House of the Dragon

Summary

Two laggard have been revealed forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , offering raft of Easter eggs , reference , and story particular of Team Green and Team Black . House of the Dragonseason 1 ’s endingsaw tensions rising between the new - crown King Aegon II and Rhaenyra Targaryen . This culminated in the expiry of Prince Lucerys , Rhaenyra ’s son , which ended the season with the beguiling tease of the Dance of Dragons beginning .

House of the Dragon time of year 2 release on June 16 , 2024 .

In the world of theA Song of Ice and Firebooks , the Dance of Dragons was note at length , as it was in HBO’sGame of Thrones . This conflict was long teased without being seen beforeHouse of the Dragon ’s Modern cast of characters of charactersbegan construction toward the lethal Taragaryen civil warfare . WithHouse of the Dragonseason 1 doing most of the branch work in setting up both factions of the war , House of the Dragonseason 2 ’s two trailerstease how Team Green and Team Black will come near the Dance of Dragons .

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17Black Trailer - House Of The Dragon Reiterates Rhaenyra’s Claim To The Throne

The promise of the late King Viserys was taken from Rhaenyra.

Given thatHouse of the Dragonseason 2 is let go two years after its forerunner , the lagger for Team Black logically reiterates why Rhaenyra is so aggrieved by the crowning of King Aegon . ThroughoutHouse of the Dragonseason 1,Rhaenyra had been endlessly assured by her father , King Viserys , that she would come after him as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms . This did not seat mightily with many in Westeros , as many would not swallow a queen founder their antiquated belief .

Prince Lucerys was murder , kickstarting the Dance of Dragons and Rhaenyra ’s fight to see her top the lawful Queen of Westeros .

Alicent Hightower , Viserys ' married woman , mistakenly believed the big businessman ’s buy the farm Word to be a wish for his son , Aegon II , to succeed him . Upon Viserys ' death and Aegon ’s crowning , Rhaenyra began to feel the Hightowers had slighted her . This lead to the preliminary of war , with both side seeking allies . In a bid to secure a specific friend from both side , Prince Lucerys was mutilate , kickstarting the Dance of Dragons and Rhaenyra ’s fight to see her crown the rightful Queen of Westeros .

Collage of Rhaenyra, Alicent, and Aegon II in House of the Dragon season 1

16Black Trailer - Rhaenyra Is Intent On War In House Of The Dragon Season 2

Rhaenyra’s once-reserved nature has become a wish for war against her enemies.

After taste her best to avoid warfare and enforce Viserys ' wish for her successiveness of him peacefully , the event ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , sequence 10 course angered Rhaenyra . From the seeming conspiring of the Hightowers to the end , however accidental , of Lucerys , Rhaenyra is now wrapped on warfare inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 . This is speedily play up in the calamitous trailer for the show , with Rhaenyra being shown as much more openly vengeful , stating she intend " to push this warfare and win it . "

The end of the Black trailer hints that Rhaenyra will hail to regret her action , say she fears what she has set about .

15Black Trailer - A Funeral For Lucerys Is Taking Place

The death of Rhaenyra’s son will continue to be felt.

The opening shot of the Black laggard forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 show Rhaenyra standing near a funeral pyre . It can be assumed that this is an prescribed funeral for Lucerys , give thatHouse of the Dragonseason 1 end now after Rhaenyra found out about her boy ’s death . Not only does begin the house trailer this way remind audience of why Rhaenyra is fighting , but it picks up from the most important secret plan point in time of season 1 .

14Black Trailer - A Dragonseed Is Teased For House Of The Dragon

Hugh Hammer makes his HBO debut.

In the calamitous trailer , a shot can be see of Rhaenyra gathering her allies on Dragonstone . Sat on the right - handwriting side of the table is a huge man with blonde whisker and a beard . This man is likely Hugh Hammer , a Dragonseed - Targaryen bastard - who struggle for Rhaenyra in the Dance of Dragons . Hugh Hammer was not included in time of year 1 , thoughHouse of the Dragonseason 2 will step up the war further , leading Rhaenyra and her family to count for more allies like Hugh .

13Black Trailer - House Of The Dragon Season 2 Returns To The Wall

An iconic Game of Thrones location returns in the prequel show.

