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HBO's House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8 premiered on August 4, 2024. The episode concluded the season with political intrigue, shifting allegiances, and high-stakes drama. This season delved deeply into the conflict between the Greens versus the Blacks, introducing new characters and expanding the lore of Westeros.
The finale highlighted Daemon's dramatic plays for power, Rhaenyra's strategic gambits, and unexpected moves from Alicent Hightower. As the dust finally settles, the finale leaves fans with a myriad of questions to be answered going forward.
Here are five burning questions fans are most eager to see answered.
Five unanswered questions from House of the Dragon's season 2 finale
1) What are Alicent Hightower's true intentions?
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One of the most eyebrow-raising incidents in the finale was Alicent Hightower's sudden entry into the Dragonstone residence to pledge an alliance with Rhaenyra. While it could be a strategic move for the people who would have seen this action of putting Rhaenyra's line in a better light, the real intention of Alicent has to be watched for in the future.
Is this a genuine search for peace, or is there a hidden agenda? And the alliance will lead to what and for whom? In light of this focused vision of protecting her children as seen by Alicent in the past, this group may be a defense plan for the prominent family against an attack from Rhaenyra, in which there may be deception.
2) Will Daemon Targaryen stay loyal to Rhaenyra?
In the season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, Daemon Targaryen made a surprising pledge of fealty to Rhaenyra, which held great meaning coming from him. Though now, based on his previous actions, one could say Daemon might be tempted to veer off this commitment.
The mystical vision he had in Godswood set events in motion, begging the question: Will Daemon remain loyal to Rhaenyra or forge his path?
3) Who imprisoned Otto Hightower?
The season 2 finale of House of the Dragon shows that Otto Hightower is now in prison, but who put him there is not revealed. With all the cunning and manipulative streaks of Otto, one would think a character like Lord Larys Strong—quite handy at power plays—might be behind the move.
Is Otto's imprisonment part of a larger scheme for shifting the power balance, perhaps even aligning with the Blacks if it will suit Larys' strategic interests?
4) What's next for Aegon II Targaryen in House of the Dragon?
As season 2 ended, Aegon II Targaryen was fleeing King's Landing, a badly hurt man under the protection of Larys Strong. His physical and psychological toll is likely to affect the course of action he will take in season 3. Will Aegon be able to rally support and counter Rhaenyra's growing influence?
And with Larys manipulating things from behind the scenes, how will Aegon's strained relationship with his brother Aemond and his deteriorating condition impact his decisions?
5) Who will win the Battle of Harrenhal?
The outcome is not so clear, as both Greens and Blacks prepare for a clash at Harrenhal. Rhaenyra's side seems to have an advantage over their opponents due to having dragons and a well-built army on their side, but the situation is fluid. It might turn any moment with Aemond's actions and shifting allegiances. Who will win, and what will be the repercussions for the larger war?
All the episodes of House of the Dragon season 2 are available for streaming on Max.
