When Viserys’ wife dies in childbirth, along with their newborn son, he must decide between his daughter Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), and his brother Daemon ( Matt Smith) as his successor to the throne. The story of “House of the Dragon” begins 172 years before “Game of Thrones” takes place, during a Targaryen dynasty that lasted decades, with narration making it clear what story this series is going to tell: “The only thing that could tear down the house of the dragon was itself.” The king of Westeros, Viserys I Targaryen ( Paddy Considine), not to be confused with Daenerys’ Targaryen’s brother of the same name, rules the seven kingdoms alongside his hand and advisor Otto Hightower ( Rhys Ifans). Condal, honoring the world of ice and fire is the way in which “House of the Dragon” has gone back to what made “Game of Thrones” intriguing: the politics. But the most clear display of these new creators, led by Ryan J. Martin created is an example of what an adaptation should be. From the manner in which the characters speak (“Game of Thrones” abandoned time-specific linguistics around Season Six) to the family dynamics of this fictional universe, this new look into the world that George R.R. It’s clear by the end of the first episode, premiering August 21 on HBO, that “House of the Dragon” is the product of people who have deeply analyzed the source material of the work they’re adapting.
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