One of television's most famous (or infamous?) families is here again with the bloody tussle for power in "House of the Dragon" season 2. The "Game of Thrones" prequel series has finished its second season, and we'll explain here how you can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date: "House of the Dragon" season 2 ended on August 4
• U.S. — HBO/Max 7-day free trial
• U.K. — Sky Atlantic/ Now
• CAN — HBO/Crave
• AUS — Binge 7-day free trial
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
If you're still working your way through season 1, then we won't reveal any spoilers in this article. But it's giving nothing away to say that season 2 picked up with tensions reaching boiling point. The Dance of the Dragon — the name given to the civil war raging through House Targaryen — is only set to intensify further.
Heavy may be the head that wears the crown, but Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) both believe it's theirs that has the right to do so. This is set roughly 200 years before "Game of Thrones", but the sister show's backstabbing, chicanery and political manoeuvring are all familiar plotlines for the prequel.
Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) are all trying to pull the strings from the shadows. So, whether you watched this live every week or waited for the full season to be out, expect gory deaths, bloody vengeance and dragon chases aplenty.
We have a guide on how to watch "House of the Dragon" season 1 on HBO and Max. Can't wait for "House of the Dragon" season 3? Watch these 9 similar shows on Netflix, Max and more.
Here's how you can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 online and stream every episode from anywhere with the help of this guide.
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 online in the U.S.
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 online in the U.S.
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Watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 from anywhere in the world
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 from anywhere with a VPN
If "House of the Dragon" season 2 isn't available where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on this show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 online from wherever you are in the world.
Watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 around the world
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 online in Canada
You can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 in Canada on HBO and with the Crave streaming service.
Crave subscriptions start at $9.99/month for its Basic plan (720p video, includes ads) all the way up to $22/month for Premium (ad-free, 4K, downloadable shows).
Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when not at home.
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 in the U.K.
"House of the Dragon" season 2 is available on Sky Atlantic in the U.K. Sky subscribers can watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £26/month.
Alternatively, Sky Atlantic content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment Membership. Prices start from only £6.99/month.
Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go or Now as they will be geo-blocked when not at home.
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 online in Australia
Aussies can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 on streaming specialist Binge.
Binge offers a free 7-day trial to check out the streaming service. After that, the Basic plan costs AU$10/month, with more pricey options if you want to ditch ads and stream on more than one device.
Or if you have a Foxtel subscription, you can every episode on Showcase.
'House of the Dragon' season 2 trailer
'House of the Dragon' season 2 trailer
'House of the Dragon' season 2 episode guide
The second season of "House of the Dragon" premiered on June 16, 2024 on HBO and Max. New episodes were released weekly on Sundays, and the final episode aired on Sunday, August 4, 2024. This season is actually two episodes shorter than the first season.
Here is the full episode schedule for "House of Dragon" season 2 if you want to watch it again:
- "A Son for a Son" — Sunday, June 16
- "Rhaenyra the Cruel" — Sunday, June 23
- "The Burning Mill" — Sunday, June 30
- "The Red Dragon and the Gold" — Sunday, July 7
- "Prince Regent" — Sunday, July 14
- "Smallfolk" — Sunday, July 21
- "The Red Sowing" — Sunday, July 28
- "The Queen Who Ever Was" — Sunday, Aug. 4
'House of the Dragon' season 2 cast
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
- Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
- Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister & Tyland Lannister
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
'House of the Dragon' season 2 spoiler-free synopsis
"House of the Dragon" season 2 will continue the intense political intrigue and familial conflict of "Game of Thrones"' Targaryen prequel. Picking up after the devastating events of the first season finale, where the Dance of the Dragons was set into motion, the season will follow the civil war between the two rival factions of the Targaryen family: Rhaenyra’s Black faction and Alicent’s Green faction.
The tension escalates as alliances are forged, and betrayals mount with both sides vying for control of the Iron Throne. Rhaenyra Targaryen, the rightful heir declared by her father, King Viserys, is determined to defend her claim, while Alicent Hightower and her son Aegon II believe the throne belongs to him. Dragons will battle, castles will burn and lives will be lost as Westeros is torn apart in the bloodiest conflict the realm has ever seen.
Expect fierce battles, high-stakes drama and shocking twists as the war for the Iron Throne heats up, leading to catastrophic consequences for House Targaryen and the realm.
