House of the Dragon season one, episode eight, "The Lord of the Tides," centers on the volatile succession crisis regarding Driftmark, featuring a pivotal performance by Paddy Considine as a dying King Viserys. The episode culminates in a fatal misunderstanding of Aegon's prophecy by Alicent, setting the stage for the Dance of the Dragons. For more details, visit Wiki of Westeros . House of the Dragon Episode 8 Review: The Lord of the Tides