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| Original air date | August 4, 2024 | ||||
| Running time | 69 minutes | ||||
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| Directed by | Geeta Vasant Patel | ||||
| Written by | Sara Hess | ||||
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"The Queen Who Ever Was" is the eighth and final episode of season two of the HBO medieval fantasy television series House of the Dragon. Running 69 minutes long, it premiered on August 4, 2024. The episode was written by Sara Hess and directed by Geeta Vasant Patel. Music was composed by Ramin Djawadi.
Official synopsis
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.[1]
Plot
To be added[2]
Cast
Starring
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
- Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Jefferson Hall as Ser Tyland Lannister and Lord Jason Lannister
- Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
- Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Kieran Bew as Hugh
- Tom Bennett as Ulf
- Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong
Co-starring
- Paul Kennedy as Lord Jasper Wylde
- Phil Daniels as Maester Gerardys
- Max Wrottesley as Ser Lorent Marbrand
- Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome
- Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne
- Antonio Magro as Lord Petyr Piper
- Abigail Thorn as Sharako Lohar
- Jordan Long as Lysene captain
- Ben Turner as Tyroshi captain
- Steve Meo as Myrish captain
- Daniel Fathers as Lord Humfrey Lefford
- Joshua Ben-Tovim as Brynden Rivers
- Tom Cawte as Criston Cole's squire
- Eddie Eyre as Ser Axell Bulwer
Reception
Scenes from the episode leaked online on the 30th of July, five days prior to its official release.[3] Despite this, the finale obtained 8.9 million viewers in its premiere airing in the US on HBO and Max, a 14% increase compared to the season premiere.[4]
References
- ↑ HBO.com: House of the Dragon Ep 8: The Queen Who Ever Was
- ↑ House of the Dragon, Season 2, Episode 8: "The Queen Who Ever Was".
- ↑ The Hollywood Reporter: HBO Releases Statement About ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Finale Leak (July 31, 2024)
- ↑ The Wrap: House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Captures Season-High Audience (August 5, 2024)