House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 2

House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 2 is the second episode of the second season of House of the Dragon. It is the twelfth episode of the series overall. It will premiere on June 23, 2024 on HBO and Max. It was written by Ryan Condal and directed by Clare Kilner.
==Premise==
==Appearances==
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower
*Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
*Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen
===Co-starring===
*Ryan Kopel as a Bracken
*Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
*Elliott Tittensor as Ser Erryk Cargyll
*Luke Tittensor as Ser Arryk Cargyll
===Notes===
*At least 3 of 17 starring cast members appear in this episode.
==Behind the scenes==
*On December 6, 2023, George R.R. Martin shared his thoughts on the rough cut of this episode, as well as the previous one:
::"The highlight of the trip, though, had to be the sneak preview that Ryan gave me of the first two episodes of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, season two. (Rough cuts, of course). Of course, I am hardly objective when talking about anything based on my own work… but I have to say, I thought both episodes were just great. (And they are not even finished yet). Dark, mind you. Very dark. They may make you cry. (I did not cry myself, but one of my friends did). Powerful, emotional, gut-wrenching, heart rending. Just the sort of thing I like. (What can I say? I was weaned on Shakespeare, and love the tragedies and history plays best of all)."
==In the books==
This episode is adapted from the chapters "The Dying of the Dragons — A Son for a Son" and "The Dying of the Dragons — The Red Dragon and the Gold" from Fire & Blood.
==Gallery==
===Promotional still===
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===Screenshots===
S2 Alicent Hightower 1.jpg
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S2 Drum.jpg
S2 Erryk Cargyll.jpg
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S2 Mourners.jpg
S2 Alicent at Funeral.png
==References==
===Notes===
==External links==
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