House of the Dragon

The long await first GoT spinoff is here, but makes very clear it ain't 2011 anymore, says our TV Critic.

But this battle with the ghost of Game of Thrones and all other contenders, is about legacy. Tolkien’s work in what looks to be an epic effort from the House of Bezos. [The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power](https://deadline.com/tag/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/) series to market by about two weeks. The global reach of Squid Game, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Boys, or Stranger Things are individually impressive, and reflect the array of stories in a worldwide market. Still in the noticeable absence of the sweeping spirit and hearty ensemble of the David Benioff and D. Knowing the primary purpose of HoD existing is to recapture the HBO glory days of GoT, the show avoids the ticker tape parade and saying much of the quiet thing out loud and gets on with establishing its own footing. [ the Snow spinoff hits the screen](https://deadline.com/2022/06/kit-harington-game-of-thrones-sequel-series-snow-george-r-r-martin-1235051162/) in a couple of years. Viserys’ remarriage to Rhaenyra’s BFF and daughter of Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower (a consistently scene-owning [Rhys Ifans](https://deadline.com/tag/rhys-ifans/)) Lady Alicent (Olivia Cooke) rearranges the power flowchart when the decades apart couple have a son. Already in a leg hold trap of expectations and certain to get another season, the securely self-aware show almost leisurely slices its way through, bringing a traditional tale of palace intrigue to life. Martin & Respecting The Legacy – Hero Nation Podcast](https://deadline.com/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-creators-interview-podcast-1235089144/) [Matt Smith](https://deadline.com/tag/matt-smith/)) and eventually his surviving offspring to a temerarious duty of continuing the line. In that vein, the streamlining of the plot lines serves HoD well as the investment in characters over scenarios bares fruition in successive episodes of its first season.

Once again, the Iron Throne is at the center of all rife, as dynastic battles come to the fore after the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (played by Paddy ...

In House Of The Dragon, we will meet King Viserys I, the king of Westeros and who is also the father of the protagonist, Rhaenyra, and brother to her rival Daemon. Daenerys was the only true heir to the throne until, it turned out that she was Jon Snow’s aunt (a plot twist that no one saw coming). After his death, she began to expand her empire into Essos and earned the loyalty of the Unsullied, after liberating them from their masters. Scene Stealer](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/article-15-kumud-mishra-ayushmann-khurrana-casteism-scene-stealer-anubhav-sinha-8097133/) Once again, the Iron Throne is at the center of all rife, as dynastic battles come to the fore after the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (played by Paddy Considine in the show). After Robert ascended the throne, the Targaryens were ousted and the original series focused on Daenerys’ mission to restore her family’s legacy. However, Viserys is also the namesake of Daenerys’ brother and great-grandfather in the original series. So it turns out that while Daenerys is the distant niece of both Rhaenyra and Daemon, they might also be her grandparents, several times removed, which would also make Rhaenyra her distant cousin, as Daemon is Rhaenyra’s uncle as well as her husband. Have to make changes...’](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-box-office-failure-if-my-films-are-not-working-it-is-my-fault-8101428/) [At residences and offices of those named in CBI FIR, locked doors and absent owners](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/at-residences-and-offices-of-those-named-in-cbi-fir-locked-doors-and-absent-owners-8102359/) [CRED’s Freedom Fest 2022 is now live: Don’t miss out on curated rewards, deals, and offers](https://indianexpress.com/article/branded-content/creds-freedom-fest-2022-is-now-live-dont-miss-out-on-curated-rewards-deals-and-offers-8088027/) [Latest News](/latest-news/) [House of the Dragon: How does Game of Thrones connect to new show? The new series focuses on the Targaryen family history, and is set around two centuries before the original. Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke) was at the centre of GoT, and we followed her story for eight seasons and her transformation from the timid woman to a fiery queen, the mother of dragons, who succumbed to the Targaryen madness that the House was known for. [Game of Thrones](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/paddy-considine-on-what-to-expect-from-episode-1-of-house-of-the-dragon-8100291/) came to an end with Season 8 in 2019.

House of the Dragon episode 1 review: Game of Thrones fans are transported to Westeros, home to the mighty Targaryens, in the first prequel from the George ...

