House Of The Dragon S01e09.mp4 Apr 2026

The King is Dead, Long Live the King: "The Green Council" (S01E09) Recap

The episode culminates in the hasty coronation of at the Dragonpit. As the common people are herded in to witness the transition of power, the ceremony is spectacularly interrupted. House of the Dragon S01E09.mp4

Princess Rhaenys, who had been held captive in the Red Keep, is smuggled out by Ser Erryk. She manages to reach her dragon, , and bursts through the floor of the Dragonpit during the coronation. In a moment of pure tension, she stares down the usurpers—the Greens—but chooses not to burn them, instead flying away toward Dragonstone to deliver the news of the coup to Rhaenyra. Key Takeaways The King is Dead, Long Live the King:

The resulting "Green Council" meeting reveals a chilling truth: Otto and most of the small council have been plotting this succession for years. While Alicent believes she is fulfilling her husband’s dying wish, she quickly realizes her father’s plans are far more ruthless, including the potential assassination of Rhaenyra and her children to secure Aegon’s claim. The Search for Aegon She manages to reach her dragon, , and