House of the Dragon (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, House of the Dragon is a drama, mystery, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Fire and blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, House of the Dragon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of the Dragon page.

If you liked it. Fans of House of the Dragon tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.