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12/26/2024
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 1

The House That Dragons Built S1 E1

Aired
08/21/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics, set design, and special effects used in the series premiere of House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 2

The House That Dragons Built S1 E2

Aired
08/28/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E2 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 3

The House That Dragons Built S1 E3

Aired
09/04/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E3 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 4

The House That Dragons Built S1 E4

Aired
09/11/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E4 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 5

The House That Dragons Built S1 E5

Aired
09/18/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E5 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 6

The House That Dragons Built S1 E6

Aired
09/25/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E6 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 7

The House That Dragons Built S1 E7

Aired
10/02/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E7 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 8

The House That Dragons Built S1 E8

Aired
10/09/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E8 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 9

The House That Dragons Built S1 E9

Aired
10/16/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E9 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 10

The House That Dragons Built S1 E10

Aired
10/23/2022
A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E10 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 11

Inside S1 E1

Aired
08/21/2022
Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, and more discuss why they opened the episode with the Great Council, the juxtaposition between the tournament and Queen Aemma's birthing sequence, and the motivation behind Viserys choosing Rhaenyra as heir.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 12

Inside S1 E2

Aired
08/28/2022
Milly Alcock (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower), Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik and more discuss the selection of the Kingsguard, the face-off at Dragonstone, and the pressure Viserys faces to choose a new wife in "The Rogue Prince."
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 13

Inside S1 E3

Aired
09/04/2022
Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more speak to the timejump in the third episode, Viserys and Rhaenyra's mental states during the hunt, and Daemon's fight at the Stepstones.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 14

Inside S1 E4

Aired
09/11/2022
Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more hone in on the motivation behind Daemon's advances towards Rhaenyra, approaching intimate scenes, and the fractures in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 15

Inside S1 E5

Aired
09/18/2022
Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 16

Inside S1 E6

Aired
09/25/2022
Cast and crew, including Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra's lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon's marriage while living in Pentos.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 17

Inside S1 E7

Aired
10/02/2022
Leo Ashton (Aemond Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), John MacMillian (Laenor Velaryon) and more speak to the fallout that occurs after Aemond loses his eye during a fight, and how Laena's death causes Laenor to reflect on his own life.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 18

Inside S1 E8

Aired
10/09/2022
Director Geeta Vasant Patel, Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Wil Johnson (Vaemond Velaryon) and more dive into the motivation behind Vaemond challenging Luke's claim to Driftmark, and Viserys' attempt at bringing his family together.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 19

Inside S1 E9

Aired
10/16/2022
Showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, director Clare Kilner, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen) and more unpack the moment when Alicent finally sees her father for who he is, Aemond's underlying resentment for Aegon, and Rhaenys' escape from King's Landing.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 20

Inside S1 E10

Aired
10/23/2022
Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, director Greg Yaitanes, Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), and more explore the emotional complexity Rhaenyra endures after hearing the Greens usurped the throne, Rhaenys' change of heart, and the implications of Aemond and Luke's encounter.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 21

Welcome To Westeros

Aired
12/20/2022
Featurette from House of the Dragon season 1.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 22

A New Reign

Aired
12/20/2022
George R. R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik offer a look at what's to come in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 23

Returning to Westeros

Aired
12/20/2022
The cast and crew share the thrills and challenges of entering the world Game of Thrones, and approaching it when the Targaryens at the height of their power.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 24

Before the Dance: An Illustrated History with George R. R. Martin

Aired
12/20/2022
Creator and executive producer George R. R. Martin sets up the Game of Thrones prequel, sharing key details on major Houses and relationships featured in the series, alongside illustrations from Fire & Blood artist Doug Wheatley.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 25

Height of an Empire

Aired
12/20/2022
Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and more cast and crew discuss how House of the Dragon takes place during the height of the Targaryen reign over Westeros, and how that influenced the story and design of the series.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 26

Noble Houses

Aired
12/20/2022
Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, and more cast and crew break down the historical significance and role of the two prominent houses in the series: the Velaryons and the Hightowers.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 27

Familiar Places

Aired
12/20/2022
The cast and crew describe the various changes made to recognizable sets like the Red Keep and the Throne to reflect the decadence of the time period and how they evolved over time.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 28

