House of the Dragon · Season 2 · Episode 2

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2: Rhaenyra the Cruel

Name: Rhaenyra the Cruel
Director: Clare Kilner
Released: 2024-06-23
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Aired Jun 23, 2024 69 min HBO

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2, "Rhaenyra the Cruel," aired Jun 23, 2024 on HBO. Directed by Clare Kilner. Written by Sara Hess. As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

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Episode: Season 2, Episode 2 of 8
Title: Rhaenyra the Cruel
Air Date: Jun 23, 2024
Runtime: 69 min
Director: Clare Kilner
Writers: Sara Hess

Overview

Episode Summary

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

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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

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Guest Stars

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Fabien Frankel

as Ser Criston Cole

Phia Saban

as Queen Helaena Targaryen

Bethany Antonia

as Lady Baela Targaryen

as Ser Otto Hightower

Eve Best

as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Elliott Tittensor

as Ser Erryk Cargyll

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

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

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

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2, 'Rhaenyra the Cruel,' aired Jun 23, 2024 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2?

'Rhaenyra the Cruel' was directed by Clare Kilner.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2?

'Rhaenyra the Cruel' was written by Sara Hess.

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

'Rhaenyra the Cruel' features Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen, Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen, Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Kieran Bew as Hugh.

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