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House of the Dragon star Tom Glynn-Carney, the actor who gives life to Aegon the usurper, aka King Aegon II, has revealed a few details about what fans can expect from his character in Season 3 of the Game of Thrones prequel series. While he remained vague about the finer details of what could happen to Aegon, the actor teased some changes for the character, who didn't actually have a great time during the Dance of Dragons.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon ended a few months ago, and to call its ending a cliffhanger is an understatement. The shift in terms of character is inevitable for Aegon. He's now a victim of his greed and his lack of skills. In Season 2, he had to get some respect. Season 3 will see him trying to simply survive as everyone in the Targaryen clan, the one in King's Landing, sees Aemond as the new leader.

A House of the Dragon actor was secretly one of the most important stars of 2024. House of the Dragon season 2's ending had a mixed reception due to the season concluding before the much-anticipated Battle of the Gullet could take place. Nevertheless, House of the Dragon season 2 still proved to be one of the best shows of 2024, with Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Ewan Mitchell, and the rest of the House of the Dragon cast all delivering exceptional performances.

House of the Dragon is joined by Netflix's prematurely canceled Kaos as one of the best shows of 2024, with one actor playing an important and arguably overlooked role in both series. This same actor was also in one of 2024's best movies, A Real Pain, which focused on two cousins, played by Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, who toured Poland to better understand their late grandmother's roots and her experiences during the Holocaust.

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It hasn’t exactly been a good week for fans of Westeros. A few days ago, George R.R. Martin seemingly confirmed a fear fans have had for years now: it’s unlikely that he’ll ever finish the last two books of A Song of Ice and Fire. But an even bigger surprise came during the Golden Globe nominations, which House of the Dragon had handily dominated two years before. Despite mixed reviews for its sophomore season, critical reception has never stopped any Westeros-set series from having guild support. Even the maligned final season of Game of Thrones got (at the time) a record number of Emmy nominations and won Best Drama Series.

Instead, House of the Dragon only earned a single Golden Globes nod for...

As the fantasy TV show landscape grows larger and more impressive every year, older shows must conclude and make way for new projects entering the sphere. Plenty of long-running shows currently on the air are not only exiting gracefully but are completing their planned arcs. By having a confirmed end date, these shows get to carefully orchestrate a conclusion that will successfully bring the character development and story full circle, which always satisfies fans. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to such high-quality shows, it's good to know they won't suddenly be canceled at their peak.

There's hope that these series will join the ranks of fantasy TV shows with almost perfect endings since having a definitive conclusion is often better than going on for too long. When a fantasy TV show continues for too many seasons, it taints the legacy of the series, making the case that...

George R.R Martin's complaints about the television adaptation of House of the Dragon caught the attention of HBO execs. While his grievances have not been addressed directly, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, recently touched on the topic.

Martin's comments came up when Deadline asked Bloys to share his thoughts about House of the Dragon's Emmy Award chances since Season 2 divided some fans. "Well, I'm not sure that the fans were divided over Season 2," the HBO exec said before the publication mentioned the acclaimed author by name. "Yes, maybe one fan was. But no, the show did really, really well. I expect that will be in competition," he added.

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This article contains Potential Heavy Spoilers for an upcoming season of House of the Dragon.

Fans praised House of the Dragon even if it changed storylines in the source material. George R.R. Martin revealed a key character from his novel will never be introduced in the TV show.

George R.R. Martin asserted (in a now-deleted blog post) that Maelor Targaryen will be written off of House of the Dragon. Martin also revealed how the character's arc was supposed to be depicted in the show, which since Season 1 has proven capable of crossing moral taboos. "If you have never read Fire & Blood, maybe it does not matter, because all I am going to 'spoil' here are things that happen in the book that may Never happen on the series," he wrote. "Starting with Maelor himself. Sometime between the initial decision to remove Maelor, a big change was made. The prince's...

George R.R Marin has been pretty vocal about what he loved about House of the Dragon. However, the acclaimed author recently took issue with how the series portrayed Blood and Cheese and the death of Prince Jaehaerys.

"I still believe the scene in the book is stronger," Martin wrote in a Sept. 4 post on his Not a Blog website. "The readers have the right of that. The two killers are crueler in the book. I thought the actors who played the killers on the show were excellent. But the characters are crueler, harder, and more frightening in Fire & Blood. In the show, Blood is a gold cloak. In the book, he is a former gold cloak, stripped of his office for beating a woman to death. Book Blood is the sort of man who might think making a woman choose which of her sons should die is amusing, especially...

