House of the Dragon: Season 1 [DVD] [2022]

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Whether you've caught up, or are about to start, we're here to help you get into the mood for the show, so here's everything we know about it. Three years since the end of Game of Thrones, the unnamed Jon Snow sequel series would actually represent the second spinoff from HBO.Details surrounding this latest offshoot don't yet appear to be fleshed out, with no members of the creative team rumoured at this point. Even the concept itself, however, is intriguing.

Leo Ashton (Aemond Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), John MacMillian (Laenor Velaryon) and more speak to the fallout that occurs after Aemond loses his eye during a fight, and how Laena's death causes Laenor to reflect on his own life.Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie in Episode 5. The reign of House Targaryen begins: House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here.Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. The creator and executive producer sets up the series with insights into the show's major players and relationships, alongside illustrations from Fire & Blood artist Doug Wheatley. Steve Toussaint - Corlys Velaryon, or the Sea Snake, the greatest explorer in Westeros and head of the richest house

Eve Best - Rhaenys Targaryen, Corlys Valaryon's wife and sister to King Viserys and Daemon Targaryen. Sapochnik, who has experience directing six Game of Thrones episodes, including Hardhome, The Long Night, and The Battle of the Bastards, directed the pilot as well as additional episodes. House of the Dragon is Sapochnik's first project as part of an overarching deal, where he is expected to develop and produce a range of content for both HBO and the HBO Max streaming service. He will, however, be stepping away from House of the Dragon from its second season onward.

Rhys Ifan, Steve Toussaint and more break down the historical significance and role of the two prominent houses in the series: the Velaryons and the Hightowers. House of the Dragon is being shown in the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Germany by Sky. The Now streaming service also provides live and on demand access.

Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and more cast and crew discuss how House of the Dragon takes place during the height of the Targaryen reign over Westeros, and how that influenced the story and design of the series.The House of the Dragon is a HBO show on the HBO Max streaming service. It is based on some of the events from George RR Martin's Game of Thrones universe, specifically his companion novel Fire and Blood. It's separate from the A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, which is the basis for the original series.