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Megan Garside

House of the Dragon season 2 ending explained: What happened in the lead-up to the war and how it sets up season 3

Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon season 2 packed a lot of Westeros drama into its season finale. Although the episode, titled 'The Queen Who Ever Was', keeps it light on the action and dragon fighting (we’re sure they’re saving that for season 3) there were a lot of moving parts on both sides Team Green and Team Black to keep up with, that all lead to yet another cliffhanger, leaving us absolutely desperate for the next installment. 

So, what just happened in the season 2 finale? And how does it set up House of the Dragon season 3? Well, we already know that the next season is on its way, and from what happened this season we expect the third installment to be packed with war as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen edges her way to the Iron Throne. But the season 2 finale plays a major part in what is to come, as in just one episode we saw alliances change, armies claimed, and yet another dragon tamed, which will all have major effects when swords are drawn next season. 

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