House of the Dragon
include SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 5 and major freebooter for Fire & Blood , the show ’s root material .
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 , sequence 5 , was a tone - down in action equate to episode 4 , butthe episode notably laid the foundation for several approaching Dance of the Dragons moments and future spinoffs . The HBO prequel serial is based onFire & Bloodby George R.R. Martin , a book that contain a broad overview of the primary events ofHouse Targaryen ’s account . While the book jumps from battle to battle , the show retard the gait significantly , result in unfavorable judgment of the in - between episode for being " makeweight " and have nothing bump .
time of year 2 , installment 4 , " The Red Dragon and the Gold , " was the highest - rate episode of the series so far , praised for its massive battle sequence and Draco action . " Regent " have far abject revaluation . Despite being one of the least eventful episodes of the season , time of year 2 , episode 5 , carefully begin the set - up for future events and narration , and there are some subtle details presented in conversations that hint at theplannedGame of Thronesspinoffsas well as major emotional payoff mo inHouse of the Dragon’sfuture .
8Fall of King’s Landing
Daemon Amasses An Army To Take King’s Landing
Daemon ’s storyline has been one of the most criticize , as Matt Smith is one of the most exciting extremity of theHouse of the Dragoncast , and he ’s been relegate to doing nothing for most of season 2 . He spends this clock time at Harrenhal in the Bible , but it does n’t say much about what he does there . Rather than leaving him out entirely , the TV writers have uprise a story that explore his internal conflict after his side effect with Rhaenyra . In episode 5 , he presage a major upshot that will see him reuniting with his niece / wife , the Fall of King ’s landing place .
Daemon ’s place in the Riverlands may seem inconsequent now , but his actions are essential to Rhaenyra claiming the Iron Throne
7The Sowing Of The Seeds
Rhaenyra & Jace Plan The Sowing
House of the Dragonseason 2 , sequence 5 ’s endingseesRhaenyra and Jacaerys hatch a architectural plan to fill again their forces . After Rhaenys ' death and Daemon ’s loyalty becoming a doubt mark , the Blacks require more dragonriders on their side to postulate with Aemond and Vhagar , should he finally attack . Jace substantiate that , while there are no spare Targaryens or Velaryons to attempt and take dragons , there are others out there with Valyrian parentage . The Valyrian Freehold may not have survived the doom , but Valyrian blood is still prevalent throughout the world .
House of the Dragonhas already lay the foundation for this , introducing character like Hugh and Alyn , who are commoners with Valyrian blood . These characters , and others like them , will be invited to Dragonstone to attempt to tame the unclaimed dragons live in the caverns or range the sphere . This event is called The Sowing of the Seeds , come to to the term " Dragonseed , " which is the word to describe a bastard of Valyrian descent . Alyn of Hull is Lord Corlys Velaryon ’s bastard son , making him a Dragonseed .
6Battle of the Gullet
Jace’s Story Foreshadows The Gullet
After the Battle of Rook ’s Rest , the next major battle the serial will likely show is the Battle of the Gullet . Lord Corlys Velaryon ’s naval encirclement of the Gullet was mentioned in the time of year 2 premiere , and it ’s cite again in season 2 , instalment 5 . The Greens finally contend this encirclement by requesting the aid of the Triarchy , who still sustain a grudge against Corlys and Daemon for their warfare in time of year 1 . More significantly , Jacaerys Velaryon ’s actions in " Regent " begin to prepare consultation for his role in the battle , which will result in his death .
Jace is an incredibly likable character , with player Harry Collett ’s magnetic public presentation lend to him becoming a fan - favorite among the show ’s back casting . He ’s vernal but is determined to grow and train rapidly so he can contribute to his mother ’s side and secure his eventual claim to be king . Episode 5 begin to show him getting involved more , probable to heighten the emotional impact of his eventual , tragic demise . House of the Dragonis gearing audiences to admire Jace for stepping up in his family ’s meter of need , much likeGame of Thronesdid with Robb Stark .
5First Battle of Tumbleton
Hugh’s Wife Mentions Tumbleton
The townspeople of Tumbleton is mentioned by Hugh Hammer ’s wife in sequence 5 , foreshadowing yet another coming battle . Tumbleton is a town in the Reach that ends up being the website of two major battle in the Dance of the Dragon , one of which involve a major twist from Hugh . Season 2 has shown him to be a the right way honorable military man , but it seems like some cataclysm affect his married woman and girl will lead him down a dangerous road of yearning for power and lust for vengeance . The back half of season 2 is direct him toward claiming a dragon for Rhaenyra ’s side .
