Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Vicky Jessop

House of the Dragon: everything you need to know about Sky’s Game of Thrones spinoff before it airs on Sunday

Viserys I Rhaenyra Targaryen Daemon Targaryen Rhaenyra Emma DArcy NOW Alicent Hightower Daenerys Targaryen Daemon Matt Smith Rhaenys Eve Best House of Dragon

It’s been three years since the much-discussed finale of Game of Thrones aired, and nothing since has quite matched its heady mix of internecine politics, incest, rampant duplicity and, um, dragons. Which is why expectation is stratospheric for House of the Dragon, which premieres this weekend. Set nearly two centuries before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, it follows her clan’s infighting as they struggle to retain the Iron Throne. As with any intermarried dynastic strife, it’s insanely complicated stuff, so here’s everything you need to know about the main players, and what they’re fighting for.

What do we know?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Robert De Niro's canine secret leaves Wag the Dog co-star Woody Harrelson shocked
Woody Harrelson revealed his surprise at discovering that his Wag the Dog co-star Robert De Niro owns 18 dogs, two of which starred alongside him in his movie The Alto Knights.
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
More Than 37,000 Squishy Toys Recalled as Water Beads Inside Can Swell in a Child and Evade X-Rays
About 37,480 squishy toys with water beads are recalled. Learn the warning signs of ingestion and why X-rays may miss swallowed beads.
Medical Daily
Medical Daily
Is Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Actually Healthy? Here’s What to Check on the Label
A grocery store rotisserie chicken can make dinner easier without the cost of takeout or the work of cooking from scratch. It provides protein and can be used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and family meals throughout the week. However, not every rotisserie chicken has the same nutritional profile. Some contain…
Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
Why Are Eggs Refrigerated in America but Left on the Shelf in Other Countries?
Walk into a grocery store in the United States, and you will find eggs in a refrigerated section. Visit many European grocery stores, however, and eggs may sit on ordinary shelves at room temperature. This difference often surprises American travelers who wonder why the same food requires different storage methods.…
Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
Kim Kardashian Reveals Five Nannies for Four Kids as Kanye West and Bianca Censori Step Out in Los Angeles
Kanye West and Bianca Censori were seen with Playboi Carti at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, shortly after Kim Kardashian discussed raising their four children and using five nannies.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Woman says a male canvasser knocked at her door and wanted to talk pro-life. Then she asked him: ‘Have you ever been pregnant?’
She explained why she is pro-choice.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play