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House of the Dragon

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 10 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm. Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), first airing in 2022, and whether this series is worth starting now.

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Story of House of the Dragon

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 10 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.

Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Drama), first airing in 2022, and whether this series is worth starting now.

Title facts

  • Type Series
  • Release year 2022
  • Released 21 Aug 2022
  • Content rating TV-MA
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.3/10 from 523,146 votes
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States
  • Seasons 4 seasons

Cast

Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Direction and writing

Written by: Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 23 wins & 99 nominations total

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