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House of the Dragon season 2packed a lot of Westeros drama into its season finale.

So, what just happened in the season 2 finale?

Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon

And how does it set upHouse of the Dragon season 3?

Well start with a recap of the episode and then get into the final details later.

What happened in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale?

Daemon at Harrenhal in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8

Aegon first refuses but later in the episode, we see him feeling in a carriage with Larys.

The vision ends with Rhaenyra sitting on the throne.

Tyland Lannister’s new fleet and the Seasnakes ships both make their way by sea.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon season 2

It is official, war is coming.

What happened between Alicent and Rhaenyra?

Where is Otto Hightower?

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We never saw Otto again but presumed he was back at Oldtown where the Hightowers reside.

It is clear now Otto was actually jailed, presumably, by Aegon.

Who is on Team Green and Team Black now?

Rhaenyra and her dragonseeds in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8

But don’t panic, were going to go through it right here.

Team Green includes Aemond, Aegon, Ser Criston Cole, and Gwayne Hightower to name a few.

For the full rundown, see our guide onGreens vs Blacks explained.

Tessarion in House of the Dragon season 2

Who has which dragons now?

For the full rundown, see our list ofevery dragon in House of the Dragon.

What does Daemon’s vision mean for the series?

Alys Rivers and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon

Probably one of the most exciting parts of the finale has to be Daemons vision.

So what does this all mean?

How does the finale set up season 3?

Aemond and Alicent in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8

So, in season 3 we expect to see war break out between these men.

In terms of new faces and new storylines, we are yet to meet Alicents other son Daeron Targaryen.

Well, that’s all for season 2, and what a ride it has been.

Daemon in House of the Dragon season 2

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