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After a monumental season of war, dragons, and deaths, the season finale ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 has arrived.Queen Rhaenyraestablished dominance at the end of the last episode by showcasing that she has found riders for her dragons to take on Prince Aemond and Vhagar. Which House will reign supreme? How does the war play out? We recap all the big events in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 8.
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Recap and Spoiler Review
Team Green
Larys Strong informs King Aegon that they must leave King’s Landing and not return for some time because the Queen has found new riders for the dragons. He tells him that Aemond has taken the news bad by burning Sharp Point (where we saw him hovering over the land with Vhagar). Aegon explains that he is crippled, broken and doesn’t want to leave but stay and take his spot on the throne.
Aemondstormed in to talk to Helaena and inform her that she must get on Dreamfyre and ride into battle. Helaena says she will not ride, but Aemond grabs her by the arm and says she has no choice. Alicent stops him by grabbing her and not allowing Aemond to leave with her saying she will not ride into the war.
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Later, Aemond approaches Helaena to bring her toHarrenhalto lay waste on Daemon and the land. Helaena asks if she refuses if he will burn her the same way that he did his brother Aegon. He refutes what she says, but she says she saw it and knows his fate. Aemond threatens to have her killed, and she tells him that it won’t change his fate.
Team Black
Jace walks in on Ulf with his feet on the war table and tells him to remove his feet. Hugh Hammer attempts to apologize to him, but Ulf continues to be a bit of a smart ass. Jace confronts him, saying they are on the verge of a war, that Sharp Point was just burnt to the ground, and that he needs to prepare for that. Ulf apologizes to him. Queen Rhaenyra is talking to Coryls about the next steps, and she tells her that she must strike early and fast at Aemond. He believes the Queen is ready as she has six dragons and all his ships.
Ser Alfred arrives at Harrenhal to inform him he is there on the Queen’s behalf. However, Alfred states that while the Queen’s actions are on the right path, they need a King at this moment (speaking of Daemon). Daemon was shocked he would say this to him and wasn’t sure how to take it.
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Queen Rhaenyra toasts to the table filled with our new dragon riders (Addam, Ulf, and Hugh). She tells them that if they serve her well, she will make them Knights of the Realm. Hugh asks what they must do, and the Queen says they must strike when they have the advantage. They must learn their dragons and will strike in two days. Amid the conversation, a message comes in from Harrenhal saying that Daemon has raised his army.
At Harrenhal, Daemon is awoken by Alys Rivers, who says she is going to the Godswood. Alys looks at Daemon and asks, “Do you wish to learn what is given to you?” She grabbed him by the hand and said he was ready where she put his hand on the Godswood. Daemon envisions the Three-Eye Raven,Whitewalkers, Daenerys Targaryen, and her baby dragons. Daemon sees Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne, and Helaena arrives, saying, “It’s all a story, and you are but one part of it. You know your part.” As he takes his hand out, Alys tells Daemon, “You know what you must do.”
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Queen Rhaenyra has arrived at Harrenhal. Simon Strong welcomes her and expresses his concern about what is unfolding in the castle. We have our first meeting with Rhaenyra and Daemon since he left. Daemon says he has foreseen the future and that his brother has chosen her, and he bends the knee of the Queen (A powerful moment). The soldiers at Harrenhal follow suit, and Daemon delivers a speech about how they will go to war to defend the Queen.
Alicent arrived at Dragonstone to try to make a deal to spare her and her daughter’s lives. She suggested that Rhaenyra fly into the Red Keep when Aemond is gone, and Haleana would be in charge. Alicent would ensure the guards threw down their arms, and she would enter as the conqueror. Rhaenyra asks about Aegon, and Alicent attempts to stick up for him, but Rhaenyra says that if she is to take the throne, she must end the opposition. That means taking Aegon’s head in front of everyone to see. The Queen suggests that Alicent must choose (A Son for a Son).
House of the Dragondelivers a fitting end to a brilliantly written season, setting up a war-filled third season. We witnessed one of the best performances from start to finish by Emma D’Arcy, who will run away with the Emmy after ending the season with not one but two powerful scenes opposite Matthew Smith and Olivia Cooke. This episode is not only the best of the season but delivered the best and what undoubtedly will be the most talked about moments of the season.
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