First reviews of “House of the Dragon” praise it as a worthy successor to “Game of Thrones” and as vibrant, epic, and compelling.
Fans haven’t seen Westeros’ coastline in a little more than three years.
It’s almost time to go back to The Known World after the finale of HBO’s epic fantasy series
Game of Thrones left a flaming hole in fans’ hearts (or a dagger).
Around 200 years before Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), the prequel House of the
Dragon details the political strife that exists within the illustrious Targaryen family.
Fans can’t wait to return to King’s Landing and see the civil war erupt once more as fresh, strong
contenders battle for the Iron Throne.
When it comes to the Game of Thrones fandom and the future of Westeros, the standards are as high as the stakes.
The original series’ surprising finale, which came after eight seasons, left viewers wanting more and had a feeling
of being hurried and not fully fitting with character journeys.
working with a variety of prominent series directors, such as Miguel Sapochnik of
Game of Thrones (the man responsible for the renowned “Battle of the Bastards” episode)
One example of such efforts is the superb casting for the families of Westeros, particularly the dragon-taming Targaryens who will assume the most significant role in House of the Dragon.
The Targaryens will be led by Paddy Considine as King Viserys, whose efforts to name an heir will se
rve as the show’s driving force; Emma D’Arcy will play Princess Rhaenyra, who is legally the heir apparent
to the Iron Throne; and Matt Smith will play Daemon Targaryen, who is King Viserys’ younger brother and presumed heir.
Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, Rhys Ifans plays Otto Hightower, Eve Best portrays Princess
Rhaenys Velaryon, Steven Toussaint plays Lord Corlys Velaryon, and Sonoya Mizuno plays Mysaria.
Fans may also expect to see Milly Alcock as the child Princess Rhaenyra and Emily Carey as the young Alicent.
If this prequel succeeds, it will determine whether or not House of the Dragon’s cast will achieve what
Game of Thrones achieved for the now-famous stars Clarke, Maisie Williams, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, and more.
Make up your own minds on whether House of the Dragon merits the victory. On Sundays, fresh episodes of the show will run beginning on August 21 on HBO Max. The trailer is provided below.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=DotnJ7tTA34
