House of the Dragons sixth episode, entitled The Princess and the Queen, takes location over 10 years after episode 5. That indicates a bunch of new faces: Emma DArcy is Rhaenyra Targaryen now, while Olivia Cooke plays Queen Alicent. Both Laenor and Laena Velaryon have new stars in John Macmillan and Nanna Blondell.Tensions are much worse between Rhaenyra and the queen, who both have a squad of kids running about.
In this episode, the very first thing we see is Rhaenyra giving birth. Other than its not the Rhaenyra we know. The 2nd thing we see, literally as the child is delivered, is a messenger coming in stating the queen wants to see the kid.
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The family is joined by grandfather Viserys, who is somehow still alive. He collapsed at the end of episode 5, over 10 years ago. He looks older and more sickly– much more sickly– but hes still kicking.Theyre calling the infant boy Joffrey, Ser Laenor announces, in honor of the fan Laenor lost on the wedding event night. (He does not announce that second bit.)” Do keep trying, Ser Laenor,” Queen Alicent says independently to the prince as she bids him adieu. “Sooner or late youll get one that looks like you.” Ends up young Joffrey is actually the happy couples third child. Well, Rhaenyras third child: Theyre really fathered by Ser Harwin Strong. Harwin is the child of the Hand of the King, Lyonel Strong, and was the guy who saved Rhaenyra in the wedding brawl during episode 5. Rhaenyra and Laenor have obviously struck a bargain: As long as he pretends to be father of her children, Laenor is complimentary to like as he pleases.Ser Harwin Strong, the daddy of Rhaenyras kids.
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Queen Alicent and Viserys now have four children, 3 young boys and one lady. Theyre noticeably Targaryen, with silver hair, while Rhaenyras young boys have wavy brown locks. The queen isnt having it, facing King Viserys about the bigger issue of who fathered Rhaenyras children.
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The love of a fatherIn episode 5, all those moons ago, Otto Hightower offered Alicent the 411 on succession: When Rhaenyra takes the throne, Alicents children will end up being threats to her reign, so shell have to put them to the sword.Now, Queen Alicent is the one alerting her kid of the very exact same thing. Jacaerys Targaryen will be her heir … if Rhaenyra comes into power, your very life might be forfeit. Rhaenyras kids, Lucerys and Jacaerys.
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” This is the things, Lyonel,” the grandfatherly king states in an avuncular tone.” Obviously, this is a bad omen.Queen Alicents silver-haired children are pummeling a strawman when Ser Criston, who as Kingsguard knight is in charge of training the royal boys, suggests they attempt to fence with him. Ser Criston Cole trains the royal young boys, but not to Harwin Strongs complete satisfaction.
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Ser Criston takes exception, and instructs Jacaerys to an individually swordfight with Aegon. Its eldest child versus oldest child, despite the unjust gulf in age.Ser Criston coaches Aegon, while Harwin yells recommendations to Prince Jacaerys. Eventually, Harwin steps in when Jacaerys is down and Cole yells for Aegon to strike him with a huge ol blow. Viserys, viewing from the balconies, watches on with grave issue.” Your interest in the princelings training is rather uncommon, commander. Most men would just have that emotion for a cousin, or a brother … or a boy.” And then its on. Harwin tackles Cole to the ground and beats him bloody. Harwin is managed, and we see a big smile across Coles bloody face. Rhaenyra is informed to an occurrence in the courtroom, and as she walks to fulfill Harwin she eavesdrops on a conversation in between Hand of the King Strong and his kid. ” Your intimacy with the Princess Rhaenyra is an offense that could suggest exile and death for you, for her, for the children,” Lord Strong berates his boy. “People have eyes, kid. Yet his grace the king, it appears, will not accept what his eyes see. This lightweight guard alone stands between you and the headsman.” Stepstones, againRhaenyra remains in her chamber when Laenor stumbles in, a little drunk. War is afoot in the Stepstones again, and hes stimulated about the idea of going off to combat– a little experience jazzs up the blood. ” Are you mad,” Rhaenyra barks, bringing him back to truth. There are dark, foul rumors and insinuations about their boys– no time for their father to leave the nest.” I am a knight, and a warrior, and I have played my part here consistently, for 10 years,” he responds. Laenor states the wise sailor runs away the storm as it is gathering, but Rhaenyra commands, as his queen, that he remain by her side.Hell of a trump card there.Meanwhile, while all this is going on, Daemon has been fathering Velaryon children too. Hes wed Laena Velaryon– we saw him chat her up at the end of episode 5– and the pair have two women together. Laena is pregnant with a 3rd child.Early in the episode, we see Daemon and the family sharing a meal with some lord bloke. Theyre in Pentos, and Lord Bloke asks if Daemon and his family– and his dragons– will stay in Pentos. The Triarchy, who Daemon helped defeat years back, are stirring up trouble once again. If Daemon and his dragons expel them, hell be rewarded with gold aplenty. Daemons into the concept, however Laena isnt as stoked..