He moved from playing one Prince in The Crown to anther in House of the Dragon with ease and I am already rooting for him in the series. House of the Dragon offers a history class on the house of the mighty Targaryens. Emma D’Archy will take over the role of the older Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen so hopefully, the character gets stronger with the episodes to come. Packing all the elements of its origin series, House of the Dragons does a fan service for those who’ve followed the show vigorously for several years. Owing to the patriarchal times, King Viserys I Targaryen is named the heir to the throne while Princess Rhaenys is addressed as the Queen Who Never Was. It has been three years since we last saw the powerful Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) dying in the hands of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) in the final season of Game of Thrones.

The series covers the war between Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her brother Aegon II over who takes the iron throne after the death of their father, ...

The episodes will stream every Monday, 6:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time). It was finally after none of us participated in the mock e-auction last week when they came to senses and agreed to the demands,” the person told ET.Initially, when ICC issued an invitation to tender, it had not kept any reserve price and was inviting closed bids from bidders. [Game of Thrones](/topic/game-of-thrones). Please note: House of the Dragon will be available on Disney + Hotstar from Monday. Martin, who had criticized parts of Game of Thrones, said he had seen nine of the House of the Dragon episodes and found them “pretty amazing.” The final episode of [GoT](/topic/got)had many fans underwhelmed.

The original HBO epic was condemned for its depiction of sex and violence. And while the prequel talks the talk about being more progressive than its ...

The episode will then be repeated at 9pm on Monday, and will be available to stream on Sky and NOW after its initial airing The creators of House of the Dragon saw that backlash. This might not be Game of Thrones but it is the world of Game of Thrones, and for all talk of creating something more progressive, the show understands that audiences love the moral wilderness of Westeros at its most regressive. And House of the Dragon, for all that its actors might have license to talk about its softer edges, is the same show. [House of the Dragon](/topic/house-of-the-dragon-0). But the new series will, undoubtedly, take a different stance on the thorniest issue: the depiction of sexual violence. And if you’re agonised by the variation of male and female nudity, while I can’t offer percentage breakdowns, I will say that the breasts and bums are presented in the act, so to speak, while the only penis we see onscreen has been recently severed from its owner’s body. In the years of the show’s run (2011-2019) the search term “Game of Thrones” regularly appeared in the 10 most Googled phrases of the year. So naturally, a cottage industry of comment pieces sprung up to condemn the show throughout its eight-year run. But perhaps no show has generated such a whirlwind of hand-wringing as HBO’s [Game of Thrones](/topic/game-of-thrones). The original HBO epic was condemned for its depiction of sex and violence. Indeed, censoriousness has stalked television so relentlessly that the original series of

Actor Paddy Considine, who also starred in the HBO miniseries The Outsider, plays this Targaryen patriarch. Edgar Wright fans may recognize Considine from his ...

Lord Lyonel is played by Gavin Spokes who has appeared in the TV series The Ipcress File and the Peacock original Hitmen. Ser Criston is played by Fabien Frankel, who had a small role in the movie Last Christmas with Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke and a recurring role in the BBC miniseries The Serpent. Paterson will most likely be recognized for his role as Fleabag’s father in Fleabag, but he has also appeared in The Sandman and Good Omens. The younger brother of Ser Harwin, Larys Strong is brought into the King’s court by his father. This pillar of strength is played by Graham McTavish, an actor with many credits in genre work including The Hobbit trilogy, The Witcher, Outlander, and Preacher. Twins Jason and Tyland Lannister are played by Jefferson Hall, who you may recognize from the Hulu series Devs, in which he starred with Sonoya Mizuno. She also appears as the 12 year-old version of Diana in 2017’s Wonder Woman and as the 14 year-old version of Lara Croft in the 2018 Tomb Raider film adaptation. The younger brother of King Viserys, Prince Daemon is a fierce warrior and dragonrider who seeks the power of the crown for himself. Otto sees Prince Daemon’s desire for power as a threat to the realm and therefore uses his position to influence King Viserys’ perception of his brother. Because of her father’s position, Alicent was raised in the Red Keep and grew up as a friend to Princess Rhaenyra. [Game of Thrones](https://www.denofgeek.com/game-of-thrones/) prequel, [House of the Dragon](https://www.denofgeek.com/house-of-the-dragon/), will feature an extensive ensemble cast. The first born child of King Viserys, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen has been selected as his heir despite the Targaryen’s history of patriarchal lineage.

