'House of the Dragon' Fans React to King Vicerys' Shocking Appearance and Driftmark Family Battle

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. And, of course, fans of the prequel series had a lot to say about the events that went down during season 1, episode 8, “The Lord of the Tides,” sharing some wild reactions that captured how we are all feeling. [: Spoilers abound.]Opening with the news that Corlys likely has died at sea after being attacked, Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) finds her place on the throne in Driftmark challenged as both Corlys’ younger brother, Ser Vaemond Velaryon (Wil Johnson), and a pregnant Rhaenyra quickly made claims of succession while the Queen Who Never Was remained determined to stay where she was.

As a result, the entire family convened at King’s Landing to make formal petitions before the Hightowers, who have more or less taken over as Vicerys – essentially in a zombie-like state – resides in bed.

Alicent is essentially ruling while her father, Otto (Rhys Ifan), uses his position as Hand of the King to speak for his sire.

However, as Vaemond and Rhaenyra get into a contentious bidding war over Driftmark, with each petitioning why their families should sit on the throne, Vicerys makes an unexpected appearance, reasserting his power as king and defers to Rhaenys on the line of succession.