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☆ Matt Smith says he hasn't 'heard a thing' about 'House of the Dragon' season three. Here's what we know about its progress.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Matt Smith said he hadn't "heard a thing" about "House of the Dragon" season three. Showrunner Ryan Condal previously said the aim is to start filming season three in early 2025. AdvertisementMatt Smith told audiences at New York Comic-Con that he hadn't "heard a thing" about "House of the Dragon" season three. AdvertisementBut the sheer scale of "House of the Dragon" means it can take a long time to write, produce, shoot, and edit a season. "House of the Dragon" showrunner Ryan Condal previously explained the timeline for season three shortly after the season two finale.

Persons: Matt Smith, Daemon Targaryen, Ryan Condal, —, George R, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Joshua Horowitz, Smith, Tom Glynn, Carney, Fabien Frankel, Glynn, I've, Frankel Organizations: HBO, Service, New York, Business, Hollywood Reporter Locations: British

☆ Daemon Targaryen's boring hallucination arc in 'House of the Dragon' season two wastes time and ruins a beloved character
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two. "House of the Dragon" season two has turned Daemon Targaryen, one of the show's most beloved characters, into a joke. At the end of the first season, the complex and charming Daemon (Matt Smith) emerged as one of the show's most popular characters. Related storiesBut in the chapters adapted for season two, Daemon only goes to Harrenhal and unites the Riverlands. But if the show's writers let themselves be constricted by the book's narrative, they risk "House of the Dragon" going stale — just like Daemon's story arc.

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, bode, Matt Smith, Smith, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Emma D'Arcy, Sara Hess, i'm Organizations: Service, Business, Entertainment Locations: Harrenhal, luigi's

☆ 'House of the Dragon' director says she 'couldn't sleep' thinking about how to film Daemon's game-changing finale vision
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

By the season finale, Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) knows that she has no allies left in King's Landing. "Every time I'm in a scene like Rhaenyra and Alicent, I'm thinking about the war zone," she said. Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy as Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen in the season two finale of "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementDaenerys Targaryen briefly appears in Daemon's vision in the season two finale of "House of the Dragon." What I love about the way Sara particularly wrote the season finale is that she grounded it in relationships.

Persons: Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent, Rhaenyra, It's, —, Geeta Vasant Patel, Patel, Daenerys —, Matt Smith, Daemon, Liam Daniel, HBO You've, Emma, Olivia, Ryan, Sara, Hess, HBO Olivia, Catherine Goldschmidt, Ollie Upton, they'd, I'm, you've, Daemon Targaryen, Sarah, I've, there's, Matt, Daenerys Targaryen, Prince, Daenerys Organizations: Service, HBO Locations: King's, Rhaenyra, Harrenhal

☆ How Daemon Targaryen's dream in 'House of the Dragon' could be an attempt to fix the 'Game of Thrones' ending that everyone hated
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) has a prophetic dream in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. He gets a glimpse of the future of Westeros, leading up to "Game of Thrones." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDaemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is plagued with prophetic visions in "House of the Dragon" season two, but his dream in the last episode possibly changes the ending of "Game of Thrones." In the finale, Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) takes Daemon to the weirwood tree in Harrenhal, where he has his final dream of the season.

Persons: Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, —, Daemon, Alys Rivers, Gayle Rankin, Brynden Rivers, Bran Stark's, Isaac Hempstead Wright Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Harrenhal

☆ Here's why Rhaenyra Targaryen may become queen in 'House of the Dragon' season three
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two finale and the book "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra Targaryen and her biggest rival, Alicent Hightower, form a pact to take over the kingdom in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. AdvertisementRhaenyra takes over King's Landing without Alicent's help in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) uses her dragons to take over King's Landing. He and Rhaenyra took over King's Landing with their dragons, their team of dragonriders, and a fleet led by Corly Verlaryon. AdvertisementRhaenyra struggled to raise enough money to look after King's Landing because most of the gold had been sent away.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, George R, Martin, Emma D'Arcy, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn, Carney, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Alicent, Helaena, Phia Saban, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Whiteman, Criston Cole, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Corly Verlaryon, Ser Gwayne Hightower, Jaehaera, Prince Maelor, Larys, Ser Otto Hightower, Lord Jasper Wylde, Ser Tyland Lannister, Aemond, Harrenhal, Otto Hightower, Tyland, Emma D'arcy, Lord Ormund Hightower, dragonriders, Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, Rhaneyra, Nettles, Addam, Corlys Velaryon, Joffrey Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's, Younger Locations: Martin's

