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Welcome back to Westeros, where everyone’s still reeling from the final events of House of the Dragon season one: the installment of King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) on the Iron Throne in place of designated heir Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy)—and
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June 16 heralds the arrival of House of the Dragon’s second season on HBO and Max, bringing its large cast of morally complex characters, many with confusingly similar silver-blonde tresses, back to screens.
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It’s time for House of the Dragon season two, which means it’s also time to remember how we left those chaotic Targaryens.
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Despite initial skepticism, House of the Dragon proved itself to be a solid return to the world of Westeros and a good show in its own right.