The Best Episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(50054 votes)

   #1 - A Son for a Son

   S2:E16/16/2024

   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 J. Condal

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   Director:Alan Taylor

   Writer:Ryan J. Condal
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   8.2/10(43805 votes)

   #2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel

   S2:E26/23/2024

   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

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   Director:Clare Kilner

   Writer:Sara Hess
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   7.6/10(42017 votes)

   #3 - The Burning Mill

   S2:E36/30/2024

   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

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   Director:Geeta Patel

   Writer:David Hancock
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   9.4/10(72333 votes)

   #4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold

   S2:E47/7/2024

   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 J. Condal

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   Director:Alan Taylor

   Writer:Ryan J. Condal
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   7.3/10(40658 votes)

   #5 - Regent

   S2:E57/14/2024

   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

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   Director:Clare Kilner

   Writer:Ti Mikkel
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   6.3/10(61722 votes)

   #6 - Smallfolk

   S2:E67/21/2024

   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

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   Director:Andrij Parekh

   Writer:Eileen Shim
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   8.8/10(48361 votes)

   #7 - The Red Sowing

   S2:E77/28/2024

   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

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   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:David Hancock
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   6.5/10(54668 votes)

   #8 - The Queen Who Ever Was

   S2:E88/4/2024

   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

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   Director:Geeta Patel

   Writer:Sara Hess