House of The Dragon: Premier Episode, Review, Cast

'House of The Dragon' Premieres to 10 Million Viewer

After much anticipation, the House of the Dragon prequel to Game of Thrones made its premiere on HBO on August 21, 2022.

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There will be ten episodes in the first season, and they will air once a week.

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Around 10 million people watched the premiere of "House of Dragon" on HBO's linear and HBO Max's streaming platform.

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Some people felt that House of the Dragon fell short of their expectations, while others thought that Episode 2 left a lasting impression. and are eagerly awaiting episode 2.

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The second episode of the show will air on August 28, 2022, at 9 PM ET/PT.

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Game of Thrones' prequel is titled House of Dragon. Some viewers were deeply moved by House of the Dragon, while others were unimpressed.

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House of the Dragon Male Cast

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Steve Toussant as Lord Corlys Velaryon

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Emma D'Arcy and Milly Alcock play Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

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Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

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The actress who plays the younger Alicent Hightower, Emily Carey, deleted her Twitter account following the premiere of the first episode of House of Dragons.

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The fantasy setting developed by author G.R.R. Martin serves as the inspiration for House of the Dragon.

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"House of the Dragon" transports readers back to Westeros and chronicles the tale of House Targaryen. It is set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones" take place.

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House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Family Tree Explained

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'House of The Dragon' Premieres to 10 Million Viewer

After much anticipation, the House of the Dragon prequel to Game of Thrones made its premiere on HBO on August 21, 2022.

There will be ten episodes in the first season, and they will air once a week.

Around 10 million people watched the premiere of "House of Dragon" on HBO's linear and HBO Max's streaming platform.

Some people felt that House of the Dragon fell short of their expectations, while others thought that Episode 2 left a lasting impression. and are eagerly awaiting episode 2.

The second episode of the show will air on August 28, 2022, at 9 PM ET/PT.

Game of Thrones' prequel is titled House of Dragon. Some viewers were deeply moved by House of the Dragon, while others were unimpressed.

House of the Dragon Male Cast

Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen

Steve Toussant as Lord Corlys Velaryon

Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower

Emma D'Arcy and Milly Alcock play Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke and Emily Carey as Lady Alicent Hightower

FEMale Cast

Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria

Sian Brooke as Queen Aemma Arryn

The actress who plays the younger Alicent Hightower, Emily Carey, deleted her Twitter account following the premiere of the first episode of House of Dragons.

The fantasy setting developed by author G.R.R. Martin serves as the inspiration for House of the Dragon.

"House of the Dragon" transports readers back to Westeros and chronicles the tale of House Targaryen. It is set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones" take place.

House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Family Tree Explained