IGN | House of the Dragon Stars on the Character 'Everyone's Going to Hate' After Season 2, E2 @IGN | Uploaded 6 days ago | Updated June 30 2024
In the second episode of House of the Dragon Season 2, Team Black and Team Green aren’t just dealing with the emotional fallout of the devastating murder of Prince Jaehaerys - the famed Blood and Cheese storyline. No, of course the child’s death leads to even more moves and counter-moves by the two groups as they vie for control of the Iron Throne.

We spoke to the stars of the show about the latest developments in this week’s episode, Season 2, Episode 2, including some big moves by Ser Criston Cole, Daemon’s dramatic departure from Dragonstone, and the intense and emotional duel between the twin brothers Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk.

Included in this interview are House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen), Matthew Needham (Lord Larys Strong), Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon II Targaryen), Ewan Mitchell (Prince Aemond Targaryen), Phia Saban (Queen Helaena Targaryen), and Bethany Antonia (Lady Baela Targaryen).

House of the Dragon spoilers follow!

By the events of Episode 2, Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk, played by real-life twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor, have found themselves as divided as Team Black and Team Green. But after Jaehaerys’ murder, Ser Criston concocts a revenge scheme that ends tragically for both brothers. Fabien Frankel, who plays Criston, says that his character is “genuinely very upset” about the death of the child, which is why comes up with his plan.

For the full discussion, be sure to watch the video!

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