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House of the Dragon (2022)

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House of the Dragon
TV-MA
Drama
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

Release Date
August 21, 2022
Cast
Jefferson Hall , Eve Best , David Horovitch , Paddy Considine , Ryan Corr , Bill Paterson , Fabien Frankel , Graham McTavish , Olivia Cooke , Gavin Spokes , Sonoya Mizuno , Steve Toussaint , Matt Smith , Matthew Needham , Rhys Ifans , Emma D'Arcy , Milly Alcock
Main Genre
Drama
Seasons
2
Franchise
Game of Thrones
Characters By
George R. R. Martin
Cinematographer
Alejandro Martinez, Catherine Goldschmidt, Pepe Avila del Pino, Fabian Wagner
Creator
George R. R. Martin, Ryan J. Condal
Distributor
Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Filming Locations
Spain, England, Portugal, California
Main Characters
Queen Alicent Hightower, Ser Harrold Westerling, Lord Corlys Velaryon, Grand Maester Mellos, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Ser Criston Cole, Lord Lyonel Strong, Ser Otto Hightower, Lord Jason Lannister/Ser Tyland Lannister, King Viserys I Targaryen, Mysaria, Lord Lyman Beesbur, Prince Daemon Targaryen, Ser Harwin Strong, Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, Larys Strong
Production Company
Bastard Sword, Cross Plains Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, HBO
Sequel
Game of Thrones
Sfx Supervisor
Michael Dawson
Story By
George R. R. Martin
Number of Episodes
10

Summary

Two centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen—the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria—took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire and Blood begins with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and recounts the generations of Targaryens. They fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.

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HOTD: Who Is the Father of Rhaenyra Targarayen's Sons?

The paternity of Rhaenyra Targaryen's first three sons proved to be a great scandal on House of the Dragon. But who is their biological father?

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House of the Dragon: What Is the Significance of Lucerys Velaryon?

The second-born son of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Lucerys has an important role in the Dance of the Dragons as shown on House of the Dragon and Fire & Blood.

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How House of the Dragon's Changes Improved Upon the Original Story

The HBO series improved upon George R.R. Martin's original story with every masterful and thought-out change to the source material.

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House of the Dragon: Rhaenyra Targaryen's Children, Ranked

House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra Targaryen may fight to sit on the Iron Throne as the Queen of Westeros but her children are an important part of her.

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10 Quotes That Define Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon

Rhaenyra Targaryen's iconic lines in House of the Dragon Season 1 reflect her struggles as a woman, and her growth as the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Wraps Filming, Aiming for Summer 2024 Release

House of the Dragon Season 2 finished filming during the Hollywood strikes and will therefore not be delayed, like some other major television shows.

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Alicent Hightower's 10 Best Quotes in House of The Dragon

Alicent Hightower was a nuanced character with much depth. Her quotes from House of The Dragon are some of the most engaging.

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George R. R. Martin Sues OpenAI and ChatGPT for Generating Unofficial Game of Thrones Prequel

Writer George R. R. Martin, along with numerous other authors, is seeking compensation from OpenAI and ChatGPT for illegally using his material.

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Daemon Targaryen's 10 Best Quotes In House Of The Dragon

Daemon Targaryen captivated audiences with his impulsive but charismatic personality. He had some of the best quotes in House of The Dragon.

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REPORT: House of the Dragon Season 2 Premiere's Title and Plot Revealed

According to reports, House of the Dragon's upcoming Season 2 may have gotten an accurate title for Episode 1.

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House of the Dragon: Who Kills Rhaenyra Targaryen?

House of the Dragon Season 1 ended with Rhaenyra Targaryen being crowned The Black Queen. But how does she meet her fate in the Dance of the Dragons?

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How the Game of Thrones Title Sequence Was Vital to its Success

The world and politics of HBO's Game of Thrones could have been overwhelming to audiences if not for its innovative introduction sequence.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Set Photos Showcase Epic Battle Scenes

Set photos from House of the Dragon Season 2 reveal breathtaking battle scenes that promise an action-packed season.

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HBO's Adaptation of Game of Thrones Came About 10 Years Too Early

While Game of Thrones was a massive success for HBO, it can be argued that the show still came out almost a decade before it should have.

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House of the Dragon Director Recalls Simulating the Excitement of a Dragon Attack on Set

Director Clare Kilner describes psyching up House of the Dragon's cast prior to shooting the scene in which Rhaenys unleashes her dragon Meleys.

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House of the Dragon Director Defends Season 1's Mid-Season Time Jump

House of the Dragon's Clare Kilner insists Season 1's controversial narrative flash-forward laid the groundwork for Season 2.

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House of the Dragon Director Justifies Season 2's Shorter Episode Count: 'They're Jam-Packed'

Director Clare Kilner promises House of the Dragon fans that the HBO show will squeeze plenty of major moments into its eight-episode run.

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House of the Dragon Explains Recreating Westeros While Respecting GoT's 'Visual Legacy'

The Emmy-nominated crew members of House of the Dragon talk about the challenges of the show and how they overcame them.

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REPORT: House of the Dragon Season 2 Casts Its Silver Denys

House of Dragon has reportedly found its Silver Denys for the highly anticipated Season 2 amid ongoing industry strikes.

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House of the Dragon Star Addresses the Impact of Co-Showrunner's Exit on Season 2

House of the Dragon’s Olivia Cooke reveals how the Game of Thrones spinoff dealt with the departure of co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik.

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