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Season 2 – House of the Dragon

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2024

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to popular HBO series "Game of Thrones;" based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," "House of the Dragon" is set nearly 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne.

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Critics Consensus

Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching.

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Kaiya Shunyata

RogerEbert.com

While season two of “House of the Dragon” starts strong, it eventually becomes clear that this series is at war with itself.

Aug 28, 2024

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Inkoo Kang

The New Yorker

The new allegiances in the finale satisfyingly blur the lines between the factions, but until war truly begins—and Rhaenyra embraces every aspect of leadership, including the unsavory ones—it’s still all table-setting, no meat.

Aug 9, 2024

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Rachael Sigee

BBC.com

We know already that there is no happy ending, but it has increasingly seemed that the characters themselves agree.

Aug 9, 2024

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Sadly this sophomore outing ends up being far more languid & uneventful, resulting in a rather curious season where very little happens to advance the plot, leaving the promises & potential of its previous season unfulfilled.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 19, 2024

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Palmer Haasch

Business Insider

It's more evident now that season one, despite its grand scale (and sometimes indulgent dragon sequences), was the setup. Season two is the beginning of the payoff.

Nov 15, 2024

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

The satisfactory direction of two character arcs, the forging of new alliances, dragons and riders set against the mandatory striking production values, somewhat offset the disappointing absence of massive, jolly battles

Oct 4, 2024

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Sharang L

This is audio-visual entertainment at its very best. An absolute must-watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Brendan J

The definition of mid. Seems completely unfinished, and nothing of serious consequence happens at all. Should have just delayed another six months and shot a couple more episodes. Worth watching in general, but could also be left until right before season 3 release. At this point, I would not recommend starting this series if you haven't already, until season three is about to air.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Germán L

We had a few very important moments of the book in this season, but it still felt like the consequences of these major moments were not shown correctly somehow. Even though this season focused mainly on character development, the main events of the book, and their impact on the story and its characters should not be forgotten or ignored. It still was a very good season, but not as close to perfection as Season 1.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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sl3ven O

not as strong as season 1 but definitely up there! need s3 asap

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Slippy B

Bland boring characters aren't nearly as interesting as the original

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Go K

Season 2 is very poorly written and excessively stretched out. If this series isn't concluded in season 3, then we’ll know where it's heading... money, money, money...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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George R.R. Martin

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Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Rhys Ifans

Otto Hightower

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys Velaryon ("The Sea Snake")

Episode 1

Aired Jun 16, 2024

A Son for a Son

Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war as the Green and Black Councils take up arms for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 23, 2024

Rhaenyra the Cruel

Both Alicent and Rhaenyra are facing the consequences of the murder of king Ageon's heir; Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon´s loyalty.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 30, 2024

The Burning Mill

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.

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Episode 4

Aired Jul 7, 2024

The Red Dragon and the Gold

In Rhaenyra and Daemon's absence, Rhaenys tries to steady the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 14, 2024

Regent

As the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon´s Council, Daemon tries to persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 21, 2024

Smallfolk

With few options left, Rhaenyra embarks on a risky venture, while Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 28, 2024

The Red Sowing

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

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Episode 8

Aired Aug 4, 2024

The Queen Who Ever Was

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.

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