House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 is set to center on a major battle, with Targaryens going head to head with their dragons; we should expect fire and blood.
In the latest episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, Rhaenyra paid a long overdue visit to Alicent in a last-ditch effort to prevent a bloody, calamitous war across theSeven Kingdoms.
It didn’t work. Despite learningwhy Viserys said Aegon’s name on his deathbed, she said it was “too late.” Meanwhile, Daemon “claimed”HarrenhalandCriston Coleled men to the Riverlands.
The stage has been set for the first major civil war battle, with Rhaenyra unleashing her dragons in theofficial trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4. Check it out below:
In the trailer, Alicent scolds Aegon for being “half the king your father was”, having allowed Westeros to descend into chaos only two weeks into his reign. We also see Criston Cole forcing men in the Riverlands to support Aegon’s claim to the throne, or else they’ll be executed.
“My father believed I was meant to unite the realm… I need to know there was no other path,” Rhaenyra says, as dragons take flight and violence floods the Riverlands.
This hasn’t been confirmed, but sinceAemondcan be seen riding Vhagar and the trailer shows a quick glimpse of Meleys, Episode 4 will likely adapt the Battle at Rook’s Nest.
Don’t worry, we won’t spoil anything here, but we’ll say this: it’s a major event in the Dance of the Dragons.
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Notably, following his encounter withAlys Rivers, it seems like Daemon will remain in Harrenhal – and after thatunexpected cameo in Episode 3, earlier rumors of Paddy Considine’s Viserys making an appearance may be true after all.
“I’m betting this is going to be one of the best episodes in the franchise,” one Redditor commented, while another wrote, “Granny Vhagar about to commit some war crimes.”
Make sure you keep up to date with theHouse of the Dragon Season 2 release schedule, and if you can also check out our recap ofSeason 2 Episode 3.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
