House.of.the.dragon.s01e09.the.green.council.72... Apr 2026

: Offers a full transcript of the episode, which is helpful for analyzing specific dialogue, such as Otto Hightower's cold political maneuvering and Alicent's internal conflict. Thematic & Fan Discussions

House of the Dragon is a pivotal episode focused on the immediate aftermath of King Viserys I Targaryen's death and the clandestine efforts by the "Greens" to install Aegon II on the Iron Throne. House.of.the.Dragon.S01E09.The.Green.Council.72...

: A highly detailed post comparing the show's portrayal of the council to George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood , focusing on Alicent's agency and the Greens' motivations. : Offers a full transcript of the episode,

: This blog provides a thorough review titled "The Green Council," examining the "interregnum"—the treacherous period between rulers—and the frantic consolidation of power by the Hightower faction. Martin’s Fire & Blood , focusing on Alicent's

: A race between Erryk and Arryk Cargyll (for Otto) and Criston and Aemond (for Alicent) to find the missing prince in Flea Bottom.

: The Small Council meets in secret to crown Aegon, revealing that Otto had been planning this usurpation for years.

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