The second episode of House of the Dragon , titled aired on August 28, 2022. It focuses on King Viserys I Targaryen's struggle to secure his succession through a new marriage and the growing rebellion of his brother, Prince Daemon. Episode Summary
Lord Corlys Velaryon and Princess Rhaenys propose that King Viserys marry their 12-year-old daughter, Laena Velaryon , to unite the two most powerful Valyrian houses.
Defying his council and Lord Corlys, Viserys announces he will marry Alicent Hightower , Otto's daughter.