House of the Dragon season 2

'House of the Dragon' has been renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Season 2 of the 'Game of Thrones' prequel, including the release ...

Martin’s doorstopper textbook Fire & Blood,](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a40920109/house-of-the-dragon-book/) a history book of sorts for Westeros and the Targaryens. The book includes all major events of Season 1 and the subsequent history, the events following the death of King Viserys I, including the ensuing civil war. Other sources have reported that [filming may begin in the spring](https://watchersonthewall.com/house-dragon-season-2-filming-spring-2023-spain/#:~:text=Filming%2FNews%2FProduction-,House%20of%20the%20Dragon%20Season%202%20filming%20begins%20in,at%20the%20latest%2C%20in%20Spain!&text=House%20of%20the%20Dragon%20will,the%20Spanish%20city%20of%20C%C3%A1ceres!). [the long-awaited civil war, the “Dance of the Dragons”](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a40896343/house-of-the-dragon-setting-time/) has finally finally finally almost just about begun. With such deliberate pacing, House of the Dragon seems poised for at least one more season and possibly more. [House of the Dragon’s first season](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g41053523/house-of-the-dragon-trivia-facts/)—its elongated windup to events obvious from the jump, its textbook-plotted storyline, its delay of all things interesting and consequential—we have to say: when Ramin Djawadi’s score kicks in each week, we’re just happy to get another hour in Westeros.

Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon is confirmed to be returning for a second season, but who will be back for it?

[How to watch House of the Dragon – where can you stream?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/how-watch-house-dragon-stream/) [House of the Dragon planned to last three or four seasons](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-of-the-dragon-three-four-seasons-newsupdate/) [When is House of the Dragon set? [NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/) – find out more about [how to sign up for Sky TV](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1725070&awinmid=11005&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. He was also seen to resign from the Kingsguard in the ninth episode of the season. [Mysaria](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/mysaria-house-dragon-sonoya-mizuno-explained/) [Queen Helaena Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-helaena-targaryen-actress-explained/) [Prince Aemond Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-prince-aemond-targaryen-actor-profile/) [Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/baela-rhaena-targaryen-who-house-of-the-dragon/) [Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/baela-rhaena-targaryen-who-house-of-the-dragon/) Expect more details over the coming months. [Princess Rhaenys Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/princess-rhaenys-targaryen-eve-best-explained/) [Lord Corlys Velaryon](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/corlys-velaryon-house-dragon-steve-toussaint-explained/) Here's everything we know so far about season 2. [Prince Daemon Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/prince-daemon-targaryen-house-dragon-explained/)

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) surveys her war table in 'House of the Dragon' season 1 finale. | Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO. Enduring ...

It's just the nature of this thing, in season 2, it really opens up the world in a big way and the sprawl grows quite a bit." "But people are looking for the light side and the dark side, the Jedi and the Sith. Referring to the name for this particular Targaryen civil war that's about to break out, Condal remarks, "I don't know if the Dance of the Dragons will ever have the sprawl that the original Game of Thrones did, simply because of North of the Wall and Esso and all these other places that it went. This leads to a scuffle on dragonback in the skies, resulting in the death of Luke as Aemond's dragon Vhagar delivers the fatal bite. That's the story that we tell in season 2 and beyond." "I'm really interested in picking up with all of those characters that we spent all of this time introducing, particularly Rhaenyra and Alicent's families, and seeing what happens now that we've flipped the chessboard over and spilled the pieces on the ground," Condal continues.

'The Black Queen' sets up a tantalizing showdown — next season. But the episode's weaknesses reflected shortcuts the writers have taken in this one.

Ten million viewers watched “House of the Dragon” premiere in August, making it the largest in the cable giant’s history. It can’t be easy following in the muddy, blood-soaked footsteps of “Game of Thrones,” and under more scrutiny than the original had at the outset. It artfully compared the battles fought by the royal women of Westeros — giving their lives to give life — with scenes of their men killing for sport in a jousting tournament. Beyond the political and cultural ramifications of his death — a civil war between the Targaryens, years of unrest and tons of material for forthcoming seasons of [the “Game of Thrones” prequel](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-08-19/house-of-the-dragon-review-hbo-game-of-thrones) — his demise had little emotion compared to the shock and horror triggered by Ned Stark’s beheading in Season 1 of HBO’s earlier blockbuster. [swap out cast members](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-09-25/house-of-the-dragon-hbo-episode-6-flash-forward) seemingly every other episode, making it difficult to become invested in their fates. But it could have been positively explosive if viewers had more time to with the show’s poor sods before they were killed off, or had been able to forge deeper connections with the folks who’ll carry the show to the next season.

