The fate of King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is revealed in the fifth episode of the eight-episode second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon.
King Aegon surprised everyone when he headed into battle atop his dragon Sunfyre, though it was he that was surprised when Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) seemingly attached the King… though it’s unclear if that was on purpose or not.
The King plummeted to the earth atop Sunfyre, though the young king’s fate has not been confirmed.
This week’s episode reveals whether or not the King lived or died on the battlefield as the deadly war continues.
Last week also showcased the death of Eve Best’s Rhaenys Targaryen, as her dragon Meleys’ head was carted through the streets of King’s Landing.
The fate of King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is revealed in the fifth episode of the eight-episode second season of HBO ‘s House of the Dragon
This week’s episode reveals whether or not the King lived or died on the battlefield as the deadly war continues.
The episode begins with Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), who likely just learned that his wife Rhaenys (Eve Best) has died.
We then see a busy market where wares are being exchanged, when the ‘traitor dragon Meleys’ head is rolled on a cart through the streets.
Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) asks, ‘Don’t they realize we won the battle?’ ‘Strange victory, if it was one,’ Alicent’s brother says.
One boy says he thought the dragons were gods, clearly confused that one was killed in battle.
Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her son Aemond watch from a balcony, as she notices he carries the King’s dagger.
A large box – possible a coffin – is carried into the Red Keep by several knights in full armor though it’s not known what’s inside.
Alicent asks, ‘Is he alive?’ She’s told, ‘His Grace remains with us, for the moment.’
Last week also showcased the death of Eve Best’s Rhaenys Targaryen, as her dragon Meleys’ head was carted through the streets of King’s Landing.
The series is set 200 years before the events that unfolded in HBO’s flagship series Game of Thrones, and 100 years into the rule of House Targaryen over Westeros.
By the end of Season 1, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) had died, with his only son, Aegon II, taking claim to the Iron Throne.
Rhaenyra felt that she had a right to the throne, as House Targaryen became divided between factions led by Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Rhaenyra’s former best friend and wife of King Viserys.
The Season 2 premiere suffered a bit of a ratings hit, with 7.8 million viewers tuning in last week through all platforms.
That number was a 22% drop from the 10 million viewers that tuned in for the series premiere back in August 2022.
The drop was attributed to linear viewing, those who watched the episode live on HBO, which was 1 million fewer than the series premiere.
The second episode of Season 1 actually increased to 10.2 million, representing a series peak, with 9.3 million viewers watching the Season 1 finale.
The show’s season two debut was penned by showrunner Ryan Condal and directed by Alan Taylor, who previously directed episodes of Game of Thrones, as well as HBO staples such as Boardwalk Empire, Sex and the City, The Sopranos and its prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.
The series is set 200 years before the events that unfolded in HBO’s flagship series Game of Thrones, and 100 years into the rule of House Targaryen over Westeros
By the end of Season 1, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) had died, with his only son, Aegon II, taking claim to the Iron Throne.
The show’s second season kicked off with a revised opening titles sequence that was noticeably different than the one broadcast in the show’s first season.
The first season of House of the Dragon featured an animated opening that incorporated Old Valyria in a stone model.
It had been presided over by the late King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine). It included red blood streaming through Valyria’s streets, with symbolism alluding to the Targaryen leaders.
House of the Dragon airs new episodes Sundays at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT only on HBO.
