Taking cues fromGeorge R.R.

By comparison,House of the Dragonhas been considerably more methodical.

In the Season 2 premiere, however, the series changes up how it does things.

Phia Saban as Helaena looking sad in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1

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But all that changes when Rhaenyra returns to her stronghold at Dragonstone after recovering Lukes remains.

As the grieving queen chillingly tells her war council, I want Aemond Targaryen.

It’s a demand that Rhaenyra’s devoted husband is all too eager to oblige.

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

Viserys named Rhaenyra his heir and never changed his mind.

The only real dragon-on-dragon battle viewers have yet been shown isthe chase that ended in Lukes death.

New episodes ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2 premiere Sundays at 9 PM ET on HBO and Max.

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