Description
Alicent Hightower poses as the new ruler in place of King Aegon II, who was overthrown in the most recent episode following a brutal battle with Rhaenys when his brother, Prince Aemond, killed him in broad daylight for geopolitical reasons on Afdah New Domain. The council, however, disapproves of her suggestion and says Prince Aemond should take the throne in place of her since the world needs a declaration of power right now and a woman wouldn't be the best person to do it. As Aemond receives the iron throne, which he has long desired, the Queen dowager is left rubbing her hands. The episode provides the viewers with even more reasons to despise Ser Criston Cole—or, more accurately, to find him utterly absurd in all of his choices and behaviors.