House of the Dragon Season 2 Release Schedule, House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
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Updated Jun 17, 2024
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release Schedule
House of the Dragon Season 2 starts on Sunday, June 16. You can watch new episodes every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. If you prefer to watch in 4K, you can stream them on Max at the same time, which is 9 p.m. ET or 6 p.m. PT. The season has eight episodes, with the last one airing on August 4.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
In Season 2, Episode 1 of "House of the Dragon," tensions rise after King Viserys Targaryen's death. His daughter Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) believes she should be queen, but the council backs Viserys's grandson Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney). Rhaenyra gathers support at Dragonstone while mourning her son Jacaerys (Harry Collett), killed by Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell).
In King's Landing, Aegon II faces challenges as king, including internal conflicts and plotting against his advisors. The episode sets the stage for a looming war between the Targaryen factions, hinting at betrayals and escalating tensions in the realm.
List of Episodes in House of the Dragon Season 2
- Episode 1: "A Son for a Son" – June 16
- Episode 2: June 23
- Episode 3: June 30
- Episode 4: "A Dance of Dragons" – July 7
- Episode 5: July 14
- Episode 6: July 21
- Episode 7: July 28
- Episode 8 (Season Finale): August 4
House of the Dragon Season 2 Cast
|
Actor/Actress |
Role |
|---|---|
| Matt Smith | Daemon Targaryen |
| Emma D’Arcy | Rhaenyra Targaryen |
| Olivia Cooke | Alicent Hightower |
| Rhys Ifans | Otto Hightower |
| Fabien Frankel | Criston Cole |
| Steve Toussaint | Corlys Velaryon |
| Eve Best | Rhaenys Velaryon |
| Ewan Mitchell | Gwayne Hightower |
| Tom Glynn-Carney | Harwin Strong |
| Matthew Needham | Larys Strong |
| Harry Collett | Joffrey Velaryon |
| Bethany Antonia | Laena Velaryon |
| Graham McTavish | Harrold Westerling |
| Phia Saban | Aemond Targaryen |
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is a fantasy TV show created for HBO by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal. It serves as a prequel to "Game of Thrones," set about 100 years after the Targaryen conquest. The series, based on Martin's book "Fire & Blood," explores the events leading to House Targaryen's downfall in a civil war called the "Dance of the Dragons."
Season 1 premiered in August 2022 with ten episodes, praised for its characters, effects, and performances. Season 2, airing on June 16, 2024, will have eight episodes. The show has received awards and high viewership since its debut.