☆ The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brynden Rivers/Lord Bloodraven in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. Sydow's character also doesn't have the same red birthmark on his face as Brynden does in "House of the Dragon." It's possible this could be explained in "House of the Dragon" with the idea that the Three-Eyed Raven simply managed to change his appearance over time. Shortly after, the Night King and the White Walkers assault the cave where the Three-Eyed Raven lives. It's not clear whether Brynden/the Three-Eyed Raven will suffer the same fate in Martin's future books.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' just teased one of the biggest battles to come at the Gullet. Here are all the major battles in 'Fire and Blood' that could appear in future seasons.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Theo Whiteman / HBOMain parties: The Triarchy vs. Corlys Velaryon's fleet supported by Jacaerys Velaryon, Hugh Hammer, Nettles, Addam of Hull, Ulf White, and their dragons. The Triarchy is an alliance of cities from Essos that's constantly warring with Westeros and Corlys Velaryon, the Blacks' sea commander, over a chain of islands known as the Stepstones. While on their way to fight the Blacks, the Triarchy captures a ship containing Rhaenyra's children, Prince Aegon the Younger and Prince Viserys. Aegon the Younger escapes on the dragon Stormcloud and warns the Blacks. In addition, the Triarchy hit Jacaerys' dragon Vermax with a grapnel, causing the dragon to fall.

Persons: Targaryen, Harry Collett, Theo Whiteman, Jacaerys Velaryon, Hugh Hammer, Nettles, Addam, Ulf White, Rhaenyra, Essos that's, Westeros, Corlys Velaryon, Prince Viserys, Rhaenyra's, Jacaerys, Corlys Organizations: HBO, Greens, Aegon II, Blacks, Prince Aegon, Younger, Aegon Locations: Hull, Essos

☆ Helaena Targaryen has a target on her back by the end of 'House of the Dragon' season 2. Here's what will happen to her if the show follows the book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two and the book "Fire and Blood." Theo Whitman/HBOIn the book, Helaena has three children instead of two. Like in the TV show, Jaehaerys is killed early in the war after Daemon sends assassins into King's Landing. AdvertisementIn the book, Rhaenyra takes over King's Landing, taking Helaena and her mother as prisoners. Rhaenyra could also betrayAlicent after conquering King's Landing and not allowing Alicent or Helaena to leave the city.

Persons: —, George R, Martin, Phia Saban, Westeros, Tom Glynn, Carney, Helaena, Aemond, Ewan Mitchell, Emma D'Arcy, Jaehaerys, Olivia Cooke, Halaena's, Theo Whitman, Daemon, Rhaenyra, Maelor, Alicent, Ollie Upton, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, King's Locations: Bitterbridge, Helaena

☆ 8 shows to watch next if you loved 'House of the Dragon' season 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"House of the Dragon" fans should probably check out "Game of Thrones." HBO"House of the Dragon" is a prequel to "Game of Thrones," meaning most fans have watched both. "Game of Thrones" has a similar tone to "House of the Dragon," an incredible cast, and an interesting story arc that kept audiences hooked for eight years. Plus, "Game of Thrones" wraps up a very important storyline that's part of "House of the Dragon." But the prophecy is not fulfilled until the final season of "Game of Thrones," set hundreds of years after "House of the Dragon."

Persons: Kit Harington, Jon Snow, George R, Viserys, Prince, Daemon Organizations: HBO

☆ Saera Targaryen may be related to Hugh Hammer on 'House of the Dragon' — here's what to know about the estranged princess
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon," and "Fire and Blood." But it does sound like one of King Jahaerys' children — Princess Saera Targaryen. AdvertisementKieran Bew and Ellora Torchia as Hugh and his wife in "House of the Dragon" season two. Ollie Upton/HBOSaera Targaryen was Jahaerys and Alysanne's ninth childSaera was one of King Jaeharys I and Queen Alysanne's children. Hugh Hammer was introduced in the first episode of "House of the Dragon" season two.

