Preview:

  • ‘House of the Dragon’ has a first Season 2 trailer online.
  • The ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off follows the war within House Targaryen.
  • The series will be back in the summer.

If the end of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 teased that war was on the way, the trailer for Season 2 confirms that it has well and truly landed on big, scaly legs to roar in our faces.

The first spin-off from ‘George R.R. Martin’s fantastical drama.

And taking advantage of the fact that most of its cast are covered by British acting unions rather than SAG-AFTRA (and that its scripts were written before the WGA industrial action) to shoot during the strikes, the second season is closer to finished than some other shows.

Which means we can expect plenty of dragon action so soar across our screens next year. Plus, there’s scope for more family in-fighting and weird sexy times.

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What’s the story of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2?

Matt Smith in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

Matt Smith in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

Continuing the story adapted from Martin’s prequel novel, ‘Fire & Blood’, the show is set 200 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ tells the violent story of House Targaryen.

Season 2 picks up after the fateful events of the first as Rhaenyra Targaryen (Matt Smith) suiting up in his impressive armor, knights on horseback, soldiers burning alive and several of the main characters riding their dragons into battle.

Who else is in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2?

Olivia Cooke in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

Olivia Cooke in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Theo Whitman/HBO.

The rest of the returning cast includes Matthew Needham.

Fans are also excited to see some new faces, including Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong.

When will ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 be on screens?

Emma D’Arcy in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

Emma D’Arcy in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Theo Whitman/HBO.

HBO has yet to confirm an actual date, but we do know the show will be back in summer 2024.

Ewan Mitchell in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

Ewan Mitchell in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

Steve Toussaint in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

Steve Toussaint in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

Rhys Ifans and Olivia Cooke in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

(L to R) Rhys Ifans and Olivia Cooke in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.'

(L to R) Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy in HBO's 'House of the Dragon.' Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

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