The final scene in the very first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 is harrowing. We think about that if you are reading this, you currently know what takes place if not, we advocate that you turn back now for the reason that lots of spoilers lay ahead. That mentioned, if you have observed the premiere episode of the second season, you may well be questioning who the assassins are or at least what their names are, considering that none of that facts is revealed. Fortunately, this pair of mercenaries are named in the books. Here’s what we know so far about the assassins in Episode 1 of House of the Dragon Season 2.

Who are the assassins in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1?

The assassins hired close to the finish of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 are unnamed, but in the books, the City Guard officer is nicknamed Blood (Sam C. Wilson) and the ratcatcher is named Cheese (Mark Stobbart).

It remains uncertain why the writers chose not to reveal the names of this assassin duo in the very first episode. It may well be for the reason that Blood and Cheese are as well silly as nicknames or for the reason that they want them to stay as mysterious as feasible. Perhaps their names are not that vital at the finish of the day.

Either way, even the books do not reveal what the actual names are for the assassins, as they have been lost to time. That mentioned, their Television portrayals are rather close to the supply material. The novels state that Blood is a tall and muscular swordsman who is a serjeant of the Gold Cloaks who was dismissed following murdering a lady in a drunken rage. We do not know if he’s a serjeant in the show, but he’s nevertheless in the City Watch and recognizes Daemon at the gate, which tends to make sense as Daemon was when the Commander of the City Watch in Season 1 and developed the gold cloaks in the very first spot.

As for Cheese, he’s fairly a great deal on point as nicely. The books say he was a ratcatcher who, according to a court fool, knew the layout of the secret passages operating all through the castle. This remains accurate in the show’s interpretation of him as well, as he quickly navigates the labyrinthine tunnels created by King Maegor. The series fills in a couple of information, like providing him a dog, a gambler’s debt, and an uncanny insight into discerning facial expressions.

In the novels, regardless of the pair escaping the castle by way of the exact same tunnels, Blood is caught and dies for the murder when Cheese escapes devoid of repercussions. However, the show may possibly manage this differently in the rest of Season 2. Either way, it is clear from what Blood reveals to Queen Alicent that this was “a son for a son” assassination that points to Princess Rhaenyra’s side as the culprit.