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'House of the Dragon' cast guessing emoji names is a fun time
How many can you get? 🐉
!["House of the Dragon" stars Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, and Harry Collett sit in a themed interview setting with the emoji for "Dragonstone" overlaid onscreen.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/002JqCXRnc0jkCVn0jvnfbk/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1722598796.png)
!["House of the Dragon" stars Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, and Harry Collett sit in a themed interview setting with the emoji for "Dragonstone" overlaid onscreen.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/002JqCXRnc0jkCVn0jvnfbk/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1722598796.png)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 6: Who is Seasmoke's new rider?
How to claim your dragon.
![Rhaenyra Targaryen wearing a red gown.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03V5PwCtaXC5HLKjmgAasL1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721497263.jpg)
![Rhaenyra Targaryen wearing a red gown.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03V5PwCtaXC5HLKjmgAasL1/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721497263.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' cinematographer talks dragons, 'Succession' inspiration, and more
Vanja Černjul breaks down three key sequences from episode 6.
![Alicent sits on the edge of the Small Council table, cupping Aemond's face while he sits at the table's head.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00tyOpcdgw6rZZ0vnyM5fn6/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721506337.jpg)
![Alicent sits on the edge of the Small Council table, cupping Aemond's face while he sits at the table's head.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00tyOpcdgw6rZZ0vnyM5fn6/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721506337.jpg)
The Bene Gesserit take control in 'Dune: Prophecy' teaser
Witness the origins of the sisterhood.
![The Bene Gesseritt in "Dune Prophecy"](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01jJzVQ8wYJrHfUCDyxiQ4u/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1721318397.png)
![The Bene Gesseritt in "Dune Prophecy"](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01jJzVQ8wYJrHfUCDyxiQ4u/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1721318397.png)
Rhaenyra Targaryen needs more dragonriders. Here are the three most likely candidates.
May the best dragonrider win.
![The dragon Vermithor looms over Daemon Targaryen.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03jg0PhZrarqGYLH6vmYtlc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720648701.jpg)
![The dragon Vermithor looms over Daemon Targaryen.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03jg0PhZrarqGYLH6vmYtlc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720648701.jpg)
Daemon's strange sex vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 5, explained
New form of Targaryen incest unlocked.
![Daemon Targaryen braces himself against a wall with one hand, staring deep into a fireplace.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/009pM1iIV0d7ksUDb5g1vgS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720816782.jpg)
![Daemon Targaryen braces himself against a wall with one hand, staring deep into a fireplace.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/009pM1iIV0d7ksUDb5g1vgS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720816782.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4: Pay attention to the dogs at Harrenhal
These are no random hounds.
![Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/023X3rxsi7mdyn0bfyekeTG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720615966.jpg)
![Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/023X3rxsi7mdyn0bfyekeTG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720615966.jpg)
The 24 best comedies on Max right now
"Barbie," "Deadpool," and much, much more,
![Composite of images from comedies now streaming on Max.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03YaNvoDwZXC7cr5CCBWRX5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720446455.jpg)
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Daemon's Harrenhal visions in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4, explained
Spooky times at Harrenhal.
![Daemon Targaryen in the castle of Harrenhal, wearing his sleeping clothes.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01PWm2W3xvezQcSOsZEzAI7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720025306.jpg)
![Daemon Targaryen in the castle of Harrenhal, wearing his sleeping clothes.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01PWm2W3xvezQcSOsZEzAI7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720025306.jpg)
How 'House of the Dragon' staged Daemon's Harrenhal invasion
"This place represents what's in his soul right now."
![Daemon Targaryen walks through a large doorway in Harrenhal, holding a sword and wearing full armor.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05IV8UQmePvc2fyG0aFu6iF/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719853444.jpg)
![Daemon Targaryen walks through a large doorway in Harrenhal, holding a sword and wearing full armor.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05IV8UQmePvc2fyG0aFu6iF/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719853444.jpg)
Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained
Featuring a very familiar face!
![Daemon Targaryen stands beneath a weirwood tree at night.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07czANterCeuME4yvDBXHxd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719523755.jpg)
![Daemon Targaryen stands beneath a weirwood tree at night.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07czANterCeuME4yvDBXHxd/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719523755.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3 has a literal Daenerys Easter egg
We're officially on egg watch.
![Rhaena Targaryen sitting in a hall in Dragonstone, wearing a red dress.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06kSoB7rUHL0kVElJ22vgRn/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719602969.jpg)
![Rhaena Targaryen sitting in a hall in Dragonstone, wearing a red dress.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06kSoB7rUHL0kVElJ22vgRn/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719602969.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' director Geeta Vasant Patel breaks down Rhaenyra and Alicent's pivotal meeting
"We wanted it to feel monumental."
