On Sundays, prepare to return to the realm of “Game of Thrones.” “House of the Dragon,” an HBO prequel series, returns to Westeros. Instead of covering a vast story across multiple cities, this series focuses on the Targaryen dynasty approximately 200 years before Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen were born.
Unlike the original “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” does not have showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Instead, the prequel series was produced by authors George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal and is based on Martin’s book “Fire & Blood.” The novel spans several generations and chronicles the long history of House Targaryen; a second volume of the novel is expected to be released at some time (first, Martin must finish his main “A Song of Ice and Fire” series).
The story of the Dance of Dragons, which is the war of succession within House Targaryen, is told in “House of the Dragon.” Because it was extensively detailed in “Fire & Blood,” the complete story is available to read, thus HBO series watchers should be wary of spoilers for subsequent plots.
“House of the Dragon,” like the original series, immediately exposes viewers to a diverse range of individuals. Everyone has a variety of complex political, familial, and romantic (and occasionally all three!) relationships, so here’s a summary of who’s who.
On August 21, HBO and HBO Max will premiere “House of the Dragon.”
King Viserys Targaryen
Viserys, played by Paddy Considine, is the reigning monarch of Westeros at the moment. He is Daemon’s elder brother as well as the father of Rhaenyra. He was first picked to succeed their grandfather instead of his cousin Rhaenys. He must now select his own heir. Queen Aemma Arryn is his spouse.
Rhaenyra Targaryen
Emma D’Arcy portrays Rhaenyra as an adult, while Milly Alcock portrays her as a teenager. She is the first-born child of King Visery, yet she is a female, casting doubt on her right to the Iron Throne. She is a skilled dragonrider as well.
Daemon Targaryen
Daemon (Matt Smith), the younger brother of King Viserys, is the presumed heir to the Iron Throne. He is a formidable dragonrider and an even more formidable warrior.
Otto Hightower
Otto is the Hand to King Viserys and Alicent Hightower’s father. He is portrayed by Rhys Ifans He serves the realm while staunchly opposing Daemon.
Alicent Hightower
Alicent, played as a teenager by Emily Carey and as an adult by Olivia Cooke, is Rhaenyra’s closest friend and Otto’s daughter. She was raised in the Red Keep of King’s Landing and is close to the inner circle of the royal family.
Rhaenys Targaryen
Rhaenys (Eve Best) was overlooked for the Iron Throne in favor of her male cousin, King Viserys, many years ago. She is married to Lord Corlys Velaryon and is referred to as “the queen who was never.”
Lord Corlys Velaryon
For his seafaring expertise, Corlys (Steve Toussaint) is also known as the “Sea Snake.” He is the head of the House Velaryon and the husband of Rhaenys Targaryen.
Queen Aemma Arryn
Queen Aemma Arryn (Sian Brooke), the wife of King Viserys, is determined to provide him a male heir to ascend the Iron Throne.
Harrold Westerling
Graham McTavish portrays Ser Harrold, a formidable knight and member of the Kingsguard who now keeps watching over Rhaenyra.
Criston Cole
Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel) is a skilled Dornish swordsman who turns heads at King’s Landing.
Mysaria
Mysaria, played by Sonoya Mizuno, is a former prostitute who is Daemon’s closest confidante.
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