House of the Dragon returns with lives in jeopardy and battle lines drawn as the once-strong House Targaryen is split in two.

While King Aegon II sits upon the Iron Throne, Queen Rhaenyra plots her vengeance on the usurper as she prepares to fight for what she believes is rightly hers.

But both houses need support, not just dragons, in order to claim victory, and the noble houses of the Seven Kingdoms aren’t so easily won over.

Prepare for blood to be shed, with not everyone making it out alive, and Westeros changing forever.

Let battle commence.

Catch up on what you missed with season one here.

House of the Dragon seasons one and two are available to watch now.

Season three has been confirmed, but at the time of writing (August 2024) is yet to start filming.

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House of the Dragon is split into two factions – the Blacks and the Greens.

The main stars of Team Black are:

• Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers, Wanderlust) as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Matt Smith (Doctor Who, Morbius) as Prince Daemon Targaryen
• Steve Toussaint (Small Axe, It’s A Sin) as Lord Corlys Velaryon
• Eve Best (Lucky Man, Nurse Jackie) as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
• Harry Collett (Dunkirk, Dolittle) as Prince Jacaerys “Jace” Velaryon
• Bethany Antonia (Stay Close, Nolly) as Lady Baela Targaryen
• Sonoya Mizuno (Ex-Machina, Maniac, Devs) as Mysaria
• Abubakar Salim (Jamestown, Raised By Wolves) as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty (Red Election, Normal People, Smother) as Addam of Hull
• Gayle Rankin (The Greatest Showman, GLOW) as Alys Rivers
• Kieran Bew (Warrior, Liar, Rellick) as Hugh
• Tom Bennett (Phone Shop, After Life, A.P. Bio) as Ulf
  
  

The main cast of Team Green are:

• Tom Glynn-Carney (The Last Post, SAS: Rogue Heroes) as Aegon Targaryen
• Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One, Vanity Fair) as Alicent Hightower
• Ewan Mitchell (Saltburn, The Last Kingdom) as Prince Aemond Targaryen
• Phia Saban (The Last Kingdom) as Princess/Queen Helaena Targaryen
• Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, Nyad, Elementary) as Ser Otto Hightower
• Fabien Frankel (The Serpent, Last Christmas) as Ser Criston Cole
• Matthew Needham (Sanditon, Great Expectations) as Lord Larys Strong
• Jefferson Hall (Oppenheimer, Tenet) as twins Lord Jason and Ser Tyland Lannister
• Freddie Fox (Slow Horses, The Great) as Ser Gwayne Hightower
• Abigail Thorn (The Acolyte, Django) as Shakaro Lohar
  
  

Read more about the teams here.

House of the Dragon season two is composed of eight episodes and picks up in the immediate aftermath of the season one finale.

With the first blood of the war officially shed, the once-strong House Targaryen is divided into two factions – the Green/Hightower-Targaryens and the Black/Velaryon-Targaryens, both of whom believe their leader is the true heir to the Iron Throne.

As Queen Rhaenyra takes up residence at Dragonstone with the Blacks, King Aegon II reigns from the Iron Throne in King’s Landing.

Catch up on everything you missed from the season one finale here.

Prince Jacaerys arrives in the North to build an allyship with Cregan Stark at the Wall but is called home upon news of a heartbreaking tragedy.

Devastated by a loss, Rhaenyra flees Dragonstone. When she returns, she makes a command that Daemon decides to take too literally.

At King’s Landing, Alicent finds solace in an unlikely place as she struggles to keep her son Aegon in line and to take his duty seriously.

After reuniting with an old face, Daemon puts to work a plan for vengeance, but leaves it in the hands of people that cause it to go horrifically wrong.

Find out everything you need to know about A Son for a Son here.

As news of an unimaginable tragedy spreads throughout King’s Landing, the Green Council seeks to use it to their advantage.

When Rhaenyra discovers she is being blamed for this unspeakable crime, she confronts the true person at fault.

King Aegon rules with violence, fury, and haste over what has occurred, jeopardizing the goodwill of the people he’s favored.

Determined to be seen as a ruler, Aegon also chooses a new addition to his council, ousting a long-standing member in the process.

Ser Criston Cole, in his guilt, takes it out on Ser Arryk Cargyll, who is sent on a seemingly impossible mission in the name of the King.

At Dragonstone, Rhaenyra’s kindness to Mysaria proves to be her saving grace, with a shock attack resulting in a heartbreaking tragedy.

Find out everything you need to know about Rhaenyra the Cruel here.

The Royal civil war is beginning to filter through the Kingdom – with noble houses using their own vendettas as an excuse to take sides.

Both the Blacks and Greens set their eyes on Harrenhal, the biggest keep in the kingdom, believing it to be key to their victory. But they forget the legend that the castle may be cursed.

