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Season 2

Season 2

House of the Dragon

2024
Episodes: 8

Overview

The Dance of the Dragons erupts as Rhaenyra and Aegon II both assert their claims to the Iron Throne, plunging Westeros into a brutal civil war. The season delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and family as both sides employ dragons and armies to assert dominance. Key events include the tragic assassination of Prince Jaehaerys, escalating the conflict, and the shifting dynamics among key players like Daemon Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. As the war intensifies, the realm witnesses the devastating consequences of ambition and the high cost of succession disputes.

Episodes

A Son for a Son

1. A Son for a Son

June 16, 2024

7.8
59 min

While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.

Guest Stars: Rhys Ifans, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor

Rhaenyra the Cruel

2. Rhaenyra the Cruel

June 23, 2024

7.7
69 min

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

Guest Stars: Rhys Ifans, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor

The Burning Mill

3. The Burning Mill

June 30, 2024

7.6
67 min

As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

Guest Stars: Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, Anthony Flanagan

The Red Dragon and the Gold

4. The Red Dragon and the Gold

July 7, 2024

8.3
56 min

In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

Guest Stars: Anthony Flanagan, Matthew Needham, Kurt Egyiawan

Regent

5. Regent

July 14, 2024

7.1
63 min

Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

Guest Stars: Anthony Flanagan, Matthew Needham, Kurt Egyiawan

Smallfolk

6. Smallfolk

July 21, 2024

7.0
68 min

With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

Guest Stars: Sian Brooke, Anthony Flanagan, Matthew Needham

The Red Sowing

7. The Red Sowing

July 28, 2024

8.1
64 min

As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.

Guest Stars: Matthew Needham, Kurt Egyiawan, Paul Kennedy

The Queen Who Ever Was

8. The Queen Who Ever Was

August 4, 2024

6.6
70 min

As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.

Guest Stars: Rhys Ifans, Matthew Needham, Kurt Egyiawan

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