House of the Dragon season 2 is in full swing, and the new instalment has already delivered some brutal, shocking and gory moments.

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Set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the spin-off series is currently following House Targaryen during the brutal Dance of Dragons, the bloody Targaryen civil war depicted in the pages of George RR Martin's Fire & Blood.

Fans will be pleased to hear that most of the main cast, including Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), have returned, while there are also several new players in season 2.

As with season 1, the second run is airing on HBO and Max in the US.

So, how can viewers in the UK watch new episodes of the show?

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Whether you're heading right back to the start of season 1 or are wanting to dive into season 2, here's all you need to know about how to watch House of the Dragon on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK.

Where can I watch House of the Dragon season 2 in the UK?

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen in funeral veils in House of the Dragon season 2.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2. Theo Whitman/HBO

New episodes from the second season of House of the Dragon are being released every Monday on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

Sky TV subscribers can watch the show on Sky Atlantic without having to sign up for any extras.

If you don’t have a Sky package, you can subscribe to NOW’s entertainment pass, which costs £9.99 per month (or £6.99 per month if you sign up for six months).

Can you watch House of the Dragon online for free in the UK?

Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark walk along a snowy walkway on the set of the Great Wall in House of the Dragon.
Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon. HBO

Yes - NOW Entertainment offers a seven-day free trial, providing viewers with an avenue to watch House of the Dragon for free.

In addition, fans can watch the entire first season of House of the Dragon for free when you sign up for a trial of Sky Stream.

How many episodes are in House of the Dragon season 2?

Olivia Cooke as Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower in a green dress and veil climbing into a carriage in House of the Dragon season 2.
Olivia Cooke as Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon season 2. HBO

House of the Dragon season 2 will consist of eight episodes. Season 1 was made up of 10 episodes.

The first episode is titled A Son for a Son.

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House of the Dragon season 2 airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

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