Meanwhile, Alicent's storyline takes a dark turn, as she finds herself struggling to cope with the pressures of her new role. The episode features some impressive action sequences, including a thrilling dragon battle.

In episode 9, "The Green Council," the stage is set for a full-blown crisis. The king's health takes a turn for the worse, leading to a tense council meeting to discuss the succession.

The eighth episode, "The Lord of the Tides," sees Rhaenyra dealing with the aftermath of the previous episode's events. Her relationship with her father, King Viserys, becomes increasingly strained, while her bond with her brother, Aegon (played by Ewan Mitchell), is put to the test.