House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series, tells the Targaryen's story. No queen has ever sat atop the Iron Throne, but when King Viserys I Targaryen names Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, his first-born child, as his heir, his younger brother is not impressed. Prince Daemon Targaryen disputes the ruling, the King bungles his opportunity to make his word final and any chance of a peaceful succession goes up in flames. Cue dragon-flaming drama. With the series now live, here's how to watch House of the Dragon online wherever you are in the world.
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Premiered: Sunday, August 21
New episodes: every Sunday at 9pm ET/PT on HBO
Cast: Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Milly Alcock, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emily Carey, Rhys Ifans
Streaming options: HBO Max (US) | Crave (CA) | Now (UK) | Binge (AU)
Family feuds tend to get more than a little heated when the Targaryens are involved. Being named Viserys' successor at such a young age means Princess Rhaenyra never had an opportunity to stake her claim to the Iron Throne, the most dangerous seat in the realm, and surely the least comfortable.
But in spite of the grand status of her uncle, a dragonrider and the most fearsome warrior in Westeros, she's determined to take back what she believes to be rightfully hers, no matter the price.
This being the brainchild of George R.R. Martin, the main players change faster than you can say "Dance of the Dragons", especially with the calculating Alicent Hightower and master puppeteer Eve Best corroding old alliances and forging new ones in those shadowy corners of the halls of power.
Brace yourself for a blitz of betrayal, bloodshed, and bleach blonde hair. Here's how to watch House of the Dragon online where you are.
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House of the Dragon episode dates
All dates US
- Episode 1, The Heirs of the Dragon: Sunday, August 21
- Episode 2, The Rogue Prince: Sunday, August 28
- Episode 3, Second of his name: Sunday, September 4
- Episode 4, King of the Narrow Sea: Sunday, September 11
- Episode 5, We Light the Way: Sunday, September 18
- Episode 6, The Princess and the Queen: Sunday, September 25
- Episode 7, Driftmark: Sunday, October 2
- Episode 8, The Lord of the Tides: Sunday, October 9
- Episode 9, The Green Council: Sunday, October 16
- Episode 10, The Black Queen: Sunday, October 23
How to watch House of the Dragon online in the US without cable
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House of the Dragon cast
- King Viserys I Targaryen: Paddy Considine
- Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: Emma D’Arcy
- Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: Milly Alcock
- Prince Daemon Targaryen: Matt Smith
- Lady Alicent Hightower: Olivia Cooke
- Young Alicent Hightower: Emily Carey
- Ser Otto Hightower: Rhys Ifans
House of the Dragon: when is it set?
Winter is some way off in House of the Dragon, which chronicles events that take place 200 years before Daenerys Targaryen's rise to power in Game of Thrones.
This is a time of peace in the Seven Kingdoms, under the rule of King Viserys I Targaryen, the fifth Targaryen to ascend to the Iron Throne.
However, though the Targaryens are powerful, their bloodline is vulnerable, and Viserys' ill-judged efforts to please everybody close to him are set to backfire spectacularly.
