House of the Dragon season 2 hit the screens on June 16, 2024. The second installment of the Game of Thrones prequel series continues the saga of the Targaryens, exploring the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
The focal point of this season is the succession crisis following the demise of King Viserys I Targaryen, with Princess Rhaenyra and Aegon II claiming to be the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. The second season consists of 8 episodes, with new episodes released weekly.
The next episode of House of the Dragon season 2 is set to hit the screens on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in the US. Episode 5 will be available to watch on HBO, its streaming service Max, Jio Cinema, and more. The episode will be following the aftermath of the battle of Rook's Rest.
Where to watch House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5?
House of the Dragon season 2 is broadcast on HBO and its streaming service Max in the US, and the fifth episode will be available on July 14, 2024, at 9 pm ET. However, fans in India will be able to enjoy the series' upcoming episode on Monday, July 15, via Jio Cinema Premium at 6:30 am local time.
The series will be available on Sky Atlantic and its streaming platform NOW at 2 am BST, on July 15, in the UK. It is also streaming on HBO GO in some regions of southeast Asia, and is available on BINGE in Australia.
Additionally, Max is available on streaming services like Hulu and Prime Video for an additional monthly fee of $15.99 and $14.99 per month, respectively.
What time does House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5 come out?
The fifth episode of the second season of the series will be released at the following times in the corresponding time zones.
Moreover, episode 5 of season 2 will have a runtime of 67 minutes.
What happened in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4?
In the House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4, the focus is the furious Battle of Rook's Rest. Ser Criston Cole and Aemond plan to threaten Rook's Rest and anticipate that the Blacks will send a dragon.
Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon, Meleys, enter into the fight with Aemond on Vhagar waiting on them. However, she is caught off-guard by King Aegon II riding Sunfyre but injures them in the process. However, soon after, Rhaenys and Meleys are killed by Aemond and Vhagar.
While Aegon II is injured seriously and barely lives. In Harrenhall, Daemon continues to have hallucinations of young Rhaenyra, along with his dead wife Laena.
Did Max release a preview teaser for episode 5?
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5 Promo teases a tense confrontation between the Blacks and the Greens, with betrayal, threats, and mysterious voices. The mention of Meleys being named a traitor and slain by King Aegon sets the stage for the upcoming episode.
The tension felt by Alicent Hightower hints at a brewing storm within the realm. Rhaenyra Targaryen’s strategic decisions without the Riverlands showcase the challenges she faces in maintaining power and alliances. While Daemon Targaryen issues a fierce ultimatum of bending the knee or facing destruction. He says:
"Our terms are simple. Bend the knee to me, or your house burns."
Mysaria reflects on peace during Viserys's rule and hints at a longing for a time that may never return. Ser Criston Cole weighs in on a new strategy alluding to a potentially dangerous new arc that could shift the balance of power.