As HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ prepares to return sometime in the summer of 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting the continuation of this epic saga. Set just days after the climactic finale of the first season, the prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ promises more grief, revenge, and fiery drama.
Picking Up From Where It Left Off
The new season will delve into the aftermath of the events from season one, bringing forward an array of complex character arcs. Viewers can expect a focus on grief and power struggles with Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, portrayed by Emma D’Arcy. Speaking to BBC News, D’Arcy shared how challenging it was to embody both a grieving mother and a powerful ruler: You have to have great stamina. It’s a marathon.
A Time of Civil War
Season two sees Westeros on the brink of civil war, with the Green and Black Councils battling for power between King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra. Olivia Cooke, who plays Queen Alicent Hightower, described the upcoming season as really challenging
, adding: It’s coming to terms with grief and trauma…
The Return of Fan Favorites
Fan favorites like Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith, will be back. Reflecting on his role, Smith mentioned: We are delving back into the fractious world of the Targaryens…
Expect Daemon’s struggle for power to be a major plot point this season.
The Complex World of Aemond Targaryen
Ewan Mitchell’s portrayal of Aemond Targaryen will also draw significant attention. Mitchell explained: I don’t like playing evil…
However, he relishes diving into Aemond’s complex character.
Shooting Amid Strikes
‘House of the Dragon’ managed to continue production during last year’s Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, thanks to its UK-based contracts under Equity rather than SAG-AFTRA. This did cause some conflicts for cast members who were SAG members but were still required to work.
Critic Reviews and Expectations
The early reviews for season two have been promising. Empire calls it a spiky, acidic human drama, while The Telegraph praises it for providing everything needed for a ‘roaring good time.’
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