What is the best House of the Dragon episode?

Political coups, devastating losses, and breathtaking dragon battles — each episode brings something new to the screen. Which one left you speechless?

1

The Red Dragon and the Gold

Season 2, Episode 4 — The first full dragon-versus-dragon battle at Rook's Rest, featuring Vhagar and Meleys in a breathtaking aerial showdown.

1000pts

2

The Green Council

Season 1, Episode 9 — Alicent and Otto's faction seizes the throne in a tense coup, racing to crown Aegon before Rhaenyra can respond.

645pts

3

The Dance of Dragons

Season 2 finale — The war accelerates as dragonriders clash and the realm fractures irreparably in a spectacular season-ending battle.

645pts

4

The Lord of the Tides

Season 1, Episode 8 — Viserys makes his legendary final walk to the Iron Throne to defend Rhaenyra, in Paddy Considine's most powerful performance.

599pts

5

Rhaenyra the Cruel

Season 2, Episode 2 — Rhaenyra is blamed for Blood and Cheese's gruesome act, forcing her to navigate political fallout in King's Landing.

599pts

6

A Son for a Son

Season 2 premiere — Rhaenyra's devastating grief after losing Lucerys drives her into war, anchored by Emma D'Arcy's wordless acting.

545pts

7

Driftmark

Season 1, Episode 7 — The Driftmark funeral descends into a violent confrontation that reshapes family allegiances and sets the stage for civil war.

545pts

8

We Light the Way

Season 1, Episode 5 — Rhaenyra and Daemon's relationship intensifies as the betrothal feast ends in shocking bloodshed, changing everything.

545pts

9

The Black Queen

Season 1 finale — Rhaenyra learns of Viserys's death while the tragic dragon battle between Aemond and Luke sets the war in motion.

479pts

10

The Heirs of the Dragon

Season 1 premiere — The series begins with the succession crisis, introducing Viserys, Rhaenyra, and the political machinations of the Red Keep.

399pts

11

The Princess and the Queen

Season 1, Episode 6 — A time jump reveals an older Rhaenyra juggling royal duties, motherhood, and simmering resentment in a sprawling court drama.

399pts

12

A Song of Water and Fire

Season 3 premiere — The latest chapter of the Targaryen civil war opens with new alliances tested and dragons taking to the skies over Westeros.

399pts