After a three-year hiatus, we're back to Westeros for an all-new prequel series set in the world of Game of Thrones. 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.
If you're wondering what it's about or how you can watch it yourself, take a look at the information below.
How to Watch House of the Dragon Online
The first 10 episodes of season 1 are now available to stream on HBO Max right now. Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon season 2 has not get gotten an official release date.
House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode Reviews
House of the Dragon’s first season had ten episodes, each of which ran for roughly one hour. Season 1's schedule was as follows:
- Episode 1 (August 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of The Dragon Episode 1 Review
- Episode 2 (August 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of The Dragon Episode 2 Review
- Episode 3 (September 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 3 Review
- Episode 4 (September 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 4 Review
- Episode 5 (September 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 5 Review
- Episode 6 (September 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 6 Review
- Episode 7 (October 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 7 Review
- Episode 8 (October 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 8 Review
- Episode 9 (October 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 9 Review
- Episode 10 (October 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) -- House of the Dragon Episode 10 Review
What's House of the Dragon About?
Based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set during the reign of the Targaryens, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The show chronicles the later days of the dynasty, including the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
House of the Dragon will tell a more focused tale than Game of Thrones— one less concerned with the world politics of Westeros and more on the conflict within the Targaryen family, including the all-important matter of succession.
This is a time during which the Targaryens controlled 17 dragons and you can take a look at our guide to all dragons in Game of Thrones for more info.
Who’s in the Cast?
House of the Dragon is developed by A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin, Ryan J. Condal (Colony), and Miguel Sapochnik (Game of Thrones). It stars the following actors:
- Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
Where to Watch the Original Game of Thrones
All eight seasons of Game of Thrones are available to stream on HBO Max. Alternatively, you can buy seasons (or episodes) on Amazon. Although it isn't necessary, it may be worth rewatching the best episodes of Game of Thrones as a primer.
Looking for more upcoming fantasy shows? Check out our dedicated page for all things Rings of Power, Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series.
