House of the Dragon TV Series Details:
| Based on | Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Np. of Seasons | 2 |
| No of episode | 18 |
| Release date | August 21, 2022 – present |
| Running time | 54–68 minutes |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Paddy Considine Emma D’Arcy Matt Smith Olivia Cooke Steve Toussaint Eve Best Fabien Frankel |
| Created by | Ryan J. Condal George R. R. Martin |
| Showrunners | Ryan Condal Miguel Sapochnik (season 1) |
| Directed by | Miguel Sapochnik Greg Yaitanes Clare Kilner Geeta Vasant Patel Alan Taylor Andrij Parekh Loni Peristere |
| Written by | Ryan Condal Gabe Fonseca Ira Parker Charmaine DeGraté Sara Hess Kevin Lau Eileen Shim |
| Produced by | Karen Wacker Angus More Gordon Alexis Raben Kevin Lau |
| Executive producers | Miguel Sapochnik Ryan Condal George R. R. Martin Ron Schmidt Jocelyn Diaz Sara Hess Vince Gerardis |
| Cinematography | Fabian Wagner Pepe Avila del Pino Alejandro Martínez Catherine Goldschmidt |
| Editors | Tim Porter Selina MacArthur Crispin Green Chris Hunter |
| Music by | Ramin Djawadi |
| Production locations | Portugal England Spain California |
| Production companies | GRRM Bastard Sword 1:26 Pictures Inc. HBO Entertainment |
| Original network | HBO |
| Budget | $200 million (First season) |
House of the Dragon TV Series Cast & Character:
- Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen: The fifth king of the Seven Kingdoms. Known as “a warm, kind, and decent man”, Viserys was chosen by a council of lords to succeed his grandfather, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, as king.
- Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: King Viserys’s firstborn child. She is a dragonrider who expects to become the Seven Kingdoms’ first queen regnant.
- Milly Alcock portrays young Rhaenyra Targaryen.
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen: The heir presumptive to the Iron Throne, he is the younger brother of King Viserys, grandson to King Jaehaerys, and the uncle of Princess Rhaenyra. He is also an unrivaled warrior and an experienced dragonrider.
- Olivia Cooke as Lady Alicent Hightower: The daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, raised in the Red Keep and a part of the king’s inner circle. Known as the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms.
- Emily Carey portrays young Alicent Hightower.
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon: Known as the “Sea Snake”, he is the lord of House Velaryon and the most famous seafarer in Westerosi history.
- Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon: A dragonrider and wife of Lord Corlys. Known as the “Queen Who Never Was,” she was once a candidate to succeed her grandfather, King Jaehaerys, as ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, but was passed over in favor of her cousin Viserys.
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole: A skilled swordsman from the Dornish Marches, he is the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven.
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria: A foreign-born dancer who rose to become Prince Daemon’s most trusted ally.
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower: Alicent’s father, the Hand of the King, who serves King Viserys and the realm. He is a bitter political rival of Prince Daemon.
- Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen: The eldest daughter of Laena Velaryon. She is a dragonrider whose mount is the young dragon Moondancer.
- Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen: The younger daughter of Laena Velaryon.
- Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon: Princess Rhaenyra’s first-born son.
- Ryan Corr as Ser Harwin Strong: The eldest son to Master of Laws Lyonel Strong and heir to Harrenhal. Known as “Breakbones”, he is said to be the strongest man in the Seven Kingdoms.
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Prince Aegon Targaryen: The first-born son of King Viserys.
- Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister/Ser Tyland Lannister: Jason is the Lord of Casterly Rock, and his identical twin Tyland is a cunning politician.
- David Horovitch as Grand Maester Mellos: A trusted advisor to King Viserys.
- Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon: Younger brother to Lord Corlys Velaryon and commander in the Velaryon navy.
- John Macmillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon: Son of Princess Rhaenys and Lord Corlys Velaryon.
- Theo Nate portrays young Laenor Velaryon.
- Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling: A member of the Kingsguard who has served since King Jaehaerys, he was once a powerful knight. He is tasked with watching over and protecting Princess Rhaenyra.
- Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen: The second son of King Viserys, nephew to Prince Daemon, and half-brother to Princess Rhaenyra.
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong: The younger son of Master of Laws Lyonel Strong.
- Bill Paterson as Lord Lyman Beesbury: Lord of Honeyholt and Master of Coin on King Viserys’ small council.
- Phia Saban as Princess Helaena Targaryen: The second-born daughter of King Viserys, sister to princes Aegon and Aemond, half-sister to Princess Rhaenyra.
- Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong: Master of Laws to King Viserys and Lord of Harrenhal.
- Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velaryon: Daughter of Princess Rhaenys and Lord Corlys Velaryon.
Storyline:
It is a prequel to the television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019) and is based on Martin’s 2018 novel Fire & Blood. Set two hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen; the events leading up to and covering the Targaryen civil war, known as the “Dance of the Dragons”.
About House of the Dragon TV Series:
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 the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik served as the showrunners for the first season. Based on parts of Martin’s 2018 book Fire & Blood, the series begins about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen conquest, nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Featuring an ensemble cast, the show portrays the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen, a devastating war of succession known as the “Dance of the Dragons”.
House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019, with casting beginning in July 2020 and principal photography starting in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. The series premiered on August 21, 2022, with the first season consisting of ten episodes. Five days after its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season. Sapochnik departed as showrunner after the first season, leaving Condal to serve as the sole showrunner for the second season. The second season is set to premiere on June 16, 2024, consisting of 8 episodes.
The first season received highly positive reviews, with praise towards its character development, visual effects, writing, score by Ramin Djawadi, and performances. However, the pacing, specifically of the time jumps, and the dark lighting of some scenes were criticized. The series premiere was watched by over 10 million viewers across the linear channels and HBO Max on the first day, the biggest in HBO’s history.
At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, House of the Dragon won Best Television Series – Drama and D’Arcy was nominated for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama. The series earned nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won three British Academy Television Craft Awards.
The second season premiered on June 16, 2024, with eight episodes. In June 2024, ahead of the second-season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season.
House of the Dragon Season Overview:
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | August 21, 2022 | October 23, 2022 |
| 2 | 8 | June 16, 2024 | August 4, 2024 |
House of the Dragon Episodes list:
House of the Dragon Season 1:
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 1 ∙ The Heirs of the Dragon
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 2 ∙ The Rogue Prince
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 3 ∙ Second of His Name
Sun, Sep 4, 2022
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon’s second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 4 ∙ King of the Narrow Sea
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Rhaenyra continues her search for a suitable match, Daemon returns to Kings Landing and stirs more trouble for the King. Rhaenyra learns a valuable lesson.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 5 ∙ We Light the Way
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 6 ∙ The Princess and the Queen
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent’s continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 7 ∙ Driftmark
Sun, Oct 2, 2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 8 ∙ The Lord of the Tides
Sun, Oct 9, 2022
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 9 ∙ The Green Council
Sun, Oct 16, 2022
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
House of the Dragon S1, Episode 10 ∙ The Black Queen
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.
House of the Dragon Season 2:
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 1: A Son for a Son
June 16, 2024
As Alicent grows concerned by Aegon’s Small Council, Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 2: Rhaenyra the Cruel
June 23, 2024
As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon’s loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 3: The Burning Mill
June 30, 2024
As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 4: The Red Dragon and the Gold
July 7, 2024
As Rhaenyra makes sure there is no other way to end this conflict but war, dragons flew, and the dance begun.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 5: Regent
July 14, 2024
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. Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 6: Smallfolk
July 21, 2024
With few options left, Rhaenyra embarks on a risky venture while Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 7: The Red Sowing
July 28, 2024
The war for the Iron Throne escalates, and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, in a crucial gamble, is prepared to risk everything in her urgent quest for dragon riders.
House of the Dragon S2, Episode 8: The Queen Who Ever Was
August 4, 2024
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, while Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.
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