Weeks after the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale aired, the Games of Thrones spinoff series continues to divide opinion. Acclaimed author George R.R. Martin is among the many critics with strong feelings about the show's direction, ready to unload on "everything that's gone wrong" with it.

In a blog post on his website, Martin teased his thoughts on House of the Dragon, based on his fantasy novel, Fire & Blood. While celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, Martin claimed he's not looking forward to the day he outlines his issues with the prequel show. "I do not look forward to other posts I need to write, about everything thats gone wrong with House Of The DRAGONbut I need to do that too, and I will," he said.

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Hair color is crucial in Game of Thrones, acting as an important identifier among noble houses in Westeros. House of the Dragon continues to explore the significance of hair color, shaping characters' identities and secrets. In the fantasy world, hair color plays a key role in differentiating legitimate heirs, bastards, and hiding true identities.

House of the Dragon art imagines if Alicent's children shared her hair color instead of having Targaryen blonde. Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the prequel series chronicles the devastating Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Early on, one of the key characters in this conflict is Alicent Hightower, played by Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke, who marries King Viserys and gives birth to four children Aegon, Aemond, Helaena, and Daeron the last of which has yet be seen on screen.

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Kit Harington made his name starring as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones for all eight seasons, a series that ran from that long-ago year of 2011 through 2019. But by all lights, that's a lot of time spent in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and just as recently, in an interview with the Associated Press, Harington confessed that the one thing he can't do is watch Thrones' prequel series, House of the Dragon, currently wrapping up its second season. It has already been renewed for Season 3, and plans are afoot for a fourth and final one.

"I just can't watch it," said Harington, speaking of House of the Dragon after his own turn on Thrones. "For me, it's just I've spent too long there. And I wish them all the best. I hear it's wonderful and going really well, but I don't think I'll ever watch that show. And I...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 8.

House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal explains that key season 2 finale cameo. After debuting earlier this summer, the sophomore outing of the hit Game of Thrones spinoff came to an end this past Sunday, teeing up an explosive season 3. The House of the Dragon season 2 finale features a handful of surprising moments and developments, one of the most interesting being a brief cameo by Daenerys Targaryen herself (though not played by Emilia Clarke), as Daemon (Matt Smith) sees Aegon the Conqueror's prophecy in a vision.

During a Q&a Zoom session with reporters on Monday, as shared by EW, Condal is asked about Daemon's vision in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale and whether the inclusion of Daenerys instead of Jon Snow confirms that she is the "Prince That Was Promised." According to Condal, the character's inclusion is...

House of the Dragon will only be lasting half as long as its parent series. The Game of Thrones prequel series will be concluding with its upcoming fourth season.

Per Variety, it was announced during a press conference on Monday by series co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal that House of the Dragon will end with Season 4. The announcement comes one day after the Season 2 finale aired on HBO, revealing that the series has reached its halfway point. It's also been divulged that Season 3 will start production in early 2025. While HBO renewed the series for Season 3 ahead of Season 2's premiere, it hadn't been known if there would be a fourth season or more, ojr how long the show would ultimately last.

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Warning: Contains major Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2's finale.

Rhaenyra's dynamic scenes with both Daemon and Alicent are captivating and skillfully acted by D'Arcy and Cooke. King Aegon II Targaryen and Larys Strong's political machinations make for compelling viewing, reminiscent of Game of Thrones. The finale sets up season 3 well, with high-quality production values and an epic score from Ramin Djawadi, but some franchise connections feel forced.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 8 brings the show's sophomore outing to a close, with a finale that's often great, but also frustrating in parts. There's a lot to get through in the finale, which reunites Rhaenyra Targaryen with both Daemon Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, sees King Aegon II Targaryen smuggled out of King's Landing by Larys Strong, and multiple visions that portend a lot of doom. It has to wrap-up some season-long arcs while also setting up House of the Dragon season 3 and,...

The finale of House of the Dragons second season is set to air this Sunday, August 4, but some fans have already seen how the story goes. HBO has responded to the leaks, and has promised to aggressively seek out and remove leaks, so fans can watch the episode in its entirety upon premiere.

Per Deadline, multiple scenes from House of the Dragons Season 2 finale were leaked online on platforms like TikTok, and made their way over to X (formerly known as Twitter) as well as Reddit. The leaks, despite being just snippets of scenes, added up to over 30 minutes of runtime, which represents a significant portion of the episode. "We are aware that clips from the House of the Dragon season finale have surfaced across social media platforms. The clips were posted after an unintentional release from an international third-party distributor. HBO is aggressively monitoring and removing clips from the internet,...

