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Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon returned to TV in June, promising more fantastic battles, family drama and flying, fire-breathing lizards, with eight new episodes premiering on June 16 to the final August 4th.
Season 2 of the series, set in the world of George RR Martin’s epic fantasy novel A Song of Ice and Fire, but hundreds of years earlier, picks up the Targaryen dynasty in turmoil. King Aegon’s Green Council and Queen Rhaenyra’s Black Council are heading towards all-out war, with both factions claiming to be the one and only monarch.
The new batch of episodes sees the return of original stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine and Eve Best, while new cast members for season 2 include Raised By Wolves actor Abubakar Salim as Alyn van Hull, Glow’s Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers and Cucumber actor Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower.
Here’s how to watch season 2 of House of the Dragon. And how a virtual private network can be useful while streaming.
Release dates for House of the Dragon season 2
Season 2 premiered in the US on linear channel HBO and the network’s streaming service Max Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 PM ET and PT. The remaining episodes of the eight-episode season will be released weekly on Sundays at the same time, with the final episode released on August 4. The only episode title HBO has released is for Episode 4: A Dance of Dragons. The rest of the release schedule is listed below:
- Episode 3: June 30
- Episode 4: July 7
- Episode 5: July 14
- Episode 6: July 21
- Episode 7: July 28
- Episode 8: August 4
How to Watch House of the Dragon Season 2 From Anywhere Using VPN
So what if you are traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the show or add an extra layer privacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn’t require you to search the Internet for a vague website: you can use a VPNor virtual private network.
With a VPN you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the show. If you find that you can’t watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. It’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
Most VPNs, such as CNET Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPNmake it easy to virtually change locations. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals.
How to watch House of the Dragon season 2 from anywhere in the world
If you don’t already have a subscription to Max (formerly HBO Max), you can get it for $10 per month (with ads) or $17 per month (ad-free). To watch in 4K, you can also sign up for the Ultimate plan for $21 per month. Read our Max review.
If you’re in Canada, you can watch season 2 of House of the Dragon on Crave starting June 16. A Crave subscription starts at CA$10 per month (plus tax) for the Basic with Ads tier. Standard with Ads costs CA$15, while the ad-free Premium plan costs CA$20 per month.
Want to watch season 2 in the UK? You can watch it from Monday 17th June at 2am BST on Sky Atlantic. Episodes will also be repeated at 9pm on Monday nights. A Now TV membership starts at £7. (Sky TV packages start at £25 per month.)
If you live in Australia, you can watch the new season on Binge from June 16. (A Binge subscription starts at AU$10 per month.)
Episodes air every Monday at 11am AEST, with the season finale airing on August 5.
Tips for streaming House of the Dragon season 2 with a VPN
- Experience and success may vary depending on four variables: your ISP, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try the ‘Search by city or country’ option.
- If you’re having trouble watching after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure that the address registered to the account is in the correct viewing area. If it isn’t, you may need to change the physical address stored with your account. Second, some smart TVs, like Roku, don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that every device on the Wi-Fi network will now appear in the correct viewing location.
- All the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after installing a network app you will be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address saved for your smart TV . This is where a VPN on your router also helps, as both devices will appear in the correct location.
- Remember that browsers can often reveal your location despite using a VPN, so make sure you use a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We usually recommend Brave.
