: Lord Commander Harrold Westerling chooses honor over politics, resigning his post rather than carrying out Otto's order to assassinate Rhaenyra and her family. The Hunt for the Reluctant King
The episode opens with a quiet, predawn Red Keep as news of the King’s passing reaches Queen Alicent. A "classic mix-up" over Viserys’ last words—which Alicent genuinely interprets as a command to crown their son Aegon—serves as the catalyst for the Hightowers to seize power. Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon S01E09 MUL...
A significant portion of the hour is spent on a frantic "Where’s Aegon?" hunt through the seedier parts of the capital. : Lord Commander Harrold Westerling chooses honor over
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