While being a gorgeous love letter to 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon' is yet to find its wings to evolve into its own creature.

Starting with the crowning of Viserys, The Heirs of the Dragon has Viserys convincing his councillors that the child his queen, Aemma (Sian Brooke), is carrying is a boy. Whether it will be able to carve a separate identity for itself, away from the gargantuan shadow of Game of Thrones, to become its own beastie, only time and the nine subsequent episodes will tell. House of the Dragon follows in its wake. As the first episode, The Heirs of the Dragons, is all about establishing the different players in the House Targaryen, there is not as much action and unfortunately not as much dragon. The costumes are exquisite, while the music (Ramin Djawadi returns) walks the tight rope between call back and new, and CGI acceptable. Otto’s daughter, Alicent (Olivia Cooke), is a good friend to Rhaenyra, apart from being the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms.

Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan featured in a new promotional video for the upcoming Disney Plus Hotstar show, House of the Dragon.

[When Saif Ali Khan said he could not 'imagine the impact' of his divorce with Amrita Singh on kids Sara, Ibrahim: 'I just pray...'](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-saif-ali-khan-could-not-imagine-the-impact-of-his-divorce-amrita-singh-sara-ibrahim-8101698/) [Akshay Kumar on consecutive box office failure: ‘If my films are not working, it is my fault. At the end of the video, Sara lays down the rules and says that one doesn’t need to watch Game Of Thrones to understand House of the Dragon. Meanwhile, House of the Dragon will drop on Disney Plus Hotstar on August 22. Janhvi then asks her about the characters from GoT, including Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Jaimie Lannister, and Sara teases Janhvi asking, “Who are these boys?” Janhvi continues to ask Sara about the Dothraki, while Sara continues to feign knowledge about the show. Janhvi snatches the phone from her and says that she can’t watch it. In the clip shared by Disney Plus Hotstar, an exasperated Janhvi quizzes Sara about her knowledge of Game of Thrones, the original series, and Sara gives hilarious quips.

Mumbai: Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan are two of the hottest and most-talented actresses of the current generation in Bollywood.

With the hunger for power and fight for the succession, the series can be quite similar to Game of Thrones, but with many new twists. Recently, these two came together on Koffee With Karan 7 and spilt a lot of beans about their personal and professional lives. These two share a great bond with each other and we have seen that on several occasions.

House of the Dragon narrates the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne.

However, for Indian fans, the premiere will take place of August 22 on Disney+Hotstar. House of the Dragon narrates the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. House of the Dragons, the highly anticipated prequel to the lit series Game of Thrones is all set to have its digital premiere.

Star BFFs Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, who were recently seen sharing the couch on the popular talk show 'Koffee With Karan', shared their excitement to ...

Martin’s book Fire and Blood, the 10-episode series is the remarkable, turbulent story of the House of Targaryen, set 200 years before the events that captivated global audiences in Game of Thrones. After going on treks together, sharing the Koffee couch, I am now all set to watch the turbulent battle of the Iron throne with Janhvi exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar on August 22,” added Sara. There’s a lot of buzz around it, and I am totally excited and turns out, one doesn’t need to watch GOT before HOTD,” said Sara.

House of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin-off series, is all set to stream on Disney+Hotstar from August 22. Weekly episodes will drop on the streaming ...

One has to subscribe to the premium membership of Disney+Hotstar to watch House of The Dragon. The show tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. The first spin-off to have successfully been made is House of The Dragon and fan anticipation is at an all-time high.

The HBO series is set almost 200 years before the death of The Mad King (Aerys Targaryen) and the birth of Daenerys. Get more Trending News and Business ...

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B-town BFFs Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, who recently shared the couch on the popular talk show 'Koffee With Karan', are excited to watch.

I don’t know if Winter is coming but I do know that Sara is in for a crazy ride,” Janhvi said. She added: “I am already fascinated by all the dragons in this period drama, and I have the perfect partner to watch it with! Martin is a genius, and seeing his vision come to life will be a treat.”

How to watch one of the most highly-anticipated premieres of the year, episode 1 of House of the Dragon. Here's the start time, network, and more.

