House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon is a prequel to HBO’s long-running hit series Game of Thrones. The show follows the reign of House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events of GoT. The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire and Blood.
Network: HBO / HBO Max
First Episode Date: August 21, 2022
Cast:
- Emma D'Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen)
- Paddy Considine (King Viserys Targaryen)
- Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen)
- Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower)
- Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon)
- Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Velaryon)
- Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria)
- Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole)
Where to Watch: HBO / HBO Max
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