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Where is Daeron Targaryen? 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 fans brace for key character's reappearance

Daeron Targaryen is Alicent and Viserys's fourth child, who has yet to make an appearance in 'House of the Dragon'

Contains spoilers for 'House of the Dragon' 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 4 aired on HBO on Sunday, July 7, 2024. As the season reaches its midpoint, viewers have been captivated by epic battles and a multitude of surprising twists and turns.

With the introduction of new characters and the death of a few, one character has captured the attention even before making an appearance on the show.

He has been mentioned a couple of times so far, and for fans who have read 'Fire and Blood,' the excitement is even higher as they know how crucial he will become in the show going forward.

The character in focus is Daeron Targaryen. Here's more about him and his current whereabouts as the Dance of the Dragons unfolds.

Who is Daeron Targaryen and where is he currently in 'House of the Dragon'? 

Daeron Targaryen is the son of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) who was sent to live with the Hightowers in Oldtown early in his life.

Many fans may remember that the show made several creative changes in its first season, notably omitting Daeron's birth.

This led to speculation among fans that the character had possibly been excluded from the screen adaptation.

However, fans were relieved when Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) mentioned him in Episode 2, followed by Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox) mentioning him in Episode 3.

Ser Otto describes him as a young man who is more obedient than Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), noting that he has been in Oldtown since was young. 

What happens to Daeron Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon'?

As per 'Fire and Blood', Daeron remains in the army of Ormund Hightower, who faces defeat in the Battle of Honeywine. Daeron arrives on his dragon, Tessarion, and saves Ormund, earning the title of 'Daeron the Daring.'

He rises to prominence in 'House of the Dragon' by turning Ulf White (Tom Bennett) and Hugh the Hammer (Kieran Bew) against Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) during the First Battle of Tumbleton.

Daeron emerges as a leading contender for the throne following the deaths of Aegon and Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) in battle.

In the Second Battle of Tumbleton, Daeron Targaryen is killed when Adam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) attacks him on the dragon Seasmoke. The exact reason for his death, however, remains undisclosed.

After King Aegon III Targaryen's reign begins, many imposters claim to be Daeron since his body is never found. It will indeed be intriguing to see how his story is adapted in the screen adaptation.

How to stream 'House of the Dragon' Season 2?

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on Sunday, June 16, 2024, with new episodes dropping every Sunday. To watch the series, you will need a Max Subscription.

The streaming platform typically offers three packages that you can choose from depending on your budget.

The low-cost plan that supports advertising costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually. The second package, which does not support advertising, costs $15.99 per month or $149.99 annually.

Meanwhile, the third package, titled Ultimate Ad-Free, costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer