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The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
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Episode 1
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Directed by Miguel SapochnikWritten by Ryan J. CondalGuest stars Graham McTavish, Sian Brooke, David Horovitch, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Michael Carter, Steffan Rhodri, Elliott Tittensor
Episode 2
Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Ryan J. CondalGuest stars Graham McTavish, David Horovitch, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Andrew Bicknell, Nova Foueillis-Mosé, Anthony Flanagan, Daniel Scott-Smith
Episode 3
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Ryan J. Condal, Gabe FonsecaGuest stars Matthew Needham, Jefferson Hall, Graham McTavish, David Horovitch, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Steffan Rhodri, Daniel Scott-Smith
Episode 4
Daemon returns to court after the successful completion of the battle. Princess Rhaenyra must deal with potential suitors in order to keep her line of succession.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Ira ParkerGuest stars Graham McTavish, David Horovitch, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Julian Lewis Jones, Ryan Corr, Clea Martin, Chris David Storer
Episode 5
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Charmaine DeGratéGuest stars Matthew Needham, Graham McTavish, David Horovitch, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Steffan Rhodri, Gary Raymond, Ryan Corr
Episode 6
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Directed by Miguel SapochnikWritten by Sara HessGuest stars Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matthew Needham, Graham McTavish, Bill Paterson, Gavin Spokes, Luke Tittensor, Ryan Corr
Episode 7
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Directed by Miguel SapochnikWritten by Kevin LauGuest stars Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matthew Needham, Phil Daniels, Graham McTavish, Wil Johnson, Leo Hart, Harvey Sadler
Episode 8
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by Eileen ShimGuest stars Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phil Daniels, Phoebe Campbell, Graham McTavish
Episode 9
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Sara HessGuest stars Olivia Cooke, Matthew Needham, Ewan Mitchell, Graham McTavish, Bill Paterson, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, Kurt Egyiawan
Episode 10
Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Ryan J. CondalGuest stars Emma D'Arcy, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phil Daniels, Phoebe Campbell, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Matt SmithPrince Daemon Targaryen
Olivia CookeQueen Alicent Hightower
Steve ToussaintLord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon
Fabien FrankelSer Criston Cole
Matthew NeedhamLord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
Sonoya MizunoMysaria 'The White Worm'
Ewan MitchellPrince Aemond Targaryen
Harry CollettPrince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon
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