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House of the Dragon S2E1 — A Son for a Son

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House of the Dragon•Season 2•Episode 1

A Son for a Son

8.2/10 · 50,159 votesJun 16, 202458 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byAlan Taylor

Written byRyan J. Condal

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Cast11

Matt Smith

Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Emma D'Arcy

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

Olivia Cooke

Queen Alicent Hightower

Steve Toussaint

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Matthew Needham

Matthew Needham

Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong

Sonoya Mizuno

Sonoya Mizuno

Mysaria 'The White Worm'

Tom Glynn-Carney

Tom Glynn-Carney

King Aegon II Targaryen

Ewan Mitchell

Ewan Mitchell

Prince Aemond Targaryen

Harry Collett

Harry Collett

Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Maester Gerardys

Kurt Egyiawan

Kurt Egyiawan

Grand Maester Orwyle

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Ryan J. Condal

Ryan J. Condal

Writer

Alan Taylor

Alan Taylor

Director

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Frances Parker

Editor

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P.J. Dillon

Director of Photography

Laura Swift

Laura Swift

Stunt Double

Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell

Stunts

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Antonio Calvo-Domínguez

Supervising Art Director

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Episode Summary

"A Son for a Son" is episode 1 of House of the Dragon season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 50,159 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Alan Taylor and written by Ryan J. Condal, it aired on June 16, 2024.

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