Where to watch House of the Dragon: Live stream Season 2
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House of the Dragon returns this weekend, and the stakes have never been higher for House Targaryen. We'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch House of the Dragon, whether you have cable or are looking for a live streaming alternative.
House of the Dragon took the TV world by storm when it premiered in 2022. The series serves as a Targaryen prequel to Game of Thrones, picking up almost 200 years before the events of the original show. The story follows the fall of House Targaryen, which is split over who should assume the throne following the death of King Viserys. Viserys left the throne to his eldest child, Rhaenyra (and her sons), but questions over Rhaenyra's validity as a female ruler (and some meddling from Viserys' second wife, Alicent) led Viserys younger son Aegon to usurp the throne.
A shocking death at the end of Season 1 solidified the all-out war that Game of Thrones viewers knew was coming, and Season 2 picks up in the thick of the action. The storyline sets up the impending tragic ending that will befall the Targaryens, underscoring the inevitable, endless outcome of most cycles of destruction. The series – led by Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke – was just renewed for a third season.
Whether you're a longtime GoT fan looking to catch the newest episodes or hoping to binge the series for the first time, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch the series at home.
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Where to watch House of the Dragon in the US
House of the Dragon will air on HBO on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET in the US. New episodes will be available to stream at the same time on Max, HBO's streaming counterpart, so you won't have to worry about a delay if you don't have cable. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month, but for a limited time only, new users can try the service free for one week. This is also where you can get caught up on Season 1 of House of the Dragon and every single episode of Game of Thrones.
Where to watch House of the Dragon in the UK
House of the Dragon will air on Sky Atlantic on Mondays at 2 a.m. BST in the UK. New episodes will be available to stream through Now TV's Entertainment plans. This is also where you can watch Season 1 if you're looking for a refresher. Month-to-month memberships start at £9.99 a month, but you can find price reductions if you sign up for a multi-month term.
How to watch House of the Dragon from anywhere
If you'll be traveling outside the US or UK when House of the Dragon airs, you can still tune into your TV subscriptions using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to temporarily alter your electronic device's location so that you can still access all of your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Since the services we've outlined today require country-specific forms of payment, this option will be best for people who are just traveling abroad and hoping to access their existing subscriptions.
If you're interested in trying out a VPN, we recommend ExpressVPN. It's user-friendly, so if you've never used a VPN before, you should be able to figure it out (we'll also show you how below). Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check out our official ExpressVPN review for additional details.
How to watch House of the Dragon with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to your streaming service's home country.
- Navigate to Max (USA) or Now TV/Sky (UK).
- Enjoy the show.
House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer
Max released a House of the Dragon trailer in May, which gave fans the first real look at Season 2. In the video, viewers can see Teams Green and Black strategize against each other. "War is coming," Rhaenyra warns. "And neither of us may win." Check out the full trailer below:
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