House Of The Dragon continues the Targaryen civil war in the show’s second season.Based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, the series serves as a prequel to Game Of Thrones and depicts the fall of House Targaryen through the war known as the Dance Of Dragons.After Miguel Sapochnik departed co-showrunning duties after the first season, the second batch of episodes is solely led by Ryan Condal.

Cast members include Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, and Olivia Cooke.Prior to the season two premiere, House Of The Dragon was renewed for a third season in June 2024.After becoming the new Hand of the King, Ser Criston Cole is seen alone with Alicent Hightower in the episode’s final scene.

The pair, who have struck up a secret affair between seasons one and two, start out tussling with one another, before they end up kissing.While the affair could simply be boiled down to sexual attraction, the history between them suggests there’s something more complicated bubbling under the surface.Ser Criston Cole appeared to fall in love with Rhaenyra in season one, but the princess refused to run away with him and get married.

As a member of the Kingsguard, Ser Criston took a vow of chastity, an oath he has broken by sleeping with Rhaenyra. With his integrity as Kingsguard damaged, Ser Criston might now harbour hatred towards Rhaenyra for not running away with him so he doesn’t have to live with his guilt.For Alicent, who knows about the affair between Ser Criston and Rhaenyra, the desire to be with him might similarly stem from wanting to get back at her former friend, while perhaps indulging in behaviour she previously couldn’t get away with.

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