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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.

2 Seasons
18 Episodes
Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure
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episode image The Red Dragon and the Gold
9.4/10 (58711 votes)

#1 The Red Dragon and the Gold

S2:E4
Jul 7, 2024

In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.

episode image The Lord of the Tides
9.3/10 (59537 votes)

#2 The Lord of the Tides

S1:E8
Oct 9, 2022

Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.

episode image The Black Queen
9.2/10 (46968 votes)

#3 The Black Queen

S1:E10
Oct 23, 2022

Mourning a tragic death, Rhaenyra tries to hold the kingdom together and Daemon prepares for war.

episode image Driftmark
9.1/10 (53933 votes)

#4 Driftmark

S1:E7
Oct 2, 2022

As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.

episode image We Light the Way
8.8/10 (54449 votes)

#5 We Light the Way

S1:E5
Sep 18, 2022

Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Valeryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.

episode image The Red Sowing
8.8/10 (37453 votes)

#6 The Red Sowing

S2:E7
Jul 28, 2024

As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen.

episode image The Heirs of the Dragon
8.7/10 (78951 votes)

#7 The Heirs of the Dragon

S1:E1
Aug 21, 2022

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

episode image Second of His Name
8.7/10 (64196 votes)

#8 Second of His Name

S1:E3
Sep 4, 2022

Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon's second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.

episode image The Green Council
8.7/10 (46569 votes)

#9 The Green Council

S1:E9
Oct 16, 2022

While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.

episode image King of the Narrow Sea
8.4/10 (53808 votes)

#10 King of the Narrow Sea

S1:E4
Sep 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.

episode image The Rogue Prince
8.3/10 (62924 votes)

#11 The Rogue Prince

S1:E2
Aug 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.

episode image A Son for a Son
8.2/10 (39987 votes)

#12 A Son for a Son

S2:E1
Jun 16, 2024

While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.

episode image Rhaenyra the Cruel
8.2/10 (34618 votes)

#13 Rhaenyra the Cruel

S2:E2
Jun 23, 2024

As Otto schemes to turn the public against her, Rhaenyra questions Daemon's loyalty. Meanwhile, Ser Criston Cole concocts a misguided plan for revenge.

episode image The Princess and the Queen
8.0/10 (48098 votes)

#14 The Princess and the Queen

S1:E6
Sep 25, 2022

Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.

episode image The Burning Mill
7.6/10 (32778 votes)

#15 The Burning Mill

S2:E3
Jun 30, 2024

As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed. Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

episode image Regent
7.3/10 (31358 votes)

#16 Regent

S2:E5
Jul 14, 2024

Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon's Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to bend the knee.

episode image The Queen Who Ever Was
6.4/10 (43407 votes)

#17 The Queen Who Ever Was

S2:E8
Aug 4, 2024

As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.

episode image Smallfolk
6.3/10 (51996 votes)

#18 Smallfolk

S2:E6
Jul 21, 2024

With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon's unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council.

Cast & Chracters

character image Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Actor: Emma D'Arcy
character image Prince Daemon Targaryen

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Actor: Matt Smith
character image Alicent Hightower

Alicent Hightower

Actor: Olivia Cooke
character image Arilon

Arilon

Actor: Patrick Sass

The highest rated episode of House of the Dragon is "The Red Dragon and the Gold" (S2E4) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 58,711 votes.

It aired on July 7, 2024.


The lowest rated episode is "Smallfolk" (S2E6) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 51,996 votes.

It aired on July 21, 2024.

The highest rated episode is "The Lord of the Tides" (S1E8) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 59,537 votes.

It aired on October 9, 2022.


The lowest rated episode is "The Princess and the Queen" (S1E6) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 48,098 votes.

It aired on September 25, 2022.

The highest rated episode is "The Red Dragon and the Gold" (S2E4) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 58,711 votes.

It aired on July 7, 2024.


The lowest rated episode is "Smallfolk" (S2E6) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 51,996 votes.

It aired on July 21, 2024.

Name Department Job
Jim Clay Art Production Design
Caroline McCall Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Ben Wright Crew Stunts
Nicol Shaw Crew Transportation Coordinator
Paul Biddiss Crew Military Consultant
Rowley Irlam Crew Stunt Coordinator
Alan Taylor Production Executive Producer
Danny Gulliver Production Producer
David Hancock Production Co-Executive Producer
George R. R. Martin Production Executive Producer
Íde O'Rourke Production Co-Producer
Karl McMillan Production Co-Producer
Kate Rhodes James Production Casting
Kevin De La Noy Production Executive Producer
Loni Peristere Production Executive Producer
Melissa Bernstein Production Executive Producer
Miguel Sapochnik Production Executive Producer
Pam Fitzgerald Production Producer
Philippa Goslett Production Co-Executive Producer
Ron Schmidt Production Executive Producer
Ryan Condal Production Executive Producer
Sara Hess Production Executive Producer
Toby Ford Production Co-Producer
Trina Siopy Production Co-Executive Producer
Vince Gerardis Production Executive Producer
Paula Fairfield Sound Sound Designer
Ramin Djawadi Sound Original Music Composer
Andie Davies Visual Effects VFX Editor
Dadi Einarsson Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Nikeah Forde Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer
Thomas M. Horton Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer

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