HBO has released dueling trailers for House of the Dragon Season 2. The clips encourage fans to choose between Team Green, which showcases Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and the sacrifices that she and the Green Council made for Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) to ascend the Iron Throne, and Team Black, which focuses on Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and her followers.

The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers present contrasting viewpoints that together form a complete narrative.

Rhaenyra’s supporters will believe what they wish, but Viserys wanted Aegon to succeed him,” Queen Alicent says in the Team Green House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer. “I mean to fight this war and win it,” Rhaenyra tells Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) in the Team Black clip. Daemon is also seen threatening the opposition with an all-out war if they do not fall in line.

The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers present contrasting viewpoints that together form a complete narrative. Westeros is teetering on the edge of a violent civil war as the Green and Black Councils vie for the support of King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. Each faction is convinced of its legitimacy to rule from the Iron Throne.

House of the Dragon Season 2 is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, which delves into the history of House Targaryen. Season 1 focused on Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen’s struggle to claim the throne from King Viserys I and the ensuing succession conflict within the Targaryen family. The returning cast also includes Ewan Mitchell, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, and Fabien Frankel.

New additions to the House of the Dragon Season 2 cast include Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, and Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, among others. George R.R. Martin serves as co-creator and executive producer alongside showrunner Ryan Condal. Other executive producers are Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, and Melissa Bernstein.

House of the Dragon Season 2 is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, which delves into the history of House Targaryen.

The House of the Dragon Season 1 finale titled, “The Black Queen,” set the stage for catastrophic battles as the Greens’ usurpation of the Iron Throne leads to a response from the Black party. The episode delves into the increasingly complex dynamics among the main characters, particularly highlighting the volatile nature of Daemon and Rhaenyra’s marriage.

[House of the Dragon] Season 1 premiered with nearly 10 million viewers for its first episode, making it HBO’s most-watched series premiere.

Rhaenyra’s sons, serving as envoys, embark on missions to secure allies. But tragedy strikes when Lucerys Velaryon is killed by his uncle Aemond Targaryen, escalating tensions between the Greens and Blacks. However, Lucerys’ death profoundly impacts Rhaenyra’s decision-making, pushing her toward war despite initial considerations for peace.

Daemon’s attempt to tame the dragon Vermithor hints at future strategies for the Blacks, involving the recruitment of the “dragonseeds.” The finale concludes with a powerful moment as Rhaenyra learns of Lucerys’ death, solidifying her resolve for war. The once-considered option of peace is now off the table, and the Greens and Blacks battle for control of the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon Season 2.

Season 1 premiered with nearly 10 million viewers for its first episode, making it HBO’s most-watched series premiere. The first season, consisting of 10 episodes, aired from August to October 2022. House of the Dragon Season 2 will debut on HBO and Max on June 16.