"The Lord of the Tides" (Season 1, Episode 8 of House of the Dragon ) focuses on King Viserys I’s final, desperate attempts to secure the succession for Rhaenyra and mend his fracturing family before his death. The episode acts as a tragic turning point, marked by a fleeting moment of peace at dinner followed by a fatal misunderstanding regarding the prophecy, setting the stage for the Dance of the Dragons. For official viewing, all episodes of House of the Dragon are available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) . Watch House of the Dragon | Season 1 Episode 8 - HBO Max