When will the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 release date arrive? You may be as old as King Viserys by the time the HBO series returns.

We expect some of House of the Dragon Season 2 to If filming doesn’t start until next summer, say August 2023, then we won’t be watching until November 2024. If that’s in early spring of next year, say April 2023, then we could start watching new episodes by August 2024. And we assume the process will take about that long this time around. Either way, there are plenty of locations to shoot. [an article](https://www.bt.com/tv/drama/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-release-date-timeline-news?s_cid=con_bt_dg-home_awin_aff_vidAJM_78888-Sub+Networks&vendorid=AJM&utm_source=Affwin&utm_medium=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Ftv%2Fdrama%2Fhouse-of-the-dragon-season-2-release-date-timeline-news&utm_campaign=78888&awc=3041_1666580268_32309e969c34b14f033f831be74b8dc9) published by British Telecommunications, production already started but filming may not actually begin until next summer.

Peace was never an option for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Ad – content continues below. It was always ...

Unfortunately, most of the Targaryens are in marriages currently and it would be immoral to produce children outside the bonds of holy matrimony. As of the season 1 finale, viewers have been introduced to [around 10 of them](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/a-guide-to-every-dragon-in-house-of-the-dragon/) (with some not appearing onscreen yet but can be reasonably assumed to exist offscreen). In fact, given the timeline that House of the Dragon is working with, we could see “Blood and Cheese” as early as episode 1 of season 2. The Dance of the Dragons contains many actual battles and plenty of them should occur in season 2. We’ve only gotten through four of them in season 1 and of the renaming 22, around 13 could be reasonably described as a battle. Now, as of [episodes 9](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/house-of-the-dragon-episode-9-review-the-green-council/) and [10](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/house-of-the-dragon-episode-10-review-the-black-queen), the war is finally here and it’s already proven to be a costly one. [“The Red Wedding”](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-real-history-of-game-of-thrones-the-red-wedding/) looms large as the most shocking, upsetting, and violent event in Game of Thrones history. Not only that, but the Stark Lord in charge of the North right now just happens to be a fan favorite. Most, if not all of the major houses of Westeros will be forced to pick sides in the conflict to come. As one noble Westerosi house likes to put it: “The Second Season of a Beloved Fantasy Prequel…is Coming.” But what exactly will House of the Dragon season 2 look like? Here are some Fire & Blood moments we can expect in House of the Dragon season 2. [House of the Dragon](https://www.denofgeek.com/house-of-the-dragon/).

Now that season one is over, let's look ahead at the coming war for the Iron Throne and what else we might see in the next season of House Of The Dragon.

[an interview with The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/house-of-the-dragon-matt-smith-daemon-targaryen-crush-1235242470/), writer and executive producer Sara Hess said the next season will explore the relationship between Rhaenyra and Daemon more fully. [a more even pace](https://deadline.com/2022/10/house-of-the-dragon-ryan-condal-promises-more-war-and-humour-matt-smith-season-two-1235152764/) in season two, one more familiar to Game Of Thrones fans. If they follow a schedule similar to this year, we could be seeing dragons taking flight again on our screens before the end of 2023. Club set up two different approaches for Game Of Thrones when it was on the air—one for [experts](https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/game-of-thrones-experts) and one for [newbies](https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/game-of-thrones-newbies). “And right now, we’re writing season two and figuring out, what is the nature of his relationship with Rhaenyra? [a second season](https://www.avclub.com/hbo-renews-house-of-the-dragon-for-season-2-1849461556) was in store since August, although it was always a pretty safe bet that HBO wasn’t going to spend all this money capitalizing on the popularity of Game Of Thrones only call it quits after to air one season. As for the cast, we obviously won’t be seeing Elliot Grihault as Luke again (we’re still not over it), but the rest of the older players will be sticking around, including Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II, Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, Harry Collett as Jace, Bethany Antonia as Baela, and Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena. Although he hasn’t given an official reason for his departure, co-showrunner Ryan Condal [implied in an interview](https://www.avclub.com/house-of-the-dragon-ryan-condal-miguel-sapochnik-exit-1849580206) that he was just burnt out on the franchise. The kingsguard has been split as well, with three going to Rhaenyra and three sticking with Aegon II. Meanwhile, the Blacks still have a legitimate claim to the throne, plus a Velaryon fleet of ships, at least six dragons left (minus poor Arrax), and one pissed off queen. Rhaenyra’s restraint has hit its limit, and Daemon isn’t the forgiving type. Episodes nine and ten this season presented the two opposite sides as they marshaled their supporters.