[Get HBO, Starz, Showtime and MORE for FREE with a no-risk, 7-day free trial of Amazon Channels](“https://www.amazon.com/b/?rh=i:instant-video,n:2858778011&ie=UTF8&filterId=OFFER_FILTER=SUBSCRIPTIONS&node=2858778011&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1465430649312&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=fs-livedrops1-20&linkId=90b2815fb79ba0e403137c68e139db16”) While we wait for the new series to premiere tonight, check out some of the stunning images released so far. House of the Dragon, the first spin-off to Game of Thrones, premieres this evening, and fans can’t wait to see it. Just a few hours to wait. And yes, expect a lot of dragons. We’ll get to meet more of the Targaryen family during the height of their reign, including King Viserys I Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and more.

House of the Dragon stars Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Steve Toussaint among others. The inaugural season comprises 10 ...

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Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen discuss their bleach-and-tone routines in HBO's new "House of the Dragon." HBO Max.

- Alicent Hightower is Viserys' second wife and stepmother to Rhaenyra. - King Viserys I is the current king of Westeros. No wonder they all went mad. Are your wheels completely greased for a new era of "Game of Thrones?" - Prince Daemon is Viserys' brother and Rhaenyra's uncle. So at this point in the game, when HoD takes place, the current political system has only seen Targaryen rulers. Another good thing to remember is that many people in Westeros believe the Targaryens have a genetic tendency towards insanity. She is Aegon II's mother and has designs to be Westeros' first queen regnant, so she doesn't get along with her stepdaughter. He's your typical Hamlet-y "always a prince, never a king" kind of figure. Their scaled steeds brought the family from their original home of Valyria and helped them conquer all of Westeros. (The Targaryen family tree is very narrow, yet complicated. Here is everything you need to know before you watch so you can avoid common confusions like "Why are all of these blonde people so sad?"

Fan of 'Game of Thrones' or not, 'House of the Dragon' is set to bedazzle you; Stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in India every Monday at 6:30 AM IST.

Follow us on [also read] [Entertainment](https://www.firstpost.com/category/entertainment) [Woody Harrelson and Laura Linney to lead the drama movie Suncoast](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/woody-harrelson-and-laura-linney-to-lead-the-drama-movie-suncoast-11082261.html) Martin's book Fire and Blood, the 10-episode series is the remarkable, turbulent story of the House of Targaryen, set 200 years before the events that captivated global audiences in Game of Thrones. The series is a gripping saga that takes us deep into the extraordinary world of Westeros and explores the Targaryen family - the all-powerful dragon riders who are the seemingly invincible rulers of the seven kingdoms. Even though the series is a prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon has an individual storyline with new characters played by an impressive cast, including Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, and Sonoya Mizuno. After going on treks together, sharing the Koffee couch, I am now all set to watch the turbulent battle of the Iron throne with Janhvi exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar on Aug 22, 2022," added Sara. With the Targaryens at the height of their power with all their dragons, it'll surely be an interesting watch. [House of the Dragon](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-game-of-thrones-went-from-a-show-that-could-do-no-wrong-to-a-show-that-could-seemingly-get-nothing-right-8271671.html) premiere on Disney+ Hotstar, which will begin on August 22, but there are also new Bollywood admirers. Martin, Ryan Condal, and Miguel Sapochnik along with Sara Hess, Vince Gerardis and Ron Schmidt, helming as executive producers. Both stars could be seen talking about the show in a video that was shared on their social media. Game of Thrones fan Janhvi said she is thrilled to watch the series with Sara. "I am really looking forward to House of the Dragon; it is definitely on my bucket list to watch! I am already fascinated by all the dragons in this period drama, and I have the perfect partner to watch it with!

Based on George R.R. Martin's book 'Fire and Blood', the 10-episode series is the remarkable yet turbulent story of the House of Targaryen.

I don't know if Winter is coming but I do know that Sara is in for a crazy ride," Janhvi said. She added, "I am already fascinated by all the dragons in this period drama, and I have the perfect partner to watch it with! Martin is a genius, and seeing his vision come to life will be a treat."

When is episode 1 of House of the Dragon Season 1 airing? Where can you watch this fantasy drama? Here's everything we know:

House of the Dragon is available to watch on the HBO channel and HBO Max. House of the Dragon is the long-awaited prequel to Game of Thrones, taking place 200 years before the War of the Five Kings. What do you hope to see as the series progresses?

The “Game of Thrones” spinoff tries to recapture the magic through nostalgic detail, family fights, and grisly scenes of childbirth.

