House of the Dragon episode 1 live stream (“The Heirs of the Dragon”): Watch online

House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO
House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO

It’s the night so many of us have been waiting for! House of the Dragon, the first spin-off to Game of Thrones, premieres this evening, and fans can’t wait to see it. So far, early reviews have been pretty glowing. Writer Ryan Condal and Game of Thrones director Miguel Sapochnik serve as showrunners, with a cast that’s pretty promising.

House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set a few hundreds of years prior. We’ll get to meet more of the Targaryen family during the height of their reign, including King Viserys I Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and more. And yes, expect a lot of dragons.

Get your popcorn ready for one of the most highly-anticipated premieres of the year. Here’s how you can tune in.

What time is House of the Dragon? How to watch

Start Time: August 21, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. ET

TV Network: HBO

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1

Director: Miguel Sapochnik

Run Time: 1 hour, 6 minutes

Live Stream: HBOHBO MaxHulu with HBO Max add-on

While we wait for the new series to premiere tonight, check out some of the stunning images released so far. Similar to Game of Thrones, we should expect awesome cinematography and costumes in House of the Dragon.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO

Australian up-and-comer Milly Alcock plays a young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Courtesy HBO

We’ll get to see over 17 dragons featured in the Game of Thrones spinoff.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO

English star Paddy Considine will portray Viserys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO

English actress Emily Carey plays a young Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO

English actor Matt Smith, best known for his roles on Doctor Who and The Crown, portrays Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

We cannot wait for the House of the Dragon premiere. Just a few hours to wait. Be sure to follow along with us all season here at Winter is Coming!

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