Take a look at the Season 2 finale of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", now streaming on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

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The House of the Dragon season 2 finale trailer teases an epic conclusion. Following Luke's death during the season 1 finale, season 2 has seen the Black and Greens march closer towards war starting with Blood and Cheese and the duel of the Cargyll twins. The all-out war finally arrived with the Battle of Rook's Rest, resulting in the death of Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys. Afterward, the Blacks plan to rally dragonseeds to their side and during House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6's ending, Rhaenyra leaves on Syrax to confront Seasmoke's new rider, Addam of Hull.

Now, after the seventh episode aired, Max released the trailer for the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Watch it below:

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The dragonseeds storyline excels in showcasing the dragons and complex character dynamics. Emma D'Arcy and Harry Collett provide a human emotional core to the story on Dragonstone. Daemon's storyline with the Riverlords finally gets the necessary payoff, while Alicent's lake scene is a standout moment.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7 is one of the strongest installments of the season, and offers a sense of momentum heading into the end of the season. With the exception of episode 4, the Dance of the Dragons has been a slow burn in the Game of Thrones prequel's sophomore outing, with the show content to gradually build up its storylines and character arcs (and that's not a complaint). Season 2, episode 7, which is mostly centered around the claiming of dragons, sparks things into life, setting the stage for a fiery finale.

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Aemond Targaryen is one of House of the Dragons most complex, compelling, and conniving characters. Actor Ewan Mitchell has spoken about taking inspiration from Heat, particularly Robert De Niros character, as well as employing some of the techniques that James Gandolfini used on the set of The Sopranos.

In an episode of Vanity Fairs podcast Still Watching, Mitchell opened up about Aemonds motivations, twisted as they may be, and how he manages to portray a character so unlike himself. The actor began by explaining that Aemond has a strong attention-seeking drive, saying, "Aemond never really felt unconditional love growing up. He was the spare son, although he felt like he should have been treated as the first. He was bullied relentlessly by his nephews, his brother acting as ringleader. So Aemond very much wanted to find his place in the world. The thing is, if a child isnt embraced by the village,...

The House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7 trailer teases the events of this season's penultimate episode. The death of Rhaenys and Meleys at the Battle at Rook's Rest marked a major loss for the Blacks, with Queen Rhaenyra losing a valuable member of her small council and a battle-tested dragon. During House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5's ending, Jace and Rhaenyra devise a plan to turn the tide of war by finding others with Valyrian blood to claim the riderless dragons on Dragonstone, including Vermithor, Silverwing, and Seasmoke.

Now, after the sixth episode aired, Max released the trailer for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7. Watch it below:

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King's Landing drama shines in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6, with engaging character interactions and a powerful depiction of smallfolk struggles. Paddy Considine's return as Viserys adds depth to Daemon's arc, bringing closure to his visions. Some Team Black storylines lack impact, with repetitive scenes and an underdeveloped Vale storyline.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 continues the fallout from Rooks Rest and the gradual build to the finale with another solid, if unspectacular, outing. The Game of Thrones prequel has settled back into the same slower, early season rhythm it had before the Dance of the Dragons exploded into life in episode 4, but thats not a bad thing. Theres some intriguing setup and strong character development in Kings Landing, Harrenhal, and on Dragonstone, although not everything works.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 director Clare Kilner opened up about Team Greens decision to parade Meleys head around Kingslanding. Kilner helmed Episode 5, titled, "Regent" from a screenplay written by Ti Mikkel.

During the latest episode of House of the Dragon Season 2, Ser Criston Cole wanted to show off Team Greens victory by parading Meleys head around Kingslanding. However, they didnt exactly get the crowd reaction they were hoping for, despite receiving strong support from the townsfolk after Prince Jaehaerys funeral procession in Episode 2. Speaking with TheWrap, Kilner explained why the people of Kingslanding had a negative response to seeing the dead body of Rhaenys beloved dragon. "I really wanted Cole and Ser Gwayne to come into town the knights saying 'look what weve done, weve slain the dragon' and then smallfolk are already going through a lot at the moment because theres a lack of food, things are getting...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5.

Matt Smith shines as Daemon Targaryen in a standout episode for his character. Harrenhal remains eerie and captivating, adding depth to the narrative. The drama in King's Landing, particularly with the smallfolk, is engaging and sets up future conflicts.

