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House of the Dragon

TV-MA

TV Series

4 SEASONS

August 21st, 2022
Drama Action Adventure Fantasy
SHOWRUNNER:

George R.R. Martin

DIRECTORS:

Miguel Sapochnik Clare Kilner Alan Taylor Greg Yaitanes Geeta Vasant Patel Andrij Parekh

NETWORK:

HBO Max

STREAMING SERVICE:

Max

RATING:

TV-MA

SEASONS:

2

SHOWRUNNER:

George R.R. Martin

DIRECTORS:

Miguel Sapochnik Clare Kilner Alan Taylor Greg Yaitanes Geeta Vasant Patel Andrij Parekh

NETWORK:

HBO Max

STREAMING SERVICE:

Max

RATING:

TV-MA

SEASONS:

2

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Reviews(5)

  • Absolutely ADDICTED TO EVERYTHING HOD & GOT!!!! Gonna start reading the books next!!!

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  • House of the Dragon is really really good and I enjoyed season two until it ended two episodes too early. Why did the budget get cut for it to have to resort to doing this. Thinking about how epic the Battle of the Gullet could have been in episode 9 while the finale dealt with the fallout. Can't wait for season 3 though. Going to feel like forever.

  • As someone late to the Game of Thrones phenomenon, seeing House of the Dragon unfold has been an enjoyable experience. While there are developments based on events that will come to Westeros much later on, I feel it is still an accessible entry point to the series, with a strong cast that will keep you enthralled. While certain developments may feel like a matter of convenience or a product of a development that could have been solved via discussion, that just makes the events all the more tragic, as the Targaryan dynasty is torn apart by outside manipulations and old ways that will only lead to more conflict.

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  • House of the Dragon has expertly built a foundation of tension, character development, and political intrigue, setting the stage for the epic battles and heroics to come. The series balances brutality with deep emotional complexity, capturing the essence of Game of Thrones while forging its own unique identity.


    As we approach the final two seasons, the anticipation is high. The groundwork has been meticulously laid, promising an unforgettable conclusion filled with defining moments of conflict and heroism. So far, House of the Dragon has delivered an almost perfect build-up, and I¡¯m eager to see how it all unfolds.


    However, it's not even close to competing with GOT

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  • I have admittedly yet to watch Game of Thrones yet, due to my pre-existing bias against the fantasy genre. Boy, I wasn't disappointed with HOTD and its prowess with interpersonal drama. Half star only for the slow down in season 2!

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Taking place about 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.


Seasons(2)

House of the Dragon - Season 1 | Season Poster

Season 1

House of the Dragon - Season 2 | Season Poster

Season 2 (2023)

Cast(16)

Matt Smith
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Emma D'Arcy
Olivia Cooke
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Fabien Frankel
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Steve Toussaint
Rhys Ifans
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Jefferson Hall
Sonoya Mizuno
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Paddy Considine
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Ryan Corr
Eve Best
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Gavin Spokes
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Graham McTavish
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Bill Paterson
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Matthew Needham
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David Horovitch

Images(54)

Rhaenera standing by two dragons in season 2 of House Of The Dragon
Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) seeing the wild dragon Sheepstealer in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8
Rhaenyra from House of the Dragon