The Spectacular and Unforgettable Opening of House Of The Dragon Season 2 Will Leave Game of Thrones Fans in Awe

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Fire & Blood, the book on which House of the Dragon is based.

Summary

House of the Dragon season 2 will feature a moment more shocking than any scene in Game of Thrones, surpassing the level of intensity seen in the Blood and Cheese storyline. This gripping narrative intertwines the suspense of the Red Wedding with the unimaginable wickedness of a child's murder, resulting in deeply distressing events.

The second season of House of the Dragon is expected to feature the riveting and intense event known as Blood & Cheese, occurring within the first two episodes. This occurrence promises to ignite immediate pandemonium and bloodshed among the characters, leaving viewers with little time to adjust. House of the Dragon's upcoming season is anticipated to surpass any horrifying moments previously witnessed in Game of Thrones. While the first season of the prequel delivered several impressive and astonishing scenes, none have reached the same level of impact as Game of Thrones' most infamous and internet-buzzing moments, such as Ned Stark's execution, the Red Wedding, and Shireen Baratheon's gruesome demise. However, the upcoming season of House of the Dragon holds the potential to break new ground.

House of the Dragon season 2 will take things to another level. Season 1 dropped numerous hints about the infamous incident known as Blood & Cheese. In this event, Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen was mercilessly murdered by two individuals called Blood, a butcher, and Cheese, a ratcatcher, following the orders of Daemon Targaryen. Described as a "son for a son," as a form of retaliation for Aemond Targaryen's killing of Lucerys Velaryon in the finale of House of the Dragon season 1, this moment promises to be the most shocking yet in the series, surpassing even the notable moments from Game of Thrones.

Blood & Cheese Will Be Even More Horrifying Than Game Of Thrones' Worst Deaths

Blood and Cheese takes the "anyone can die" theme of Game of Thrones to a harrowing extreme by beheading a small child. However, the horror only intensifies as they proceed to bind and silence Alicent Hightower, killing her bedmaid, and awaiting Helaena's arrival with her children. In a dreadful twist, they force Helaena Targaryen to decide between her sons, while making vile threats against her daughter. Eventually, when Helaena chooses Maelor, they heartlessly murder Jaehaerys.

Blood and Cheese is a terrifying combination of the most shocking moments in Game of Thrones: the mounting tension and gradual horror of the Red Wedding, merged with the unspeakable evil of a child's murder, echoing the tragedy of Shireen. But the brutality doesn't end there. While Stannis momentarily maintained his self-righteous path after sacrificing his own daughter, viewers must witness Helaena descend into madness and ultimately take her own life. These events, both chilling and their aftermath, traumatize the audience on a profound level.

Blood & Cheese Will Likely Happen In House Of The Dragon Season 2's First Two Episodes

In George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, the event known as Blood and Cheese occurs shortly after Lucerys' death. It is expected that the television show will provide more extensive details and background, but this event will still occur early on. As House of the Dragon season 2 has fewer episodes (eight instead of ten), it needs to start off with intensity. Therefore, it is likely that in episode 1, Daemon will immediately devise his revenge plan of "son for a son," with the actual act potentially occurring later in the same episode or in episode 2, allowing for a stronger buildup.

This approach gives Blood and Cheese an advantage over Game of Thrones' most shocking moments, as those generally took place later in the season after a period of setup. House of the Dragon season 2, on the other hand, will thrust viewers into chaos and bloodshed right from the start, reminiscent of Joffrey Baratheon's death in Game of Thrones season 4, episode 2, but lacking the accompanying satisfaction.