More fire, more blood! Fans are counting down the days for the return of House of the Dragon season 2. The Game of Thrones spinoff became a hit with Season 1. The first season of House of the Dragon came out and delighted Game of Thrones fans. And now, HBO confirms a second season of the prequel series was on its way right after the first episode dropped.
Let’s scroll down to learn everything about House of the Dragon season 2. From the updated release date to the TV series plot, immerse yourself in the world of the Iron Throne.
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Release Date
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When does season 2 of House of the Dragon come out?
The House of the Dragon season 2 release date is expected to be in late spring or early summer 2024.
Speaking to Vulture, HBO Max’s chief content officer Casey Bloys stated: "Don't expect it in 2023, but I think sometime in 2024.” He also revealed the plan still has so many unknowns.
Here’s The House Of The Dragon Season 2 Trailer
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Cast
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The following actors will likely return for Season 2 of House of the Dragon:
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Lady Alicent Hightower
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen-Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole-Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling
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Milly Alcock and Emily Carey won't be able to reprise their roles as the younger versions of Targaryen and Lady Alicent Hightower, respectively, due to timeline conflict. Paddy Considie won’t also return as King Viserys I because of his death in Episode 9.
Beyond that, Season 2 will also bring about a few surprises. For the upcoming episodes, four new actors have been cast, as was announced for the first time by Entertainment Weekly on April 24. They are as follows:
- Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong
- Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayn Hightower
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers-Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Amanda Collin as Jeyne Arryn
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Plot
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Although no official plot details for House of the Dragon Season 2 have been shared, we can expect a war story to unfold in the next season. Given that both Alicent and Rhaenyra have attempted to navigate a peaceful path through the chaos that Viserys' deathbed words have left in their wake.
On the other hand, Lucerys' death is likely to trigger Rhaenyra's desire for vengeance. And Armond is unlikely to believe that Lucerys' death was an accident. If Aemond sought an eye for an eye, Rhaenyra might seek a son for a son and attempt not only on the throne but also on Aemiond's life.
Sara Hess, the creator and producer of the show, fuelled rumors that season two might feature one of the most brutal plots from the books. However, the show has already been adapting and changing things in order to suit its own course, so things might play out a little differently on screen. Season two will undoubtedly have more surprises in store.
House Of The Dragon Season 1 Recap
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The Black Queen, the season 1 finale of House of the Dragon, featured a pivotal moment at Storm's End. Young Lucerys Velaryon was chased by his cousin Aemond after being rejected by House Baratheon, who was seeking revenge for his lost eye earlier in the series.
Aemond claimed that all he wanted was to exact revenge on Lucerys and steal an eye from her, but that he couldn’t manage to stop his dragon, Vhargar, from devouring Lucerys. The loss of Rhaenrya's second child went against Alicent Hightower's proposal for peace, which called for Rhaenyra to live on Dragonstone and King Aegon ruled King's Landing.
As a result, Aemond's actions have ignited the conflict between the Blacks (Rhaenyra and Daemon) and the Greens (Alicent, Otto, and Aegon), which will be the central focus of season 2 and beyond.
The Connection Between ‘House of the Dragon' And 'Game of Thrones’
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The House of Dragons storyline takes place approximately 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
As a result, some of the characters in Game of Thrones are descended from House of Dragon members. Viserys and Rhaenyra Targaryen, for example, are Daenerys Targaryen's ancestors.
Conclusion
The House Of The Dragon Season 2 release date has not been confirmed yet. Fans of House of the Dragon can look forward to the much-anticipated House of the Dragon Season 2 hitting their screens in late spring or early summer of 2024.
The wait may seem long, but as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. So mark your calendars, sharpen your swords, and prepare for another thrilling journey into the fiery world of dragons, politics, and power. As we await the House of the Dragon Season 2 release date, let the excitement and anticipation grow!