Now, with him gone, the fight for her legitimacy is still raging in Westeros.
Currently, Rhaenyra is not sitting on the throne as she and the Black Council reside in Dragonstone.
The beginning of Season 2 sees Rhaenyra grieving over the death of her son, Lucerys.
Rhaenyras dragon is named Syrax.
Some of DArcys previous roles include projects such asForesight,Mothering Sunday, andTruth Seekers.
Alicent is secretly having relations with Ser Criston Cole as Season 2 picks up.
He can also be extremely ruthless when he wants, something Daemon showed off in spades during Season 1.
His bright red dragon, Craxes, is notably large, though not the biggest the family owns.
While hes highly experienced, that doesnt mean his advice is not often met with great opposition and stubbornness.
Fabien Frankel - Ser Criston Cole
Fabien Frankel is Ser Criston Cole, Commander of the Kingsguard.
His insecurity about having broken his vows leads to his actions having drastic consequences for those around him.
WhileHouse of the Dragonis Frankels biggest onscreen credit to date, he can also be seen inThe Serpent.
He is married to Rhaenys Targaryen and is a leading ally to Rhaenyras ascension to the Iron Throne.
He is also Lord Admiral and head of the royal fleet.
The actor previously played roles inBefore We Die,Rain Dogs, andPine Gap.
She was once in line to inherit the throne, but she was not chosen as successor.
This is where her name, The Queen Who Never Was, comes from.
Her dragons name is Meleys, also known as the Red Queen.
Some might recognize Best from her time onNurse Jackie,The Kings Speech, orLucky Man.
Needham recently appeared inNapoleonand can be seen inGreat ExpectationsandThe Ritual.
Aemond rides Vhagar, the Queen of all Dragons and the largest ever seen in Westeros.
Mitchell briefly appeared inSaltburnlast year but has also had roles inHigh Life,The Last Kingdom, andTrigger Point.
Aegon rides the dragon Sunfyre.
The actor has also portrayed characters inThe Book of Clarence,Dunkirk, andThe King.
She deals in information, which ends up being useful to a number of parties inHouse of the Dragon.
Tyland also has a twin, Jason, who is the Lord of Casterly Rock.
Hall can be seen inTenet,Halloween(2018), andChemistry of Death.
In classic Westeros fashion, she is the sister-wife of King Aegon II Targaryen.
She has two children, Jaehaerys and Jaehaera, and a dragon named Dreamfyre.
Helaena is also known for speaking cryptically on occasion, using words that almost feel prophetic in hindsight.
Sabans other big onscreen role was as Aelfynn inThe Last Kingdom.
He is also head of the Wylde house.
Audiences can also watch Kennedy in his 2022 horror filmMandrake.
The actor can also be seen in the early 2000s showEmmerdale Farm, as well asWaterloo RoadandHolby City.
He split from his brother after choosing to support the Blacks and Rhaenyras place on the throne.
Tittensor played Carl Gallagher in the original United Kingdom run ofShameless, and he also briefly appeared inDunkirk.
He is a good-natured soul who also has a dragon named Vermax.
Collett can also be seen inCasualty,Dolittle, andGalavant.
She is a loyal member of the Blacks who supports Rhaenyras ascension on the throne.
Antonia is known for her roles inGet Even,Stay Close,Nolly, and more.
The weight of not having one of her own is something she carries around wherever she goes.
Rhaena has a strained relationship with her father, who she feels never sees her.
Some of Campbells previous roles includeMidsomer MurdersandThe Last Dragonslayer.
Cobra,Happy Valley, andGentleman Jackare a handful of previous projects that Flanagan has acted in.
He is the current Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North.
He is also of the Noble House Marbrand of Ashemark, who are sworn to House Lannister.
The actor has also made short appearances inThe Guardians of the Galaxy,Hugo, andLocked Up Abroad.
Daniels is known for his roles inChicken Run,Time Gentleman kindly, andEndeavour.
Some of Kennas previous roles includeGran Turismo,The Crown, andHis Dark Materials.
He also serves on the Black Council.
Jones can also be seen inDarkest Hour,In the Heart of the Sea, andPennyworth.
Other television shows on Elywns resume includeCoronation Street,Stella, andDa Vincis Demons.
He is also the Lord of Stonedance and head of House Massey.
Some of Dreyfus previous works includeThe Kindred,The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, andMount Pleasant.
Fans can also see Wilson inDodger,Hannah, andThe Responder.
Mark Stobbart - Cheese
Mark Stobbarts Cheese is a shady mercenary moonlighting as a rat catcher.
Early in Season 2, he and Blood are hired for an important mission from Daemon Targaryen.
Kurt Egyiawan - Orwyle
Kurt Egyiawan plays Orwyle, the archmaester of the Citadel under Maester Gaeraryds.
Orywle works under King Aegon and the Hightowers.
The actor starred in the 2016 FOX television seriesThe Exorcistand also played roles inBeast of No NationandSkyfall.
Jogfreys dragon is named Tyraxes.
Eskinazis only other screen credits includeLife After LifeandMilitary Wives.
Early in the season, Hammer seeks the Kings council for aid in paying him and his workers.
Marvel fans recently saw Beale as Dionysus inThor: Love and Thunder.
Hes also known for his time inThe Outfit, Operation Finale, andThe Death of Stalin.
The local resident of Hull pulled the mans body from the sea, giving him another chance at life.
While Alyn is a humble man, Corlys feels he owes Alyn for saving his life.
Salim previously starred inRaised by WolvesandJamestown.
The actor can also be seen inFlix,Holding, andRed Election.
Collin recently starred inThe Promised Landwith Mads Mikkelsen, and she also led the Max seriesRaised by Wolves.
Most will know Rankin from either her time as Sheila the She-Wolf inGLOWor Queen Victoria inThe Greatest Showman.
House of the Dragonis now streaming onMax.
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