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. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SERIES 2022 SEASON
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The series stars Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corley Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon, Fabien Frankel as Ser Cristo Cole, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower.
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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.
Cast
- Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower
Details
- The series is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, during the reign of King Viserys Targaryen.
- The story follows the Targaryen family as they struggle for control of the Iron Throne.
- The series will feature dragons, magic, and political intrigue.
- The series is based on the book Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin.
- The series is created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal.
- The series is directed by Miguel Sapochnik.
- The series is produced by HBO.
Critical reception
The series has received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 91% approval rating based on 112 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The website’s critical consensus reads,
“House of the Dragon is a worthy successor to Game of Thrones, with a sprawling cast, stunning visuals, and plenty of political intrigue.” On Metacritic,
the series has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating “universal acclaim.” HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SERIES 2022
Audience reception
The series has been a hit with audiences. The premiere episode was watched by 17.4 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched HBO Max original series premiere to date. The series has also been a hit internationally, with the premiere episode being watched by 27.8 million viewers in 207 countries and territories.
Future
The series has been renewed for a second season. The second season is expected to premiere in 2023.