As the dust and ash from the Battle at Rook's Rest settles, House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5 is a quieter installment, but also an important one. The Dance of the Dragons has fully started now after the events of episode 4, but this is a chance for both sides of the civil war to assess their wounds and regroup. While they're doing that, Daemon sinks further into his Harrenhal nightmare, with some very surprising narrative choices along the way.

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Emmy-winning director Alan Taylor addressed the latest cliffhanger from House of the Dragon Season 2s explosive fourth episode, which involves Tom Glynn-Carneys King Aegon II Targaryen. Taylor helmed Episode 4, titled, "The Red Dragon and the Gold" from a screenplay written by showrunner Ryan Condal.

The latest episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 ends with Aegon and his beloved dragon Sunfyre gravely injured after sustaining injuries from their battle with Rhaenys and Meleys, as well as from Aemonds surprising betrayal. During a recent interview with the Av Club, when asked about Aegons fate in the next episodes, Taylor seemingly confirmed that Team Green would be keeping Aegons condition a secret from the public. "It was important to be unclear about Aegons fate because Criston doesnt know exactly what has happened," he said. "Its also important to keep everything that happened at Rooks Rest a secret because the realm cannot find out.

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House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 breaks a series record with a 9.7 out of 10 on IMDb. The episode features the first Targaryen battle in the Dance of the Dragons, marking a proper start to the civil war between the Greens and the Blacks. The score shows how the series is now on par with Game of Thrones, teasing the high levels of quality to expect in future episodes.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 has broken a series record with an incredible IMDb score that rivals some of the most highly-praised episodes of Game of Thrones. The latest entry in the prequel series saw the first real battle between Targaryens in the Dance of the Dragons. This results in an attack by Aemond and Vhagar, ending with Aegon's dragon, Sunfyre, falling, while Rhaenys and her dragon, Meleys, are killed. House of the Dragon...

Let it not be said that George R.R. Martin cant admit when someone makes his show better. Despite being the mind behind House of the Dragon as well as its predecessor, Game of Thrones Martin was immediately struck by the charm of a character that he did not write in the second episode of House of the Dragons sophomore season: a dog with no name.

In the July 5 entry of his Not a Blog online publication, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire the basis for Game of Thrones and Fire and Blood the source material for House of the Dragon revealed that he found the dog to be a wonderful addition to the story of the second season. "The show added a brand new character as well," explained Martin. "The dog. I am ahem not usually a fan of screenwriters adding characters to the source material when adapting a story.

House of the Dragon has been off to a stellar start in the first three episodes of their sophomore season, the last of which sees Rhaenyra send her children and some dragon eggs away to The Vale under the care of Rhaena Targaryen. The sighting of these dragon eggs had fans abuzz, as three out of the four seemed awfully familiar, resembling the emerald green, dark red, and pale gold eggs that Daenerys Targaryen receives in the pilot for Game of Thrones.

In an interview with Mashable, Geeta Vasant Patel, who directed episode 3, confirmed that those three eggs are the very same that find their way to Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) in Game of Thrones. "Those are Daenerys' eggs," Patel confirmed. "All of us who work on this show are big Game of Thrones fans, so it was very exciting to shoot that scene." This confirmation, as exciting as it has been for fans,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 marks the start of the real war with an epic, dragon-filled battle at Rook's Rest. The episode features incredible dragon sequences and strong character moments, setting the stage for future showdowns. The Battle at Rook's Rest rivals Game of Thrones' most iconic battles, with a blend of epic scale and character-driven storytelling.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 is a brilliant installment that evokes Game of Thrones at its most spectacular. The prequel has been smoking for a while now, threatening to catch fire but never quite doing so. It feels like we've long heard claims such as "the real war starts now," without quite getting it, despite some big moments like Aemond Targaryen killing Lucerys Velaryon in House of the Dragon season 1's ending. That changes with season 2, episode 4, where the real war really does start,...

Take a look at more new footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", now streaming on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

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House of the Dragon is off to a fiery start with the release of the first three episodes of Season 2. George R.R. Martin, without whom there would be no Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, offered his thoughts on the first two episodes, praising the work of the cast and crew.

In the July 5 entry of his online publication Not a Blog, the A Song of Ice and Fire author complimented the start of House of the Dragons second season, from the set and costume design, the acting, and the direction. Martin first described his visit to London last November, where he saw the sets for the Red Keep and Dragonstone. "That part was spectacular. I have visited real castles that did not look half as imposing as the Red Keep and Dragonstone did. And they were Huge. I could easily have gotten lost, just like Blood and Cheese did,...

