House of the Dragon episode 8 explained: The 3 biggest talking points
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And all the same, despite another six-year gap before this week’s episode, “The Lord of the Tides”, most of these beautiful characters haven’t aged a day. “I am the Sea Snake’s own blood, the closest kin he has left,” says Vaemond Velaryon to Princess Rhaenys, disavowing the Velaryon children who are rumoured to be the bastards of the late Harwin Strong. “I would say it’s nice to be home, but I scarcely recognise it,” observes Rhaenyra, who receives a chilly, unheralded welcome. But Alicent’s tough line on her son does not extend to true charity towards his accuser: “I believe you,” she tells the girl, “but what I worry about is what others might believe.” Her son’s victim exits with a pocketful of gold and a promise of silence.
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