House of the Dragon season 1, episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," centers on a tense succession dispute for Driftmark, featuring a pivotal, final appearance by a frail King Viserys. The episode is highlighted by Daemon Targaryen’s brutal execution of Vaemond Velaryon and a temporary, fragile familial reconciliation during a tense dinner scene. Read a full recap of the episode at Vulture .