The wait is almost over! HBO Max’s House of the Dragon season 2 is nearly here, bringing us back to the brutal fantasy world of Game of Thrones. The latest trailer hints at lots of drama between former best friends turned rivals, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).
This season promises lots of excitement, with no more time skips and the Targaryens dealing with the fiery ending of season 1. Expect lots of House of the Dragon Season 2 spoilers, heartbreak, drama, and epic battles. Here’s all you need to know about the new season on HBO, including casting details, plot points, episode count, and more. Also, learn how to watch HBO and all its shows hassle-free here.
How Did Season 1 of House of the Dragon End?
The season finale of House of the Dragon is full of drama and intense moments. Rhaenyra learns about Aegon II taking the throne, which causes her to go into early labor and lose her baby. Despite the chaos, she is crowned queen with the support of her followers. Daemon and Rhaenyra prepare for war, rejecting Otto Hightower’s peace terms. Rhaenyra sends her sons on missions, but tragedy strikes when Aemond’s dragon kills her son, Luke. The episode ends with Rhaenyra mourning Luke but determined to fight, setting the stage for an epic battle in the next season.
Advertisement What Fans Can Expect from House of the Dragon Season 2?
House of the Dragon season 2 spoilers will take its time to show more character interactions and battles in the war. The season will likely build up to the big battle at Rook’s Rest. Here’s what fans can look forward to in the new season:
The Introduction Of Several New Book Characters
House of the Dragon season 2 will bring many new characters from the books. Besides Blood and Cheese, fans will meet Alys Rivers, Aemond Targaryen’s lover from the Riverlands. Simon Russell Beale will play Ser Simon Strong, Lord Larys’ great-uncle. Otto’s son, Gwayne Hightower, will join the greens in the war. The show might also introduce other Lords from the great houses, including Cregan Stark, ancestors of characters we know from Game of Thrones.
The Dance Of The Dragons Truly Begins As War Spreads Across Westeros
Like in Game of Thrones, the war for the throne in House of the Dragon will cause a lot of destruction in Westeros, especially in the Riverlands. With both sides fully involved in the war after the deaths of the two princes, they’ll gather allies from houses all over the continent. Battles will take place in the Riverlands around Harrenhal and in the Crownlands. Targaryens will fight Targaryens, dragons will fight dragons, and the action will be intense with the show’s eight episodes.
Blood & Cheese Will Happen Early In House Of The Dragon Season 2
In season 2 of House of the Dragon, two assassins named Blood and Cheese will appear, played by Sam C. Wilson and Mark Stobbard. They are hired by Daemon Targaryen to avenge the murder of Lucerys by killing one of Aegon II’s sons. The show hinted at their arrival through Mysaria and her spy network from season 1.
Several More New Dragons
House of the Dragon has more dragons than Game of Thrones, especially during this time in Westeros. In season 2, we’ll likely see new dragons, including fully grown versions of Aegon and Helaena’s Sunfyre and Dreamfyre. We’ll also see more of Vermithor, who was hinted at in episode 10. There are still some wild dragons and Baela Targaryen’s Moondancer, which we haven’t seen yet.
Jacaerys And Cregan Go Beyond The Wall
While not mentioned in the Dance of the Dragons chapters in Fire & Blood, a behind-the-scenes video hints that the Wall will be back in House of the Dragon season 2. When Jacaerys visits Cregan in the North, they quickly become friends. This could lead to a fun dragon trip even further North, beyond the Wall. The Wall is a beautiful place in Westeros, and it would make sense for Jace to want to see it. Bringing it back would also be a smart way for the show to promote something familiar to viewers in trailers.
The Duel Of The Cargyll Twins
In House of the Dragon season 1, twin brothers Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk Cargyll both serve on the Kingsguard but end up on opposite sides of the war. Erryk joins Rhaenyra’s Queensguard, while Arryk remains loyal to the greens. In season 2, Arryk is sent to Dragonstone to impersonate Erryk and kill Rhaenyra, but Erryk stops him. The brothers duel, and both are fatally wounded.
When Will Season 2 of House of the Dragon Premiere?
The new trailer reveals that season 2 will premiere on June 16. It took ten months to film the first season of House of the Dragon, not counting the long time needed for visual effects and other editing work, which probably took many more months to finish.
How many episodes do we expect for House of the Dragon season 2?
House of the Dragon season 2 will have eight episodes, which is two fewer than the first season’s 10 episodes. Clare Kilner, discussing the shorter season, said that each episode is packed with so much that it’s hard to fit into just one hour. She mentioned that showrunner Ryan Condal decided to focus on a strong start and finish for the season.
George RR Martin also mentioned on his blog that he’s excited the show gets 10 hours each season to tell its story. He said it would take four full seasons of 10 episodes each to tell the whole story of the Dance of the Dragons.
House Of The Dragon Season 2: Greens & Blacks Prepare For War In New Posters
House of the Dragon Season 2 has released new character posters, hinting at the return of the Game of Thrones prequel. The posters were shared on the official House of the Dragon Twitter account, showing six key characters. They also remind everyone to pick a side as Team Black and Team Green gear up to fight each other. The first trailer is set to arrive tomorrow, March 21.
Is there a House of the Dragon season 2 trailer?
Yes! Watch the exciting and fiery teaser trailer below, full of action!
Two more trailers came out on Thursday, March 21, 2024—one for the Blacks and one for the Greens.
Here’s the trailer for Team Black, also known as Team Rhaenyra.
Next, check out the trailer for Team Green, also known as Team Aegon.
What’s House of the Dragon Planning for the Future?
Season 2 will have only eight episodes, which is two less than the first season. The show is planning its future carefully. Condal and George R.R. Martin looked at the overall story for three to four seasons and hoped to get an early renewal for season 3. So, maybe fewer dragons, but better ones?
Mitchell also said, “I highly doubt they’ll do what they did with Game of Thrones and carry on after the book finishes. I think our story will run its course, and everyone will move on.” Things can change, though, especially in the dance of dragons.
Conclusion
House of the Dragon season 2 is almost here, starting on June 16. War is on the horizon for the Greens and the Blacks, with the Dance of the Dragons in full swing. With the time skips behind us and the Targaryens still recovering from the fiery end of season 1, we can expect lots of heartbreak, drama, and epic battles ahead in House of the Dragons season 2. Get ready for House of the Dragon season 2 spoilers!
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