'House of the Dragon' episode 9 review: Show lets Queen Alicent shine

This week begins with the end of King Viserys Targaryen.

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The old chap has seemingly been on death's door for years, even back in the day when Milly Alcock was playing Rhaenyra.

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Queen Alicent is notified of his passing in the opening moments of the episode.

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The queen and the Hand call together a Small Council meeting, where Otto reveals King Viserys' apparent last words.

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That's a gift for them all, as it makes their succession plan easier.

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