Game of Thrones is too huge of a show for it to be left as is. Enter a prequel that focuses on the only ‘house’ in the realm that uses dragons to defeat and conquer, the House of Targaryen. Titled House of the Dragon, you’ll see more of the Targaryen dynasty dominating the Iron Throne with fire and blood.
After the first season ended on an excruciating cliffhanger last year, the thought of the show returning in 2024 seemed like it would take forever. But as 2023 nears its end, its definitely welcome news to watch House of the Dragon Season 2’s first ever teaser, which HBO just released.
Here’s everything to know about the second season of the award-winning series.
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Where to watch House of the Dragon Season 2 in Australia?
Just like Game of Thrones, the spin-off prequel is exclusive to Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE in Australia, which is the case for most HBO shows streaming in the country.
New episodes from House of the Dragon Season 2 will also premiere on the aforementioned services
Streaming Services | Available? |
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BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now trial |
Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
House of the Dragon Season 2 release date
The House of the Dragon Season 2 release date has been finally announced to happen on Monday, 17 June 2024.
The new season is also expected to be shorter than the first, confirmed to only consist of eight episodes unlike the first instalment’s 10.
House of the Dragon Season 2 | Release Date | Streaming Services |
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Episode 1 | Mon, 17 Jun 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel Now |
Stream House of the Dragon Season 2 on BINGE
If you have BINGE, House of the Dragon Season 2 will stream on the platform. Fortunately, they still offer a free trial so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand: Basic (HD, stream on just one device), Standard (stream on two devices), and Premium (stream on up to four devices).
Both Standard and Premium also offer 4K streaming on selected content, while all BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
Watch House of the Dragon Season 2 on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
IMDB’s most anticipated show of 2022, this epic fantasy series is created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. Wondering where to watch House of the Dragon in Australia? You can either get Foxtel or sign up to Foxtel Now.
To watch the prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Foxtel offers exclusive access in Australia via Showcase, which is already part of the Foxtel Plus bundle. With Foxtel’s latest offers, you can also sign up to the package of your liking with discounts for 12 months.
Foxtel Now is another great alternative. Entertainment packages start with the Essentials. Even better, you can access every episode of the series while saving when you sign up with Foxtel Now.
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House of the Dragon plot
The prequel is based on George R. R. Martin’s 2018 novel Fire & Blood. It’s set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and delves into Targaryen history, introducing fans to the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).
The HBO series also explores the events leading up to the Targaryen civil war when a war of succession was fought by two rival monarchs over King Viserys I’s throne. It became known as the “Dance of the Dragons”, an important history in the seven kingdoms that were mentioned in passing throughout GOT episodes by characters like Joffrey and Shireen.
Just like in the book, Prince Aegon Targaryen and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen battle for the throne of Westeros after the death of their father King Viserys I, the successor of the Old King Jaehaerys Targaryen. Princess Rhaenyra is the king’s firstborn child with pure Valyrian blood, and although a female ruler in the fantastical lands of Westeros was unheard of, she was groomed by her father to succeed him.
When the king remarried, his eldest son Prince Aegon was born, setting up for the bitter rivalry, ultimately leading to a bloody and fiery civil war (which also resulted in the extinction of dragons).
It’s also worth noting that while we’ve seen many important parts of the book in the first season, there are some major changes as well, such as Laenor Velaryon’s fake death, the absence of Viserys and Alicent’s fourth child, Daeron Targaryen, and Alicent’s characterisation itself.
In the House of the Dragon book (Fire & Blood), she was portrayed to be more cunning and ambitious, while the first season of House of the Dragon painted her to be a more sympathetic character, especially when it was revealed that the Green Council had conspired behind her back to instill Aegon as the new king.
These are just some of the pivotal changes you’ll see with more updates possibly happening in season 2 as well. As for the second season’s plot, we’re guessing that it will pick up where season 1 left off – a family tragedy that will fuel the tension and rage between former best friends Rhaenyra and Alicent.
With the devastating death of Prince Lucerys on the hands of Prince Aemond’s dragon Vhagar, Westeros can say goodbye to any chance for peace as both parties appear to be gearing up for the worst.
Cast of House of the Dragon
Not only does House of the Dragon showcase a lot more dragons, it also features an ensemble cast. Season 1 starred Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, and Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon.
Australian actress Milly Alcock, who starred in the Foxtel Original Upright, starred as the young princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, while Emily Carey portrayed the young Alicent Hightower.
Check out the returning cast for House of the Dragon Season 2 below, as well as new cast members joining the new season.
House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer
Check out one of the first ever duelling trailers of the highly anticipated House of the Dragon Season 2.
Similar shows to House of the Dragon you might like
House of the Dragon is just like its predecessor, filled with betrayal and political intrigue. With House of the Dragon Season 2 coming out in June, there’s still a few months before new episodes drop on streaming. Worry not because there are similar shows you can watch while waiting for the new season premiere.
Of course, there are eight seasons of Game of Thrones to tide you over. Even if you’ve seen the entire series, rewatching it would still be a blast. Other alternatives include The Rings of Power, Foundation, The Wheel of Time, His Dark Materials, and Succession since it’s all about power struggle within the family.
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