After claiming Vermithor , the largest of theunclaimed firedrake inHouse of the Dragon , Hugh aids the Blacks in difference of opinion like the Battle of the Gullet . However , at the First Battle of Tumbleton , he desert to the Greens , betraying the Blacks along with Ulf White , who ’s claimed Silverwing . This leads the pair down a punic road , and they finally become known as the Two Betrayers . Hugh has little backstory in the Christian Bible , so it ’ll be fascinating to see his discharge , as he ’ll likely become one of the most hat characters on the show .
4Alfred Broome’s Betrayal
Alfred Broome Declares His Loyalty To Rhaenyra
Ser Alfred Broome is a venial fictitious character introduce onRhaenyra ’s belittled councilwho ’s become a contrarian , commonly speaking out against her . In " Regent , " Rhaenyra send Alfred Broome on a mission to Harrenhal to plead with Daemon , to which Broome consume some offence . He tries to evince that he ’s been loyal to Rhaenyra in the past and should have her deference , predict a major secret plan stop for much later in the Dance of the Dragons . Rhaenyra has the right instinct towards Broome , who eventually bewray herlater in the timeline .
After Rhaenyra eventually allow Dragonstone , she leaves a castellan behind to manage the castle . When Broome is n’t selected despite being a knight of the castle ’s garrison since the reign of Jaehaerys I , he remove offense , eventually leading a putsch and taking over the palace . He later shelters Aegon there in hugger-mugger , andwhen Rhaenyra returns there for refuge , he traps her and gives her up to Aegon for execution . Broome ’s betrayal directly head to Rhaenyra ’s demise , with season 2 laying the foundation with his constant disrespect toward her .
3Corlys Velaryon’s Animated Spinoff
Baela Mentions Corlys Velaryon’s Voyages
Baela Targaryen return to Driftmark follow Rhaenys ' expiry to bring Lord Corlys the Hand of the Queen badge for the Blacks . Corlys evince pride in his granddaughter despite his heartache , and she speaks to him about his blase risky venture . Before the event ofHouse of the Dragon , Corlys Velaryon originate his wealth and reputation through several with child voyages , exploring the world to the far E , attain lands exceedingly foreign to most of Westeros ' population , and further east than either TV series has explored .
An animated spinoff about Corlys ' voyages is compelling for that reasonableness , as George R.R. Martin ’s world is a massive expanse , and TV audiences have only picture a small circumstances of it . Daenerys ' account inGame of Thronessaw some of the acculturation of city in Slaver ’s Bay and Qarth , but there ’s still much more out there and an infinite amount of floor to be assure in this world . This spinoff would also show a version of Corlys in his prime , allow audiences to see one of the most celebrated figures in Westerosi chronicle .
2Yi Ti Spinoff
Baela Mentions The Essos Nation Yi Ti
In the same conversation , Baela also mentions Yi Ti . This is one of the areas in the far E that Corlys has traveled to and one that manyHouse of the DragonTV fans may not even be familiar with . It ’s hardly mentioned in the record book and even less so in the TV appearance , and there ’s really not a ton of info available about it . It ’s a part of Martin ’s world that he has n’t explored much , making it so compelling as one of the many plan spinoff musical theme . This spinoff has n’t seen many update since its original inception , but it ’s not inconceivable .
The preceding twelvemonth has seen two moreGame of Thronesspinoffs move into production , withA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsset to premier in early 2025 andAegon ’s Conquestsometime after . The working title for the Yi Ti spinoff isThe Golden Empire , though nothing has been mentioned about it since March 2022 , when George R.R. Martin shared that HBO had a author work on the project . It ’s possible thatHouse of the Dragonincluded a subtle nod as a preindication that the serial publication could move forward , but it ’s far from secure .
1Aegon’s Conquest Spinoff
Queen Visenya Targaryen Is Mentioned
A spinoff serial that is actually confirmed to be happening isAegon ’s Conquest , which began its development stage earlier in 2024.“Regent " briefly name Visenya Targaryen , one of Aegon the Conqueror ’s sister - wivesand the original rider of the dragon Vhagar . Visenya will be one of the most exciting fictional character in the forthcoming prequel , which will take place or so 130 years beforeHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s events , as she ’s regarded as being a warrior pouf and famed dragonrider .
References toAegon ’s Conquesthave been quite common inHouse of the Dragon , specially given the monumental Holy Writ modification about the Aegon ’s Dream prognostication . Thus , the eventual prequel series should have direct ties to bothHouse of the DragonandGame of Thrones , beginning to establish a all-inclusive continuity for HBO ’s fantasy universe . It ’s undecipherable when the TV serial will be released , but it should be one of the world ’s most activity - pile installment so far , with a wide of the mark kind of eccentric and houses present , like in the original show .
Taking place about 172 years before the event ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the taradiddle of the upgrade of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first star Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replace by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who wager the sometime versions of the graphic symbol . Also asterisk in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
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