The reign of House Targaryen begins: House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. You can watch it now on HBO Max.
What is the story of House of Dragon?
Set some 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, House of the Dragon tells the complicated, horrific, and often petty tale of how the Targaryen family’s squabbles over the Iron Throne ultimately led to near-extinction of their entire bloodline and their winged beasts of war
Who is the King in House of the Dragon?
When the show begins, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) has no obvious successor. His only child is a girl, Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), and his council does not believe that Viserys’ scheming brother Daemon (Matt Smith) is fit to rule.
How many episodes will House of the Dragon have?
The first season will run for 10 episodes, premiering weekly throughout September and October. You’ll be able to find House of the Dragon on HBO, as well as streaming on HBO Max. The episodes will run around an hour long, with the finale set to air on October 23.
How long are House of dragons episodes?
When to Watch. The 10 hour-long episodes of Season 1 will drop weekly on HBO and HBO Max
How many years before is House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon opens about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The now 100-year-old Targaryen Dynasty is at its height, as the royal family holds the reins to 10 full-grown dragons.
How many dragons are there in House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon brings viewers back to the reign of House Targaryen, 200 years before the events of the original series, when King Viserys Targaryen ruled over the Seven Kingdoms with the help of 17 dragons.
Will there be a season 2 of House of the Dragon?
Though the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon has yet to premiere [or just premiered], it’s likely that a second season is already on the horizon.
Do I need to watch Game of Thrones before House of the Dragon?
In short, it is not necessary to have seen Game of Thrones to watch House of the Dragon because it is a prequel. None of the events of Game of Thrones directly affect the spin-off; it is the other way around.
