With 'House of the Dragon,' there are some things we’re expecting to see in every episode: evidence of the show’s enormous budget, more dragons and a variety of silver wigs on show, for a start. But other things surprised us. If you’ve already watched the episode, consider this your refresher. If you haven’t yet watched, here’s what you need to know about “The Heirs of the Dragon.”
The premiere of "House of the Dragon" had a lot riding on it .The unparalleled success of "Game of Thrones" all but guaranteed that viewership, while the chilly reception subsequent earned by that final "Thrones" season has left some viewers wary — they don’t want to be disappointed again.
Luckily, the solid premiere should have put many of those worries to rest. "House of the Dragon" is based on a section of George R.R. Martin’s prequel novel "Fire & Blood," which tells stories of House Targaryen in the style of a historical tome, but the premiere, "The Heirs of the Dragon," is anything but stuffy or dry, introducing us to the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen as they navigate a succession crisis in the hey-day of the Targaryen dynasty.
There are some things we’re expecting to see in every episode of this series: evidence of the show’s enormous budget, more dragons and a variety of silver wigs on show, for a start. But other things surprised us. If you’ve already watched the episode, consider this your refresher. If you haven’t yet watched, here’s what you need to know about "The Heirs of the Dragon.
We start the episode in a council presided over by King Jaeherys , who must name the next ruler of the Seven Kingdoms as he is left without a male heir. Although there are 14 candidates, only two have a really strong backing: Princess Rhaenys Velaryon , the king’s oldest living granddaughter, and Prince Viserys Targaryen , her cousin and Jaeherys’ oldest male heir. But no woman has ever sat on the Iron Throne, so Rhaenys is passed over, leading her to be dubbed The Queen Who Never Was.
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