![Alicent Hightower walks up the steps leading to the Grand Sept, wearing a green gown and flanked by two knights.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Qc5zNKcNzDSX06bArrbCJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719597805.jpg)
![Alicent Hightower walks up the steps leading to the Grand Sept, wearing a green gown and flanked by two knights.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Qc5zNKcNzDSX06bArrbCJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719597805.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' director reveals which Season 2, episode 3 scene was almost cut
We might have lost out on some dragon action.
![Rhaenyra and Baela Targaryen stand at the head of a war table covered in candles.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07FBdmRSy1rpKbYVsarTjMs/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719608450.jpg)
![Rhaenyra and Baela Targaryen stand at the head of a war table covered in candles.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07FBdmRSy1rpKbYVsarTjMs/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719608450.jpg)
20 best thrillers on Max to frazzle your nerves
"The Thomas Crown Affair," "Blood Simple," and more!
By Jason Adams
![Rene Russo in "The Thomas Crown Affair," Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," and Tony Leung in "Infernal Affairs."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05aSC6EEuK8Dmzls3P4JfhT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719520692.jpg)
![Rene Russo in "The Thomas Crown Affair," Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," and Tony Leung in "Infernal Affairs."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05aSC6EEuK8Dmzls3P4JfhT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719520692.jpg)
Fans are harassing 'House of the Dragon' actor Fabien Frankel online
Ser Criston Cole hate has gone too far.
![Actor Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole wearing a suit of armor in the show House of the Dragon](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/070brRPf4LBNLQUKIoXS4Eq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719322421.jpg)
![Actor Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole wearing a suit of armor in the show House of the Dragon](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/070brRPf4LBNLQUKIoXS4Eq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719322421.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' just played one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book
It's a slapstick gambit but make it devastating.
![Luke and Elliot Tittensor play Sers Arryk and Erryk Cargill in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05ln4D51N05N0bRdFRquNkE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719229424.jpg)
![Luke and Elliot Tittensor play Sers Arryk and Erryk Cargill in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05ln4D51N05N0bRdFRquNkE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719229424.jpg)
Did you catch this prophecy in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1?
Poor, sweet Helaena.
![Helaena Targaryen, wearing a green dress, looks up from where's she's sitting on the floor, working on an embroidery project.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04cX11nYNw5gTaMs3GNwmwC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717795366.jpg)
![Helaena Targaryen, wearing a green dress, looks up from where's she's sitting on the floor, working on an embroidery project.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04cX11nYNw5gTaMs3GNwmwC/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717795366.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1: What exactly is Larys Strong planning?
Up to his old sneaky tricks.
By Sam Haysom
![A man with shoulder-length hair stands in a dark room holding a flaming torch.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mRWu6Jk1xISpkNcogOpt7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717771157.jpg)
![A man with shoulder-length hair stands in a dark room holding a flaming torch.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mRWu6Jk1xISpkNcogOpt7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717771157.jpg)
I desperately need one of those 'House of the Dragon' Small Council balls
THE perfect Westerosi souvenir.
![A fake "as seen on TV ad" for the ornamental stone balls and plates used by the Small Council in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eEuwzSkoR0OxL5lrguPSp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718227746.jpg)
![A fake "as seen on TV ad" for the ornamental stone balls and plates used by the Small Council in "House of the Dragon."](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eEuwzSkoR0OxL5lrguPSp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718227746.jpg)
Rhaenyra and Alicent reunite in the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere — but not how you'd think
Rhaenicent fans, this one's for you.
![Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen face each other against a backdrop of the Iron Throne.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05KtebTrn7SiYG5OOM7AKYp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718293611.jpg)
![Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen face each other against a backdrop of the Iron Throne.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05KtebTrn7SiYG5OOM7AKYp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718293611.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2's Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects
Targaryens, Velaryons, Hightowers... We've got you covered.
![An illustrated Targaryen family tree against a background of dark red scales.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eri9lWtLaHNBgmQaQeaHq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717694545.jpg)
![An illustrated Targaryen family tree against a background of dark red scales.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eri9lWtLaHNBgmQaQeaHq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717694545.jpg)
Who deserves the Iron Throne in 'House of the Dragon': Team Black or Team Green?
Let's weigh up the pros and cons of Targaryen leadership claims before someone else gets chomped.
![An illustration of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower from "House of the Dragon" looking mad on either side of the Iron Throne where King Aegon sits.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01JmHYbBMcKK4GKVnGav0Ri/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717666353.jpg)
![An illustration of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower from "House of the Dragon" looking mad on either side of the Iron Throne where King Aegon sits.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01JmHYbBMcKK4GKVnGav0Ri/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717666353.jpg)