June 16th 2024.
The highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, has taken the world by storm. Fans were thrilled to hear that Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy will be returning for season two of the epic show.
Set 200 years before the time of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen, the series has captured the hearts of viewers in the same way as its predecessor. The first season followed the build-up to a civil war that threatens to tear apart the powerful Targaryen and Hightower families.
The once-reigning Targaryen family is now divided into two factions: the Greens, led by Alicent Hightower and her son Aegon Targaryen, and the Blacks, led by Rhaenerya Targaryen and her uncle-husband Daemon Targaryen. As the first season set the stage for the conflict between the two sides, fans eagerly await to see the battles unfold between King Aegon II and Queen Rhaenyra in their fight for the Iron Throne.
For those in the UK, the first episode of season two will air on Sky Atlantic at 2am tomorrow morning, and again at 9pm on Monday for those who miss the early showing. With a star-studded cast including Olivia Cooke and Paddy Considine, the show promises to deliver dragons, drama, and political intrigue.
But with only 8 episodes in total, fans will have to savor every moment of the second season. The final episode is expected to air on Sunday, August 4th, two months from now.
As a prequel set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon introduces us to the ancestors of the beloved characters we know. We will see the powerful House Targaryen in its prime, with King Viserys Targaryen I sitting on the Iron Throne. However, as fans of the books and original TV series know, the downfall of the House is imminent, and the events of the new series could be the catalyst for that downfall.
The talented cast includes Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the eldest child of King Viserys I. Matt Smith plays her uncle and the king's younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen. Olivia Cooke stars as Lady Alicent Hightower, with Rhys Ifans as her father, Ser Otto Hightower, and Fabien Frankel as knight Ser Criston Cole. Sonoya Mizuno portrays Prince Daemon's lover, Mysaria, while Eve Best plays Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and Steve Toussaint stars as her husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon.
The show is full of surprises and unexpected appearances, making it a must-watch for all fans of the Game of Thrones universe. House of the Dragon is available to watch on Sky Atlantic, so don't miss out on all the action and drama.
As the war for the Iron Throne continues, fans are already speculating about the future of the show and the potential cast changes that may occur. But for now, let's enjoy the second season of House of the Dragon and see where the journey takes us. Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below.
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