Beyond the Dragon: House of the Dragon episode 9 review and reaction
After years of plotting and betrayal, war is finally here. **WARNING: Contains spoilers.**
The Dance of the Dragons has officially begun! The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon ended on a jaw-dropping note as the coronation of King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) ended in a formidable declaration of war.
The festivities came to an abrupt end when Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) burst through the ceiling on dragon-back, and very nearly wipes out the new ruler, his mother Alicent Hightower and their allies.
In the end, cooler heads prevail, but the episode sets up what is sure to be a blockbuster finale, when Prince Daemon and Princess Rhaenyra will return and make their first moves in this long-brewing civil war.
Our companion show Beyond the Dragon is back to unpack these latest developments, with Drama Editor Abby Robinson and Writer David Craig giving their thoughts and predictions on what could happen next.
House of the Dragon wraps up its first season this weekend, but thanks to an early renewal from US broadcaster HBO, we can be certain of a second on the way. It can't come soon enough!
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Authors
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
