So, you’re able to return to Westeros, however it's good to get your bearings.
Don’t worry, we’re right here to assist. The “Recreation of Thrones” spinoff collection, “Home of the Dragon,” premieres Sunday, Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max. Set round 200 years earlier than the occasions of “Recreation of Thrones,” it follows the Targaryen household (Daenerys and Jon Snow’s ancestors) by a civil battle. The prequel additionally sheds some mild on why Dany and Jon find yourself because the final Targaryens left standing, and why Dany’s trio of dragons had been the ultimate three in a world that was once stuffed with them.
Right here’s every part it's good to find out about “Home of the Dragon.”
The plot
This present relies on George R.R. Martin’s ebook “Hearth & Blood,” which chronicles the (fictional) historical past of the Targaryens. This provides the present extra leeway to fill in some character motivations which can be naked bones on the web page. It additionally implies that since these occasions are within the “previous” of this world, if you wish to learn how these characters will every ultimately die (or in some circumstances, vanish to be presumed useless) we received’t spoil their fates — however that data is on the market for those who select to hunt it out.
The essential story is a civil battle between Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half-brother, Aegon II, over which considered one of them will succeed their father, Viserys I, to the throne. So, as soon as once more, similar to “GoT,” this can be a battle over who will sit on the uncomfortable pointy chair. However this pits sister in opposition to brother, and dragon in opposition to dragon.
Bear in mind how messy the battle acquired on “GoT” when Daenerys introduced in her dragons? On this one, either side have the beasts. However the present received’t throw the battle at us instantly, it can hint the occasions main as much as it. It'll begin with Viserys (Paddy Considine) on the throne musing about his line of succession, earlier than Aegon II is even born, when Rhaenyra is only a younger teen (performed by Milly Alcock within the first few episodes and Emma D’Arcy after a time leap). Anticipate plenty of palace intrigue and political scheming. And anticipate it to cowl a much bigger span of time than “GoT” did, with extra time jumps than the previous present had.
The world
That is the world of Westeros with many acquainted visuals from “Recreation of Thrones,” however as an alternative of leaping round to all corners of it, we’re centered on King’s Touchdown (and a few Dragonstone) and the silver-haired, incestuous Targaryen household. You may as well anticipate to see many extra dragons. Daenerys’ three dragons had been a novelty in “Recreation of Thrones” that everybody oohed and ahhhed over. On this period of Westeros, dragons are a dime a dozen.
The most important gamers
The important thing figures are King Viserys I (Considine); his scheming brother Daemon (Matt Smith) and the king’s daughter, Rhaenyra (Alcock and D’Arcy), who's just a little too shut along with her Uncle Daemon, and who's attempting to be the primary lady on the Iron Throne lengthy earlier than her descendent, Daenerys.
Outdoors of their rapid household, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) is the Hand of the King — he’s the king’s closest advisor and hates Daemon. His daughter — Alicent (performed by Emily Carey younger, and Olivia Cooke after a time leap), who begins as Rhaenyra’s good friend — can be a vital character within the growing civil battle. And Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) can also be a robust ally to a few of these characters.
“Home of the Dragon” premieres Sunday, Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max.
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