House of the Dragon Specials

A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics, set design, and special effects used in the series premiere of House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E2 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E3 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E4 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E5 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E6 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E7 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E8 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E9 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E10 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Featurette from House of the Dragon season 1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.