House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 The Red Dragon and the Gold Recap & Guide

Name: The Red Dragon and the Gold
Director: Alan Taylor
Released: 2024-07-07
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4, "The Red Dragon and the Gold," aired Jul 7, 2024 on HBO. Directed by Alan Taylor. Written by Ryan J. Condal. In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

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Episode: Season 2, Episode 4 of 8
Title: The Red Dragon and the Gold
Air Date: Jul 7, 2024
Runtime: 55 min
Director: Alan Taylor
Writers: Ryan J. Condal

Overview

Episode Summary

In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

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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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Fabien Frankel

as Ser Criston Cole

Bethany Antonia

as Lady Baela Targaryen

Abubakar Salim

as Alyn of Hull

Freddie Fox

as Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gayle Rankin

as Alys Rivers

Eve Best

as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Anthony Flanagan

as Ser Steffon Darklyn

Nanna Blondell

as Lady Laena Velaryon

Paul Kennedy

as Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Jefferson Hall

as Ser Tyland Lannister

FAQ

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What is House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 about?

In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

When did House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 air?

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4, 'The Red Dragon and the Gold,' aired Jul 7, 2024 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4?

'The Red Dragon and the Gold' was directed by Alan Taylor.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4?

'The Red Dragon and the Gold' was written by Ryan J. Condal.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4?

'The Red Dragon and the Gold' features Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen, Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen.

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