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Who plays Daemon, Rhaenyra and King Aegon in 'House of the Dragon'? See full Season 2 cast
By Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY,
1 day ago
The battle over the Iron Throne continues with Season 2 of HBO's "Game of Thrones" spinoff "House of the Dragon".
Picking up where Season 1 left off, the new season chronicles the civil war, dubbed the "Dance of the Dragons," between opposing factions of the Targaryen family. The catastrophic conflict, laden with plenty of kin-killing and dragons, eventually leads to the end of Targaryen rule and the demise of the once-great family.
USA TODAY TV critic Kelly Lawler gave the series two stars out of four writing that though the series' creators managed to address some of the criticism they faced for Season 1, "the fire is still lacking" in Season 2.
"So yes, there is more good stuff this time (they finally have figured out, at least by Episode 4, what to do with those darned dragons), but there is also more bad stuff: Multiple scenes in which common sense and logic has flown out the window, more twists and surprises introduced without context or feeling to back them up and more gratuitous violence that borders on outright indecency," Lawler writes in her review.
"There are too many side quests and not enough stakes to make me care about the battle for the Iron Throne that is meant to be the crux of the series."
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in Season 2 of HBO Max's "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
Dragonrider and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen is the late King Viserys I’s first-born child and named heir to the Iron Throne. However, her half-brother Aegon II has also laid claim to the throne.
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in Season 2 of HBO Max's "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman / HBO
Olivia Cooke as Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower
Alicent Hightower is the late King Viserys I’s second wife and mother to Viserys’ first-born son, Aegon II.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in Season 2 of HBO Max "House of the Dragon". Theo Whiteman / HBO
Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
King Aegon II is the first-born son of the late King Viserys and a dragonrider that now sits the Iron Throne.
Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen in Season 2 of HBO Max "House of the Dragon". Ollie Upton / HBO
Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen
Helaena is King Aegon II's sister and wife to King Aegon II.
Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen in Season 2 of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
Prince Aemond is Aegon II's younger brother. He lost an eye in a fight in which he claimed the largest dragon in the realm, Vhagar.
Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen in Season 2 of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
Baela is the eldest daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon and rides the young dragon Moondancer. She is betrothed to Prince Jacaerys.
Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen in Season 2 of HBO Max's "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
Rhaena is Baela's younger sister.
Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen in Season 2 of HBO Max "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman / HBO
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
Ser Criston Cole, the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven, is Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and Queen Alicent’s sworn protector.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole in Season 2 of HBO Max's "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman / HBO
Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
Esteemed Hand to two previous kings, Ser Otto is Alicent Hightower's father and Aegon II's grandfather.
Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower in Season 2 of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
Lord Corlys, also known as “The Sea Snake” is the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, according to HBO. Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat, richer than the Lannisters, and claims the largest navy in the world.
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon and Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull in Season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
Alyn is a young sailor who saved Lord Corlys' life in battle at the Stepstones.
Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
Lord Larys is the younger son of late master of laws Lyonel Strong. He was named Lord of Harrenhal following the sudden deaths of his father and brother.
Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong in Season 2 of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton / HBO
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