House of the Dragon

Season 2 · 8 Episodes

Season 2

20248 Episodes

The Dance of the Dragons erupts as Rhaenyra and Aegon II both assert their claims to the Iron Throne, plunging Westeros into a brutal civil war. The season delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and family as both sides employ dragons and armies to assert dominance. Key events include the tragic assassination of Prince Jaehaerys, escalating the conflict, and the shifting dynamics among key players like Daemon Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. As the war intensifies, the realm witnesses the devastating consequences of ambition and the high cost of succession disputes.

Episodes

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.

Director

Alan Taylor

Written By

Ryan Condal

Guest Stars

Rhys Ifans

Ser Otto Hightower

Elliott Tittensor

Ser Erryk Cargyll

Luke Tittensor

Ser Arryk Cargyll

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jefferson Hall

Ser Tyland Lannister

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

Rhaena Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Michael Elwyn

Lord Simon Staunton

Jamie Kenna

Ser Alfred Broome

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Sam C. Wilson

Blood

Mark Stobbart

Cheese

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Rasmus Hardiker

Jerard

James Craven

Night's Watch Recruit

Tom Lorcan

Stark Captain

Sacha Vodegel Matzen

Council Room Cupbearer

Graeme Dalling

Fisherman

Oscar Eskinazi

Joffrey Velaryon

Sophie Ablett

Alicent's Maidservant

Roderick Hill

Guildmaster

Shane Stevenson

Helaena's Maidservant

Kieran Bew

Hugh

Abubakar Salim

Alyn of Hull

Tom Taylor

Lord Cregan Stark

Calum Maclean

Hightower Guard

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

Director

Clare Kilner

Written By

Sara Hess

Guest Stars

Rhys Ifans

Ser Otto Hightower

Elliott Tittensor

Ser Erryk Cargyll

Luke Tittensor

Ser Arryk Cargyll

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jordon Stevens

Elinda Massey

Jefferson Hall

Ser Tyland Lannister

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Michelle Bonnard

Madam Sylvi

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Michael Elwyn

Lord Simon Staunton

Jamie Kenna

Ser Alfred Broome

Sam C. Wilson

Blood

Mark Stobbart

Cheese

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Kieran Bew

Hugh

Abubakar Salim

Alyn of Hull

Clinton Liberty

Addam of Hull

Tom Bennett

Ulf

Ellora Torchia

Kat

Scroobius Pip

Herald

Claire Cogan

Ratcatcher's Mother

Nicola Wright

Old Woman

Jack Staddon

Dragonstone Gate Guard

Jaouhar Ben Ayed

Servant

Denise Mack

Old Woman in the Crowd

Stewart Lockwood

Funeral Postilion

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen

Kika Green

Copper Penny (uncredited)

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.