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As Daemon mulls whether hell fight the Triarchy, the Kings Small Council is doing exactly the very same. Its obvious the Small Council has actually become a political battlefield, as its two loudest voices are that of Queen Alicent and Princess Rhaenyra. When the Stepstones and the Triarchys brand-new arrangement with Dorne comes up, Rhaenyra recommends protecting the location Daemon won a years earlier with guys and equipment. The queen says that would be too pricey, however Rhaenyra fires back that war would be more pricey still. After the meeting, Rhaenyra has a strong, conciliatory proposal. She asks forgiveness for the strife their families have felt of late, and suggests that her child, Jaecerys, and Alicents child, Helena, be wed. That method, their two households can unite and rule the Seven Kingdoms together.King Viserys is stoked. Just unbelievably pleased. Alicent is cooler on the offer, thanking Rhaenyra and assuring to consider it.” How sweetly the fox speaks when its being cornered by the hound,” Queen Alicent states to King Viserys. Lyonel Strong pertains to check out the flustered king, informing Viserys hes resigning as Hand of the King. Harwins outburst was a disgrace, and its one Lord Strong needs to pay for. ” Younger Harwins outburst was regrettable, it holds true, however hes been expelled from the City Watch,” Viserys demonstrations. “Surely thats punishment enough?” Lord Strong states a shadow is being cast over his house, which its damaging both his track record and that of his home. Viserys demands he call the shadow– that is, explain in words the report that Harwin Strong has actually fathered Rhaenyras children– and Queen Alicent jumps in, bold him also. Harwin will not, so the King does not accept the resignation.But Viserys does permit Lord Strong to escort his kid back to Harrenhal. The ramification here is Lord Strong is fretted his boy will get discovered out and summarily carried out. A good friend in needWhile King Viserys is counseled by Lyonel, the queen gets guidance from a Strong of her own– “Clubfoot” Larys Strong, who in episode 5 comforted Alicent in the Godswood. Though Larys is essentially her Master of Whispers, tonight its Alicent filling Larys in on the goss. Larys dad tried to resign, she informs him, but the king would not enable it. ” The Hand is jeopardized by the acts of his son,” Larys states. “My father can not provide unbiased council to the king.” Alicent complains the lack of her dad, Otto Hightower, who she says would be brave enough to speak reality to the king. Larys reminds her its a stretch to call Otto objective in this matter.” No, however he d be partial to me,” she ruptures out with frustration. “In all of Kings Landing exists no one to take my side?” Daemons decisionHouse of the Dragons developers appear to have a thing for confronting birth scenes. As the episode winds down, we see Laena Targaryen bring to life her third kid with Daemon. Its not going well, and a physician gives Daemon the exact same choice Viserys got in episode 1: You can conserve the infant, but youll have to compromise the mother.Daemon, allegedly the bad Targaryen, declines. The baby is lost, but that doesnt save Laena. Embarrassed at being unable to bear Daemon a boy, she prostrates herself in front of her dragon and shouts “Dracarys.” Daemon runs to try to save her, but doesnt make it in time. Daemon attempting to comfort his now motherless kids..
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A childs loveHarwin Strong takes his leave, and quotes Rhaenyra and the boys a goodbye. After they see him off, Rhaenyras oldest child asks the inevitable concern.” Is Harwin Strong my dad? Am I a bastard?”” You are a Targaryen,” she addresses, ruffling his hair. “Thats all that matters.” With Harwin gone from Kings Landing, Rhaenyra isnt remaining either. She finds Ser Laenor, swordfighting in the yard with his enthusiast, one Qarl Correy, and informs him theyre done in the capital.” Were ended up here” she says, informing Laenor theyre flying to Dragonstone. “We need to have left years earlier.” Laenor is saddened and alarmed– but Rhaenyra informs him to bring his enthusiast. “Well require every sword we can get.” Harwin wont be able to join them.” Clubfoot” Larys Strong.
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A little earlier in the episode, we saw Larys in the Kings Landing dungeons, employing founded guilty criminals on a job he requires assist with. That task, it ends up, was to eliminate his dad and brother. We see Hand of the King Strong and Harwin Strong getting here at Harrenhal and, later on that night, a fire breaks out in Harwins chambers. The dodgy chaps Larys recruited are seen at the scene of the criminal activity.” Theyre dead?” an alarmed Queen Alicent asks Larys Strong.” The queen makes a dream. What servant of the realm will not aim to fulfill it?” The queen is shivering with shock and anxiety. Larys, who has actually eliminated his father and brother, is cool as a cucumber. ” Larys, I did not want for this.”” I know you will reward me,” Larys states, twirling a flower in his hand, “when the time is right.” Queen Alicent and the sickly King Viserys.
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Now Daemons other half is gone, as is the daddy of Rhaenyras kids. That opens the 2 Targaryens up to possibly connect up, especially now that Rhaenyra has actually made a house in Dragonstone.The other big question is how long King Viserys can hold on. Much was made of his willful blindness to Rhaenyras shenanigans, but even still its the king whos holding Kings Landing together.
That indicates a bunch of brand-new faces: Emma DArcy is Rhaenyra Targaryen now, while Olivia Cooke plays Queen Alicent. Rhaenyra and Laenor have obviously struck a deal: As long as he pretends to be daddy of her children, Laenor is complimentary to enjoy as he pleases.Ser Harwin Strong, the father of Rhaenyras children.
The queen isnt having it, facing King Viserys about the bigger concern of who fathered Rhaenyras children. The love of a fatherIn episode 5, all those moons earlier, Otto Hightower offered Alicent the 411 on succession: When Rhaenyra takes the throne, Alicents kids will end up being hazards to her reign, so shell have to put them to the sword.Now, Queen Alicent is the one warning her child of the really exact same thing. Viserys needs he name the shadow– that is, verbalize the report that Harwin Strong has fathered Rhaenyras kids– and Queen Alicent leaps in, bold him.