The long-awaited fantasy drama series, House of Dragon, is finally here, and fans are beyond ecstatic. The show released its first episode on 21st August 2022 on HBO, which received praise from audiences all over. Eager viewers now await the release of House of Dragon Episode 2.
House of Dragon is the prequel to the immensely popular fantasy series, Game of Thrones (GoT). The original series, GoT, ran from 2011-2019 and broke records with some of its viewership and ratings. Both Games of Thrones and House of Dragon follow the storyline of George R.R. Martin’s novel, A Song of Ice and Fire. House of Dragon mostly takes inspiration from the “Fire and Blood” part of the novel. Created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, the series currently airs on HBO.
It takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen and 200 years prior to the events of Game of Thrones. The show follows the events that started and led to destroying the House Targaryen. It also covers the famous Targaryen war of succession, better known as “Dance of the Dragons.” House of Dragons takes its viewers through a rollercoaster of events full of dirty politics, betrayal, massacres, and battles.
However, unlike its counterpart, HoD does not have nearly as much nudity or unnecessary violence. One may call it a toned-down version of GoT. Although, only time will tell whether toning it down works in favour of the show or not.
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As the show further developed on the popular Game of Thrones theme, getting approvals for it was much easier. All Game of Thrones viewers would agree that GoT was much more than just a show; it became a brand. Therefore, in October 2019, House of Dragon received the green light for a straight-to-series order. The team began casting in July of the following year, with principal photography starting in April 2021. The team of House of Dragons worked tireless, even through the pandemic, to make the series a reality.
House of Dragon Cast
We are still unaware of exactly who will appear in House of Dragon episode 2. Nevertheless, the team did reveal the cast of the first season of the show. The following actors make up the main cast for Season 1:
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, the possible heir to the Iron Throne. He is a skilled warrior and King Viserys’s younger brother.
- Paddy Considine as King Veserys I Targaryen, the elected king of the seven kingdoms.
- Emma D”Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the first child of King Viserys. She is a pure Valyrian by blood and a commendable dragon rider. Milly Alcock plays the role of young princess Rhaenyra.
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower. Ser Otto serves as the Hand of the King for King Viserys. He has a long-standing political rivalry with Prince Daemon.
- Olivia Cooke as Lady Alicent Hightower, Ser Otto Hightower’s daughter who grew up in the Red Keep. Lady Alicent is famous for being the most attractive and desired woman in all the seven kingdoms. She is also part of the king’s inner circle. Emily Carey plays the role of young Alicent.
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, a.k.a. The “Sea Snake.” He is the most skilled seafarer in the history of Westerosi and also serves as the leader of the House Velaryon.
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, a foreign dancer who, over time, becomes one of Prince Daemon’s most reliable allies.
- Eve Best is Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, Lord Corlys’s wife and a skilled dragon rider. She was in line to become the queen of the seven Kingdoms. However, her grandfather gave the throne to her cousin, King Viserys. As a result, she got the title of “The Queen Who Never Was”.
- Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling. Ser Harrold used to be a powerful knight who now roks as the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. He serves the interests of King Jaehaerys, and his task is to protect Princess Rhaenyra at all costs.
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole. He is a learned swordsman belonging to the Dornish Marches.
After the main cast, multiple actors are set to appear in recurring roles as well. These include David Horrovitch, Bill Paterson, Steffan Rhodri, and Elliot Tittenson.
House of Dragon Episode 2 Release Date
The first episode of House of Dragon was released on 21st August 2022. As soon as the episode ended, all the viewers wanted to know was when the second episode would release. Well, HBO has you covered. Viewers do not need to wait long because House of Dragon Episode 2 airs on 28th August 2022. The episode titled “Rogue Prince” would likely have a runtime of approximately 60 mins.
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The series is set to drop one episode per week and consist of 10 episodes in season 1. Unless there are some unexpected delays, we can expect the weekly episode release format. Viewers can watch the series on HBO and HBO Max. For international viewers, the series airs on Sky Atlantic in the UK simultaneously with its US premiere.
Australian viewers can watch the show on Foxtel at 11 am (local time), whereas the Indian audience can stream on Disney Plus Hotstar at 6.30 am. The following timings apply to users in other parts of the globe:
New Zealand – Sky Soho at 1 pm
Latin America – HBO Max at 9 pm
United Kingdom – Sky Atlantic at 2 am
Japan – U-NEXT at 10am JST
Episode 1 Recap
During the reign of King Jaehaerys Targaryen, many unfortunate events led to the death of two of his oldest sons. As a result, the king no longer had an heir to his kingdom. As a result, the Great Council gathered to choose the new ruler of the seven kingdoms. Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and Prince Viserys Targaryen were both in line to become the next ruler. However, as per Westerosi’s rules, the male candidate, i.e. Prince Viserys, received precedence over Princess Rhaenys and became the new king.
Nine years into his rule, King Viserys I faces an imminent threat from the Triarchy, a coalition between the free cities of Essos, all wanting to take control of the Stepstones region. Viserys confronts his brother Daemon for his barbarity towards the King’s Landing’s commander of the City Watch.
Meanwhile, Queen Aemma is nine months pregnant and soon to give birth. Confident that the queen will give birth to a baby boy, the king throws a grand celebration tournament. Unfortunately, Queen Aemma and her unborn child die during childbirth. Moreover, Ser Criston Cole also defeats Daemon in the tournament.
While discussing matters with the king, Ser Otto Hightower suggests that princess Rhaenyra became the rightful heir of the Iron Throne. Although conflicted at first, when Viserys gets into an altercation with Daemon, he agrees to make Rhaenyra the next in line to rule.
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House of Dragon Episode 2 Plot
The team did not reveal an episode-by-episode synopsis as of yet. Nonetheless, based on the events of episode 1, it is possible to predict what House of Dragon episode 2 may have in store for us. The second episode likely shows the severe backlash that comes with King Viserys choosing Rhaenyra as his heir. According to customs, a female never becomes the heir. Hence, King Viserys’s decision is sure to upset many people.
House of Dragon Trailer
The House of Dragon trailer is available for viewers to stream on Youtube. The action-packed trailer is sure to make anyone restless to watch the series. It also gives an idea of what House of Dragon episode 2 may entail, along with the rest of the season.
Check official Trailer:
