House of the Dragon Season 1 is over, and HBO has confirmed we’ll have to wait until at least 2024 for Season 2. The Game of Thrones prequel spin-off has impressed fans and critics with its portrayal of the messy lives of Daenerys Targaryen’s ancestors – as developed from George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.
The board is set for the civil war known as the Dance of Dragons, which will see the Greens fight the Blacks as dragons clash with dragons and all of Westeros burns. While we wait for the next instalment, here are some predictions of new characters we’ll meet and plotlines which will take place in House of the Dragon Season 2. Spoilers have been kept to a minimum, but be warned for mild spoilers for Season 1 of House of the Dragon.
. Blood and Cheese
House of the Dragon ends with a devastating death for Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) side. Season 2 will show the aftermath of that death, and the bloody revenge which is taken by Daemon Targaryen through two sinister individuals known by the nicknames Blood and Cheese. Photo: HBO
. Cregan Stark
We didn't see much of the Starks in House of the Dragon Season 1 - but that's about to change. In the season finale, Rhaenyra's son Jacaerys was sent with his dragon Vermax to Winterfell to treat with Cregan Stark, the Wolf of the North. A powerful swordsman and formidable ruler, he will play a vital role in the war to come. Photo: Game of Thrones HBO
. Daeron Targaryen
There were concerns Daeron Targaryen's character had been cut from House of the Dragon. But eagle-eyed fans spotted his 'bloodline' in the show's opening sequence, and George R.R. Martin has said the fourth child of Alicent and Viserys wasn't seen in Season 1 as he is in Old Town. Probably the nicest of Alicent's sons, Daeron and his dragon Tessarion will likely appear in Season 2. Photo: HBO
9. The return of Ser Harrold Westerling
Ser Harrold Westerling, played by Scottish actor Graham McTavish (Outlander, The Hobbit), has a more prominent role in the House of the Dragon series than in the book. This noble knight gained fans' respect when he resigned as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard after the Green coup in Episode 8. So, could he appear to help the Blacks in Season 2? Photo: HBO
10. Kermit and Grover Tully
As Lords of Riverrun who control the crucial Trident River, the allegiances of Grover Tully and his grandson Kermit are crucial in the Dance of Dragons. And yes, George R.R. Martin named them after Muppet characters. Photo: Shutterstock