As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon’s loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.
Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.
While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son’s murder, in King’s Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon’s Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her baby’s birth, and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to…
Joe’s future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra’s safety. Honor is devastated by Joe’s secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.