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  • Sep 4, 2022
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  • Sep 4, 2022
  • 1 h 3 m

Summary Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” the prequel focuses on House Targaryen that includes King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), his younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and the king's daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).

Directed By: Greg Yaitanes

Written By: George R.R. Martin, Ryan J. Condal, Gabe Fonseca, Charmaine De Grate

  • TV-MA
  • HBO
  • Sep 4, 2022
  • 1 h 3 m
  • TV-MA
  • HBO
  • Sep 4, 2022
  • 1 h 3 m
House of the Dragon
S1 • Episode 3
Second of His Name
Air Date: Sep 4, 2022
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 68 User Ratings
8.9
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Summary Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” the prequel focuses on House Targaryen that includes King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), his younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and the king's daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).

Created By: Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin

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Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Aug 21, 2022 • 1 h 6 m
The Heirs of the Dragon
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Episode 2 • Aug 28, 2022 • 54 m
The Rogue Prince
Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.
Episode 3 • Sep 4, 2022 • 1 h 3 m
Second of His Name
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
Episode 4 • Sep 11, 2022 • 1 h 3 m
King of the Narrow Sea
Rhaenyra continues her search for a suitable match, Daemon returns to Kings Landing and stirs more trouble for the King. Rhaenyra learns a valuable lesson.
Episode 5 • Sep 18, 2022 • 59 m
We Light the Way
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Episode 6 • Sep 25, 2022 • 1 h 7 m
The Princess and the Queen
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Episode 7 • Oct 2, 2022 • 59 m
Driftmark
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Episode 8 • Oct 9, 2022 • 1 h 7 m
The Lord of the Tides
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Episode 9 • Oct 16, 2022 • 58 m
The Green Council
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
Episode 10 • Oct 23, 2022 • 59 m
The Black Queen
While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.

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Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

Queen Alicent Hightower

Rhys Ifans

Ser Otto Hightower, Otto Hightower

Graham McTavish

Ser Harrold Westerling

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Matthew Needham

Lord Larys 'The Clubfoot' Strong, Larys 'The Clubfoot' Strong

Ewan Mitchell

Prince Aemond Targaryen

Paul Kennedy

Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Harry Collett

Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon

Tom Glynn-Carney

King Aegon II Targaryen, Prince Aegon Targaryen

Bethany Antonia

Lady Baela Targaryen

Phoebe Campbell

Lady Rhaena Targaryen

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen, Princess Helaena Targaryen

Paddy Considine

King Viserys I Targaryen

Anthony Flanagan

Ser Steffon Darklyn

Bill Paterson

Lord Lyman Beesbury

Jordon Stevens

Elinda Massey

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User Reviews

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 68 User Ratings
8.9
90% Positive
61 Ratings
3% Mixed
2 Ratings
7% Negative
5 Ratings

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 68 User Ratings
8.9
90% Positive
61 Ratings
3% Mixed
2 Ratings
7% Negative
5 Ratings

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taha_3611
Jul 19, 2023
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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10
LupusMalum7
Sep 21, 2022
This series has all the best of Game of Thrones and much more. The relationships between the characters are so natural and exciting.
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SEASON 1
10
Milaslord
Sep 18, 2022
Amazing parallels between Rhaenyra and Daemon. Both represent the Fire and Blood of Targaryen’s
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SEASON 1
10
iskatu
Sep 5, 2022
Best episode so far! Rhaenyra is an amazing character. The series will start to get more and more exciting, that's for sure.
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SEASON 1
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nallcho14
Sep 9, 2022
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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SEASON 1
3
DukeCumberjack
Sep 7, 2022
This episode was straight dookie and yall know it. Stop kidding yourselves you goofballs.
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fartbubble
Sep 6, 2022
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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