Plot Synopsis

Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, set 200 years before the events of GAME OF THRONES, tells the story of House Targaryen. Characters include:

King Viserys Targaryen: Chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.

Prince Daemon Targaryen: Younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne. A peerless warrior and a dragonrider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air...

Alicent Hightower: The daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: The king's first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything... but she was not born a man.

Lord Corlys Velaryon: "The Sea Snake." Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen. As "The Sea Snake," the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen: A dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, "The Queen Who Never Was" was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.

Ser Criston Cole, of Dornish descent: The common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven. Cole has no claim to land or titles; all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword.

Mysaria: Who came to Westeros with nothing, sold more times than she can recall. She could have wilted... but instead she rose to become the most trusted -- and most unlikely -- ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.

Otto Hightower: The Hand of the King, Ser Otto loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king's brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.

Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: She's the king's first-born child, of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything... but she was not born a man.

Baela Targaryen: Eldest daughter of Laena Velaryon and rider of the young dragon Moondancer.

Rhaena Targaryen: Second daughter of Lady Laena and sister to Baela.

Young Alicent Hightower: The daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. Alicent was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.

Jacaerys Velaryon: Eldest son of Rhaenyra Targaryen.

Ser Harwin 'Breakbones' Strong: 'Breakbones', Harwin is said to be the strongest man in the Seven Kingdoms. Ser Harwin is the eldest son to Master of Laws Lyonel Strong and heir to Harrenhal.

Aegon Targaryen: First-born son of King Viserys.

Tyland Lannister: A crafty and calculating politician, twin to Lord Jason Lannister.

Lord Jason Lannister: The Lord of Casterly Rock and twin to Ser Tyland Lannister.

Grand Maester Mellos: A voice of reason and trusted advisor to King Viserys.

Ser Vaemond Velaryon: Younger brother to Coryls Velaryon and commander in the Velaryon navy.

Ser Laenor Velaryon: Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.

Ser Harrold Westerling: He is a paragon of chivalry and honor, who has served in the Kingsguard since the days of King Jaehaerys.

Aemond Targaryen: Second-born son of Viserys, nephew to Daemon, and half-brother to Rhaenyra.

Ser Laenor Velaryon: Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.

Larys Strong: Younger son of Master of Laws Lyonel Strong, brought to court by his father.

Lord Lyman Beesbury: Lord of Honeyholt and Master of Coin on King Viserys's small council.

Helaena Targaryen: Second-born daughter of Viserys, sister to Aegon and Aemond, half-sister to Rhaenyra.

Lord Lyonel Strong: Master of Laws to King Viserys and Lord of Harrenhal.

Lady Laena Velayron: Daughter of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.



The eight-episode second season of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON debuts on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO. Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story. For global audiences, "All Must Choose" their side of House Targaryen as the realm fractures in Season 2. Season 2 returning cast: Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. Season 2 new cast: Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.
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On Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 9-10:15pm ET/PT, HBO premiered the Season 2 finale of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Princess Rhaenyra has mustered an army of dragon riders, while her King Consort Daemon has amassed an army of men in the Riverlands. Meanwhile, in King's Landing, Alicent Hightower attempts to keep her son Aemond in check.

On Thursday, June 13 -- three days before the second season debuted -- HBO announced that HOUSE OF THE DRAGON was renewed for a third season.