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The Heirs of the Dragon

Episode aired Aug 22, 2022
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1h 6m

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8.7/10

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Eve Best, Michael Carter, Paddy Considine, Garry Cooper, Gary Raymond, Steve Toussaint, and Sian Brooke in House of the Dragon (2022)

HBO takes us back to the world of "Game of Thrones" for this prequel set 200 years prior that focuses on the House Targaryen civil war, known as the "Dance of Dragons." Starring Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Eve Best, "A Song of Ice and Fire" novelist George R.R. Martin co-created the prequel with screenwriter Ryan J. Condal. "Battle of the Bastards" director Miguel Sapochnik helms the pilot that premieres in August 2022.

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

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9and_mikkelsen

A strong start!!

After the absolut mad dash final season of GOT i was a bit skeptical with this show! After watching the first episode i can say that my fear is gone and expectations are raised!

The episode had its moments that took me back to the first seasons of GOT! The actors does a great job of making us invest in the new characters! Great to see Kings Landing doing Targaryen rule! Soundtrack, strangely good and great cinematogrophy!

The first episode shows potential, now we can only hope that the quality of this episode is carried throughout!

10toxx_style

Spot on!

Dialogue absolutely spot on, effects spot on, action spot on , drama spot on. It feels like a Game of Thrones episode from season 1,2 or 3. First episode kept me glued to the screen. Hopefully they can keep it up!

9diwakarmishraemail

Another HBO show, another great start!

Everyone please stop review bombing the show! Just three days ago I saw the same thing happening with She Hulk and now House of The Dragon?! Don't develop hate before even watching it and stop giving one star reviews. Just don't judge it on the basis of the ending of Game of Thrones and watch first!

When House of The Dragon was first announced,I had doubts as to whether it would be good. But as more and more trailers came out,they got me excited.

And then I saw the first episode,and it was an amazing way to start the series!

It does a pretty good job of introducing the characters! The pacing needs to get better The acting, cinematography and CGI are all amazing! The dragons look very realistic.

I hope that it gets better and better with every episode and become one of the greatest shows of all time because it has the potential.

10sagargiri46

Has potential to surpass Game Of Thrones.

The first episode gave me chills. It gave a feeling of watching Game Of Thrones for the first time. A lot of things happen in the first episode but sets a very promising premise for upcoming story in future episodes.

There's violence, gore, action, nudity and politics. The actors gave justified performance to their characters and it felt good to experience that.

Just crossing my fingers that the future episodes are equally good.

8xxxNomadicxxx

Solid start!

Nice start to an opening series. Definitely had my attention from the beginning to the end. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. This episode laid down a great foundation for episodes to come.

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With almost 10 million viewers, this episode was the most watched series premiere in HBO's history.

Goofs
The favor that Alicent gives to Daemon is clearly seen on his lance when handed to him after the announcement he is to face Criston Cole. It is then missing when their horses rearing up just after this, but is back again during the joust and can be seen flying up the pole when the two men clash.

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Otto Hightower: No one here can know what Daemon would do were he king, but no one can doubt his ambition. Look at what he did with the gold cloaks. The City Watch is fiercely loyal to him. An army two thousand strong.
King Viserys Targaryen: An army you gave him, Otto. I named Daemon Master of Laws, but you said he was a tyrant. As Master of Coin, you said he was a spendthrift that would beggar the realm. Putting Daemon in command of the City Watch was your solution!
Otto Hightower: A half-measure, Your Grace. The truth is, Daemon should be far away from this court.
King Viserys Targaryen: Daemon is my brother. My blood. And he will have his place at my court.
Grand Maester Mellos: Let him keep his place at court, Your Grace, but if the gods should visit some further tragedy on you, either by design or accident...
King Viserys Targaryen: Design? What are you saying? My brother would murder me, take my crown? Are you? Please. Daemon has ambition, yes, but not for the throne. He lacks the patience for it.
Otto Hightower: The gods have yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power, Your Grace.