The episode heavily features Alicent Hightower, Otto Hightower, Ser Criston Cole, and Princess Rhaenys. Notably, Rhaenyra and Daemon do not appear in this episode. Key Events
Otto and the Small Council reveal they have been plotting the succession in secret, leading to the murder of Lord Lyman Beesbury by Ser Criston Cole when he objects to the coup. Watch House of the Dragon S01E09 WEBRip x264-IO...
After Viserys passes away, Queen Alicent misinterprets his final words as a wish for their son Aegon to succeed him. This "misunderstanding" provides a pretext for her father, Otto Hightower, to activate long-held plans to install Aegon as king. After Viserys passes away, Queen Alicent misinterprets his
During the coronation, Princess Rhaenys escapes her confinement, retrieves her dragon Meleys, and bursts through the floor of the Dragonpit. She confronts the royal family but chooses to spare them before flying toward Dragonstone. House of the Dragon S1E09 Explained She confronts the royal family but chooses to
