House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

87% Tomatometer 45 Reviews The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to popular HBO series "Game of Thrones;" based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," "House of the Dragon" is set nearly 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Read More Read Less

House of the Dragon — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching.

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House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Esther Zuckerman Bloomberg News For all its issues, there’s still a lot of fun to be had in House of the Dragon, including some deliciously hammy performances, thanks to Mitchell and Smith, and some incomparable production design. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Angie Han Hollywood Reporter Entertaining though it can be, the Game of Thrones prequel still struggles with the balance of epic scope and human-scale motivation that made its predecessor work so well. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Lili Loofbourow Washington Post “Dragon,” after all, isn’t really an epic. It’s more of a family feud. That’s why I prefer it, while acknowledging that it can sometimes seem more like a sadder “Arrested Development” than Shakespeare (with dragons). Jun 14, 2024 Full Review House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Erin Maxwell LA Weekly/Village Voice Season two is successful, as it continues on the fiery path towards dragon-filled warfare that will become a special effects spectacle to behold. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Jack King GQ Magazine [UK] It's a slow-burn start, relatively sparing on the thrills and intestine spills we all most associate with Thrones. But that isn't to say it doesn't brim with intrigue: said episodes unfold like a spy thriller. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review House of the Dragon: Season 2 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Andrew Murray The Upcoming [I]ts big-budget production and extraordinary performances making for another epic television spectacle. Rated: 5/5 Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

Ryan Condal Creator Matt Smith Prince Daemon Targaryen Emma D'Arcy Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen Rhys Ifans Otto Hightower Steve Toussaint Lord Corlys Velaryon ("The Sea Snake") Eve Best Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
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Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Sun Jun 16 A Son for a Son The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 2 Airs Sat Jun 22 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 3 Airs Sun Jun 30 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 4 Airs Sun Jul 7 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 5 Airs Sun Jul 14 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 6 Airs Sun Jul 21 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 7 Airs Sun Jul 28 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details Episode 8 Airs Sun Aug 4 The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alan Taylor

Creator
Ryan Condal

Executive Producer
George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin De La Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis

Screenwriter
Ryan Condal

Network
HBO

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Drama, Fantasy

Original Language
English

Release Date
Jun 16, 2024
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