The House of the Dragon Episode 8 preview was dropped right after this week’s episode concluded and it opens with the shocking image of Otto Hightower sitting on the Iron Throne. It’s not clear what had happened to King Viserys I Targaryen but the Hand claims that he is now speaking on the king’s voice on an undisclosed matter.
Rhaenyra Targaryen is clearly not happy about this but this isn’t the only thing she has to worry about. She points out that the Hightowers are going to land their first blow the next day. Rhaenyra adds that those vipers are ruling in her father’s name so she and Daemon Targaryen decide to return to King’s Landing. What’s interesting about the House of the Dragon Episode 8 teaser is how it shows Alicent Hightower’s children have been aged up yet again, now as young adults while Rhaenyra’s sons are finally teenagers. This could only mean that there will be another time leap in the upcoming episode. In addition to that, it means we’re getting close to the Dance of the Dragons as the Greens and the Blacks begin their war.
The House of the Dragon Episode 8 teaser also hinted at Corlys Velaryon suffering a grave injury and his brother Vaemond begins questioning who will be the Lord of Driftmark. House of the Dragon Episode 7 is now available on HBO Max. House of the Dragon Episode 8 is titled The Lord of the Tides and will premiere on HBO on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
