House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Regent Recap & Guide

Name: Regent
Director: Clare Kilner
Released: 2024-07-14
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5, "Regent," aired Jul 14, 2024 on HBO. Directed by Clare Kilner. Written by Ti Mikkel. Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

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Episode: Season 2, Episode 5 of 8
Title: Regent
Air Date: Jul 14, 2024
Runtime: 63 min
Director: Clare Kilner
Writers: Ti Mikkel

Overview

Episode Summary

Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

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Cast

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

Phia Saban

as Queen Helaena Targaryen

Bethany Antonia

as Lady Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

as Lady Rhaena Targaryen

Freddie Fox

as Ser Gwayne Hightower

as Ser Steffon Darklyn

Nanna Blondell

as Lady Laena Velaryon

Paul Kennedy

as Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

FAQ

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What is House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 about?

Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

When did House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 air?

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5, 'Regent,' aired Jul 14, 2024 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5?

'Regent' was directed by Clare Kilner.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5?

'Regent' was written by Ti Mikkel.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5?

'Regent' features Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen, Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers.

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