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. Speaking on Entertainment Tonight, Olsen debunked the rumors questioning how "people think they're legitimate," and there has been no sign of her appearing on the set of the production: By now, as we wrap up Episode 10 and Season 1, the long-awaited civil war, the “Dance of the Dragons” has finally finally finally almost just about begun. While we thought the conflict between Aegon II and Rhaenyra over Viserys’ vacant throne would be more of a centerpiece to the season, we’ve instead come to see the show’s slower arc: Season 1, like a prologue of sorts, merely sets the stage for the two-year war that will decide the King of Westeros. (If you want to avoid Season 2 spoilers, stay away from articles summarizing the Dance of the Dragons.) Disc two: return to the seven kingdoms. Twenty four mins that starts as a general overview, then gets into a lot of production details. This is the only extra I would say is worth watching, as the later production stuff in it is quite interesting Each edition has all 10 episodes of the HBO series’ first season, along with more than an hour of bonus features, plus two more all-new featurettes. The 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray versions will also entitle buyers to a digital copy, but only in the U.S. While House of the Dragon is available to stream on HBO Max in 4K with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, a 4K Blu-ray copy will still provide the highest-quality audio and video possible for home viewing.

is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik served as the showrunners for the first season. Based on Martin's 2018 novel Fire & Blood, the series is set about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen Conquest, nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Featuring an ensemble cast, the show portrays the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen, a devastating war of succession known as the "Dance of the Dragons Shortly after House of the Dragon Season 1, rumors circulated across social media that Man of Steel's Henry Cavill and WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen were set to join the world of Westeros in Season 2.

Overall, after never seeing a Game of Thrones episode, I rather enjoyed this opener to the prequel, although it would be easier to get into it if I had subtitles, given most of the cast mumble a fair bit. I mean, sure, yeah. [I like to do] anything that’s worth telling, that’s a good story, that’s innovative, that [has] great characters.” Also looking to throw their hat (or wig) into the ring is Prince Daemon Targaryen ( Matt Smith– His House), the King’s brother. According to Deadline, House of the Dragon Season 2 will consist of eight episodes - two shorter than Season 1 - with HBO said to be eyeing a greenlight for Season 3 to continue the tale of the Dance of Dragons.

With such deliberate pacing, House of the Dragon seems poised for at least one more season and possibly more. It’s worth remembering that the events of the series, even after the time jumps, still puts the date over one hundred years before Daenerys Targaryen is even born—allowing for decades more of Targaryen drama, inbreeding, and dramatic conversation-ending hmmms. It appears House of the Dragon will likely run for four seasons, although the reduced episode count could see the story expand into Season 5. Who Will Return in House of the Dragon Season 2? HBO The two sides are undoubtedly headed for a bloody civil war, that those really digging for plot details can find detailed in George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood. How Can I Watch House of the Dragon Season 2? House of the Dragon all looks very opulent, as you’d expect… okay, I’ve never watched a whole episode of Game of Thrones, but I’ve seen a number of clips to get the idea, and not just the clip of the Stella lager can, put on the table to troll the viewers. However, I am aware of Daenerys and that she was kind of a big deal. This is based on George RR Martin's book 'Fire and Blood' which is the history of the Targaryen family. Rulers of the fantasy kingdom of Westeros at a point in his story. Said book is all about them. I've not read it so can't compare.

The above do get very repetitious. One particular quote from one production staff member crops up four times across them. I don't think any are essential or important viewing.

Naturally, there are certain things that I cannot spoil in my review… but that would be to assume that I understood any of it in the first place. No, seriously, this wasn’t anywhere near as confusing as I thought it might be, so The Sandman will, effectively, take the Crown for that one, although I did spot Bill Patterson turning up in both. Cavill offered a similar sentiment in expressing how "it would be cool" to join the fantasy world but he doesn't "think there's a place for [him] in there:"Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. House of the Dragon Season 2 began filming in the United Kingdom in April before moving over to Spain in May, with the season supposedly expected to continue production until around the end of the year.