Rhaenyra’s voice-over tells us that the old king knew that “the only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself.” Ain’t that the truth, king. Like the infamous final season of “Thrones,” “Dragon” doesn’t always make the most of its story’s assets. There’s funny dialogue, but mostly of the unintentional variety: “Laughing with your whores and your lickspittles!” the king yells to a relative, in a rage. Will “House of the Dragon” have us obsessing about the Crabfeeder? “Game of Thrones,” for all its flaws, was a Sunday-night treasure for a reason: its wild inventiveness and beauty, its overstuffed intrigue and action, its humor, its characters. (Did they always sound so Wookiee-like?) And it’s hard not to love a show in which hundreds of flickering votive candles surround not rose petals and a proposal but a dragon skull the size of a Humvee. The Daemon-Rhaenyra dynamic, and Daemon’s flaxen wig and eyes narrowed in constant scheming, recalls the Targaryens we know best: Daenerys and her brother, also named Viserys, whose death in “Thrones” involved our rejoicing while he encountered a faceful of molten gold. “Dragon” swiftly provides some of the old “Thrones” pleasures. Inside the palace, Rhaenyra and her friend Alicent Hightower visit the hugely pregnant queen (“This discomfort is how we serve the realm,” she says, proud and grim), and then Rhaenyra zips off to a meeting of the king and his advisers, where, as she pours water for them, undercover-Arya style, she listens to the proceedings: reports that begin “We’ve all been poring over the moon charts”; a discussion of a pirate-punishing madman called the Crabfeeder. Martin’s “ [Fire and Blood](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593598008),” tells the story of House Targaryen in an era well before our old friends showed up—a hundred and seventy-two years before the death of the Mad King, the opening titles inform us, and the birth of his daughter Daenerys Targaryen. Like Rhaenyra, he’s a dragon rider—not just anybody can pilot those things—and, also like her, he’s a possible contender for the Iron Throne. The show opens not with a grim ice-monster sequence, as “Thrones” did—hat tip to that—but with the announcement, in a grand hall, of Prince Viserys (Paddy Considine) as the next king.

Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, a highlight of House of the Dragon's opening episodes. HBO. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The opening ...

As the first episode of House of the Dragons finished, I asked myself whether it was as captivating as Game of Thrones' first. Even after six episodes of the show, House of the Dragon's scope is still mysterious. But the shining star of House of the Dragon's opening episodes is surely Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra. In contrast, House of the Dragon is all about the internecine conflict generated by different Targaryens all laying claim to the same Iron Throne. Much of Game of Thrones centered on the combative houses of Westeros vying to become the dominant clan. Perhaps more importantly, House of the Dragon will give lapsed Game of Thrones fans reason to love again.

The first episode will premiere on the streaming service at 6.30, followed by weekly episodes every Monday at the same time. The anticipation around the series ...

But, House of The Dragon will have characters independent of the GoT timeline. House of The Dragon is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Not much from Game of Thrones will be part of the House of The Dragon world. We decode whether one requires to have seen Game of Thrones to enjoy House of The Dragon or not. Since House of The Dragon belongs to the GoT universe, there are questions arising about the link between the two shows. After acquiring global fandom, the universe of GoT is expanding and House of The Dragon is one of the several spin-offs that have been greenlit by HBO.

House of the Dragon, now released on HBO and HBO Max, is playing its hand a little slower than Game of Thrones, as its pilot focuses on setting up the whole ...

