'House of the Dragon' season finale: What to know about the Targaryen turmoil

Warning: Spoilers ahead

The Targaryens are at each other's throats in the much-anticipated season finale of "House of the Dragon," which airs this Sunday, August 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the explosive conclusion:

• Monarchy must be dismantled: With civil war brewing, perhaps it's time for a revolutionary twist: screw the monarchy!
• Season 2 finale leak: Yes, it happened again. Clips from the finale were posted on TikTok, originating from an "unintentional release by an international third-party distributor," according to HBO. They're working to remove them, but spoilers are spreading.
• Cast: Returning favorites include Matt Smith as Daemon, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra, and Olivia Cooke as Alicent. New characters include Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Kieran Bew as Hugh, and Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark.

Get ready to witness the fiery conclusion to this season's twists and turmoil, and remember to tune in or stream on Sunday to catch the action-packed finale!

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URLs:

• HBO and HBO Max: https://www.hbo.com/schedule
• Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-finale-released-leak-1235963087/