The motivations Otto possesses are worth exploring, as well.

Alicent and Halaena’s grief did more than just replicate the event in George R. R. Martin’s novel.

House of the DragonSeason 2 airs every Sunday at 9 PM EST on Max in the US.

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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.

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Olivia Cooke and Phia Saban wearing funeral veils in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, and Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole in the small council chamber in House of the Dragon

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