| "King of the Narrow Sea" | |
|---|---|
| House of the Dragon episode | |
Rhaenyra and Alicent reconcile | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Clare Kilner |
| Written by | Ira Parker |
| Featured music | Ramin Djawadi |
| Cinematography by | Alejandro Martinez |
| Editing by | Crispin Green |
| Original air date | September 11, 2022 |
| Running time | 63 minutes |
"King of the Narrow Sea" is the fourth episode of the first season of the fantasy drama television series House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones. The episode was written by Ira Parker and directed by Clare Kilner. It first aired on HBO and HBO Max on September 11, 2022.
The plot follows Rhaenyra's return from her tour of choosing a consort, Daemon's return from Stepstones, the growing bonding between the two aforementioned characters, and the revocation of Otto Hightower as King Viserys' Hand.
In the United States, the episode achieved a viewership of 1.8 million during its premiere night on linear television alone. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, with praise going towards Parker's screenplay, Kilner's direction, and performances of the cast, especially those of Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and Milly Alcock.