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Season 2 – House of the Dragon

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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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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

This story began as a footnote, and House of the Dragon has yet to prove itself as more than an annotation.

Jun 27, 2024

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Camilla Long

Times (UK)

I’m mostly watching it for Olivia Cooke as the poisonous Alicent, a proto-Cersei Lannister.

Jun 24, 2024

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Hugo Rifkind

Times (UK)

In the first series one bunch of these Milky Bar Kid dragonlords bickered with another bunch over who got to sit on the Iron Throne. Nothing much has changed.

Jun 21, 2024

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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz

Fangirlish

If House of the Dragon were a character, it would be Daemon Targaryen, and as much as some people love Daemon, as much as we love him, no one ever truly says those words as a straight-up compliment.

Jul 1, 2024

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Valentina Morillo

El Español (Spain)

I've watched 4 episodes and I can say that not only surpassed the first season, but has the potential to overshadow the original series. Watching each episode is an event these weeks, and in the Targaryen Civil War, the viewers are the winners.

Jul 1, 2024

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Ryan Oquiza

Rappler

If the first season focused on how Rhaenyra and Alicent became at odds due to being used as pawns by patriarchal power, then the second season explores how their goodwill and benevolence are shattered beyond repair by that same power.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jun 28, 2024

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Nick N

Its ok. I think one of the biggest problems with this season is that the writers put emphasis on parts of the story that have little impact in the overall timeline. There is not enough time to let interpersonal relationships develop on screen. People complain about the lack of action but game of thrones had similar pacing so I disagree. Another problem is that the writers made it harder to like any of the main characters by completely changing their behavior relative to their book personas. Call it creative liberty but there was absolutely no need to make Alicent and aemond as unlikable as they are in the show. It's just difficult to get behind any of the characters and it negatively impacts the show.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Pat G

Sundays cant come quick enough

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Dana K

Emma D'arcy and Harry Collett are so good together

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Cody M

I feel like there is a wtf moment every episode

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Ali P

I for the most part really like the choices they are making. Some I don't but I understand there are constraints when it comes to adapting a book like F&B. It is BRILLIANTLY acted.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Vicky N

Very good season so far with the chance to be great depending on the last 3 episodes. 5 was the weakest, but sets up a lot of things that if done well, should be incredible. Excited for the reminder of the season

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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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 Daemon쨈s 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

Airs Sun Jul 21

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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Episode 7

Airs Sun Jul 28

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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Episode 8

Airs Sun Aug 4

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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