House of the Dragon · Season 3 · Episode 2

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2: Queen's Landing

Name: Queen's Landing
Director: Clare Kilner
Released: 2026-06-28
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Aired Jun 28, 2026 64 min HBO

As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, "Queen's Landing," aired Jun 28, 2026 on HBO. Directed by Clare Kilner. Written by Sara Hess. As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.

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Episode: Season 3, Episode 2 of 8
Title: Queen's Landing
Air Date: Jun 28, 2026
Runtime: 64 min
Director: Clare Kilner
Writers: Sara Hess

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As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.

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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

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Phil Daniels

as Maester Gerardys

Max Wrottesley

as Ser Lorent Marbrand

Paul Clayton

as Lord Merryweather

Nicholas Jones

as Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Simon Russell Beale

as Ser Simon Strong

Vincent Regan

as Ser Rickard Thorne

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What is House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 about?

As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.

When did House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 air?

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, 'Queen's Landing,' aired Jun 28, 2026 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2?

'Queen's Landing' was directed by Clare Kilner.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2?

'Queen's Landing' was written by Sara Hess.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2?

'Queen's Landing' features Phil Daniels as Maester Gerardys, Max Wrottesley as Ser Lorent Marbrand, Paul Clayton as Lord Merryweather, Nicholas Jones as Lord Bartimos Celtigar, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.

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