The Ending of House of the Dragon Episode 8, Explained

All is not well in King’s Landing. Episode 8 of HBO’s House of the Dragon, which aired last night, has sealed the fate of King Viserys Targaryen and opened hell’s floodgates for his surviving family members. The consequences of Episode 8 will set the stage for the Dance of the Dragons, which will pit Targaryen against Targaryen in a bitter bid for the Iron Throne. Ahead, we explain the emotional ending of the newest episode, including the miscommunication at the core of the forthcoming Targaryen civil war and the prophecy of the Prince that was Promised. Beware—spoilers are below. More… Read Full Article