The latest episode of House of the Dragon presents a complex narrative involving Aemond, Alys, and Alicent at Harrenhal. What initially appears as an incestuous encounter is revealed to be Aemond experiencing hallucinations of his mother whilst with his lover Alys, as part of their strategy to establish a new Targaryen lineage using dragon eggs they possess. Actress Gayle Rankin describes the filming as "professional" and "odd but fucked-up," noting the cast used humour to manage the challenging technical requirements.

The situation deteriorates when the real Alicent arrives, having been sent by Rhaenyra to assassinate her son. After an uncomfortable family dinner, Alicent poisons Aemond and abandons him. Meanwhile, an unrelated development threatens their position: Aegon's dragon Sunfyre has reappeared whilst Aemond's dragon Vhagar remains missing, potentially exposing Alys and Aemond's dragon eggs to danger from opposing forces heading into the season finale.