Persons: —, it's, Hugh Hammer, Ulf, Baelon, Viserys, King Jahaerys, Saera Targaryen, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Hugh, Ollie Upton, Targaryen, Saera, King Jaeharys I, Alysanne's, George R.R, Martin, King Jaehaerys, Alysanne, Queen Alysanne, Jaehaerys, Essos, Ryan Condal, Bew, we'll, he's Organizations: Service, Business, HBO Locations: Lys, Westeros, Volantis, Essos

☆ The latest scene-stealing side character on 'House of the Dragon' is a random child who verbally destroys Daemon
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Oscar Tully, played by actor Archie Barnes, manages to completely steal away one of the best scenes in "House of the Dragon" to date in episode seven. Daemon desperately covets it, but unfortunately for him, Oscar isn't going to let him take it easily. What you're witnessing here is the verbal murder of Daemon Targaryen at the hands of Oscar Tully. It's the only move available to him to win over the other River Lords, and in turn, their considerable armies. Oscar Tully forever!

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' just made a major change not in the book. It could make the Targaryen family tree even more complicated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode seven, and the "Fire and Blood" novel. Hugh Hammer casually drops a massive bombshell in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon," which may have complicated the Targaryen family tree even further. Hugh is not directly related to the Targaryens in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) recruits new dragon riders in "House of the Dragon" episode seven. Theo Whiteman / HBOIn "Fire and Blood," Hugh is the bastard of an unnamed blacksmith from Dragonstone. In "Fire and Blood," Hugh betrays Rhaenyra and eventually tries to seize the Iron Throne for himself so that he can rule as king.

Persons: —, Hugh Hammer, Emma D'Arcy, Targaryen, Hugh, Kieran Bew, Viserys, Daemon Targaryen, Baerlon, Vermithor, Theo Whiteman, Alyssa, Daenerys, Maegelle, Rhaenyra, It's, haven't Organizations: Service, Business, HBO Locations: Dragonstone, Westeros

☆ 'House of the Dragon' fans are wondering what happened to Nettles, a dragonrider in the book. Here's her story in 'Fire and Blood.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) focus in "House of the Dragon" season two is finding new dragonriders. Advertisement'House of the Dragon' seemingly gives Nettles' story to Rhaena TargaryenPhoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman/HBOIt appears that the writers have given Nettles' story to Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell). AdvertisementNettles was in a relationship with Daemon Targaryen in 'Fire and Blood'Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementIt seems highly unlikely that the Nettles' relationship will be folded into "House of the Dragon" because Rhaena is Daemon's daughter.

Persons: —, Emma D'Arcy, Nettles, Hugh Hammer, Ulf, White, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Dragonstone, Hugh, Clinton, Seasmoke, Sheepstealer, Rhaena Targaryen Phoebe Campbell, Theo Whiteman, Rhaena Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell, Jake, Rory Heard, Nettles hasn't, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Theo Whitman, it's, Rhaenyra, Word Organizations: Service, Greens, Business, Silverwing, Clinton Liberty, HBO, Aegon, Blacks Locations: Hull, Vale, Sheepstealer

☆ A 'House of the Dragon' cinematographer broke down the dragon rampage in episode seven. He watched 12 stunt people being set on fire with a flamethrower.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon." The massacre scene at the end of "House of the Dragon" episode seven may be brutal to watch, but a cinematographer told Business Insider that it was "unpleasant" to film, too. The "scary part" was that the crew didn't have much time to shoot such a crucial scene, Černjul added. Ulf White's dragon scene was filmed on the same bluescreen stageUlf the White (Tom Bennett) was introduced in "House of the Dragon" season two. "He was talking to them in real time, and then he would basically almost turn into a dragon," Černjul said.

Persons: —, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Rhaenyra, Corlys Velaryon's, Steve Touissant, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Vermithor, Ulf White, Tom Bennett, Silverwing, Černjul, Harry Collett, Theo Whiteman, HBO Černjul, Hugh Hammer's, Loni Peristere, Hugh, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Ulf, White, Ollie Upton, Baelon, Daemon, Peristere Organizations: Service, Business, HBO, Warner Bros, Leavesden Studios, Max Locations: Hull, Dragonstone, Watford, England, Rhaenyra

☆ 'House of the Dragon' had another surprise cameo in the latest episode, as Daemon continues to reckon with his past
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. "House of the Dragon" continues to surprise fans with cameos from beloved actors — particularly those who have played a role in Daemon Targaryen's narrative arc. Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Later in the episode, Daemon sees Viserys again, crumpled and moaning in pain over Aemma's dead body. Daemon embraces Viserys in "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six.

