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Season 2 – House of the Dragon

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Jun 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

08/28/2024

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

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Inkoo Kang

The New Yorker

08/09/2024

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.

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Rachael Sigee

BBC.com

08/09/2024

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

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Clotilde Chinnici

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Jul 19

4/5

Ultimately, season 2 feels incredibly underwhelming, especially in its last few episodes. With a season finale that does not quite deliver, much of House of the Dragon felt like a promo for its next season.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Jul 18

3/5

It's still a transitional installment, reinforcing what we saw before and promising us, now, a hopeful future. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

11/19/2024

3/5

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.

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Erin M

@RT569422 1d

I enjoyed the season overall, but there were a few scenes that weakened it incredibly, along with the complete lack of ending.

Stefan P

@RT20645640 4d

I know I tried watching this a bunch of times? And it’s still one of the most boring monotonous and uninteresting shows I’ve ever seen the plot is horrible. The writing sucks and none of the characters make you wanna care

C R.

@CR2025 4d

Not sure this can sustain my attention. It’s rather boring and the storylines aren’t shocking. It’s predictable based on lackluster scripting. GOT was surprising and the actors were well-cast and captivating. I was hopeful for this series since the finale of GOT was botched. Master Piece theater is more interesting, and what’s going on with Olivia Cooke’s constant stank face.

Glenn R.

@grpersinger 4d

This season just felt like an unsatisfying build-up for the next season….What do you mean I have to wait 2 years for the next season to find out what happens next!? >.<

Johannes S

@RT64416087 Jun 1

In Season 2 the visuals and the dragons are continously gorgeous, but it underwhelms compared to Season 1. The first few episodes start off with a bang and I was expecting it to gradually follow up. However, after episode 4 it fell apart. Too much bloated dialogue, useless filler scenes, irrational motive changes, too many new characters. The stage for Season 3 is still set and nothing is lost.

Aidan G

@GrayFox8918 May 19

This season felt like a slog. The dialogue is not as impressive as Game of Thrones in the early seasons and the action was few and far between - so this leaves a bit of a noticeable hole. It feels as though there is constant build up but with zero pay offs. Here’s to hoping season 3 delivers.

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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

While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war; Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.

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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 Aegon'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

As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Jacaerys warns his mother that her plan could threaten his future claim to the throne; at Harrenhal, Daemon pressures Lord Oscar Tully 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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