House of the Dragon

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 21, 2022
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 615 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 318 out of 615
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 615
  3. Negative: 254 out of 615

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  1. Rooseweld
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing First Episode, Reminded me of the early seasons of game of thrones, can't wait to see how the rest of this season progress.
  2. iandizion713
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    The battle of the throne is back and better than ever. Gonna be so epic watching Dragon riders duke it out.
  3. Yanni_
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Absolute joy and pleasure. Adapting Fire and Blood is extremely hard yet they managed to do it greatly. The casting is excellent, the costumes are somptuous, it needs a slow start to expose everything and understand the plot but the more this serie advances the more mindblowing it is. One of the greatest
  4. MarkoD
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definetly must see!!! After game of thrones we have new masterpiece. I agree that in some way there is too much time jumps but thats ok… Expand
  5. Daimonion
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    A well made show, not as good as the original GoT but a masterpiece in comparison to Rings of Power
  6. ByteMyPixels
    Sep 1, 2022
    7
    Lets get this straight, it is not as good as the first few season of the original, but so far it is better than seasons 7 and 8. It doesn't feel phoned in either, and I am willing to admit I might be carrying some unfair baggage from the last season, but I am going to stick around for this.

    AT LEAST IT ISN'T NETFLIX ADAPTATION QUALITY!!!
  7. samusmaster64
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Despite the initial apprehension, “House of the Dragon” has succeeded at being a true adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s work. The scale has been peeled back, abandoning long battle sequences for biting words, political intrigue, and character drama. It may take viewers who enjoyed the spectacle of later seasons of “Game of Thrones” a while to get on board, but fans of Martin’s books andDespite the initial apprehension, “House of the Dragon” has succeeded at being a true adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s work. The scale has been peeled back, abandoning long battle sequences for biting words, political intrigue, and character drama. It may take viewers who enjoyed the spectacle of later seasons of “Game of Thrones” a while to get on board, but fans of Martin’s books and the lore of Westeros are in for a treat.… Expand
  8. NicoTacos
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Westeros is finally back. This was such a great start, we can truly see there's so much potential in this show, I had chills.
  9. Mosimores
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    Very good for first episode Thank you HBO for producing this series
    Please be good to end of it
  10. alpha404
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    I find the episode of the House of the Dragon series, a wonderful first episode, introducing us to the characters and their political orientations in the world of Westeros. The transitions between scenes are wonderful, shocks in the first episode, and fateful decisions that affect future events. I consider this amazing.
  11. mikep22
    Aug 27, 2022
    8
    It was an interesting start, but without any of the slow character build up that A song of Ice and Fire had, you really are flung in very quickly. There is plenty of potential here for a high quality series, and like the original series, there are no "good guys or bad guys" and all the characters seem to have varying flaws - which should make for interesting watching.
    It will be cool to    It was an interesting start, but without any of the slow character build up that A song of Ice and Fire had, you really are flung in very quickly. There is plenty of potential here for a high quality series, and like the original series, there are no "good guys or bad guys" and all the characters seem to have varying flaws - which should make for interesting watching.
    It will be cool to see how closely it matches its source material "fire and blood" as it progresses.    … Expand
  12. Oldstuff667
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    Honestly I’ve very much enjoyed the first two episodes and look forward to seeing the dragons as the season goes on. Not going to be as good as got I think, but overall happy with the pacing and acting.
  13. CKhound
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    A great show that really does take some of the bad tastes out of the last season of Game of Thrones. This is a bit of a different beast though. I love Game of Thrones. And possibly love it slightly more than House of the Dragon, but this is a much different told story. Essentially, where it focuses on one family and one rather small group of main characters that are regularly in contactA great show that really does take some of the bad tastes out of the last season of Game of Thrones. This is a bit of a different beast though. I love Game of Thrones. And possibly love it slightly more than House of the Dragon, but this is a much different told story. Essentially, where it focuses on one family and one rather small group of main characters that are regularly in contact with one, it gives a much different vibe from the Game of Thrones storytelling that has characters that are much removed from one another for seasons, or maybe never met at all. Overall, this has a lot of very good storytelling through character development, and some truly great environment and CGI (the dragons look amazing!). Be careful though, if you are looking for nonstop action, this isn't that. I love action as much as the next person, but this is a season built primarily of story/world building. Be prepared for dialogue, intrigue, and yes, some action. Overall, a perfect show.… Expand
  14. Prosmooth
    Aug 23, 2022
    7
    Was a solid first episode. Surprisingly focused. Has a different feel than GOT, but that's not a bad thing since the last 2 seasons of GOT were awful.
  15. Arcadiuz
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    The first episode is a strong start in the season. I hope HBO can keep the quality.
  16. Irfanullah86
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    First Episode seems the best. I hope rest of the episodes follow the same path. The pacing was great. VFX and Dolby Atmos support was top notch. The story build up is great. Can't wait for rest of the episodes.
  17. Maulcun
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    When HOTD was first announced, I had doubts as to whether it would be good. But after watching the first episode... I am blown away. From the acting to the set design.

