‘House of the Dragon,’ explained: An episode-by-episode guide
With “House of the Dragon,” TV critic Lorraine Ali writes in her review, HBO has produced a worthy heir to “Game of Thrones” — which means that tongues will once again be wagging every Sunday at whatever bloody weddings, trials by combat, naval battles and sept bombings the writers can come up with.
Not to fear. The Times TV team will be with you — and 10 or so million of your closest friends — every step of the way with episode-by-episode recaps, explainers and deep dives into the world of Westeros, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. We’ll let you know which characters and houses to keep an eye on as the new prequel unfurls, analyze key scenes, offer context on a complicated fictional universe and speak to the talent behind the show about how it all came together. The only thing we can’t promise is that your favorites will make it to the end of the season. When you play the game of thrones, after all, you win or you die. And with the series already renewed for Season 2, no one is winning outright anytime soon.
Which characters matter? Which Houses are a factor? Why are their names so hard to spell? Here’s who you should keep an eye on.
‘We wanted it to be difficult to watch’: Co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik and actor Sian Brooke break down a key sequence in the series premiere.
HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel continues to soar in its second episode, “The Rogue Prince,” thanks to a teen girl’s quick thinking.
Who is Craghas Drahar a.k.a. the Crabfeeder? What is the Triarchy? Where are the Stepstones? Your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions, answered.
To compare Daenerys’ end to Rhaenyra Targaryen’s beginnings is to understand why HBO’s prequel series is off to such a strong start.
Incest is common. Dragons rule the skies. But gay men are unacceptable? Here’s a look at the franchise’s problematic history with LGBTQ representation.
In a risky move, ‘The Princess and the Queen’ sees the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel leap far ahead — and replace several main cast members.
A brief history of why the Targaryens can’t seem to stop marrying each other — and a refresher on why it didn’t turn out well for them in the end.
In ‘The Lord of the Tides,’ a drama that’s often felt rushed finally appeared to settle in for the long haul.
Everything you need to know about ‘House of the Dragon’s’ Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), known in the realm as ‘the Queen Who Never Was.’
‘The Black Queen’ sets up a tantalizing showdown — next season. But the episode’s weaknesses reflected shortcuts the writers have taken in this one.
