House of the Dragon Season 2 has come to an end, and viewers are eager to know what happens in Episode 8 or the Season 8 finale. With three new dragon riders at their side, Rhaenyra and her allies have a leg up on their enemies, leaving the Greens desperate. After the tumultuous penultimate episode, things calm down in the finale as armies and dragons march across Westeros and beyond for the inevitable showdowns. Daemon has one last vision in the godswood of Harrenhal, and it sets the course for his future endeavors. Here is the ending of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 explained, including spoilers.

In the season 2 finale, Tyland Lannister meets with the Triarchy leadership in hopes of convincing them to break the blockade on Velaryon. They agree on the condition that the Triarchy receives the highly contested Stepstones. Tyland is also introduced to the leader of the Triarchy's navy, Admiral Lohar, played by Abigail Thorn, and is told that he must convince Lohar to come with him, which he eventually does.

After realizing that the Blacks have recruited three new dragonriders, Aemond burns down Sharp Point, a castle and city ruled by a family loyal to House Targaryen since the Conquest. Aemond's actions leave everyone around him deeply concerned about what he will do next. While Larys convinces Aegon II to leave Westeros for Essos, at least for now, Alicent attempts to thwart Aemond's attempts to enlist Helaena and her dragon Dreamfyre in the war. She later visits Rhaenyra at Dragonstone and asks for safe passage for herself and her daughter. Her old friend agrees, though she rejects the idea of sparing Aegon. Towards the end of the episode, Alicent is seen standing on a cliff. It is implied that she might be able to jump, though this is unlikely.

Meanwhile, Cregan Stark’s army of greybeards crosses paths with the Twins. Corlys has a tense exchange with Alyn of Hull, who makes it clear that he has no intention of becoming the former’s heir, and joins the blockade just as Tyland and Admiral Lohar approach them. In Westeros, Daemon surveys the Riverlands army he has assembled. The Lannister and Hightower hosts are also marching, the latter with Daeron and his dragon Tessarion. And Rhaena finally comes face to face with Sheepstealer.