Extending the show a bit of benefit of the doubt, House of the Dragon’s first episode is designed to be one part of a complete story, built to live in HBO Max’s content library forever as a brief snapshot of a fictional universe’s history. By the time the show reached its cultural apex, even fans who had never touched Martin’s original novels had crafted elaborate theories and could tell you all about the [prophecy of Azor Ahai](https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/9/18302196/game-of-thrones-azor-ahai-prophecy-jon-snow-daenerys). But even with all that in its favor, it’s purposefully not as quick or instantly enthralling as Game of Thrones’ debut episode was more than a decade ago. House of the Dragon’s pilot is still entertaining and intriguing. Game of Thrones opens with an ice zombie, then slowly, step by step, introduces you to all of its main characters — some who are only around for a season and some who last the entire series. And it appears to be taking its time and getting there carefully — in fact, the pilot is basically a prequel to the prequel, set over a decade before the major fighting in the Dance of the Dragons will occur and featuring its two most important characters as teenagers rather than adults. In the beginning of the original series, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. The series throws you into a sea of laws, plots, blond wigs, and complicated names, assuming that you’ll figure most of it out eventually. But with half a book coming before we get to all that, House of the Dragon has a whole lot of table setting to do before things really get going. [the book Fire & Blood](https://www.polygon.com/23057740/read-fire-blood-house-of-the-dragon) by A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. The series will tell the story of an event known as the Dance of the Dragons, essentially a Targaryen civil war over the succession of the Iron Throne, which turned all of Westeros against itself. But that’s not the case with HBO’s new successor show [House of the Dragon](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516586&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbomax.com%2Fseries%2Fhouse-of-the-dragon%3Foffer_id%3D5%26transaction_id%3D102c87c7%255B%25E2%2580%25A6%255D4ed39326beedc6012ca%26utm_source%3DVox%2BMedia%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate&referrer=polygon.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.polygon.com%2F23287745%2Fhouse-of-the-dragon-pilot-game-of-thrones-hbo-fire-and-blood).

We recap the debut episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, in which tragedy strikes the Seven Kingdoms, and a new heir is named for the Iron Throne ... for ...

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Inside the Red Keep, Viserys tells Rhaenyra a little bit about Aegon the Conqueror, the first Targaryen king in Westeros and the man that united the seven ...

According to Viserys, to save the world all of Westeros must be united against the threat from the north and a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne. But at the very least, this tiny bit of dialogue proves that House of the Dragon has more new information to share with viewers and hardcore fans than its status as a prequel and We know that a Targaryen’s return to Westeros, and her dragons, are critical in [the fight against the White Walkers](https://www.polygon.com/game-of-thrones/2019/4/28/18521903/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-3-arya-night-king-battle-of-winterfell) and [saving men from the Long Night](https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/29/18522477/game-of-thrones-arya-night-king-battle-of-winterfell). And just as Daenys saw the end of Valyria, Aegon foresaw the end of the world of men. “That actually came from [Martin], at least the origin of that point,” said Condal. But in its first episode, the series already jumps beyond its [source material, Fire & Blood](https://www.polygon.com/23057740/read-fire-blood-house-of-the-dragon), to reveal previously unknown details about one of [A Song of Ice and Fire’s most important characters](https://www.polygon.com/game-of-thrones/23058669/house-of-the-dragon-cast-characters-story-fire-and-blood-targaryens). Most importantly, Viserys reveals that Aegon first sought to conquer Westeros because he had a vision of the end of the world: [we’ve already seen the ending](https://www.polygon.com/game-of-thrones/2019/4/28/18521922/game-of-thrones-who-died-season-8-episode-3-long-night-battle-of-winterfell). None of this is news to viewers familiar with [the prequel series’ story](https://www.polygon.com/e/23067233), but what King Viserys tells his teenage daughter should be a welcome surprise to hardcore A Song of Ice and Fire fans. [House of the Dragon](https://www.polygon.com/house-of-the-dragon), HBO’s new successor show to [Game of Thrones](https://www.polygon.com/game-of-thrones), is all about the Targaryen family, so it’s no surprise that it digs into their past. This prophecy is both unique and important for its place in the series. And if the world of men is to survive then a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne.

George R.R. Martin and Ryan J. Condal know it's horrific and disturbing. Here's why they say it was necessary.

It’s kicked off by him believing that he’s going to have a new male son after trying for years and years, and stillbirths and miscarriages, and all the hell that [his wife Queen Aemma] has been through as a mother. “A lot of people had things to say about the birth of Baelon, Prince Baelon,” Those two sentence have been expanded into a forced C-section, with Aemma screaming in anguish as she is held down and cut open by doctors and midwives who hope to save the breech baby even at the expense of her life. The death of the baby, and of the king's wife, Queen Aemma (Sian Brooke), during the botched birth, creates a void that other family members rush to fill, brandishing swords and fire-breathing monsters to gain the upper hand. [Fire & Blood](https://georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/fire-and-blood/), which inspired the Game of Thrones prequel. The House of the Dragon pilot’s graphic birth scene caused a visceral response even at the show's gala premiere.

