House of the Dragon Recap

Episode 10: The Westeros Wing

In this episode:

Viserys Makes Good Decisions

Viserys I Targaryen, the King of Westeros, surprises everyone by making a series of wise decisions. He recognizes the threat posed by the Triarchy, a coalition of free cities in Essos, and sends his brother Daemon to deal with them. He also arranges the marriage of his daughter, Rhaenyra, to Laenor Velaryon, the heir to Driftmark. These decisions help to stabilize the realm and prevent a war.

Boring?

However, Viserys's good decisions also make for a rather boring episode. There is little action or drama, and the plot moves slowly. This may be a disappointment to some viewers who are expecting more excitement from the show.

A Shocking Death

The only major event in the episode is the death of Laena Velaryon, Daemon's wife. Laena dies in childbirth, and her death sets off a chain of events that will lead to the Targaryen civil war. This is a shocking and unexpected twist, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the rest of the season.