Ahead of their latest mission, Alicent calls in reinforcements in the shape of her knight brother, Ser Gwayne Hightower. But he has an immediate distrust of the head of the Kingsguard, Ser Criston, which later nearly costs him.

As Daemon sets up a new home, he is haunted by visions of his past misgivings.

Aegon is still intent on proving his mettle as a leader but is stonewalled by those around him. Frustrated, he heads to Flea Bottom to drink, where a chance run-in could prove a massive mistake.

Still trying to avoid a needless battle, Rhaenyra makes a risky last-ditch effort to see Alicent in an attempt to broker peace. But the pair’s conversation results in a revelation there is no going back from.

Find out everything you need to know about The Burning Mill here.

Ser Criston Cole continues to build the Green Army by all means necessary, before setting in motion a plan to get a rise out of the Blacks.

Prince Daemon is still haunted by visions at night as he continues to try and gain troops in the Riverlands and meets a bewitching woman named Alys Rivers.

Rhaenys meets Alyn of Hull, and realizes his deeper connection to Corlys.

Queen Alicent makes a decision regarding her future after a night with Ser Criston, as Rhaenyra’s revelations lie heavy on her.

As Aegon grows frustrated with being ignored by his council, a rash decision results in an unspeakable tragedy.

The Blacks and Greens have their first major battle at Rook’s Rest with casualties and losses on both sides as it becomes evident soldiers pale in comparison to dragons.

Find out everything you need to know about The Red Dragon and the Gold here.

The Greens and Blacks both return home to heal from the devastation of The Battle of Rook’s Rest – but are met with fallouts neither expected.

As the Green council chooses a Regent to temporarily fill Aegon’s position, some fear what the choice could lead to.

In Dragonstone, the loss they suffered as the result of the battle has Rhaenyra outnumbered and doubted by the Black council, prompting her to search for a new solution.

Young Jace begins to prove his worth as a member of the team with his negotiating skills, before making a suggestion to Rhaenyra that could change everything.

Daemon continues to be tortured by relentless visions at Harrenhal, as those he believed allies use their position alongside him to their advantage.

Find out everything you need to know about Regent here.

The Lannister Army are quick to make demands of the newly imposed Prince Regent, who is wasting no time in reshuffling the council while preparing for war.

As King Aegon awakes, the depths of his injuries become apparent, with only one person giving him any kind of encouragement as he fears for his life.

Ser Gwayne informs Alicent about the status of her fourth son, Daeron, before he heads off to battle again with Ser Criston.

At Dragonstone, Rhaenyra seeks the council of Mysaria, causing chaos in King’s Landing as a result, as the smallfolk grow frustrated with the Red Keep’s lack of care.

However, a loosely thought-out idea to build an advantage goes disastrously awry.

Daemon sees another ghost from his past in a new vision as he grows more volatile, while Alys questions him about what he truly wants out of life.

In the Vale, Princess Rhaena discovers evidence there’s a wild dragon on the lands.

As Addam of Hull prepares to say goodbye to his brother Alyn on a ship, a twist of fate suddenly changes his position in the game – and the realm.

Find out everything you need to know about Smallfolk here.

Queen Rhaenyra flies to meet the newest dragonrider of Westeros and triggers a bold new plan to gain the advantage against the Greens.

Corlys is confronted with a ghost from his past arriving in Dragonstone, while Jace begins to fear what his mother’s new plan could mean for his future.

Over in King’s Landing, Alicent flees the Red Keep for the woods, getting her first taste of freedom in decades.

King Aegon bonds with one of his court as he continues to fear what the future holds.

In Harrenhal, Daemon continues his mission to try and build favor with those in the Riverlands – but is still haunted by visions.

As news arrives in King’s Landing, dozens of smallfolk, including Ulf and Hugh, seize the opportunity for a better life.

When Prince Aemond discovers Rhaenyra’s new plan, he realizes the Blacks have gained an upper hand he will struggle to compete with.

Find out everything you need to know about The Red Sowing here.

It is the eve of war and tensions are rising, with a shaken Prince Aemond making rash decisions in an attempt to assert the Greens' power on the realm.

As new dragonriders make themselves at home in Dragonstone, not everyone is pleased with their presence.

Lord Corlys is finally confronted about the sins of his past, as he reconfigures his priorities.

As Tyland Lannister bids to make peace and ally with former foes, Daemon has a vision at Harrenhal that finally makes him decide where his loyalty lies.

Knowing battle is imminent, Alicent makes one last, desperate appeal to Rhaenyra.

A long-hidden face makes a reappearance in an unlikely place.

Find out everything you need to know about The Queen That Ever Was here.