House of the Dragon Season 2: Everything We Know
Release Date and Time
The second season of
House of the Dragon is set to premiere on
June 16, 2024, at 9 pm EST on HBO.
Episode Guide
Season 2 will consist of
eight episodes, each lasting approximately 60 minutes.
Plot and Spoilers
The second season will take place
200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and will focus on the rise and fall of House Targaryen. We can expect to see more of the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons, as well as the events leading up to it.
[Spoiler Alert] According to leaks and casting announcements, Season 2 will feature the following: * The marriage of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen * The birth of their children, including Aegon III Targaryen * The death of King Viserys I Targaryen * The outbreak of the Dance of the Dragons
Cast and Crew
The main cast of
House of the Dragon will return for Season 2, including: * Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen * Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen * Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen * Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower * Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower The show is created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, and executive produced by Miguel Sapochnik, who will also direct several episodes.
Reviews
Early reviews of Season 2 have been mixed.
Indie Wire gave the season a grade of C, praising the show's visuals but criticizing its lack of character development and repetitive plotlines.
Collider, on the other hand, gave the season a positive review, calling it "a worthy successor to
Game of Thrones" and praising its performances and action sequences.
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