It will feel as if it's "been earned" because Season 1 invested so much time on the characters. Adam Bankhurst. By ...

Jackson) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) reteam for this Disney+ series adapting the Marvel Comics storyline about the Skrulls’ titular secret invasion of Earth. Series two will hit the rhythms people came to expect from the middle run of Game of Thrones, but it will have been earned, and viewers will feel the tragedies because we put the work in.” Condal and the team want these moments of levity between those of great sorrow, but he also doesn't want to just retread what came before and take the easy route. The series launches on Disney+ in Spring 2023.](/videos/marvels-secret-invasion-official-trailer) In this brief trailer, a Shinobi is seen jumping onto a pitched roof and then unsheathing their hidden blade.](/videos/assassins-creed-codename-red-reveal-trailer-ubisoft-forward-2022) [Marvel’s Secret Invasion Official TrailerMarvel Studios released the first look at Secret Invasion at Disney’s D23 Expo 2022. However, he is proud of how the first season took its time to fully establish these characters throughout their lives.

The actress reflects back on Rhaenys Targaryen's season one plot, her standout dragon moment in episode nine, and what's next for the "Queen Who Never Was" ...

[as a family](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a40932565/house-of-the-dragon-targaryen-family-tree/)—at wedding or funerals or the scenes in the court. [Emily Burack](https://www.emilyburack.com/) (she/her) is the news writer for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. And with the scripts, they've taken a small piece in the book and they'll elaborate into a whole episode. Because you're fighting for siblings, or you're fighting for the love and attention of your parents. He was so open, friendly, charming, and gentle—the sort of person I wish was my grandfather. I didn't read it all, but I did, of course, have a little look at the bit featuring Rhaenys, so I saw some of the things that happen to her. [Rhaenys's story, and her ending](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a41056908/house-of-the-dragon-ending-fire-blood-spoilers/), are laid out in the source material, Fire & Blood by George R. it's a great political and physical act, but it also feels like something that has been brewing from that very moment in the very first episode, when she was passed over [as Queen]. The fact that she decides not to, in spite of having suffered so much in the hands of this patriarchal system... And I'm not to be messed with in the future." It's the epitome of dignity and generosity. The choice not to is such an extraordinarily powerful choice, a graceful choice, and actually, a wise choice.

Despite some unconventional choices, including a mid-season time jump that saw series leads Milly Alcock and Emily Carey replaced by Emma D'Arcy and Olivia ...

However, shows such as [Andor](https://www.denofgeek.com/andor/) on Disney+ and [The Rings of Power](https://www.denofgeek.com/the-rings-of-power) on Amazon have managed to look cinematic on TV without darkening the screen. [House of the Dragon](https://www.denofgeek.com/house-of-the-dragon/). Condon himself invoked Star Wars when talking about another fan issue – the popularity of Matt Smith’s character Daemon Targaryen. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/house-of-the-dragon-finale-showrunner-interview-1235246992/), “The visual continuity of the show is something we will look at.” As the phrase “visual continuity” suggests, complaints about the franchise’s darkness are nothing new. “For TV, you’re releasing it onto a million different television screens and different setups and calibrations all over the planet,” Condon elaborated. Martin, but it comes after a largely disappointing final season of HBO’s [Game of Thrones](https://www.denofgeek.com/game-of-thrones/).

