Season 1 of House of the Dragon took viewers on a captivating journey through Targaryen history, 200 years before Daenerys Targaryen set foot in Westeros.

The season ended with the flames of war ignited within the Targaryen family, after King Viserys Targaryen decided to pass the throne to his youngest son Aegon II, overlooking the claim of his daughter Rhaenyra.

Season 2 promises to be an epic civil war for the Iron Throne, where dragons soar and political intrigue runs deep.

Here are some of the key points viewers can look forward to in Season 2:

1. The civil war for the Iron Throne:

• Rhaenyra Targaryen, the rightful “Black Heir” to the throne, will not go down without a fight. She, along with her husband Daemon Targaryen, a formidable dragonrider, have gathered an army and dragons at Dragonstone to reclaim what is rightfully hers.
• Aegon II Targaryen, the “Green King” recognized by his father, is also prepared to use any means necessary to defend his birthright. With the support of his stepfather Otto Hightower, Viserys’s Hand, and his brother Aemond, an ambitious young dragonrider, Aegon has a formidable force at his disposal.
• The war promises to be brutal, with spectacular dragon-on-dragon battles and intense sword fights between skilled knights.

2. Political machinations:

• Season 2 will continue to explore the deep political machinations within the Targaryen family and across Westeros. Each side, “Blacks” and “Greens,” has their own allies and enemies, and they will use every trick in the book to gain an advantage in the war for the throne.
• In addition to familiar characters from Season 1, Season 2 introduces several intriguing new characters who promise to add even more complexity and drama to the war.
• One of the most notable new characters is Ser Criston Cole, Rhaenyra’s former lover and a skilled knight. Ser Criston Cole is now Aegon II’s Kingsguard, and his loyalty will be tested as Rhaenyra marches on King’s Landing.

3. Dragons and magic:

• Dragons have always been an integral part of the Game of Thrones universe, and this is even more true in House of the Dragon. Season 1 introduced several powerful dragons, including Vhagar, Syrax, and Caraxes.
• Season 2 promises even more dragon action, with epic dragon-on-dragon battles and breathtaking displays of dragonriding.
• Magic will also play a more prominent role in Season 2. Rhaenyra is said to have a strong connection to magic, and she may use this power to combat Aegon and the “Greens.”

4. The fate of Westeros:

• The civil war between Rhaenyra and Aegon will not only have a profound impact on the Targaryen family but also on the entire realm of Westeros.
• The two sides vying for power have different ideologies and goals, and the victory of one side will mean significant change for Westeros.
• Season 2 is sure to be a gripping and action-packed season, filled with epic battles, intricate political plots, and emotional moments.

House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres June 16, 2024, on HBO Max.