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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
A Son for a Son
House of the Dragon returned on Sunday for its long-awaited second season, and the lesson in the premiere episode is that if you wish to carry out a hit on a one-eyed prince, you should probably check if he's actually one-eyed before you strike. In the wake of the death of her eldest son Lucerys in the season 1 finale, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) is devastated and struggling to come to terms with her loss. Meanwhile, her half-brother Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) is crowned king by the Hightowers, and the Greens begin to consolidate their power in King's Landing.
Prince Jacaerys Velaryon Goes North
Meanwhile, Rhaenyra's son Jacaerys (Leo Hart) is sent north to secure the support of the great houses of the Vale and the North. He's accompanied by Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr), who is now the Hand of the King. While en route to Winterfell, Jacaerys receives devastating news that sets the tone for the divisive threats to come: his brother Lucerys has been killed by Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell). The Greens are at odds in their own ranks, with Aemond and his brother Aegon eager for war, while their mother Alicent (Olivia Cooke) is more cautious.
HBO's Sound Crew Takes a Hit
The season premiere of House of the Dragon was marred by a technical error that caused the sound to drop out for several minutes during a crucial scene. HBO has since apologized for the error and vowed to fix it for future episodes. Despite the sound issue, the episode was a strong start to the second season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment.
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