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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

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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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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Akash Singh

That Shelf

[House of the Dragon: Season 2 doesn't have] the smoothest and most consistent writing but I appreciate the focus on character. It’s a season that was marred by significant production issues and, it is mildly impressive that it came together at all.

Sep 23, 2024

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Gavin Spoors

Mediaversity Reviews

House of the Dragon is a marked improvement over Game of Thrones, but it can still do better by its disabled and queer characters.

Rated: B+

Sep 3, 2024

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Jaime C

Amazing season but it wasn’t as action packed as I would have liked, kept me wanting more though and can’t wait for s3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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M P

The series House of Dragons was so bad; there were hardly any fights. The story was long and had little content. I don’t understand these writers; how can you not show a fight in the last episode? What kind of series is this?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Audience Member

Great written as a whole but terrible series finally. Built up through the whole series to a conclusion we never got. Also Rhaenys Velaryon character arc just took a weird turn? In the end of season one she was so hellbent with rage and revenge because of the loss of her son. But in season two she just hid away from start to finish? Confusing to say the least.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Audience Member

I hope season 3 will transcend this one because it wasn't really thrilling to a point. I expect more action, more intrigue, otherwise it doesn't match up to GOT.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Jandy K

I really think the hate is absurd. Disappointing finale, but as we have learned that is almost entirely due to Warner Brothers terrible financial situation and the writers strike. I have faith and can't wait for season 3.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Adam D

season 2 is boring!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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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")

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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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