The Big Picture

  • The Targaryen Civil War in House of the Dragon Season 2 is fueled by the rivalry between Rhaenyra and Alicent, which is passed down to their children, but this isn't the only feud to play a role in the series.
  • The feud between the Blackwoods and the Brackens, which pre-dates the Targaryens, adds another layer of conflict to House of the Dragon, as they fight on opposite sides in the Dance of the Dragons, supporting different factions and leading to violent confrontations between the feuding families.
  • While the Targaryens' civil war takes center stage, the long-standing rivalry between the Blackwoods and the Brackens extends beyond House of the Dragon into the events of Game of Thrones.