The Targaryen family history is woven into the fabric of the show’s new opener.
It served as a literal representation of the Targaryen bloodline.
Streams of red ran through the streets of Valyria, connecting the sigils of key figures from Targaryen history.

Caraxes roars at Harrenhall on ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2.Courtesy of HBO
Season 2’s opening titles sequence now takes a different approach to that history.
It begins in Old Valyria.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen on ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2.HBO