House of the Dragon episode 1 review: HBO's prequel to Game of Thrones left a bad first impression with too much violence and gore. | Web Series.

Women are wearing the same outfits, same jewellery, and their hair the same way. The characters are all full of potential and things also seem saveable when the drama about succession froths up. When not soaking itself in grisly horror, House of the Dragon does have the potential to offer some good. [Game of Thrones spinoff House Of The Dragon has 'slightly too much sex', says Matt Smith](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/game-of-thrones-spinoff-house-of-the-dragon-has-too-much-sex-says-matt-smith-101659968276019.html)) Loaded with unimaginable scenes of violence, pain, suffering and torture, Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon appears to have learnt all the wrong lessons from its predecessor. [Game of Thrones](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/game-of-thrones) and it is so full of gross ‘adult’ stuff, of course, it made it superior to others.

The much-anticipated prequel to the show Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, released on HBOMax, and DisneyPlus Hotstar today.

More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. All this is expected to make House of the Dragon an interesting watch. The much-anticipated prequel is expected to showcase the storyline of how the strongest empire of Westeros was forged. Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. House of the Dragon focuses on House Targaryen as the show will chart the Targaryen war of succession, which is also called “Dance of the Dragons”.

House of the Dragon, the much-anticipated prequel to the show Game of Thrones, premiered on HBOMax, and DisneyPlus Hotstar across the world.

More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. In India, users can stream the show on DisneyPlus Hotstar, every Monday at 6.30 am. [Hotstar](/topic/hotstar) across the world on Sunday and on Monday morning in India. [Game of Thrones](/topic/game-of-thrones) premiered on May 19, 2019 after running for 8 years from 2011.

'House of the Dragon' was leaked online and made the rounds on Twitter, torrent sites and piracy networks ahead of release. This follows HBO requesting a ...

The first episode of House of the Dragon will be available on Disney+ Hotstar on August 22 at 6:30 a.m. Unlike Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon will employ various time jumps during its 10-episode first season, with performers switching roles throughout. Martin – the latter being the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the series of books that inspired the eight-season-long Game of Thrones. Discovery Inc., filed filings in a California court on behalf of the network. According to TechRadar, 'House of the Dragon' episode 1 should have aired on HBO Max on Sunday, August 21 at 9 p.m. Because House of the Dragon is available immediately online — on HBO Max and Disney+ Hotstar — authentic pirated versions have good video and audio quality.

House of the Dragon Episode 1 review: The much-awaited prequel series to Game of Thrones is here. While it has certain moments of promise, it doesn't quite ...

The House of the Dragons have a dragon-sized legacy to live up to, and they’ve captured the ingredients that Game of Thrones was known for — dragons, costumes, jousting, treachery, hints of orgies (not too much), and violence. There are references to familiar names and the prophecy to the ‘Endless Winter’ — something that GoT stewed over for eight years and it finally turned out to be the biggest disappointment in Season 8. House of the Dragon emphasises that the show is set 172 years before her birth, so subtext: stop expecting anyone from Game of Thrones to show up, thank you very much. After 8 years of Game of Thrones, you always know when someone is going to cause trouble. Alicent can’t be trusted by the looks of it, but at present she’s a close friend to Rhaenyra, daughter of the king Viserys I. The Iron Throne is up for grabs again, but this time, a far less compelling group of claimants are eyeing it.

Weekly episodes of House of The Dragon will stream on Disney+Hotstar, with the pilot dropping on August 22. The episodes will be available to view and download ...

The show tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. Sapochnik has directed the pilot and additional episodes in the show. Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapotchnik are the co-executive producer and co-showrunners of House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon has been released worldwide on August 22. It is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The series made debut on HBO on August 21. Notably, Game of ...

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If Game of Thrones served a heavy dose of voyeuristic scenes with ease, the first episode of House of the Dragon took it to the next level.

[Westeros](/topic/westeros). Without beating around the bush, the opening episode comands your attention from the very start with extravagant scenes filled with torture, pain, [violence](/topic/violence)and [nudity](/topic/nudity). The spinoff takes you 200 years before what happened in Game of Thrones. [House of the Dragon](/topic/house-of-the-dragon)gives you a perfect taste of what to expect throughout the journey. The hugely anticipated spinoff of this juggernaut is finally here and takes you back into King's Landing where it all began. There's a lot of catching up to do if you haven't experienced this colossal series yet.