Summary
- House of the Dragon season 2 premieres on June 16, 2024, with a focus on war and dragons, featuring returning dragons like Caraxes and Syrax.
- Caraxes, bonded to Daemon Targaryen, will play a significant role in season 2's war, making him a powerful force for the Black faction.
- Look out for new dragons like Silverwing, Moondancer, and Sunfyre, each bringing unique dynamics to the upcoming Dance of the Dragons.
SPOILERS are ahead for House of the Dragon season 1, and minor spoilers are ahead for season 2.The second season of House of the Dragon is only months away, and the acclaimed HBO series will introduce new dragons to its already extensive roster. The prequel takes place roughly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, with the Targaryen dynasty at the peak of its power. The House of the Dragon season 1 ending saw the murder of Lucerys Velaryon and his dragon, Arrax, making civil war inevitable. In season 2, the Dance of the Dragons will begin. Sides are split into the Black and Green factions, with numerous dragons fighting for both.
House of the Dragon season 2 will be released on June 16, 2024. It will be shortened to eight episodes compared to the previous ten, though it's for a good reason: fewer episodes mean more focus on war and dragons. Season 1 saw primarily the build-up to civil war, and now House of the Dragon season 2 trailers show glimpses of that war in full effect. Not every new dragon has been shown in the trailers, but going by the House of the Dragon season 2 cast, it's safe to assume which book dragons will appear.
12 Caraxes
Caraxes is bonded to Daemon Targaryen.
Prominently introduced in season 1, Caraxes is Prince Daemon Targaryen's uniquely shaped red dragon. Due to its distinct physical qualities, extensive battle experience, and affinity with its rider, Caraxes is one of the most powerful dragons in Westeros. Although it isn't the most enormous dragon, it has the single most battle experience paired with its current rider, making it a significant threat for Rhaenyra's side.
What Caraxes will be doing in season 2:
With the Dance of the Dragons beginning, Daemon will actively wage war on behalf of the Black faction. In the House of the Dragon season 2 trailers, he threatens a Westerosi settlement, saying they have only two options: bend the knee to Rhaenyra or be burnt to the ground. Daemon and Caraxes will be actively moving around Westeros, leading attacks for their side.
11 Syrax
Syrax is bonded to Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The first dragon introduced in House of the Dragon is Syrax, bonded to Rhaenyra Targaryen. Syrax is on the smaller side of dragons in the show and is expected to be one of the least powerful among the ensemble. Syrax lacks battle experience and hasn't been ridden actively by Rhaenyra during the years before the war. Still, the she-dragon stands out in the show with her yellow scales.
Dragons in George R.R. Martin's world never stop growing as they age.
What Syrax will be doing in season 2:
There aren't any clips of Rhaenyra in battle in House of the Dragon's season 2 trailers, but it does seem like Syrax will be getting some screen time. In Fire & Blood, Syrax is barely ridden during the Dance, though HBO could change this to enforce the idea of Rhaenyra being an exciting protagonist akin to Daenerys in Game of Thrones. Syrax won't likely be burning castles to the ground like Caraxes or Vhagar, but trailers show her supporting Rhaenyra in some stand-offs.