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House of the Dragon

2022–Present Action & Adventure • Drama • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 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.

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Overview

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 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.

Series Snapshot

Status
In production
Total Seasons
3
Total Episodes
26
First Air Date
Aug 21, 2022
Most Recent Air Date
Nov 21, 2024
Network / Platform
HBO Max
Original Language
ar-AE

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
61.7
Seasons
3
Episodes
26

Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

2022 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2024 • 8 episodes

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Season 3

TBD • 8 episodes

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