Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two.
  • "House of the Dragon" wrapped its second season with a relationship-driven finale episode.
  • The episode featured a confrontation between Rhaenyra and Alicent — and a major nod to "Game of Thrones."
  • Director Geeta Vasant Patel broke down the finale's biggest moments with Business Insider.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the season two finale of "House of the Dragon."

The "House of the Dragon" season two finale doesn't include any death by dragon fire — but its focus on relationships delivers some of the biggest emotional payoffs of the season.