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House of the Dragon

2022 – nowShow3 seasons26 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic725.8Rotten Tomatoes88%73%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about fantasy and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S2E4 "The Red Dragon and the Gold" 9.4

Episodes

8.7
7.8
8.5

Story

Win or die.

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.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Political Intrigue
  • Dynastic Tragedy
  • Dark Fantasy Epic
  • Complex Character Studies
  • Dragon Spectacle
  • Succession Crisis Drama
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Prequel Lore Expansion
  • Mature Themes & Violence

Cast

24 of 261 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Clare Kilner, Miguel Sapochnik, Greg Yaitanes
Written by
Ti Mikkel, Shyam Popat, Ryan J. Condal
Produced by
Pam Fitzgerald, Íde O'Rourke, Danny Gulliver
Music by
Ramin Djawadi

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Facts

August 21, 2022 · August 9, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 21, 2022
Latest episode
August 9, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
116 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Realpolitik, Princeling Rivalry, Theme Twin Naming +9

  • Realpolitik
  • Princeling Rivalry
  • Theme Twin Naming
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Prequel
  • Related Differently in the Adaptation
  • Contrasting Sequel Main Character
  • Villain Episode
  • Incompatible Orientation
  • Succession Crisis
  • Stock Sound Effects
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus

12 of 213 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream House of the Dragon?"

Questions about House of the Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of the Dragon?

HBO MaxSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, House of the Dragon streams on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is House of the Dragon worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of House of the Dragon is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Red Dragon and the Gold (season 2, episode 4) at 9.4, and the lowest is Smallfolk (season 2, episode 6) at 6.3.

Will I feel good after watching House of the Dragon?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is House of the Dragon good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does House of the Dragon use?

RealpolitikPrinceling RivalryTheme Twin NamingBig, Screwed-Up FamilyPrequelRelated Differently in the AdaptationContrasting Sequel Main CharacterVillain EpisodeIncompatible OrientationSuccession CrisisStock Sound EffectsFreeze-Frame Bonusand 201 more

TV Tropes lists 213 tropes for it, including Realpolitik, Princeling Rivalry, and Theme Twin Naming.