Game Of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6
Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6, titled "A Golden Crown," is a pivotal point in the first season of the popular fantasy drama television series. This episode sees the culmination of several plotlines and sets the stage for future events.
The Plot
The episode opens with Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) falling ill from a wound he sustained in battle. His wife, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), seeks the help of a maegi (witch) to heal him, but this only leads to further complications.
Meanwhile, in King's Landing, Ned Stark (Sean Bean) continues to investigate the death of his predecessor as Hand of the King, Jon Arryn. He discovers that Arryn had been looking into the parentage of King Robert Baratheon's (Mark Addy) supposed children and that they are not actually his.
Back in the Dothraki Sea, Khal Drogo awakens from his fever with a new sense of purpose. He declares that he will lead the Dothraki across the narrow sea to conquer Westeros, with Daenerys by his side as his queen.
The Crown
One of the most memorable moments of the episode comes when Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd), Daenerys' brother, demands that Khal Drogo give him the golden crown he was promised in exchange for his sister's hand in marriage. Khal Drogo complies, pouring molten gold over Viserys' head and killing him instantly.
Viserys' death marks a turning point for Daenerys, who realizes that her brother was never fit to rule the Seven Kingdoms. She steps up as a leader in her own right and begins to earn the loyalty of the Dothraki people.
The Implications
The events of "A Golden Crown" have far-reaching implications for the rest of the series. Daenerys' transformation from a timid girl to a powerful leader is just beginning, while Ned Stark's investigation into Jon Arryn's death sets him on a collision course with the Lannister family.
Overall, Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 6 is a masterfully crafted hour of television that sets the stage for the epic story to come.
