House of the Dragon Ep 9 Review

House of the Dragon's ninth episode takes us through the aftermath of King Viserys' death

The penultimate episode of the First Season returns with Queen Alicent Hightower Receiving the news of her Husband's Death

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House of the Dragon has Managed to Score on the Basis of building up a Drama that is Founded on Rich Characters

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Episode 9, it's the first one in the season that casts aside the core Targaryens, Rhaenyra & Daemon

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House of the Dragon's penultimate episode raises the stakes higher than ever as following King Viserys' death

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The highlight of this Episode is without a doubt Eve Best for her epic Moment in the Climax

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In terms of performances, the show Olivia Cooke's Alicent has certainly stood out all through the season

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One quickly realises how Alicent even though she may have come across as evil at several point

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What happens when Rhaenyra learns of Aegon's succession as King?

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The wait for the big finale arriving next week will surely seem longer after this exciting episode

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