In a highly anticipated return, “House of the Dragon” premiered its second season on Sunday with an explosive episode. The lesson learned? Maybe don’t hire a rat exterminator to carry out a hit on an adult prince, especially if it results in the death of a child instead.
Last season saw King Aegon, Queen Rhaenyra, and a dragon attack that set the stage for war. In the Season 2 premiere, Rhaenyra is grieving the loss of her son Lucerys and is determined to seek revenge on Prince Aemond for his death.
With the help of her uncle/husband Daemon, Rhaenyra enlists a rat exterminator named known as “Blood and Cheese” to assassinate Prince Aemond. However, the plan goes awry when the rat exterminator mistakenly kills King Aegon’s heir, Prince Jaehaerys, instead.
The unintended death of the heir complicates Rhaenyra’s quest for loyalty, as murdering an innocent child is a clear misstep. Meanwhile, alliances are forming, betrayals are brewing, and tensions are running high as the battle for the throne continues to escalate.
As Alicent and Ser Criston Cole engage in a secret affair, and Team Black strategizes their next move, the realm of Westeros is on the brink of chaos. With King Aegon’s fury growing and alliances shifting, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.
In the midst of all this turmoil, one thing is certain – the late King Viserys would not approve of the chaos unfolding in his kingdom. The realm is in turmoil, and the game of thrones has only just begun.
