House of the Dragon: Season 2

2024
8 episodes

House Targaryen is divided in two. Civil war looms as both sides seek support from the great houses of Westeros, ultimately amassing armies — and dragons.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon premiered on June 16, 2024 and has 8 episodes, from "A Son for a Son" to "The Queen Who Ever Was". The last episode aired on August 4, 2024.

Where to watch House of the Dragon

In the United States, you can stream House of the Dragon on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can also buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 96 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1A Son for a SonAired June 16, 2024
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.
- 58m
- Directed by Alan Taylor
- Written by Ryan J. Condal
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Kieran Bew Hugh
- Rhys Ifans Ser Otto Hightower
- Eve Best Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Episode 2Rhaenyra the CruelAired June 23, 2024
As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
- 1h 9m
- Directed by Clare Kilner
- Written by Sara Hess
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty Addam of Hull
- Kieran Bew Hugh
- Tom Bennett Ulf
- Rhys Ifans Ser Otto Hightower
Episode 3The Burning MillAired June 30, 2024
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.
- 1h 6m
- Directed by Geeta Patel
- Written by David Hancock
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin Alys Rivers
- Tom Bennett Ulf
- Eve Best Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Episode 4The Red Dragon and the GoldAired July 7, 2024
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.
- 55m
- Directed by Alan Taylor
- Written by Ryan J. Condal
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin Alys Rivers
- Eve Best Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
- Anthony Flanagan Ser Steffon Darklyn
- Nanna Blondell Lady Laena Velaryon
Episode 5RegentAired July 14, 2024
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.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Clare Kilner
- Written by Ti Mikkel
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin Alys Rivers
- Kieran Bew Hugh
- Anthony Flanagan Ser Steffon Darklyn
Episode 6SmallfolkAired July 21, 2024
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.
- 1h 7m
- Directed by Andrij Parekh
- Written by Eileen Shim
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Jefferson Hall Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty Addam of Hull
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin Alys Rivers
Episode 7The Red SowingAired July 28, 2024
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Loni Peristere
- Written by David Hancock
Guest stars
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty Addam of Hull
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Kieran Bew Hugh
- Tom Bennett Ulf
- Paul Kennedy Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde
- Jordon Stevens Elinda Massey
Episode 8The Queen Who Ever WasAired August 4, 2024
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.
- 1h 9m
- Directed by Geeta Patel
- Written by Sara Hess
Guest stars
- Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
- Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Jefferson Hall Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister
- Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty Addam of Hull
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower