House of the Dragon
About House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is set approximately 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. When King Viserys I names his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne over his son Aegon, it ignites a brutal succession crisis that tears the Targaryen dynasty apart. With dragons on both sides, the realm descends into one of the bloodiest conflicts in Westeros history, pitting family members against one another in a devastating war for the crown.
Characters (6)
Rhaenyra Targaryen
Played by Emma D'Arcy
Daemon Targaryen
Played by Matt Smith
Alicent Hightower
Played by Olivia Cooke
Otto Hightower
Played by Rhys Ifans
Aemond Targaryen
Played by Ewan Mitchell
Criston Cole
Played by Fabien Frankel
Videos
House of the Dragon Official Trailer (HBO)
House of the Dragon Season 2 Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
House of the Dragon currently has 2 seasons on HBO. The first season premiered on August 21, 2022, and Season 2 premiered on June 16, 2024.
House of the Dragon is available on Max (formerly HBO Max). It airs on HBO and can also be purchased on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Yes, House of the Dragon is a prequel set approximately 200 years before Game of Thrones. It is based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire & Blood and focuses on the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
The Greens refer to the faction supporting Aegon II Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower, while the Blacks support Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne. These factions are the two sides of the Targaryen civil war.
No, House of the Dragon can be enjoyed as a standalone series. While knowledge of Game of Thrones adds context about the Targaryen dynasty and the world of Westeros, the show tells its own complete story set centuries earlier.