The fantasy prequel House of the Dragon will continue in summer 2024 after a two-year wait. What is it about? Who is involved? What trailers are there? And when does it start? You can find out all that here
House of the Dragon, the fantasy series set around 200 years before Game of Thrones, will continue this year with season 2. As with the parent series, author George R.R. Martin is providing the source material, with Fire and Blood: Rise and Fall of House Targaryen of Westeros serving as the template.
We will keep you up to date on all developments here. Here you can find all information about:
Channel and broadcast dates
Plot and episode titles
Cast and crew
All teasers and trailers
Podcast
When and where does House of the Dragon season 2 start?
Season 2 of House of the Dragon starts on June 16, 2024 on US pay-TV channel HBO (and its streaming service Max) and will be available on Sky Germany and WOW on the night of June 17. Eight new episodes have been announced for season 2
All episodes and broadcast dates for season 2 of House of the Dragon:
Episode 1 will be released on June 16, 2024
Episode 2 on June 23, 2024
Episode 3 on June 30, 2024
Episode 4 on July 7, 2024
Episode 5 on July 14, 2024
Episode 6 on July 21, 2024
Episode 7 on July 28, 2024
Episode 8 on August 4, 2024
What was going on in season 1 of the Game of Thrones spin-off again
In season 1. Season 1 saw two claims to the throne of Westeros crystallize after the death of King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine): that of Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), who was named as her father’s successor; and that of Prince Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), who was only born after the king took Rhaenyra’s childhood friend Alicent Hohenturm (Olivia Cooke) as his wife.
The first ten episodes ended with the uncontrollable dragon of Alicent’s son Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) killing Rhaenyra’s young son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault). The simmering war between Team Black and Team Green has finally been ignited and threatens to set Westeros on fire.
Plot: What happens in season 2 of the fantasy series House of the Dragon?
The fierce battle for the Iron Throne continues. Which great houses of Westeros will join the black side of Queen Rhaenyra and which will join the green side of King Aegon II? This question becomes important in season 2 of House of the Dragon, but of course the control of dragons is also a big issue in the war. Fittingly, one of the season’s taglines is “All must choose”.
You can find out what dramatic events from the original book you can expect in season 2 in our spoiler preview
Who is in the cast of the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon in season 2?
The following House of the Dragon cast members will return in season 2:
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
Emma D’Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicient Hohenturm
Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hohenturm
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Fabien Frankel as Ser Kriston Kraut (Criston Cole)
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong (Larys Strong)
Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister
Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen
Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen
New to the cast of Season 2 are the following actors:
Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Holk (Alyn of Hull)
Gayle Rankin as Alys Strom (Alys Rivers)
Freddie Fox as Ser Gawan Hohenturm (Gwayne Hightower)
Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Kraft (Simon Strong)
Clinton Liberty as Addam from Holk (Addam of Hull)
Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Ginster (Alfred Broome)
Kieran Bew as Hugh
Tom Bennett as Ulf
Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark
Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorn
For an even deeper look at the House of the Dragon character relationships, check out our detailed (spoiler-free) Targaryen family tree
Who is behind the 2nd season of House of the Dragon?
The showrunner of House of the Dragon is Ryan Condal, who developed the spin-off with the original author George R.R. Martin. He is supported in his fantasy vision by directors such as Alan Taylor, Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel, Andrij Parekh and Loni Peristere. Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi is once again responsible for the music
Are there already trailers for House of the Dragon season 2?
Yes, several actually. Here you can see the latest German preview for season 2 of House of the Dragon:
And here are the previous teasers and trailers:
House of the Dragon: Team trailer for the Greens and the Blacks
Game of Thrones back at last: First teaser for House of the Dragon season 2
