House of the Dragon
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The story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen’s children battling for control of the Iron Throne that took place about 300 years before events portrayed in Game of Thrones.
Cast & Crew
Matt Smith Prince Daemon Targaryen
Emma D'Arcy Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhys Ifans Otto Hightower
Steve Toussaint Lord Corlys Velaryon ("The Sea Snake")
Eve Best Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Sonoya Mizuno Mysaria
Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole
Olivia Cooke Alicent Hightower
Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
Ewan Mitchell Prince Aemond Targaryen
Tom Glynn-Carney King Aegon II Targaryen
Harry Collett Prince Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon
Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
Phia Saban Queen Helaena Targaryen
Jefferson Hall Lord Jason Lannister/Ser Tyland Lannister
Matthew Needham Lord Larys Strong
Abubakar Salim Alyn of Hull
Freddie Fox Ser Gwayne Hightower
Simon Russell Beale Ser Simon Strong
Kieran Bew Hugh
Gayle Rankin Alys Rivers
Clinton Liberty Addam of Hull
Jamie Kenna Ser Alfred Broome
Tom Bennett Ulf
Tom Taylor Lord Cregan Stark
Vincent Regan Ser Rickard Thorne
George R.R. Martin Executive Producer
Ryan Condal Executive Producer
Sara Hess Executive Producer
Alan Taylor Executive Producer
Melissa Bernstein Executive Producer
Kevin De La Noy Executive Producer
Loni Peristere Executive Producer
Vince Gerardis Executive Producer
Miguel Sapochnik Executive Producer
Ron Schmidt Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, January 29
The Heirs of the Dragon
Season 1 • Episode 1
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child.
Wednesday, January 29
The Rogue Prince
Season 1 • Episode 2
Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council; Viserys gets urged to secure the succession.
Wednesday, January 29
Second of His Name
Season 1 • Episode 3
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder; the realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday.
Wednesday, January 29
King of the Narrow Sea
Season 1 • Episode 4
Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark.
Wednesday, January 29
We Light the Way
Season 1 • Episode 5
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale; Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons.
Wednesday, January 29
The Princess and the Queen
Season 1 • Episode 6
Ten years later, Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children.
Wednesday, January 29
Driftmark
Season 1 • Episode 7
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting.
Wednesday, January 29
The Lord of the Tides
Season 1 • Episode 8
With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra tries to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Wednesday, January 29
The Green Council
Season 1 • Episode 9
Tensions begin to rise in the royal court as the new coronation draws near.
Wednesday, January 29
The Black Queen
Season 1 • Episode 10
While mourning, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.
Thursday, January 30
A Son for a Son
Season 2 • Episode 1
Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war as the Green and Black Councils take up arms.
Thursday, January 30
Rhaenyra the Cruel
Season 2 • Episode 2
While Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon ́s loyalty.
Thursday, January 30
The Burning Mill
Season 2 • Episode 3
Rhaenys suggests restraint while Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.
Thursday, January 30
The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 • Episode 4
Rhaenys tries to steady the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands.
Thursday, January 30
Regent
Season 2 • Episode 5
The Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon ́s Council; Daemon tries to persuade the Brackens.
Thursday, January 30
Smallfolk
Season 2 • Episode 6
Rhaenyra embarks on a risky venture, while Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.
Thursday, January 30
The Red Sowing
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rhaenyra seeks an advantage by unusual means; Daemon pressures a young liege lord.
Thursday, January 30
The Queen Who Ever Was
Season 2 • Episode 8
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape; Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.
Matt Roush says...
Basically Succession in chain mail and armor, but substituting wicked wit with fiery displays of force, House of the Dragon is lavish and engrossing, though rarely surprising.
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Preview
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Emmys
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Q&A
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