The long-awaited Targaryen civil war known as the “Dance of the Dragons” is almost here. House of the Dragon Season 2 is set to bring George R.R. Martin’s fictional history of Westeros to life with epic dragon-fueled battles over the Iron Throne. Here’s everything you need to know about the premiere date, cast, and how to watch.
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Premiere Date for House of the Dragon Season 2
Mark your calendars! House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO and the HBO Max streaming service.
Episodes will debut weekly on Sundays at the same time slot. The second season is scheduled for 8 episodes total, wrapping up its run on August 4th, 2024.
How to Watch House of the Dragon Season 2
House of the Dragon is available only on HBO through your local cable channel or you can subscribe to HBO Max. New episodes will be available for Max’s streaming at the same time as the HBO television premiere weekly.
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Audiences have an opportunity to subscribe for HBO Max without ads for $15.99/month or $19. 99/month with no ads and streaming in 4k quality. The cheaper HBO Max option is $9.99/month or $99.99 annually.
The Cast: Returning and New Faces
Following the Season 1 finale, Westeros is divided between two rival factions: the blacks and the greens. Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), who was designated as the heir to the Iron Throne by her father, King Viserys (Paddy Considine), finds her claim challenged when her younger half-brother, Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), seizes the throne. Aegon is supported by his mother, Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), the queen and Rhaenyra’s former childhood friend. This betrayal triggers a violent struggle of fire and blood between Rhaenyra’s green faction and the black and purple party of Aegon and Alicent.
Rhaenyra has established her stronghold on Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of the Targaryens, leading the blacks from there. She is accompanied by her husband and uncle, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith); the master of ships, Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint); her aunt, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best); her son, Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett); and their dragons, including Syrax, Vermax, Meleys, and Caraxes. With them are their council and other supporters.
At the same time in King’s Landing, Westeros is controlled by King Aegon who leads the greens. His advisors are his mother Alicent, her father and his Hand Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), his brother, Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel)- the commander of Kingsguard, and the sneaky Larys Strong (Matthew Needham). The greens also control the dragons Vhagar and Sunfyre.
The Dance of the Dragons Begins
In the House of the Dragon Season 1 finale, the tragic death of Lucerys Velaryon at the hands of his uncle Aemond officially ignited the dance – the brutal Targaryen civil war over the throne succession.
Season 2 picks up with King Aegon II and Queen Rhaenyra rallying families and armies to their respective causes. Subsidiary factions like the Starks, Lannisters, and Baratheons will get pulled into choosing sides.
With both branches possessing dragons as weapons of mass destruction, the clash between Greens and Blacks promises unparalleled scale and spectacle. Whose claim will reign supreme – Rhaenyra’s endorsed by her father Viserys, or Aegon’s by Westerosi patrilineal tradition?
Brace for an explosive season of family strife, fire-breathing behemoths, and a seismic power struggle that will shape the entire realm. Fans finally get to witness the legendary “Dance of the Dragons” conflict come to life in House of the Dragon Season 2.
Tune In or Stream the Premiere
Don’t miss the premiere of House of the Dragon Season 2 on Sunday, June 16th at 9 pm ET/PT. The first episode will be available to stream on HBO Max alongside the HBO television debut.
Clear your calendars and get ready to choose a side – Green or Black? The game of thrones has never been this fiery.
Conclusion
The stage is set for an epic confrontation that will shake the very foundations of the Seven Kingdoms. As the greens and blacks collide, spilling the blood of ancestors, the realm holds its breath in anticipation. Will it be fire and blood that reigns supreme, or the echoes of mercy that guide Westeros into a new era? Allegiances will be tested, loyalties strained, and the once-mighty Targaryen legacy forever reshaped by the flames of civil war. Immerse yourself in the ashes of fallen dragons and bear witness to the dance that defined an age. The battle for absolute power begins anew.
FAQs
Q1: When does House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere?
A: House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Q2: Where can I watch House of the Dragon Season 2?
A: The new season will air on HBO and be available to stream on the HBO Max platform. You’ll need an HBO subscription through a TV provider or an HBO Max subscription.
Q3: How many episodes will House of the Dragon Season 2 have?
A: Season 2 is scheduled for 8 episodes that will air weekly on Sundays.
Q4: Who are in the House of the Dragon Season 2?
A: Returning cast members include Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, and others. New additions include Tom Taylor as Cregan Stark and Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower.
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