House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 The Rogue Prince Recap & Guide

Name: The Rogue Prince
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Released: 2022-08-28
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

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House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2, "The Rogue Prince," aired Aug 28, 2022 on HBO. Directed by Greg Yaitanes. Written by Ryan J. Condal. Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

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Episode: Season 1, Episode 2 of 10
Title: The Rogue Prince
Air Date: Aug 28, 2022
Runtime: 54 min
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writers: Ryan J. Condal

Overview

Episode Summary

Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

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Main Cast

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Matt Smith

as Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

as Queen Alicent Hightower

James Norton

as Lord Ormund Hightower

Steve Toussaint

as Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Fabien Frankel

as Ser Criston Cole

Cast

Guest Stars

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Graham McTavish

as Ser Harrold Westerling

David Horovitch

as Grand Maester Mellos

Bill Paterson

as Lord Lyman Beesbury

Gavin Spokes

as Lord Lyonel Strong

Andrew Bicknell

as Dragonkeeper

Nova Foueillis-Mosé

as Child Laena Velaryon

Anthony Flanagan

as Ser Steffon Darklyn

Daniel Scott-Smith

as Craghas 'The Crabfeeder' Drahar

Milly Alcock

as Young Rhaenyra Targaryen

Emily Carey

as Queen Alicent Hightower

FAQ

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What is House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 about?

Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

When did House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2 air?

House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2, 'The Rogue Prince,' aired Aug 28, 2022 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2?

'The Rogue Prince' was directed by Greg Yaitanes.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2?

'The Rogue Prince' was written by Ryan J. Condal.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2?

'The Rogue Prince' features Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling, David Horovitch as Grand Maester Mellos, Bill Paterson as Lord Lyman Beesbury, Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong, Andrew Bicknell as Dragonkeeper, Nova Foueillis-Mosé as Child Laena Velaryon.

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