Persons: —, Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Rhaenyra, Nanna Blondell, Laena Velaryon, Alyssa Targaryen, King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy Considine, Viserys, Max Daemon relives, Aemma, Baelon, Daemon, Daemon doesn't, Max Viserys, movingly, Considine, Variety, I've Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood Locations: Harrenhal, Alys Rivers

☆ Here's what will happen to Alicent Hightower on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) get caught up in a revolt in the sixth episode of "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Three years after Rhaenyra's death, Alicent is placed under house arrest because she fails to persuade her granddaughter to kill Rhaenyra's last surviving son. AdvertisementAlicent's death is a lonely one, but at least she isn't killed in battle, or eaten by a dragon.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Helaena, Phia Saban, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, Rhaenyra's, what's, it's, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Criston Cole, Fabien Frankel Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's

☆ One of the biggest 'House of the Dragon' book changes may have introduced a major plot hole to the show
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. "House of the Dragon" hasn't been shy about taking some liberties with its source material. The HBO hit, based on the fictional House Targaryen history book "Fire and Blood" by "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, made its biggest departure from the book so far back in season one when it changed the fate of Laenor Velaryon. This is a much happier ending for Laenor, but it leaves one major loose thread: his dragon, Seasmoke.

Persons: —, hasn't, George R.R, Martin, Laenor, Rhaenyra Targaryen's, Ser Qarl Correy, Rhaenyra, Daemon Targaryen, Daemon, Qarl, Seasmoke, Jacaerys, Steffon, Addam, Alyn, they'd, it's, Daenerys, Velaryon, 🐉, ince, ike Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Aegon, Greens, ust Locations: Essos, Hull

☆ Rhaenyra's bisexuality fundamentally changes 'House of the Dragon'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode six of "House of the Dragon." But confirming her sexual identity has a deeper resonance on "House of the Dragon" — let's break it down. Emma D'Arcy and Sonoya Mizuno as Rhaenyra and Mysaria in season two, episode five of "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementSonoya Mizuno and Emma D'Arcy as Mysaria and Rhaenyra in season two, episode two of "House of the Dragon." Sonoya Mizuno and Emma D'Arcy as Mysaria and Rhaenyra in season two, episode three of "House of the Dragon."

Persons: —, I'm, Paddy Considine, King Viserys, Emma D'Arcy, Sonoya Mizuno, Ollie Upton, Rhaenyra, Alicent Hightower, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Alicent, there's, Young, Targaryen, Ser Criston Cole, Daemon, Laenor, Daemon Targaryen, Mysaria, Dragonstone, Theo Whiteman, Aegon's, Jaehaerys, Arryk Cargyll's, It's Organizations: Service, Business, HBO, New York Times Locations: Mysaria, Rhaenyra

☆ 'House of the Dragon' shocked fans with an incest scene. Here's Daemon Targaryen's dream about his mother Alyssa explained.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode five. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) dreamed that he slept with his mother, Alyssa Targaryen (Emeline Lambert) in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon" season two, in a surprising incest scene that shocked fans. In episode five, "Regent," Daemon is still in the haunted castle, Harrenhal, while he tries to rally an army for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy). In episode five, Daemon dreamed that he slept with an unknown woman with long white hair. At that point, Daemon realized that the woman was his mother, Alyssa.

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Alyssa Targaryen, Emeline Lambert, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, he's, Alys Rivers, Gayle Rankin, Alys, hasn't, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Viserys, Alyssa, “, ”, Daemon hallucinate, Princess Alyssa, Aly, abou, gary Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Harrenhal, Alys, bor

☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Eve Best breaks down Rhaenys' sacrifice and unleashing dragon warfare on Westeros
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At least, according to Eve Best, the actor who's played Rhaenys for a season and a half on "House of the Dragon." Best as Princess Rhaenys in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Advertisement"She deliberately, at the end of episode nine, chose not to start a nuclear war, very rightly," Best told BI. "Then it becomes an instruction, and it's then the final piece of guidance to Rhaenyra," Best told BI. "It has to be a sacrifice, because I feel that for Rhaenys, she's done everything to not have this war," Best told BI.

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☆ Rhaenys had to die on 'House of the Dragon' for the war to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Those who have read "Fire and Blood" weren't surprised to see Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, and her dragon Meleys fall to Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar. But for "House of the Dragon" to fully commit to its devastating dragon war, fought between a woman with a rightful claim to the throne and her usurper younger half-brother, Rhaenys needed to die. Eve Best and Steve Toussaint as Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOBut despite her acquiescence, the wrong of denying Rhaenys the throne hangs like a pall over "House of the Dragon," and Rhaenyra especially. When her husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon, brings up her denial of the throne, Rhaenys says that she shuttered her ambition "a generation ago."

