House of the Dragon: 'Smallfolk'

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Let's break down episode 6 from House of the Dragon, 'Smallfolk'. The show has seemed to fall into a bit of a routine, but things are cooking.

Jason Lannister leads his army to the Golden Tooth. He has vassal Humfrey Lefford send Aemond a raven requesting a meeting, which is refused. Aemond wants Tyland to ally with the Triarchy to break the Velaryon blockade. Aemond orders Criston to march on Harrenhal and dismisses Alicent from the Small Council. Steffon Darklyn, learning he has Targaryen ancestry, attempts to claim Seasmoke, who incinerates him. Daemon dreams about his brother, Viserys, and he doubts Simon Strong's loyalty. Aemond orders Larys to summon Otto Hightower to court. Aegon, slowly recovering, tells Aemond he has no memory of the battle. Gwayne assures Alicent that her youngest son, Daeron, is kind, unlike his brothers. Corlys appoints Alyn as first mate of his flagship. Alyn's brother, Addam, is later pursued by Seasmoke. Mysaria's spies spread rumors that the royals live lavishly while the smallfolk starve. Mysaria sends Targaryen-bannered food-laden boats to King's Landing, winning the people's open praise for Rhaenyra; Alicent and Helaena nearly die in a riot. Mysaria tells Rhaenyra that she was raped by her father as a child, and why she remains loyal; they passionately kiss. Upon hearing that Seasmoke has a new rider, Rhaenyra leaves on Syrax to confront them.