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House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9: The Green Council
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Viserys dies, and the Small Council, dominated by the Greens, moves quickly to crown Aegon as king, usurping Rhaenyra's claim. Alicent, believing Viserys's dying words confirmed Aegon as the chosen heir, supports the coup, though she is troubled by the betrayal of Rhaenyra. Otto Hightower and the Green Council work to secure the loyalty of the great houses, while Ser Criston Cole and Aemond hunt for Aegon, who has gone missing in the city.
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House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9, “The Green Council,” aired 2022-10-16 on HBO (runtime 58 minutes); directed by Clare Kilner and written by Sara Hess. In the episode, Alicent enlists Ser Criston Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon while she manoeuvres to crown her firstborn son. The Greens name Aegon II king, and Otto Hightower gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
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- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 9 of 10
- Title
- The Green Council
- Air Date
- Oct 16, 2022
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Clare Kilner
- Writers
- Sara Hess
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In House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 9, "The Green Council," Alicent enlists Ser Criston Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon while she manoeuvres to crown her firstborn son. Meanwhile, the Greens name Aegon II king, and Otto Hightower gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
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Viserys dies, and the Small Council, dominated by the Greens, moves quickly to crown Aegon as king, usurping Rhaenyra's claim. Alicent, believing Viserys's dying words confirmed Aegon as the chosen heir, supports the coup, though she is troubled by the betrayal of Rhaenyra.
Otto Hightower and the Green Council work to secure the loyalty of the great houses, while Ser Criston Cole and Aemond hunt for Aegon, who has gone missing in the city. When found, Aegon is reluctant to take the crown but is crowned anyway, and the Greens consolidate control of King's Landing.
Rhaenys, who was held captive during the coup, escapes on her dragon Meleys, but rather than attack, she flees to Dragonstone to warn Rhaenyra. The episode ends with the realm divided, the Greens holding the capital and the Iron Throne, and the Blacks unaware of the betrayal.
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Key Moments
- Viserys dies after a final, misunderstood conversation with Alicent
- The Green Council crowns Aegon king, usurping Rhaenyra's claim
- Alicent believes Viserys wanted Aegon as heir, based on a dying misunderstanding
- Criston Cole and Aemond hunt for the reluctant Aegon in the city
- Rhaenys escapes on dragon Meleys and flees to warn Rhaenyra
Analysis
Character Development
Alicent Hightower takes decisive action by enlisting Ser Criston Cole and Aemond to find Aegon, manoeuvring to crown her firstborn son. This marks a shift from passive queen to active political player.
Ser Criston Cole is drawn into Alicent's plan when she enlists him to track down Aegon, aligning himself with the Greens' cause.
Aemond Targaryen is enlisted by Alicent to help find Aegon, placing him alongside his mother in the effort to secure the crown for his brother.
Otto Hightower gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance as the Greens name Aegon II king, consolidating political support for the new claimant.
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The Green coup succeeds, and the Iron Throne is seized before Rhaenyra can act. Alicent's sincere belief that Viserys wanted Aegon to rule, based on a dying misunderstanding, adds tragic depth to the betrayal. Rhaenys's escape carries the news of the usurpation out of the capital, but the Greens now hold the city and the symbolic power of the throne.
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How does Viserys die in House of the Dragon?
Viserys dies after his health deteriorates, and his final conversation with Alicent is misunderstood, leading her to believe he wanted Aegon as heir.
Who crowns Aegon king?
The Green Council, led by Otto Hightower and supported by Alicent, crowns Aegon II king before Rhaenyra can act, despite his reluctance.
How does Rhaenys escape the Green coup?
Rhaenys, held captive during the coup, escapes on her dragon Meleys and flees to Dragonstone to warn Rhaenyra of the usurpation.
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