Summary

House of the DragonSeason 2 has been building up to a battle.

So it’s no wonder Rhaenyra wants to send her youngest children away.

Taking his admittedly young dragon Tyraxes, Joffrey will be the Arryns' ward, gaining Rhaenyra their support.

Matt Smith in his armor as Daemon in a custom image of House of the Dragon Season 2 with red petals around the border.

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But Joffrey is not the only one she sends away.

However, the Lannister army is not the only army Aegon has at his disposal.

Ormund Hightower has left Oldtown, bringing soldiers to Aegon’s cause.

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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.

As they gain allies, their numbers will grow.

This leaves King’s Landing well-defended but opens Cole’s army up to dragon attacks.

Both sides have been focused on the Riverlands and Harrenhal in particular.

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However, the castle itself needs fortifications before Daemon can do too much.

With this event, Daemon has not secured Riverland support, but he has taken the first step.

But, at the same time, Aegon gains a spy of his own.

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However, her councilors want action.

Yet Rhaenyra’s search for a peaceful solution is foiled.

Rhaenyra reaches the Queen Dowageras she worships.

Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole on horseback in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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Making a last plea,the two former friendsrealize the divide is irrevocable.

Who Wins This Week?

The race is close, with both getting a talented spy and experiencing some victories.

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House of the Dragonis available to stream on Max in the U.S. with new episodes on Sundays.

Matt Smith as Daemon standing in the Godswood at Harrenhal in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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Matthew Needham as Larys in Aegon’s chambers in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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Alicent and Rhaenyra in her septa disguise in the Sept talking in front of candles in House of the Dragon

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Olivia Cooke as Alicent going to the sept in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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