-hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen discuss how things have changed in the six years since Daemon and Rhaenyra’s union. Later, they chat with Geeta Patel, the director of Episode 8.

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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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