This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 3, "The Burning Mill."

House of the Dragon Season 2 surprised audiences with a fan-favorite character returning in Episode 3. Director Geet Vasant Patel explained how the brief cameo exposed Daemon's internal conflict.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon is only three episodes in, and the show has already shocked audiences with a brutal death scene. Jaehaerys murder in Episode 1 is fair game in a franchise known for pointless killings, but that scene only proves nothing is taboo for the series. Fans half-expected Daemon would be overcome by guilt since he ordered the botched hit on Aemond; this was confirmed in Episode 3 with a palpable vision and an omen of impending death. In an interview with Screen Rant, episode director Geet Vasant Patel breaks down Daemon's dream and his brief encounter with Milly Alcock's Rhaenyra Targaryen.

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House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 is the best episode so far in the prequel's sophomore run. Olivia Cooke & Emma D'Arcy's chemistry brings life to their scenes, and Daemon's storyline shines too. The Battle of the Burning Mill's omission is the episode's main drawback.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 is the best episode of the season so far, and advances the Targaryen civil war in some great and surprising ways. The season has been solid but unspectacular so far, which is absolutely fine: it's gradually building to the Dance of the Dragons properly beginning, and good character work provides a solid foundation for that.

Season 2, episode 3 is nonetheless a step-up - things might not be truly aflame, but the match has been struck. It's an outing that brings back some of the best parts of season 1, and leaves...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte and House of the Dragon.

The Acolyte episode 5 ends with Mae switching places with Osha due to their identical appearance as twins. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2 ended with a similar twist only two days before The Acolyte, when Arryk Cargyll infiltrated a castle under the guise of his twin brother, Erryk. Both shows teased the twin twists before they happened, making it even more coincidental that they paid off in the same week.

One twist in The Acolyte episode 5 centered around twins Osha and Mae, with this exact twist being used in the same week by Game of Thrones' spin-off, House of the Dragon. After the ending of The Acolyte episode 4, a big focus of The Acolyte episode 5's story centered on the clash between the Jedi and the mysterious Sith warrior who has been puppeteering the events of the series.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2.

The fallout from Blood and Cheese drives compelling character arcs in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2. The second episode features strong performances by Tom Glynn-Carney, Phia Saban, and Rhys Ifans. The Cargyll twins' duel is pretty good, but is not as memorable as other Game of Thrones swordfights.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2 is another solid installment of the Game of Thrones prequel, as the Dance of the Dragons edges closer to truly catching fire. The second episode picks up directly from Blood and Cheese killing Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, and its the fallout from it that drives the story and character arcs at play here. It results in conflicts on both sides of the Greens/Blacks divide, some of which are better than others.

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House of the Dragon takes after Game of Thrones with its graphic depictions of sex and nudity. Actor Olivia Cooke expected as much for her character Alicent Hightower but was surprised when the show discarded her raunchy bedroom scene.

Olivia Cooke teased that Alicent Hightower had a bedroom scene that was almost included in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The actor did not dish out the details in an interview with Elle, but she did confirm the sequence was nothing short of nasty. "It was messy as f---," she said. "It wasn't beautiful, and that was really fun to do." The "carnal" and "animalistic" bedroom scene was scrapped because showrunner Ryan Condal thought "we weren't learning any more about the characters." Still, those up to speed with Season 2 already know that Alicent has full-on succumbed to her carnal impulses.

House of the Dragon season 2 intensifies a Daenerys plot hole from Game of Thrones. Cregan Stark tells the story of King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne's dragons refusing to fly beyond the Wall, but it's not explained why they wouldn't (or couldn't) when Daenerys flew her dragons North of it in Game of Thrones. It's possible this is related to the magic of the Wall or the threat of the White Walkers, but it's largely unexplained right now.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 makes one Daenerys Targaryen plot hole from Game of Thrones a lot worse. For the most part, House of the Dragons timeline means it doesnt have too much of an impact on its predecessor, since this is all happening 170+ years earlier. There are some exceptions, however, such as Aegon the Conqueror's A Song of Ice and Fire recontextualizing the White Walkers defeat.

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Take a look at more new footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", now streaming on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

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Warning: Contains Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1, "A Son for a Son."

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 is a pretty good way to kick off the Game of Thrones prequel's sophomore year. It does a good job of laying the groundwork for the Dance of the Dragons, with some extremely impressive performances. Some parts, however, such as Blood and Cheese, were rather disappointing.