Director

Geeta Patel

Written By

David Hancock

Guest Stars

Elliott Tittensor

Ser Erryk Cargyll

Luke Tittensor

Ser Arryk Cargyll

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jordon Stevens

Elinda Massey

Jefferson Hall

Ser Tyland Lannister

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Milly Alcock

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

Rhaena Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Maddie Evans

Dyana

Michelle Bonnard

Madam Sylvi

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Michael Elwyn

Lord Simon Staunton

Jamie Kenna

Ser Alfred Broome

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Sacha Vodegel Matzen

Council Room Cupbearer

Oscar Eskinazi

Joffrey Velaryon

Tom Bennett

Ulf

Freddie Fox

Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gayle Rankin

Alys Rivers

Simon Russell Beale

Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

Ser Rickard Thorne

Rebecca Calder

Dragonkeeper

Tom Cawte

Criston Cole's Squire

Samson Kayo

Mujja

James Doherty

Cley

Dritan Kastrati

Dornish Merchant

Ryan Kopel

Ser Aeron Bracken

Kieran Burton

Davos Blackwood

Graeme McKnight

Paxter Strong

Paul Valentine

Germund Strong

Sidney Kerr

Martyn Reyne's Squire

Marcus McKinlay

Eddie Eyre

Ser Axell Bulwer

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen

In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

Director

Alan Taylor

Written By

Ryan Condal

Guest Stars

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Nanna Blondell

Lady Laena Velaryon

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jefferson Hall

Ser Tyland Lannister

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Milly Alcock

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Kieron Jecchinis

Dragonkeeper

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Michael Elwyn

Lord Simon Staunton

Jamie Kenna

Ser Alfred Broome

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Sacha Vodegel Matzen

Council Room Cupbearer

Abubakar Salim

Alyn of Hull

Freddie Fox

Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gayle Rankin

Alys Rivers

Simon Russell Beale

Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

Ser Rickard Thorne

Rebecca Calder

Dragonkeeper

Tom Cawte

Criston Cole's Squire

Graeme McKnight

Paxter Strong

Paul Valentine

Germund Strong

Eddie Eyre

Ser Axell Bulwer

Jack Parry-Jones

Ser Willem Blackwood

Archie Barnes

Ser Oscar Tully

Steven Pacey

Lord Gunthor Darklyn

Laurence Saunders

Rook's Rest Guardsman

Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

Director

Clare Kilner

Written By

Ti Mikkel

Guest Stars

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Nanna Blondell

Lady Laena Velaryon

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jordon Stevens

Elinda Massey

Jefferson Hall

Ser Tyland Lannister

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

Rhaena Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Maddie Evans

Dyana

Michelle Bonnard

Madam Sylvi

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Jamie Kenna

Ser Alfred Broome

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Kieran Bew

Hugh

Ellora Torchia

Kat

Freddie Fox

Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gayle Rankin

Alys Rivers

Simon Russell Beale

Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

Ser Rickard Thorne

Graeme McKnight

Paxter Strong

Paul Valentine

Germund Strong

Eddie Eyre

Ser Axell Bulwer

Jack Parry-Jones

Ser Willem Blackwood

Amanda Collin

Lady Jeyne Arryn

Tim Faraday

Lord Amos Bracken

Aedan Day

Ser Raylon Bracken

Kenneth Collard

Lord Forrest Frey

Sarah Woodward

Sabitha Frey

Emeline Lambert

Princess Alyssa Targaryen

Alistair Brammer

Gold Cloak

Aaron Hodgetts

Hugh's Apprentice

Tracey-Anne Liles

Goody Goodwife

Ted Reilly

Crofter

Antonio Magro

Lord Petyr Piper

John Paul Hurley

Lord Derrick Darry

Anna Francolini

Lady Mallister

Turlough Convery

Lord Walys Mooton

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen

With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

Director

Andrij Parekh

Written By

Eileen Shim

Guest Stars

Sian Brooke

Queen Aemma Arryn

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Phoebe Campbell

Rhaena Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Maddie Evans

Dyana

Kieron Jecchinis

Dragonkeeper

Michelle Bonnard

Madam Sylvi

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Ralph Davis

Ser Leon Estermont

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Oscar Eskinazi

Joffrey Velaryon

Kieran Bew

Hugh

Abubakar Salim

Alyn of Hull

Clinton Liberty

Addam of Hull

Tom Bennett

Ulf

Ellora Torchia

Kat

Jack Staddon

Dragonstone Gate Guard

Freddie Fox

Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gayle Rankin

Alys Rivers

Simon Russell Beale

Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

Ser Rickard Thorne

Rebecca Calder

Dragonkeeper

Graeme McKnight

Paxter Strong

Paul Valentine

Germund Strong

Amanda Collin

Lady Jeyne Arryn

Jefferson Hall

Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister

Daniel Fathers

Lord Humfrey Lefford

Clive Brunt

Street Vendor

Erwan Sion

Citizen

Tom Clegg

Citizen

Erica Ford

Nurse

Paddy Considine

King Viserys I Targaryen (uncredited)

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen

As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.

Director

Loni Peristere

Written By

David Hancock

Guest Stars

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jordon Stevens

Elinda Massey

Bethany Antonia

Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

Rhaena Targaryen

Max Wrottesley

Ser Lorent Marbrand

Kieron Jecchinis

Dragonkeeper

Nicholas Jones

Lord Bartimos Celtigar

James Dreyfus

Lord Gormon Massey

Barney Fishwick

Ser Martyn Reyne

Tok Stephen

Eddard 'Red Ned' Waters

Kieran Bew

Hugh

Abubakar Salim

Alyn of Hull

Clinton Liberty

Addam of Hull

Tom Bennett

Ulf

Ellora Torchia

Kat

Simon Russell Beale

Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

Ser Rickard Thorne

Rebecca Calder

Dragonkeeper

Samson Kayo

Mujja

James Doherty

Cley

Jack Parry-Jones

Ser Willem Blackwood

Archie Barnes

Ser Oscar Tully

Amanda Collin

Lady Jeyne Arryn

Tim Faraday

Lord Amos Bracken

Aedan Day

Ser Raylon Bracken

Alistair Brammer

Gold Cloak

Antonio Magro

Lord Petyr Piper

John Paul Hurley

Lord Derrick Darry

Anna Francolini

Lady Mallister

Turlough Convery

Lord Walys Mooton

Paddy Considine

King Viserys I Targaryen (uncredited)

Robert Rhodes

Silver Denys

Parker Lapaine

Dragonrider Candidate

Tim Potter

Fishing Captain

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.

Director

Geeta Patel

Written By

Sara Hess