The second season ofHouse of the Dragonwasreleased this past summer of 2024.

Additionally, the audience is treated to an epic battle scene akin to those popularized inGame of Thrones.

Meanwhile, Daemon and Laena (Nanna Blondell) consider settling in Pentos as political unrest brews in Westeros.

Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen standing in front of the Iron Thone.

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Both Rhaenyra and Laenor agree to an arrangement allowing them to pursue personal relationships while fulfilling their duty.

This episodeunveils a side of Ser Criston Colethat has not before been seen.

Daemon returns to court, bends the knee to Viserys, and the two reconcile.

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Daemon seduces Rhaenyra but suddenly abandons her in a brothel.

Unsatisfied, Rhaenyra returns to her chamber and seduces Cole.

Otto informs Viserys about Rhaenyra and Daemons alleged affair.

Viserys (Paddy Considine), Rhaenys (Eve Best) and Corlys (Steve Toussaint) in discussion in season 1 episode 2.

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Rhaenyra keeps the whole truth from Alicent, causing them to grow distant and despise each other.

Not all were necessarily negative consequences, though.

Viserys' command for Rhaenyra and Laenor to wed will reconcile relations with the Velaryons.

Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) receives a message while the war council meets in season 1, episode 3.

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Alicent and Otto separately send parties to find Aegon, who resists becoming king.

This episode gives the audience more insight into Alicent’s sons, Aegon and Aemond (Ewan Mitchell).

Despite her losses, Rhaenyra must persevere if she is to have any chance at reclaiming the throne.

Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) studying with Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) in season 1, episode 1.

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Conflict comes up whenever Alicent (Cooke) demands vengeance, but Viserys insists on reconciliation.

Rhaenyra (Emma D’arcy) attends the King’s Small Council meeting in season 1, episode 6.

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Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) and Laenor (Theo Nate) at their wedding in season 1, episode 5.

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Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel) and Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) aboard a Targaryen ship in season 1, episode 4.

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Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Helaena (Phia Saban) at Aegon’s coronation in season 1, episode 9.

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Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) is crowned Queen in season 1, episode 10.

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Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel) and King Viserys (Paddy Considine) in season 1, episode 7.

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Otto (Rhys Ifans) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) dining in season 1, episode 8.

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