At the 1:07:31 mark of House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 8, King Viserys I Targaryen dies after whispering "My love," referencing his first wife, Aemma Arryn, following a miscommunication with Alicent. This critical, improvised moment serves as the catalyst for the Dance of the Dragons by fueling Alicent’s belief that Viserys wanted their son, Aegon II, to succeed him. Read more about the episode's ending at Winter is Coming . HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 8 Ending Explained