Source: https://ew.com/house-of-the-dragon-recap-aegon-war-rhaenyra-daemon-betrayal-8665505

'House of the Dragon' Recap: Aegon Rages as Rhaenyra Discovers Daemon's Betrayal

In this episode of 'House of the Dragon,' the escalating tensions between Rhaenyra Targaryen and her brother Aegon II reach a boiling point. Rhaenyra, having returned to King's Landing after the death of her son, Jacaerys, is met with the shocking news of her husband, Daemon Targaryen, having secretly married his niece, Laena Velaryon. This revelation, coupled with Aegon's escalating rage and claims to the throne, further deepens the divide between the two siblings. Rhaenyra, burdened by grief and betrayal, finds herself in a precarious position as she attempts to navigate the treacherous political landscape. Meanwhile, Aegon's claim to the throne becomes increasingly bold, supported by the powerful forces of the Lannister family, further escalating the conflict and leaving the fate of the realm hanging in the balance.

Summary

"The episode concludes with the seeds of a bloody civil war sown as Rhaenyra and Aegon are now firmly on opposing sides, leaving the future of the Targaryen dynasty and the kingdom itself uncertain."

Updated at: 06.25.2024