House of the Dragon: Season 1
- 2022
- 10 episodes
Set nearly 200 years before Game of Thrones, King Viserys I Targaryen names his daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, as heir to the Iron Throne, breaking tradition and igniting tensions within the realm.
Season 1 of House of the Dragon premiered on August 21, 2022 and has 10 episodes, from "The Heirs of the Dragon" to "The Black Queen". The last episode aired on October 23, 2022.
Where to watch House of the Dragon
In the United States, you can stream House of the Dragon on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can also buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 96 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1The Heirs of the DragonAired August 21, 2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Guest stars
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- Sian Brooke Queen Aemma Arryn
- David Horovitch Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Michael Carter King Jaehaerys Targaryen
- Steffan Rhodri Lord Hobert Hightower
- Elliott Tittensor Ser Erryk Cargyll
Episode 2The Rogue PrinceAired August 28, 2022
Princess Rhaenyra dives deep into the prophecies about House Targaryen while confronting a realm that resists the idea of a woman on the Iron Throne, and Prince Daemon, embittered over being passed over as the heir to Westeros, prepares to go to war.
Guest stars
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- David Horovitch Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Andrew Bicknell Dragonkeeper
- Nova Foueillis-Mosé Child Laena Velaryon
- Anthony Flanagan Ser Steffon Darklyn
- Daniel Scott-Smith Craghas 'The Crabfeeder' Drahar
Episode 3Second of His NameAired September 4, 2022
Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.
Guest stars
- Matthew Needham Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
- Jefferson Hall Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- David Horovitch Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Steffan Rhodri Lord Hobert Hightower
- Daniel Scott-Smith Craghas 'The Crabfeeder' Drahar
Episode 4King of the Narrow SeaAired September 11, 2022
Daemon returns to court after the successful completion of the battle. Princess Rhaenyra must deal with potential suitors in order to keep her line of succession.
Guest stars
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- David Horovitch Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Julian Lewis Jones Boremund Baratheon
- Ryan Corr Ser Harwin 'Breakbones' Strong
- Clea Martin Royal Handmaiden
- Chris David Storer Lord Humfrey Bracken
Episode 5We Light the WayAired September 18, 2022
Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.
Guest stars
- Matthew Needham Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- David Horovitch Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Steffan Rhodri Lord Hobert Hightower
- Gary Raymond High Septon
- Ryan Corr Ser Harwin 'Breakbones' Strong
Episode 6The Princess and the QueenAired September 25, 2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Guest stars
- Emma D'Arcy Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke Queen Alicent Hightower
- Matthew Needham Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Gavin Spokes Lord Lyonel Strong
- Luke Tittensor Ser Arryk Cargyll
- Ryan Corr Ser Harwin 'Breakbones' Strong
Episode 7DriftmarkAired October 2, 2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Guest stars
- Emma D'Arcy Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke Queen Alicent Hightower
- Matthew Needham Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
- Phil Daniels Maester Gerardys
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- Wil Johnson Ser Vaemond Velaryon
- Leo Hart Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
- Harvey Sadler Prince Lucerys Velaryon
Episode 8The Lord of the TidesAired October 9, 2022
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Guest stars
- Emma D'Arcy Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke Queen Alicent Hightower
- Ewan Mitchell Prince Aemond Targaryen
- Harry Collett Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phil Daniels Maester Gerardys
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
Episode 9The Green CouncilAired October 16, 2022
While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
Guest stars
- Olivia Cooke Queen Alicent Hightower
- Matthew Needham Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong
- Ewan Mitchell Prince Aemond Targaryen
- Graham McTavish Ser Harrold Westerling
- Bill Paterson Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Elliott Tittensor Ser Erryk Cargyll
- Luke Tittensor Ser Arryk Cargyll
- Kurt Egyiawan Maester Orwyle
Episode 10The Black QueenAired October 23, 2022
Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.
Guest stars
- Emma D'Arcy Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell Prince Aemond Targaryen
- Harry Collett Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon
- Bethany Antonia Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phil Daniels Maester Gerardys
- Phoebe Campbell Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Elliott Tittensor Ser Erryk Cargyll
- Luke Tittensor Ser Arryk Cargyll
