A thirty-minute video of the House of the Dragon season finale has surfaced on TikTok, giving fans major spoilers. Episode 8 of the series, which concludes season 2, will officially hit the streaming platform on August 4, 2024. Though HBO has taken down the account and videos, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. Season 1 also had large portions of its finale episode leaked before airing.
Following the House of the Dragon finale leaks, Reddit users have been discussing major spoilers that Episode 8 has stored for their favorite characters. The battle for power between the Greens (supporters of Aegon) and the Blacks (supporters of Queen Rhaenyra) for control of the Iron Throne is about to become even bloodier.
The official trailer released by HBO for the House of the Dragons season finale shows Aemond talking to Halaena about flying on her dragon, Dreamfyre, to help him in the war. We also get a glimpse of ships entering the oceans, accompanied by many dragons.
Disclaimer: This article comprises major spoilers for season 2 of House of the Dragon finale episode
House of the Dragon finale leaks: Rhaenyra has dinner with her new dragon riders
Episode 8 of House of the Dragons shows Rhaenya hosting a dinner for her new dragon riders, including Adam of Hull, Hugh Hammer, and Ulf the White. The dinner is to teach the riders how to command their dragons, as they will be sent to Oldtown and Lannisport in the coming days.
Ulf is drunk and starts bragging about his bravery, to which Adam tells him that time will prove it. An angry Rhaenya tells the members that this is not how knights behave, to which Ulf sarcastically replies, “Make me a knight then.”
Daemon gets a series of visions from the future
One of the major events that unfolds in the House of the Dragon finale leaks is Daemon's vision of most of the events that will take place in the history of Westeros after he touches the Weirwood tree at Alys's direction.
These visions include a younger version of Brynden Rivers, also known as the three-eyed raven in Game of Thrones, who is identified by the wine-stain birthmark on his face. The second vision he sees is of a White Walker surrounded by the army of the dead. Third, Daemon sees a dead dragon, which may be a glimpse of the Battle Above the God's Eye, where he and his dragon, Caraxes, fight Aemond and Vhagar.
Daemon also sees Daenerys Targaryen from behind, along with her three dragon eggs, with a baby Drogon sitting on her shoulder. This is an event that takes place in the final scenes of the first season of Game of Thrones. Finally, at the end, he sees an adult version of Rhaenyra Targaryen sitting on the Iron Throne.
Rhaenyra visits Daemon to know if he is a friend or a foe
Rhaenyra flies her dragon Syrax to Harrenhal accompanied by Addam of Hull, where she is greeted by Simon, the rest of the army is unsure whether to ally with her or consider her a rival. Daemon and Rhaenyra address their issues in High Valaryian. Rhaenyra is just there to find out where she stands with Daemon in the current situation.
Daemon responds to her quest by saying, "Winter is coming" and they must stand against it. Daemon also reaffirms that King Viserys chose her to be his heir for a reason and that he is meant to serve her.
The Green’s rise to power
According to a clip from House of the Dragon finale leaks, Aemond expects Helaena to fly with her dragon Dreamfyre and help him in the war. He gets into an argument with Alicent and blames her for the chaotic situation. Alicent, in return, accuses him of being angry and causing trouble at the slightest humiliation.
Later Aemond meets Helaena again and tries to convince her to perform her scared duty as a dragon rider. But his efforts are insufficient as Helaena knows that Aemond tried to hurt Aegon. She also tells him about her vision, of how Aegon will once again rise as the king after Aemond dies in the Battle Above the God’s Eye.
Alicent betrays her side and meets Rhaenyra
Alicent uses a maester's knowledge to obtain passage from King's Landing to Dragonstone in House of the Dragon finale. Alicent tells Rhaenyra that she does not know what she wants. She resents Rhaenyra for only knowing what is expected of her. Alicent says she has committed sins and everything has been taken away from her.
Alicent wants to run away with Helaena and Helaena's daughter. Her main motive for visiting Rhaenyra is to tell her that Aemond is flying to Harrenhal, and in the meantime, she can arrange for the soldiers in King's Landing to surrender without bloodshed. Rhaenyra learns that Aegon is in terrible shape. Alicent quickly gives information about all her loved ones, in hopes that Helaena and her daughter will be spared.
Corlys encourages Rhaenyra to attack
Rhaenyra has the advantage, as she has gathered six dragons on her side. Corlys tells her that his ships are ready to sail at any time, awaiting her command. Corlys suggests that she take control of King's Landing quickly and warns of Helaena's dragon, Dreamfyre.
But that doesn't worry Rhaenyra much, since Helaena is not much of a warrior. Corlys also changes the name of his ship from Sea Snakes to Queen Who Never Was to honor his late wife, Rhaenys.
The House of the Dragon finale episode of season 2 will air on HBO in the US on 4th August, 2024. Fans in the UK can stream the show on Sky and NOW.
