Worst Episodes
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.
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Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.
The episode was rated 8.41 from 4330 votes.
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 4360 votes.
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 4279 votes.
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 4498 votes.
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon’s second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 5164 votes.
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 6279 votes.
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 4737 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 5404 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 4819 votes.
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent’s continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 4485 votes.
