The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2
Every episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2!
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "House of the Dragon" season 2 is "A Son for a Son", rated 8.2/10 from 38871 user votes. It was directed by Alan Taylor and written by Ryan Condal. "A Son for a Son" aired on 6/16/2024 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rhaenyra the Cruel".
8.2/10 38,871 votes#1 - A Son for a Son
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2024
While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.2/10 33,510 votes#2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2024
As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Sara Hess
7.6/10 31,671 votes#3 - The Burning Mill
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2024
As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: David Hancock
9.5/10 57,160 votes#4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal
7.3/10 30,208 votes#5 - Regent
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2024
Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.
Director: Clare Kilner
Writer: Ti Mikkel
6.2/10 50,769 votes#6 - Smallfolk
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2024
With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
Director: Andrij Parekh
Writer: Eileen Shim
8.8/10 36,035 votes#7 - The Red Sowing
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2024
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: David Hancock
6.4/10 41,732 votes#8 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2024
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Sara Hess