After almost two years, House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 is finally here, and its mostly worth the wait. Picking things up just days after House of the Dragon season 1s ending, the season 2 premiere is about dealing with the fallout from Lucerys Velaryons death, getting various pieces back in place, and properly beginning the Targaryen civil war. Although I felt there were a couple of missteps, its a solid return and a promising sign of things to come.

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Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV series, spanning multiple spin-offs. However, Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, doesn't think she can continue the journey beyond her time on the show.

Speaking to People, Clarke explained that she hasn't watched the popular House of the Dragon spinoff. The new series, which returns with Season 2 on June 16, stands as a prequel to the original HBO series, and follows the events that would lead up to the decline of House Targaryen. The prequel begins 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united after the Targaryen conquest, and almost two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones.

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Recently renewed for Season 3, take a look at more new footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

‘…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

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Big news has been revealed for the future of House of the Dragon. Shortly ahead of the second season's premiere, it's been revealed that the Game of Thrones spinoff has been renewed.

On Thursday, it was officially announced that House of the Dragon has been renewed for Season 3 on HBO and Max. The announcement comes days ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Sunday, June 16. Francesca Orsi, the executive VP of HBO Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, addressed the renewal in a statement.

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"George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House Of The Dragon," the statement noted.

House of the Dragon Season 1 ended dramatically with Ewan Mitchell's Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar chasing down and killing his nephew. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, Mitchell opened up about what his character might be feeling heading into new episodes.

"I think that's one of the beauties of the character," Mitchell told ComicBook."You're not completely sure. You know, it's like, you don't necessarily what's going on inside with Aemond, but you do know something is going off inside. There are cogs turning behind his eyes. You're not too sure which way he's going to go. I love how Aemond continually challenges the audience of what you think about him," the actor explained.

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House of the Dragon actor Ewan Mitchell recently confessed to not having watched Game of Thrones. The actor, who plays Aemond Targaryen in the hit HBO series, did not want the original show to influence his performance.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Mitchel admitted to not having seen Game of Thrones when asked who he thought his character would have the most interesting dialogue with from the iconic show. "I haven't seen the original Game of Thrones," the actor confessed. "I have a confession to make. I've never seen it, and I didn't want to watch it going into this role. I didn't want it to inform my decisions in any way, shape, or form, you know, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. I wanted to bring something fresh. Aemond is one of a kind, you know."

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House of the Dragon is gearing up to return on HBO and Max very soon, picking up shortly after the events of the first season. Ahead of the season's premiere, star Ewan Mitchell shared some insight into how he plays his character, Aemond Targaryen.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Mitchell commented on where the inspiration comes from for how he portrays Aemond. The actor gives credit to Michael Myers, the masked murderer from the Halloween movie series. As a mute killer, the Michael Myers character is made scary through his "physicality," and as Mitchell explained, this was what he was thinking about when bringing his Targaryen to life in House of the Dragon.

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Per The Wrap, showrunner Ryan Condal revealed what lies in store for the "Dance of the Dragons" conflict between Targaryen and Hightower families at a House of the Dragon press conference, including the promise of new dragons fighting alongside both parties. "I said five and a half years ago, and I think I'm sticking to it," he asserted, teasing "five new ones that you havent seen before." As for the process of riding a dragon pre-vfx, Rhaenyra Targaryen actor Emma D'Arcy admitted "It's desperately uncomfortable in armor. I kept shouting, 'Bring me more cushions! Bring me more padding!'" Despite these costume obstacles, they admitted the overall experience "was amazing. I loved every second of it. I can't wait to do more. I felt rather proud of myself that I came off it.

As House of the Dragon Season 2 looms, Max makes a decision that may have fans wanting to breathe fire in anger. HBO's streaming service hikes prices ahead of the hit series' anticipated Season 2 premiere.

Per Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery has upped prices for Max's ad-free subscription plans less than two weeks before House of the Dragon Season 2 debuts on the streamer. Beginning on June 4, Max's ad-free tier in the U.S. jumps from $15.99 to $16.99. Meanwhile, the annual subscription plan goes up from $149.99 to $169.99 and the "ultimate" ad-free option moves up by $1 to $20.99 monthly and by $10 yearly, driving the updated annual price to $209.99.

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Take a look at more footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

‘…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

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Take a look at more footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…

“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…

‘…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Take a look at more footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Take a look at more footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streams June 16, 2024 on Max:

“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.

Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.