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House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise.
A prequel to Game of Thrones, this series follows the civil war among the Targaryen dynasty 172 years before Daenerys' birth. Watch trailers, cast interviews, episode ratings, and more on IMDb.
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Watch the prequel to Game of Thrones, set 200 years before the events of the original show. Learn about the characters, dragons, history, and more on the official website for House of the Dragon.
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"The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself."
―Rhaenyra Targaryen
[e] is the second live-action television series of the World of Westeros. It is the second installment of the franchise overall. It was ordered by HBO in October 2019. The prequel goes back approximately 200 years to center on the beginning of the end of the once all-powerful dynasty that dominated the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serve as showrunners and executive producers. George R.R. Martin, Vince Gerardis, Sara Hess, and Ron Schmidt also serve as executive producers, with Greg Yaitanes as co-executive producer. The first season premiered on August 21, 2022.
House Targaryen
•Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen, the King of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men. •Sian Brooke as Queen Aemma Arryn, Viserys's first wife. •Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, the younger brother and heir presumptive of King Viserys. •Emma D'Arcy and Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the first-born child of King Viserys. •Tom Glynn-Carney and Ty Tennant as Prince Aegon Targaryen. •Ewan Mitchell and Leo Ashton as Prince Aemond Targaryen. •Phia Saban and Evie Allen as Princess Helaena Targaryen. •Bethany Antonia and Shani Smethurst as Lady Baela Targaryen. •Phoebe Campbell and Eva Ossei-Gerning as Lady Rhaena Targaryen.
House Hightower
•Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King to King Viserys. •Olivia Cooke and Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto. •Steffan Rhodri as Lord Hobert Hightower, the Lord of Oldtown. •Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, the son of Otto and brother to Alicent.
House Velaryon
•Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, "the Sea Snake", the Lord of the Tides. •Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, "the Queen Who Never Was", the wife of Lord Corlys. •Nanna Blondell, Savannah Steyn, and Nova Foueillis-Mosé as Lady Laena Velaryon, the daughter of Lord Corlys and Princess Rhaenys. •John Macmillan, Theo Nate, and Matthew Carver as Ser Laenor Velaryon, the son of Lord Corlys and Princess Rhaenys. •Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon, the younger brother of Lord Corlys and commander in the Velaryon navy. •Harry Collett and Leo Hart as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon. •Elliot Grihault and Harvey Sadler as Prince Lucerys Velaryon.
Producers
•George R.R. Martin: creator, executive producer •Ryan Condal: creator, executive producer, showrunner •Miguel Sapochnik: executive producer, showrunner (season 1) •Vince Gerardis: executive producer (co-executive in season 1) •Sara Hess: executive producer •Ron Schmidt: executive producer (season 1) •Jocelyn Diaz: executive producer (season 1) •Alan Taylor: executive producer (season 2) •Melissa Bernstein: executive producer (season 2) •Kevin de la Noy: executive producer (season 2) •Loni Peristere: executive producer (season 2) •Ira Parker: co-executive producer (season 1) •Greg Yaitanes: co-executive producer (season 1) •David Hancock: co-executive producer
Writers
•Ryan Condal: episodes 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 •Gabe Fonseca: episode 3 •Ira Parker: episode 4 •Charmaine DeGraté: episode 5 •Sara Hess: episodes 6 and 9 •Kevin Lau: episode 7 •Eileen Shim: episode 8 •David Hancock •Ti Mikkel
Directors
•Miguel Sapochnik: episodes 1, 6, and 7 •Greg Yaitanes: episodes 2, 3, and 10 •Clare Kilner: episodes 4, 5, 9, 12, and 15 •Geeta Vasant Patel: episodes 8, 13, and 18 •Alan Taylor: episodes 11 and 14 •Andrij Parekh: episode 16 •Loni Peristere: episode 17
The concept for House of the Dragon was first pitched by George R.R. Martin in the summer of 2016, with the working title The Dance of the Dragons. It was initially helmed by Carly Wray, and then by Bryan Cogman, and finally Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik. With the launch of HBO Max in May 2020, the House of the Dragon prequel is based on Martin's bestselling Fire & Blood. The first installment in the prequel book series was published in November 2018. It received a 10-episode straight-to-series order. Miguel Sapochnik directed the pilot and additional episodes.
The title of the show derives from a passage from A Game of Thrones Chapter 3, Daenerys I:
1.House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 1: "The Heirs of the Dragon" (2022).
2.George R.R. Martin (December 6, 2023). A Visit to Old Blighty. Not a Blog. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
3.House of the Dragon. HBO. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
4.HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (HBO). The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
5.House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 2: "The Rogue Prince" (2022).
6.House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 6: "The Princess and the Queen" (2022).
•House of the Dragon on A Wiki of Ice and Fire
•House of the Dragon on HBO
•House of the Dragon on IMDb
•House of the Dragon on Max
•House of the Dragon on Wikipedia
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Learn about the Targaryen civil war, the dragons, and the new houses in the Game of Thrones prequel series based on Fire & Blood. Watch the trailer, explore the map, and sign up for Max to stream all episodes.
- Yes, the series is a prequel with Ryan J. Condal (Rampage and Hercules) and Miguel Sapohnik (whom you may remember from Game of Thrones favorite ep...
- Game of Thrones is based on Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, but House of the Dragon is based on his 'history' book, Fire & Blood. The book...
- If you watched Game of Thrones you of course remember the Mother of Dragons herself, Daenerys Targaryen, and her quest to take back the Iron Throne...
- The House of the Dragon timeline picks up approximately 172 years prior to the birth of Daenerys Stormborn and the death of her father the Mad King...
- Like its predecessor, much of House of the Dragon takes place in Westeros, with familiar settings like King's Landing and Dragonstone, but keep an...
- Over the course of the series viewers could see up to 17 different dragons. As they are introduced, be sure to visit the Official Dragon Index for...
- The 'Dance of the Dragons' is the civil war that ensued between the Targaryens. Thrones fans may recall when young Shireen Baratheon and Ser Davos...
- Head over to the Official House of the Dragon Guide and check out the family tree to learn more about the characters and their connection to each o...
3 days ago · Editor’s Note: This story discusses plot points from “House of the Dragon” Season 2, episode 5. While both sides absorb the fallout from the battle of Rook’s Rest in episode 4, one message ...
Regent. Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon’s Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee. 1. A Son for a Son. As Alicent grows concerned by Aegon’s Small Council, Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful ...
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