House of the Dragon

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The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.

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1 Review

RealEmirHan
60 Overall— Screenplay60 Acting— Cinematography— Production— Concept60 Story— Dialogue— Characters— Musical Score— Uniqueness— Entertaining

The first season is the best.

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Episodes

Specials

37 episodes

S0 E1 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E1

A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics, set design, and special effects used in the series premiere of House of the Dragon.

S0 E2 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E2

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E2 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E3 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E3

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E3 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E4 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E4

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E4 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E5 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E5

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E5 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E6 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E6

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E6 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E7 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E7

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E7 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E8 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E8

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E8 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E9 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E9

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E9 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E10 · The House That Dragons Built S1 E10

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E10 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 E11 · Inside S1 E1

Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, and more discuss why they opened the episode with the Great Council, the juxtaposition between the tournament and Queen Aemma’s birthing sequence, and the motivation behind Viserys choosing Rhaenyra as heir.

S0 E12 · Inside S1 E2

Milly Alcock (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower), Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik and more discuss the selection of the Kingsguard, the face-off at Dragonstone, and the pressure Viserys faces to choose a new wife in "The Rogue Prince."

S0 E13 · Inside S1 E3

Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more speak to the timejump in the third episode, Viserys and Rhaenyra's mental states during the hunt, and Daemon's fight at the Stepstones.

S0 E14 · Inside S1 E4

Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more hone in on the motivation behind Daemon’s advances towards Rhaenyra, approaching intimate scenes, and the fractures in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship.

S0 E15 · Inside S1 E5

Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie.

S0 E16 · Inside S1 E6

Cast and crew, including Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra’s lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon’s marriage while living in Pentos.

S0 E17 · Inside S1 E7

Leo Ashton (Aemond Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), John MacMillian (Laenor Velaryon) and more speak to the fallout that occurs after Aemond loses his eye during a fight, and how Laena's death causes Laenor to reflect on his own life.

S0 E18 · Inside S1 E8

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Wil Johnson (Vaemond Velaryon) and more dive into the motivation behind Vaemond challenging Luke’s claim to Driftmark, and Viserys’ attempt at bringing his family together.

S0 E19 · Inside S1 E9

Showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, director Clare Kilner, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen) and more unpack the moment when Alicent finally sees her father for who he is, Aemond’s underlying resentment for Aegon, and Rhaenys' escape from King's Landing.

S0 E20 · Inside S1 E10

Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, director Greg Yaitanes, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), and more explore the emotional complexity Rhaenyra endures after hearing the Greens usurped the throne, Rhaenys’ change of heart, and the implications of Aemond and Luke’s encounter.

S0 E21 · Welcome To Westeros

Featurette from House of the Dragon season 1.

S0 E22 · A New Reign

George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik offer a look at what's to come in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon.

S0 E23 · Returning to Westeros

The cast and crew share the thrills and challenges of entering the world Game of Thrones, and approaching it when the Targaryens at the height of their power.

S0 E24 · Before the Dance: An Illustrated History with George R.R. Martin

Creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin sets up the Game of Thrones prequel, sharing key details on major Houses and relationships featured in the series, alongside illustrations from Fire & Blood artist Doug Wheatley.

S0 E25 · Height of an Empire

Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and more cast and crew discuss how House of the Dragon takes place during the height of the Targaryen reign over Westeros, and how that influenced the story and design of the series.

S0 E26 · Noble Houses

Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, and more cast and crew break down the historical significance and role of the two prominent houses in the series: the Velaryons and the Hightowers.

S0 E27 · Familiar Places

The cast and crew describe the various changes made to recognizable sets like the Red Keep and the Throne to reflect the decadence of the time period and how they evolved over time.

S0 E28 · Return to the Seven Kingdoms

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S0 E29 · Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra & Alicent

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S0 E30 · Introducing the Characters: Corlys Velaryon

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S0 E31 · Introducing the Characters: Rhaenys Targaryen

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S0 E32 · Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra Targaryen

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S0 E33 · Introducing the Characters: Visyres Targaryen

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S0 E34 · Introducing the Characters: Daemon Targaryen

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S0 E35 · Introducing the Characters: Otto Hightower

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S0 E36 · Introducing the Characters: Mysaria

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S0 E37 · Introducing the Characters: Christon Cole

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Season 1

10 episodes

S1 E1 · The Heirs of the Dragon

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

S1 E2 · The Rogue Prince

Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.

S1 E3 · Second of His Name

Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon’s second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.

S1 E4 · King of the Narrow Sea

Daemon returns to court after the successful completion of the battle. Princess Rhaenyra must deal with potential suitors in order to keep her line of succession.

S1 E5 · We Light the Way

Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.

S1 E6 · The Princess and the Queen

Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent’s continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.

S1 E7 · Driftmark

As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.

S1 E8 · The Lord of the Tides

Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.

S1 E9 · The Green Council

While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.

S1 E10 · The Black Queen

Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.

Season 2

1 episode

S2 E1 · A Son for a Son

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