Return to the Seven Kingdoms

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 29

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra & Alicent

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 30

Introducing the Characters: Corlys Velaryon

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 31

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenys Targaryen

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 32

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra Targaryen

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 33

Introducing the Characters: Viserys Targaryen

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 34

Introducing the Characters: Daemon Targaryen

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 35

Introducing the Characters: Otto Hightower

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 36

Introducing the Characters: Mysaria

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 37

Introducing the Characters: Criston Cole

Aired
12/20/2022
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 38

The House That Dragons Built S2 E1

Aired
06/16/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, Director Alan Taylor, Production Designer Jim Clay, and more reflect on the making of the making of season 2 episode 1, "A Son for a Son".
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 39

The House That Dragons Built S2 E2

Aired
06/23/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, actress Olivia Cooke (Queen Alicent Hightower), and more take us behind the scenes of the chaotic opening of episode 2, and the funeral scene where Queen Alicent Hightower and Queen Helaena Targaryen's (Phia Saban) emotions are on full display.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 40

The House That Dragons Built S2 E3

Aired
06/30/2024
Director Geeta Vasant Patel, production designer Jim Clay, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more reflect on the scale of the Harrenhal castle set, the introduction and design of Baela’s (Bethany Antonia) dragon, Moondancer, and the creation of Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) ancient Valyrian armor.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 41

The House That Dragons Built S2 E4

Aired
07/07/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and actress Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) reflect on the massive scale of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the devastating consequences of dragons joining the battle.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 42

The House That Dragons Built S2 E5

Aired
07/14/2024
Director Clare Kilner, director of photography Alejandro Martínez, actor Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys), and more discuss the aftermath of the battle at Rook's Rest and the immersive filming locations of episode 5.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 43

The House That Dragons Built S2 E6

Aired
07/21/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam, special effects supervisor Michael Dawson, and more discuss the complex stunt work and innovative pyrotechnics used to create Ser Steffon's encounter with Seasmoke.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 44

The House That Dragons Built S2 E7

Aired
07/28/2024
Director Loni Peristere, production designer Jim Clay, VFX producer Thomas Horton, and more reflect on the creation of the Godswoods at Harrenhal, the intense stunt work behind Vermithor's attack, and the cutting-edge visual effects behind riding dragons.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 45

The House That Dragons Built S2 E8

Aired
08/04/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect the revelations of Daemon's (Matt Smith) final vision at Harrenhal, the visual effects used to grow Rhaenyra's (Emma D'Arcy) army, and the innovative special effects used to create the impactful montage at the end of season 2.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 46

Inside S2 E1

Aired
06/16/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and the cast discuss where the story picks up in the new season, finding Rhaenyra deep in grief, Aegon facing his first challenges as king, and Alicent seeking comfort in an unexpected companion.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 47

Inside S2 E2

Aired
06/23/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer Sarah Hess, and more discuss Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) lost sense of stability, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) embracing her rage, and the plot set in motion by Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel), culminating in the epic showdown between Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 48

Inside S2 E3

Aired
06/30/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect Ser Criston's (Fabien Frankel) anxiety-inducing first day as Hand of the King, Daemon’s (Matt Smith) supernatural hallucinations about his past, Rhaena's (Phone Campbell) resentment towards not having an important role in the war, and the long awaited face-to-face conversation between Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke).
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 49

Inside S2 E4

Aired
07/07/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, actor Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and more discuss the escalating tensions between characters that comes to a head during the epic Battle at Rook's Rest.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 50

Inside S2 E5

Aired
07/14/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, and more reflect on the aftermath of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the shifting power dynamics on both sides of the war.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 51

Inside S2 E6

Aired
07/21/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Andrij Parekh, and more reflect on Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) newfound power, the rising tensions amongst the people of King's Landing, and the changing dynamics between Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno) and Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 52

Inside S2 E7

Aired
07/28/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, actor Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra), actor Clinton Liberty (Addam), and more discuss Rhaenyra and Syrax's standoff with Addam and Seasmoke, and Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) shock when he discovers Rhaenyra's army of dragons.
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House of the Dragon
Season 0 Episode 53

Inside S2 E8

Aired
08/04/2024
Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer Sara Hess, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more reflect on Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) fear of losing power as his secret comes to light, Daemon's (Matt Smith) evolution after his time at Harrenhal, and the difficult decisions made by Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) that set the tone for Season 3.
Cast for House of the Dragon Specials
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen in Specials (08/2022)
Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in Specials (08/2022)
Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in Specials (08/2022)
Olivia Cooke

Alicent Hightower