While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war; Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
Both Alicent and Rhaenyra are facing the consequences of the murder of king Ageon's heir; Otto schemes to turn the public against her; Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty.
As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed; Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme; Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
As the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon´s Council, Daemon tries to persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.
With few options left, Rhaenyra embarks on a risky venture, while Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Jacaerys warns his mother that her plan could threaten his future claim to the throne; at Harrenhal, Daemon pressures Lord Oscar Tully to raise up his bannermen.
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety; flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child; Rhaenyra welcomes her Uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder; the realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday; Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark.
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale; Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons and Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Ten years later, Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children; Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra tries to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Tensions begin to rise in the royal court as the new coronation draws near; while Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together and Daemon prepares for war.