Persons: —, weren't, Rhaenys Targaryen, Aemond, Rhaenys, King, Meleys, Vhagar, Ollie Upton, King Jahaerys, Jahaerys, Driftmark Corlys, Eve, Steve Toussaint, Laenor, Lord Corlys Velaryon, Rhaenyra, Alicent, it's, Corlys, It's Rhaenys, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, it's Rhaenys, Eve Best, she's Organizations: Service, King Aegon, Business, HBO, Aegon Locations: Dragonstone

☆ Aegon's fate on 'House of the Dragon' is left unclear — here's how he dies in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon," and the book "Fire and Blood." It's seemingly a ploy to lure one of Rhaenyra's dragons out, and it works: Rhaenyra sends Princess Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys, the "Red Queen." Unfortunately for Criston Cole and Aemond, his partner in crime, Aegon chooses that moment to take charge, flying into the battle on his dragon Sunfyre. In the book, Vhagar lights Aegon the Conqueror's funeral pyre, which incinerates his body but leaves his Valyrian steel blade, Blackfyre, unharmed. When Rhaenyra arrives, he promptly feeds her to his dragon, Sunfyre.

Persons: —, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Harrenhal, Prince Daemon, Ser Criston Cole, Rhaenyra, Princess Rhaenys, Criston Cole, Aemond, Tom Glynn, Carney, Ollie Upton, it's, Meleys, Sunfyre, Vhagar, Ser Criston, groaning, They're, Martin, Prince Regent, Larys Strong, Baela, Alicent, Corlys Velaryon, King, Lady Cassandra Baratheon, Helaena, Maelor, Jaehaera Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO Aegon, Sunfyre, HBO, Max Locations: Rook's, Westeros

☆ 'House of the Dragon' just introduced a big-mouthed new character — but he's probably going to be important later on
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three, and the book "Fire and Blood." We're probably going to be seeing a lot more of Ulf in "House of the Dragon," depending on how closely it follows "Fire and Blood," George R.R. Ulf fought alongside other dragon riders like Hugh Hammer in the Battle of the Gullet, a pivotal sea battle during the war. According to Mushroom's historical account in "Fire and Blood," Ulf descended into hedonism, raping multiple women in Tumbleton each night and constantly drinking. But the fight came to Tumbleton when Addam Velaryon (previously Addam of Hull), another dragon rider, attacked the city on his dragon Seasmoke.

Persons: —, Ulf, there's, We're, George R.R, Baelon, King Jaehaerys, Dorne, coy, Jaehaerys, Daemon Targaryen, King Viserys, Rhaenyra, Jacaerys Velaryon, Jacaerys, Silverwing, Alysanne, Ulf White, Hugh Hammer, Hugh, Lord Stokeworth, Ormund Hightower, Prince Daeron, Bitterbridge, House Tyrell, Addam Velaryon, Daeron, Hobert Hightower, Ulf — Organizations: Service, Business, Aegon, King's Locations: Westeros, Tumbleton, Hull

☆ 'House of the Dragon' had a surprising cameo in the latest episode from an actor who said they wouldn't return
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning, spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three. An unexpected "House of the Dragon" star just popped up for a cameo in the third episode of season two after previously saying they wouldn't come back. AdvertisementIn his dreamlike vision, Daemon believes that an unknown person tries to break into his room. Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. AdvertisementGunn said he was "blown away" by the actor during her audition after seeing her in "House of the Dragon."

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Targaryen, Milly Alcock, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Sam C, Wilson, Stobbart, Alcock, Emma D'Arcy, Ryan Condal, D'Arcy, James Gunn's, Gunn Organizations: Service, Blacks, Business, HBO, DC Locations: Harrenhal, Westeros

☆ The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' introduces Alys Rivers. Here's why she is important and what happens to her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The latest episode of "House of the Dragon" introduces another key character for the upcoming civil war. The key character appears to be Alys Rivers, a witch who can see the future. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three, and for the book "Fire and Blood." The latest "House of the Dragon" episode may have introduced another figure who will be key in the upcoming "Dance of the Dragons" civil war.

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen Organizations: Service, Dragons, Business Locations: Alys

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