When does 'House of the Dragon' Episode 2 come out? Season 2 schedule, cast, where to watch
"Game of Thrones" spinoff "House of the Dragon" returned to TV screens this weekend, smacking viewers in the face with the series' signature darkness and brutality right off the bat.
The first episode of Season 2 didn't pull any punches, ending with an "indefensible" murder that is sure to hasten the kingdom's race to all-out war, bloodshed and dazzling cinematic fight scenes.
Picking up where Season 1 left off, the new episodes chronicle the civil war, dubbed the "Dance of the Dragons," between opposing factions of the Targaryen family. As fans of GoT know, the catastrophic conflict, fraught with plenty of kin-killing and dragons, eventually leads to the end of Targaryen rule.
The demise of the once-great family will unfold over the next seven episodes of the season. Here's what to know about the "House of the Dragon" Season 2 release schedule.
When did 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere?
"House of the Dragon" Season 2 premiered at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 16.
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When do new episodes of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 come out?
House of the Dragon Season 2 will release new episodes every Sunday on HBO and Max at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The eight-episode season will begin in June and end in August, with each episode running about an hour.
'House of the Dragon' episode schedule
Episode 1, "A Son for a Son": Sunday, June 16
Episode 2: Sunday, June 23
Episode 3: Sunday, June 30
Episode 4, "A Dance of Dragons": Sunday, July 7
Episode 5: Sunday, July 14
Episode 6: Sunday, July 21
Episode 7: Sunday, July 28
Episode 8: Sunday, August 4
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' Season 2
"House of the Dragon" airs on the HBO television channel each Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes are available to stream on Max the same day.
Customers can get HBO and Max subscriptions via a traditional online sign-up or through their TV provider. Plans range from $9.99 to $19.99 a month.
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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 cast
New arrivals will join the returning cast in the coming season. Returning cast members include:
Olivia Cooke as adult Alicent Hightower
Emma D’Arcy as adult Rhaenyra Targaryen
Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen
Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
Phia Saban as Halaena Targaryen
Jefferson Hall as Tyland and Jason Lannister
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
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New characters and new actors will also be introduced this season, including:
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
Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne
Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower
Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong
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