Leaked footage of the season 2 finale nearly broke the internet this week – the same thing happened towards the end of season 1. But even if you've seen it or heard the whispers, you will still not want to miss episode 8, the finale of season 2. Especially now that the dragons have finally shown up to turn up the heat in the showdown we have been waiting for for over two years.
Here's how you can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
"House of the Dragon" season 2 finale premieres Sunday, Aug 4.
► Time: 9 p.m. ET / PT (2 a.m. BST / 11 a.m. AEST Mon)
• U.S. — HBO/Max
• U.K. — Sky Atlantic/ Now
• CAN — HBO/Crave
• AUS — Binge 7-day free trial
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
***WARNING: "House of the Dragon" season 2 SPOILERS follow***
Rhaenyra had a plan and, guess what, it looks like it might have paid off. Who are Addam, Rhaena, Hugh, and Ulf? They're the new, lowborn dragon riders and it feels like they might be giving Team Black the edge as we go into the final episode – Aemond certainly seems to think so, ending pursuit of Ulf on Silverwing as he reaches the edges of Dragonstone's waters.
And talking of water, that's where this season's no-holds barred final confrontation is going to take place, and it promises to be more spectacular than the Battle of Rook's Rest that took place in the crownlands during the Dance of the Dragons. Velaryon's blockade is starting to have its desired effect, with starvation and food riots. Inevitably, it must, then, be broken. Will the Triarchy be involved? And was that Tessarion flying over the green army in the season 2 finale preview?
All will be revealed, but if there one thing you can be certain of – and no apologies for this spoiler – there will be fire! Read on to see how you can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale with streaming details below.
How to watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale in the U.S.
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' S2 finale online in the U.S.
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Watch 'House of the Dragon' from anywhere in the world
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale from anywhere with a VPN
If "House of the Dragon" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the 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 the final episode of "House of the Dragon" season 2 online from wherever you are in the world.
Watch 'House of the Dragon' S2 around the world
How to watch 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale online in Canada
You can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale in Canada on HBO and the Crave streaming service. Episode 8 goes out on Sunday, August 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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 finale in the U.K.
The final episode of "House of the Dragon" season 2 airs on Sky Atlantic in the U.K. at 2 a.m. BST in the early hours of Monday, August 5 and then again at 9 p.m.
It will also be available for Sky subscribers to 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 £22/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 finale online in Australia
Aussies can watch "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale on streaming specialist Binge from Monday, August 5.
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 watch the new episode on Monday (or on-demand) at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Showcase.
