House of the Dragon

TV SERIES 2022 3 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2022, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama.
• Produced in United States of America.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Ewan Mitchell

Prince Aemond Targaryen

Sonoya Mizuno

Mysaria 'The White Worm'

Kurt Egyiawan

Grand Maester Orwyle

Matthew Needham

Lord Larys 'The Clubfoot' Strong

Tom Glynn-Carney

King Aegon II Targaryen

Harry Collett

Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Seasons

Specials

73 Episodes • Aired 2022-08-21

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 1

10 Episodes • Aired 2022-08-21

Set nearly 200 years before Game of Thrones, this season chronicles the events leading up to the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. King Viserys I Targaryen names his daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, as heir to the Iron Throne, breaking tradition and igniting tensions within the realm. The court becomes divided as Queen Alicent Hightower, Viserys’s second wife, promotes her son Aegon’s claim to the throne. Political intrigue, shifting alliances, and personal betrayals set the stage for a looming conflict that threatens to tear the Targaryen dynasty apart.

Season 2

8 Episodes • Aired 2024-06-16

The Dance of the Dragons erupts as Rhaenyra and Aegon II both assert their claims to the Iron Throne, plunging Westeros into a brutal civil war. The season delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and family as both sides employ dragons and armies to assert dominance. Key events include the tragic assassination of Prince Jaehaerys, escalating the conflict, and the shifting dynamics among key players like Daemon Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. As the war intensifies, the realm witnesses the devastating consequences of ambition and the high cost of succession disputes.