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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON | Season 1 | Episode 9

The Green Council

TV-MA | 58 MIN

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

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Inside the Episode

Showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, director Clare Kilner, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen) and more unpack the moment when Alicent finally sees her father for who he is, Aemond’s underlying resentment for Aegon, and Rhaenys' escape from King's Landing in Episode 9.

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The House That Dragons Built

Visual effects producer Nikeah Forde, director Clare Kilner, Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and more describe how they built out the Grand Sept set and their approach to choreographing the fight sequence between Aegon and Aemond. Check out this clip from docuseries "The House That Dragons Built" then head to HBO Max to watch the full episode to learn more about the juxtaposition between young Alicent and older Alicent’s reaction to Otto’s schemes, and more.

The Official Podcast

In this episode, co-hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen take on the penultimate episode of the season and discuss the aftermath of King Viserys’ death. Then, they speak with Clare Kilner, the director of the episode.

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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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