House of the Dragon
Summary
monition : Contains SPOILERS for Fire & Blood , the book on which House of the Dragon is based . Very few shows have role as divisive as those onHouse of the Dragon , and time of year 2 will probably generate even more hatred toward certain characters . Based on George R.R Martin’sFire & Blood , theGame of Thronesprequel explores a polar geological era for the historical Targaryen dynasty , where a civil war erupts between the heirs of King Viserys . time of year 1 saw a divide build between factions top by Rhaenyra Targaryen , the king ’s eldest child , and Aegon Targaryen , the Rex ’s eldest Logos , represent as the calamitous and unripe parties . In season 2 , Westeros will burst into warfare .
WhileGame of Thronescovered characters worldwide , House of the Dragonis primarily contained under the roof of the Red Keep , adding an interpersonal intensity to the master rivalries . House of the Dragon ’s cast of charactersis link through blood , romance , and broken friendships . The series generally favors Rhaenyra and the blacks , but watcher are allow with complex moral choices when deciding who they support . Any serial that allow for such personal participation is tie down to be filled with role masses detest , andas war ensues and stakes step up , the hatred will only grow .
10Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhaenyra will be vengeful after the loss of her son.
Rhaenyra ’s expression at the end ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 says it all . After lose her son Lucerys to her vernal comrade Aemond , the Queen will be back for vengeance , and anyone who sees the honey oil as the virtuously righteous political party will grow to detest her even more . Though she ’s not directly require with the Blood & Cheese blackwash , she does n’t berate Daemon for his cruel action mechanism . She also will appoint Mysaria a position as schoolmistress of whisperers subsequently on , so it ’s likely that the series wo n’t show much guilt from her over the brutal child murder .
The House of the Dragon season 2 teaser trailer hinted at some major events from the book . Here ’s everything that happened and what it means .
9Alicent Hightower
Alicent will grow more cruel as the war ensues.
Comparisons were made former inHouse of the Dragonthat paint a picture Alicent might end up being a similar character to Cersei Lannister . In reality , Alicent ended up being far more reasonable and sympathetic than anyone call . While she does examine to stab Rhaenyra , she ’s at least more apprehensive about begin a war and seems to give care less about who sits on the stool than her father . The event of season 2 will likely aim her toward cruelty , especially after parentage and Cheese .
The first teaser for House of the Dragon season 2 highlight one dragon moment that reveals a Targaryen complaint from time of year 1 will be addressed .
8Aemond Targaryen
Aemond will continue to be a powerful asset to the greens.
At the end of time of year 1 , Aemond Targaryen became an exciting character , creating an intriguing foil to Daemon as a powerhouse for the greens . As the war escalates , Aemond will continue to be a great plus for his untested brother , heavily demand in leading his side as a dragonrider . However , his immaturity and bitterness will carry on to shine through . While he may learn some control after the incident with Lucerys , the show has construct Aemond as one of the more erratic characters , and he ’ll grow more dangerous with more mogul .
Cregan Stark ( Tom Taylor ) will make his debut in House of the Dragon season 2 , and returning to Winterfell will be central to the Game of Thrones prequel .
7Otto Hightower
Otto will be a powerful ally to the greens in season 2.
Given that his meddling was a big part of the section of the Targaryen house , Ser Otto Hightower was one of the most hated characters in season 1 . Heading into season 2 , Otto Hightower will be one of themost powerfulHouse of the Dragoncharacters , able to gather bombastic forces from the Reach . His contribution to the greens wo n’t help his case , but the unhinged king , Aegon , will shadow Otto ’s primarily rational legal action .
6Mysaria
Mysaria will be complicit in a gruesome child murder.
Like Larys Strong is to the Green , Mysaria will be the untrustworthy , unlikable ally of the inkiness in season 2 . In time of year 1 , she establishes her own undercover agent net in King ’s Landing , which Daemon will utilize to hire Blood and Cheese . Mysaria ’s complicity in the youngster murder will increase hatred for her , especially as she continues to reap the benefits of her political alliance with Rhaenyra and the blackness .
5Aegon Targaryen
Aegon II will be a terrible king.
Like his blood brother , Aegon II Targaryen will only get worse as he gets more well-situated with power . The end ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 saw Aegon coronated as the new monarch of Westeros , a province he initially disdained . TheHouse of the Dragonseason 2 trailersshowed Aegon seemingly embrace his new - found seat on the Iron Throne . InFire & Blood , Aegon welcomes Aemond back with a feast after he slays Lucerys , and as the state of war ensues , Aegon becomes paranoid and set out to wassail heavily , reach terrible decisions .
4Blood & Cheese
The pair of assassins will commit unspeakable acts in season 2.
Though they technically have n’t been introduced inHouse of the Dragonyet , Blood and Cheese were teased in season 1 . The duo will be introduced too soon in time of year 2 , as they ’re tasked with getting payback for Lucerys Velaryon ’s death . It will be one of the show ’s most grisly and brutal scenes , as the two sneak into the Red Keep , bound and gag Alicent , then take Helaena engrossed and force her to take which of her minor will die . It ’s one of the most horrific effect in George R.R. Martin ’s world , and the case will surely be detest .
3Larys Strong
Larys will continue doing the dirty work for the greens in season 2.
Lord Larys Strong became a helpful friend to Alicent latterly in season 1 , but he ’s unlikable even to those he supports . The unsettling " foot scene " aside , Larys is a worm unforced to backstab anyone , include his own family . Alicent will continue to employ Larys for her dirty deed in season 2 , including torture . As a immature admirer who ’s naturally unlikable , the hatred for Larys will only get worse .
2Daemon Targaryen
The Dance of the Dragons will see Daemon do horrible deeds.
In season 1 , Daemon Targaryen was the type of bad guy that was sometimes potential to root for , as Matt Smith play the character with charm and wit . Still , he ’s inarguably an awful someone who does horrific thing , and that will only get bad in season 2.Daemon is the one who will task stemma and Cheese with murder a childearlier in the season , and it probably wo n’t be the first warfare crime he give . The season finale showed a air division between Daemon and Rhaenyra in handling the passing of Viserys , and the warfare could continue to push them asunder .
1Criston Cole
Ser Criston Cole will continue to grow more bitter and petty in season 2.
Criston Cole was already among the most detest grapheme inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 due to his bitter after the falling out with Rhaenyra . In season 2 , the horse will continue to grow more vengeful and angered . Cole personally sees to the beheadings of Rhaenyra ’s supportersin King ’s Landing who turn away to bend the knee to Aegon II , as seen in the season 2 trailer . Like Aemond , Criston Cole will be an essential leader for the greens , leading United States Army to battle .