WhileHouse of the Dragonis a prequel toGame of Thrones , the most familiar locating from the latter included in the former was King ’s landing place . Much ofHouse of the Dragonexplored raw areas of Westeros outside of the capital , such as Driftmark , the tail of House Velaryon . That aver , the Black trailer forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 teases a return to one ofGame of Thrones ' more iconic locating : The Wall . Located in the far north of the Seven Kingdoms , The Wall separates the wilderness beyond from the kingdoms of Westeros , man by the Night ’s Watch .

12Black Trailer - The Wall Hints At Cregan Stark’s Introduction

Rhaenyra seeks the aid of Lord Stark.

The return to The Wall hint thatHouse of the Dragonseason 2 will capitalize on a minx from the time of year 1 finale . While Lucerys was send to win the favor of House Baratheon in the coming conflict , Rhaenyra ’s other son , Jace , was sent to Winterfell . Winterfell is the bottom of House Stark , with Jace air to lure its lord , Cregan Stark , over to Rhaenyra ’s side . It seems as though the retort to The Wall will be part of Jace ’s endeavor to secure House Stark ’s dedication , as the gravid houses of Westeros peck side in the Dance of Dragons .

House of the Dragon time of year 2 introduce Lord Cregan Stark , which mean a rejoinder to Winterfell and , surprisingly , to the Wall from Game of Thrones .

11Black Trailer - Rhaenyra Continues To Gain Support From House Velaryon

The connections between the two Westerosi houses continue.

Undoubtedly the unswerving friend of Rhaenyra throughoutHouse of the Dragonseason 1 was House Velaryon . Through several marriage pacts of Rhaenyra ’s children and the fact that Rhaenys , Visery ’s sister , is married to Lord Corlys Velaryon , the house was an friend of the Targaryens in the build - up to the Dance of Dragons . If the Black dawdler forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 makes anything percipient , it is that House Velaryon will not waver in its support of Rhaenyra , as evidence by Corlys imploring the would - be pansy to"crush this beast at its head . "

10Black Trailer - Gwayne Hightower Is Involved In The Dance Of Dragons

The eldest son of Otto Hightower has a role to play.

While Gwayne Hightower appeared inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 briefly , it seem he will have a bigger use to take on in season 2 . The calamitous trailer exhibit Gwayne looking up in blow , potentially placing him in one ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s struggle . In the script , Gwayne becomes second - in - command of the City Watch of King ’s Landing , potentially explicate his liberal role in the show .

9Black Trailer - Rhaenys Offers Cautionary Words To Rhaenyra’s War

A voice of reason is provided in the form of Rhaenyra’s aunt.

Despite House Velaryon ’s support , Rhaenys was often shown as someone who wish to nullify war if possible . If not for her own grievance about not being awarded the Iron Throne , Rhaenys ' wisdom often sees her acting as the voice of reason where war is concerned . This trait is seemingly continuing inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , with the opprobrious trailer ending with Rhaenys ' words of warning to Rhaenyra . While Rhaenys accepts Rhaenyra ’s predicament , she warn her niece that"when the desire to kill and burn takes hold and cause is blank out , you will not even commemorate what began the warfare in the first place . "

8Green Trailer - House Hightower’s Plight Is Explored In House Of The Dragon Season 2

HBO’s second trailer outlines the perspective of Alicent and her allies.

Conversely , the Green trailer forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 focuses on the views of House Hightower and their allies . From the viewpoint of Alicent Hightower , Rhaenyra and her followers are only anarchists looking to usurp the peace of mind of the realm . believe that Viserys wished to crown Aegon as his successor , Alicent and the Hightowers can not understand why Rhaenyra would want the Iron Throne . combine with the unlikelihood of the Seven Kingdoms accepting a queen , Hightower feel no one but Aegon II should model on the can .

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2

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Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen wearing a crown in House of the Dragon

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen with Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra, staring down the camera with an orange glow in the background, in House of the Dragon’s season 1 finale

Hugh Hammer sat at a table with Rhaenyra’s allies in House of the Dragon

Rhaenyra Targaryen covered in ash and looking sad in House of the Dragon season 2, with an image of Ned Stark smiling in Game of Thrones season 1 episode 1

Cregan Stark talking to Jace Velaryon at the wall in House of the Dragon season 2

A composite image of Corlys Velaryon and a ship in House of the Dragon

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Gwayne Hightower looking up in shock in House of the Dragon season 2

House Of The Dragon Rhaenys Targaryen Queen Rhaenyra Season 1 Finale

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