House.of.the.dragon.s01e09.german.dd51.720p.hdt... [DIRECT]
: King Viserys dies in his sleep. Instead of announcing it, Queen Alicent and her father, Otto Hightower, lock down the Red Keep to prevent the news from reaching Dragonstone.
She confronts the royal family on the dais, staring them down in a moment of "mercy" or "warning," before flying away to Dragonstone to alert Rhaenyra that the throne has been stolen. House.of.the.Dragon.S01E09.GERMAN.DD51.720p.HDT...
: During an emergency meeting, it is revealed that Otto and most of the council have been planning for years to crown Aegon. Lord Lyman Beesbury is the only one to object, resulting in his immediate death at the hands of Ser Criston Cole. : King Viserys dies in his sleep
: Princess Rhaenys is held captive in her rooms. Alicent attempts to persuade her to join their side, but Rhaenys remains steadfastly neutral until her eventual escape. The Climax: The Coronation : During an emergency meeting, it is revealed
This episode is a pivotal moment in the series, focusing entirely on the events at King’s Landing immediately following the death of King Viserys I Targaryen.
Following the King's passing, the "Green" faction (those loyal to Queen Alicent and the Hightowers) moves in secret to install Aegon II on the Iron Throne before Rhaenyra Targaryen can be notified.
: King Viserys dies in his sleep. Instead of announcing it, Queen Alicent and her father, Otto Hightower, lock down the Red Keep to prevent the news from reaching Dragonstone.
She confronts the royal family on the dais, staring them down in a moment of "mercy" or "warning," before flying away to Dragonstone to alert Rhaenyra that the throne has been stolen.
: During an emergency meeting, it is revealed that Otto and most of the council have been planning for years to crown Aegon. Lord Lyman Beesbury is the only one to object, resulting in his immediate death at the hands of Ser Criston Cole.
: Princess Rhaenys is held captive in her rooms. Alicent attempts to persuade her to join their side, but Rhaenys remains steadfastly neutral until her eventual escape. The Climax: The Coronation
This episode is a pivotal moment in the series, focusing entirely on the events at King’s Landing immediately following the death of King Viserys I Targaryen.
Following the King's passing, the "Green" faction (those loyal to Queen Alicent and the Hightowers) moves in secret to install Aegon II on the Iron Throne before Rhaenyra Targaryen can be notified.