House of the Dragon S1E04 - King of the Narrow Sea

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Ender and James review and breakdown the episode 4 of House of the Dragon King of the Narrow Sea

Episode Summary:

Rhaenyra travels to Storm's End, where, with Lord Boremund Baratheon's assistance, she meets and rejects countless suitors. She returns to King's Landing just as Prince Daemon arrives from the Stepstones on his dragon, Caraxes. Daemon says he was named "King of the Narrow Sea" but swears allegiance to King Viserys and hands over the crown. As the reunited brothers celebrate with a feast, Queen Alicent confides her loneliness to Rhaenyra, who misses their friendship. Late at night, Rhaenyra, disguised as a boy, sneaks out with Daemon to explore King's Landing; they drink, attend a play and visit a brothel. Daemon seduces a willing Rhaenyra but is unable to perform sexually with his niece. Rhaenyra, fully aroused, instead seduces Ser Criston Cole upon returning to the Red Keep. Ser Otto's spy informs him about Daemon and Rhaenyra's exploits. Alicent overhears Ser Otto telling the king, and she privately questions Rhaenyra, who falsely claims she is still a virgin. The king angrily confronts Daemon, who doesn't deny the accusation and proposes that he wed Rhaenyra. Knowing Daemon wants the marriage to gain the crown, the king exiles his brother back to the Vale. To avoid scandal, Viserys orders Rhaenyra to marry Ser Laenor Velaryon. The king dismisses Ser Otto as his Hand, realizing Otto has always manipulated him for his own personal gain. The king sends Grand Maester Mellos to give Rhaenyra abortifacient tea in case she is pregnant.

Episode Director: Clare Kilner

Episode Writter: Ira Parker

Episode Air Date: September 11, 2022