House of the Dragon' Episode 9 Recap: “The Green Council”

King Viserys died. If you saw the teaser for episode 9, The Green Council, after last week's broadcast, you already know.

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Before Viserys died, he mistakenly gave Alicent the impression he wanted Aegon to be king.

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The Green Council is the penultimate episode in House of the Dragon's first season. It was great.

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This week starts off with the conclusion of King Viserys Targaryen's story. He's been dying for years.

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The queen assigns Ser Criston. The Seven Kingdoms' fate hinges on finding and bringing me Aegon.

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Ser Erryk and his brother Arryk enter the prince's combat lair. Instead of roosters, it's peasant children fighting.

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Princess Rhaenys is staying at King's Landing while Rhaenyra and Daemon returned to Dragonstone.

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Ser Erryk and his brother are approached by a mystery woman who knows where Aegon is.

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Queen Alicent visits Otto Hightower hours after outwitting her father and snatching her son first. He chastises her for playing with the succession.

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Ser Erryk wakes Rhaenys the day of Prince Aegon's coronation.

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Alicent opens a box containing Viserys' knife, which Aegon the Conqueror used.

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A giant dragon sprung from the floor after Aegon was crowned king. Rhaenys Targaryen rides the dragon amid dust and debris.

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