House of the Dragon Season 2: A Closer Look at the New Trailer

The recently released trailer for season 2 of House of the Dragon gives viewers a glimpse of what they can expect in the upcoming weeks. The series kicks off with a jaw-dropping premiere episode titled “A Son for a Son,”putting an end to the long wait of almost two years. Fans of the popular Game of Thrones prequel can finally rejoice as the show returns.

The second season premiere of House of the Dragon, airing this Sunday, June 16, continues the story from the previous week’s season one finale. Rhaenyra, Daemon, and the rest of the Blacks are determined to seek revenge for the death of Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys at the hands of Aemond and the Greens.

After the season 2 premiere, Max has released a trailer for the upcoming episodes of House of the Dragon. Check it out below:

The trailer hints at Aegon’s furious response to the loss of his young son, Jaehaerys, who was killed by Blood and Cheese. It also shows Rhaenyra’s disapproval of Daemon’s actions. With Aegon declaring war, the Dance of the Dragons is set in motion.

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1. What To Expect From The Rest Of House Of The Dragon Season 2?

In order to satisfy Rhaenyra’s desire for revenge against Aemond, Daemon enlists the help of his former lover and skilled spy, Mysaria, also known as White Worm. Together, they recruit two unlikely allies – a former butcher-turned-guard known as Blood, and a rat-catcher known as Cheese. Despite their incompetence, the duo successfully infiltrates the Red Keep while Aemond is away, but their plan is ultimately foiled by the arrival of Aegon’s son.

The season 2 trailer shows Aegon discovering Daemon’s plan along with Rhaenyra. As expected, he reacts with fury upon hearing the news of his son’s death and declares war. Furthermore, Rhaenyra also does not condone Daemon’s actions as it will ultimately harm their cause by alienating potential supporters.

After the death of Lucerys, Rhaenyra and the Blacks claimed the moral high ground over the Greens, asserting that their future actions would determine the outcome of the Dance of the Dragons – whether it would be characterized by restraint or retribution.

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Therefore, Daemon’s reaction of “a son for a son”will not only escalate tensions, but also intensify the existing animosity between them.

The season 2 trailer offers glimpses of the military strategy for the Dance of the Dragons. As Aemond emphasizes, armies are crucial in addition to Dragons, and according to Criston Cole, a key strategist for the Greens, controlling Harrenhal will be crucial in the upcoming war. Harrenhal, one of the most formidable castles in all of Westeros, is located in the Riverlands and is within close proximity to King’s Landing.

This would establish it as a crucial stronghold with strategic significance for the impending conflict. The death of Jaehaerys triggers the full escalation of the Dance of Dragons, making the second season of House of the Dragon truly significant.

2. How does the first episode of Season 2 of House of the Dragon end?

At the conclusion, Daemon Targaryen makes a deal with two unnamed individuals who are employed at the Red Keep. In the book, they are referred to as Blood and Cheese, and their mission is to assassinate Prince Aemond Targaryen.

However, they mistakenly choose the wrong Targaryen prince, resulting in the murder of Aegon and Helaena’s son, Jaehaerys. This brutal act ultimately leads to the unstoppable Dance of the Dragons.

3. About House Of The Dragon

The prequel series to HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, is based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.

Three centuries prior to the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon will depict the Targaryen dynasty’s reign over Westeros before the dragons perished. The series will chronicle the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war between Aegon II and Rhaenyra, the Targaryen siblings who battled for the throne following the death of their father, Viserys I.

The show, with direction from Ryan Condall and Miguel Sapochnik, features an all-star cast including Paddy Considine as Viserys I Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Craney as Aegon II Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole, and Graham McTavish.