Why Rhaenyra & Daemon Aren’t In House Of The Dragon Ep 9

HOT D Episode 9 titled ‘The Green Council’ didn’t feature Rhaenyra and Daemon.

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The episode shows Greens desperately working to keep the death of the King Viserys a secret.

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The episode heavily focuses on the politics to crown Aegon over Rhaenyra.

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At the end of House Of The Dragon Episode 9, Aegon II Targaryen becomes King of Westeros.

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It is the first episode of HOT D without featuring Rhaenyra and Daemon at all.

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House of The Dragon Ep 9 takes place at King’s Landing entirely.

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Rhaenyra has more difficult role of being the one to take the Iron Throne back rather than defend it.

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