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"House of Dragon" Season 2: When, Where & Who

The Dance of Dragons starts this weekend. Catch the Game of Thrones spin-off without the pointless padding of George RR Martin's prose. Here's how to watch and a recap of Season 1 plot points without the meandering.

Published June 15, 2024 at 11:01am by Mary Walrath-Holdridge

'House of the Dragon' Season 2: Everything to Know

The Targaryen civil war begins as the "Dance of the Dragons" comes to Westeros.

"The war between two warring factions of the Targaryen family led by King Aegon II and Queen Rhaenyra."

Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel premieres June 16, 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. http://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/06/12/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-review/74042600007/

How to Watch:

Stream new episodes on HBO and HBO Max each Sunday. TV provider subscriptions cost $9.99 to $19.99 a month.

Episode Schedule:

Episode 1: June 16
Episode 2: June 23
Episode 3: June 30
Episode 4: July 7
Episode 5: July 14
Episode 6: July 21
Episode 7: July 28
Episode 8: August 4

Season 2 Cast:

Matt Smith: Daemon Targaryen
Olivia Cooke: Alicent Hightower
Emma D’Arcy: Rhaenyra Targaryen
Eve Best: Rhaenys Targaryen
Steve Toussaint: Corlys Velaryon
** Fabien Frankel**: Ser Criston Cole
Ewan Mitchell: Aemond Targaryen
Tom Glynn-Carney: Aegon Targaryen

New additions include Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne, and Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers.

About:

Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series is set 200 years before "Game of Thrones." It explores the conflict between King Viserys I's decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir, breaking with male-only tradition, and the ensuing war between the Greens and Blacks, with other houses like the Starks and Lannisters joining the civil war.

Season 1 Recap:

Aemond Targaryen, son of King Viserys and Alicent Hightower, kills Lucerys Velaryon, son of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, in the Season 1 finale, igniting the "Dance of the Dragons."