House of the Dragon season 2 cast adds Simon Strong, Gwayne Hightower

Table Of Content

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Heirs of the Dragon
• Episode 4: How ‘House of the Dragon’ is fixing the mistakes of ‘Game of Thrones’
• Episode 3: What to know about the Crabfeeder’s war on Westeros
• Special 3 The House That Dragons Built S1 E3
• Special 1 The House That Dragons Built S1 E1
• Special 33 Introducing the Characters: Visyres Targaryen
• House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode Reviews

After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark. Get ready for House of the Dragon with brand new music from composer Ramin Djawadi along with your favorites from past seasons of Game of Thrones. The cast and crew break down everything you need to know before you dive into Season 1. It's possible that bad feelings about how Game of Thrones ended could spill over into fan reactions to the newer show, even though five years will have passed by the time the new episodes arrive. The second season of Game of Thrones was consumed by the show's War of Five Kings; it was even adapted from a book called A Clash of Kings.

Season 1 Episode 1: The Heirs of the Dragon

Alicent, however, believes him to be talking about their son, Aegon the Aess. Rhaenyra goes to the bedridden Viserys and tearfully asks him to defend her against Vaemond. He seems too out of it to comply, but the next morning, as the maesters are poking and palpating and lancing and leeching his emaciated frame, he tells Otto that he wants to dine with his entire family that evening. Daemon and Rhaenyra worry about Vaemond's petition to the Iron Throne, and wonder if Rhaenys will back him, because her true allegiance is a mystery.

Episode 4: How ‘House of the Dragon’ is fixing the mistakes of ‘Game of Thrones’

Explore the Official Map to get a sense of where everything is. Stream all of HBO, plus hit series, movies, reality, and more. Dive even deeper into the world of House of the Dragon to learn more about the characters and their connections, the dragons and their riders, and an interactive map of Westeros and Essos.

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Episode 3: What to know about the Crabfeeder’s war on Westeros

Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. We shall also meet an endless stream of new character including Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin), a mysterious healer from Harrenhal, who plays a pivotal role in the book. Millie Alcock and the rest of the first-generation Targaryens and Hightowers will, as far as HBO has indicated, not be returning this season in flashbacks. That doesn’t mean that we won’t see them again someday, but at least Paddy Considine does not have to jeopardize his own health for another stunning performance that the awards circuit decides to ignore. Obviously, the show will continue to track the Targaryen lineage about 300 years prior to near-extinction level on Game of Thrones. So, we’ll see the “Dance of the Dragons,” so nicknamed by the civilians of Westeros, take place with mass casualties as a result.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E7 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E6 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E5 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E4 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E3 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E2 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

Special 1 The House That Dragons Built S1 E1

Rhaenys considers the offer, but doesn't tip her hand, because, again, she's awesome like that. Daemon tries to shame Alicent for administering "milk of the poppy" to the king for his pain, but she's not having it. She's the family member who's charged with daily care of the loved one with failing health, and he's the know-it-all brother-in-law who never calls but just breezes in once a year to complain. As for what we're gonna do about having two characters named Viserys running around ... So for the repellent, older Aegon, son of Viserys and Alicent, let's go with Aegon the Aess.

The show is set hundreds of years before the events of Game of Thrones but takes place hundreds of years before the events of that show. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Series co-creator Ryan Condal, a co-showrunner on season 1 with Miguel Sapochnik, is now the sole showrunner on season 2. Co-creator George R.R. Martin also executive produces House of the Dragon with Condal, Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, and Vince Gerardis. Cast and crew, including Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra’s lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon’s marriage while living in Pentos. Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie.

Special 33 Introducing the Characters: Visyres Targaryen

The show chronicles the later days of the dynasty, including the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. The “Dance of the Dragons” is the civil war that ensued between the Targaryens. Thrones fans may recall when young Shireen Baratheon and Ser Davos briefly discuss the battle as she reads a history book about it.

With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys. Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more speak to the timejump in the third episode, Viserys and Rhaenyra's mental states during the hunt, and Daemon's fight at the Stepstones. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E10 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E9 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon. A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E8 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more hone in on the motivation behind Daemon’s advances towards Rhaenyra, approaching intimate scenes, and the fractures in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship. And Viserys, finally, after hanging on long past what anyone might reasonably expected of the guy, dies. Only you can unite the realm, he says, thinking he is speaking to his daughter. But it's his wife who hears it, and nods, and assures him she will do what needs to be done. Down in King's Landing, on the Street of Silk, a spy from the Red Keep arrives to inform Mysaria (remember her? Daemon's ex? The White Worm?) about the drama at the castle. A suckling pig is placed before Aemond One-Eye, reminding Jace of the time back in episode six when he, Luke and Aegon dressed up a pig as a dragon and gave it to then-dragonless Aemond as a prank.

If you want to see how that part of Targaryen history unfolds, you’ll have to keep an eye on House of the Dragon. Over the course of the series viewers could see up to 17 different dragons. As they are introduced, be sure to visit the Official Dragon Index for a quick look at which dragon is which. Game of Thrones is based on Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, but House of the Dragon is based on his “history” book, Fire & Blood. The book is credited as written by an Archmaester of Westeros, with various accounts on what happened during the Targaryen reign.

Vaemond (Wil Johnson) will probably win his argument, as long as he keeps his head. This is a time during which the Targaryens controlled 17 dragons and you can take a look at our guide to all dragons in Game of Thrones for more info. Like its predecessor, much of House of the Dragon takes place in Westeros, with familiar settings like King’s Landing and Dragonstone, but keep an eye out for some new locations we’ve never seen before.

House of the Dragon, in its first season, was a successful show by just about any metric. As reported by Variety at the time, which cited Warner Bros. Discovery, the first season finale of House of the Dragon drew 9.1 million viewers.