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House of the Dragon S2E4 — The Red Dragon and the Gold

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House of the Dragon•Season 2•Episode 4

The Red Dragon and the Gold

9.4/10 · 72,461 votesJul 7, 202455 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 2•+1.6 vs season avg

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.

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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P.J. Dillon

Director of Photography

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Katie Weiland

Editor

Yusuf Chaudhri

Yusuf Chaudhri

Stunts

George Kirby

George Kirby

Stunts

Laura Swift

Laura Swift

Stunt Double

Levan Doran

Levan Doran

Stunts

Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell

Stunts

Freddie Mason

Freddie Mason

Stunts

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Ella Burton

Makeup & Hair

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Antonio Calvo-Domínguez

Supervising Art Director

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Episode Summary

"The Red Dragon and the Gold" is episode 4 of House of the Dragon season 2. It scored 9.4/10 from 72,461 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Alan Taylor and written by Ryan J. Condal, it aired on July 7, 2024.

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