In the ninth episode of House of the Dragon Season 1, titled "," the death of King Viserys I triggers a frantic and treacherous power struggle in King's Landing. The story centers on the "Greens"—the faction supporting Queen Alicent Hightower—as they move to usurp the throne for her son, Aegon II, in defiance of Viserys's named heir, Rhaenyra Targaryen. Key Plot Developments