'House of the Dragon,' the 'Game of Thrones' prequel based on 'Fire & Blood,' was renewed for a second season by HBO following record-breaking viewership of ...

It’s just the nature of this thing; in season two, it really opens up the world in a big way and the sprawl grows quite a bit.” Sounds House of the Dragon is becoming Mansion of the Dragon. [“the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-hbo-ratings-record.html),” the [Game of Thrones](https://www.vulture.com/article/every-game-of-thrones-season-recapped-and-explained.html) prequel series [House of the Dragon](https://www.vulture.com/tv/house-of-the-dragon/) has been renewed for a second season. “I’m really interested in picking up with all of those characters that we spent all of this time introducing, particularly Rhaenyra’s and Alicent’s families, and seeing what happens now that we’ve flipped the chessboard over and spilled the pieces on the ground.” Okay, metaphor! ](https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/was-the-game-of-thrones-finale-really-that-bad.html)“We are beyond proud of what the entire House of the Dragon team has accomplished with season one,” said Francesca Orsi, the executive VP of HBO Programming in a press release. “They’re not all in the same place, but this is still very much a story of Alicent and Rhaenyra and their families pitted against each other. The dragon riders are coming back with a fire in their bellies.

As HBO continues to adapt George R. R. Martin's book Fire and Blood, which characters could soon be seen grappling with House Targaryen?

[How to watch House of the Dragon – where can you stream?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/how-watch-house-dragon-stream/) [House of the Dragon planned to last three or four seasons](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-of-the-dragon-three-four-seasons-newsupdate/) [When is House of the Dragon set? A bastard - apparently the son of Lord Corlys Velaryon - and the younger brother of Addam. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. [NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/) – find out more about [how to sign up for Sky TV](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1726812&awinmid=11005&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv). One of the 'Dragonseeds'. [Fire and Blood](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-fire-blood-book-changes/) by author George R. Game of Thrones timeline explained](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/game-of-thrones-timeline-house-of-dragon/) [Where was House of the Dragon filmed?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-filming-locations-sets/) [What is Dark Sister in House of the Dragon?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-dark-sister-explained/) [Your guide to the dragons of House of the Dragon](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/dragon-guide-house-of-the-dragon/) [What is Old Valyria, the Doom and High Valyrian in House of the Dragon?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/old-valyria-doom-valyrian-house-dragon-explained/) [Game of Thrones books in order: A Song of Ice and Fire and more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/game-of-thrones-books-order/) [George R. [House of the Dragon](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-season-2-release-date/) has changed [House Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-of-the-dragon-targaryen-family/) forever. As HBO continues to adapt George R. R. [Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/princess-rhaenyra-targaryen-house-dragon-explained/) ( [Emma D'Arcy](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/emma-darcy-house-dragon-age-instagram-profile/)) and [King Aegon II Targaryen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-dragon-aegon-ii-targaryen-actor-profile/) (Tom Glynn-Carney) will no doubt bring the horrors of war to the Seven Kingdoms.

The series is now available to stream in full on HBO Max. house-of-the-dragon-olivia-cooke-emma-d' Image ...

“The wonder of going into season two – for any show, but for this one in particular – is we have such an embarrassment of riches in terms of the great cast that we put together,” he said. These are one of the things that you learn in the making of a show – you take that knowledge into account when making season two and say, “How can we do better?” The feedback was certainly heard,” the showrunner said. And we want the show to be a great viewing experience for everybody." First, the elephant in the room, when quizzed about the death of Lucerys, Condal remarks that “Aemond is definitely not blameless” but that the young prince had been bullied as a kid. I intend to put all those lessons into use on season 2.” The showrunner expanded on the excitement of going into a new season, its peak being the cast of the show. However, her stance will certainly be shifted [with the dragon dance](https://collider.com/house-of-the-dragon-lucerys-death-aemond-episode-10-ending-explained/) over Storm’s End between princes Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Lucerys (Elliot Grihault), which resulted in Aemond’s bigger dragon Vhagar ripping into the smaller Arrax and its rider, Lucerys.