The latest episode of the highly anticipated second season of ‘House of the Dragon’, the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, aired on June 17 on HBO in the United States. Viewers in the UK were given the chance to watch the premiere simultaneously through Sky Atlantic and NOW’s streaming service. The new season looks just as gripping as the first, which won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series Drama. ‘House of the Dragon’ continues the Targaryen civil war, also known as the ‘Dance of the Dragons,’ which began in the first season. Alicent and Otto Hightower co-conspired to put Alicent’s son, Aegon II, on the throne after King Viserys passed away, disregarding the king’s daughter, Rhaenyra, whom he originally designated as his heir.
The Blacks, comprising Rhaenyra and Daemon, plan an offensive on King’s Landing to seize the Iron Throne from the Greens, led by Aegon. The trailer features a glimpse into the bloody and fiery battle to come, as well as a trip to The Wall, one of the show’s most memorable locations. So far, the response to season two has been positive, with a 91% rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
However, in a recent episode, Daemon commissions two people to carry out a murder at the palace at King’s Landing, but they end up killing Jaehaerys instead of their intended target. Helaena escaped with their other child, Jaehaera, in her arms. Although it was unclear whether the mother was lying about the children’s identity, it was confirmed that Jaehaerys was killed, leaving Aegon’s only heir dead. It appears that retribution may soon be sought in future episodes.
Overall, the second season of ‘House of the Dragon’ has already shown the promise of more excitement and tension, building on the momentum of the first season. Fans of ‘Game of Thrones’ will not be disappointed, and with a few more episodes to come, there is plenty of excitement and anticipation for what is to come
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