    If they maintains the quality and intrigue of episode one, HOTD could be better than GOT.
  18. andy_indierock
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It's great to see the house Mother of Dragons in GoT from, its glory till its demise. Can't wait for episode 2. Lineage of each Houses and why they starting to fight each other as seen in GoT, surely each fan that got no time to read the novels dying to know.
  19. vgmkyle
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    HBO's golden goose isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Production value is stellar, special effects are stellar. I expected the acting to be phony, fake cosplay - but I was completely wrong. The acting is realistic and enjoyable to watch. Is it better than the last two seasons of GOT? Oh, absolutely. 10x times better. I can't wait for the next episode, and this has boosted my interest inHBO's golden goose isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Production value is stellar, special effects are stellar. I expected the acting to be phony, fake cosplay - but I was completely wrong. The acting is realistic and enjoyable to watch. Is it better than the last two seasons of GOT? Oh, absolutely. 10x times better. I can't wait for the next episode, and this has boosted my interest in GOT once more.… Expand
  20. Leodaez
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    I loved everything that happened in this first episode. I thought it would all be very rushed and in fact it was perfect. Things fell into place and the conflicts to come are already clear.

    Featured performances by Daemon, Viserys, Rhaenyra and Otto
  21. DaveModer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    It is really good! It is really good! It is really good! It is really good!
  22. Jacko16
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Hated the last season of GOT, but rating this on its own merits, it was brutal and a solid first episode, felt like S1-S3 of GOT. I'm intrigued and will keep tuning in, hope they can keep it up.
  23. felipesntn
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Show of the year! For those who still are resented by GoT's finale, please grow up!
  24. Morgn
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    AMAZING!!! MUST WATCH DESPITE GOT'S FINALE. It has everything to be perfect. Action, lots of drama and great script. Amazing.
  25. laughingal
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    I'm not a big fan of the gratuitous bordello scenes, but the rest looks great. Milly Alcock is fantastic and has a great future ahead of her. Episode 1 left me wanting more. Don't compare it to GOT, treat it like a new thing. GOT was pretty campy in parts anyways. I don't mind them using actors of different races, it just doesn't bother me at all.
  26. AlliDoisWatchTv
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Great dynamic between the characters. I can tell this wont be anywhere near as big or good as GOT butttt it will def be very good and do amazing in its own lane. I believe this is going to be a very successful spinoff like what better call saul is for breaking bad
  27. ZLZ61
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Fire episode Fire show
    Gonna be epic
    Gonna be amazing
    Fire and blood
    GOT
    HTOD
  28. UncleWillard
    Aug 22, 2022
    7
    So far, so good. I've only seen episode one, but it's shaping up to be a stripped down GOT clone and I like that. All the casting choices seem to be pretty good and I'm already into it. That first episode flew by, so that's a good thing.
  29. Thynamis
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    What a first episode. I love the casting and pacing so far. It feels like the old Game of Thrones is back.
  30. bertobellamy
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    I have never seen 'Game of Thrones,' and have little interest in doing so, but this turned out well. The first episode hooked me, and now I'm waiting for the obvious twists and turns the story will have. My main complaint is that there were so many names that I got lost several times.
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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 9, 2022
    70
    Though the acting is exemplary, this grim, glum prequel sorely lacks a Tyrion, an impish jester to puncture the portentousness. [12 - 25 Sep 2022, p.11]
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Aug 24, 2022
    70
    It’s mainstream fantasy, blessed with sumptuous costumes, compelling settings and those “Avatar”-like swooping dragons. Dragons, in fact, turn up just when the plot needs them most. When the house seems like it’s going to fall, they’re there to shore it up. ... It’s good; it still has time to be great.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Aug 23, 2022
    60
    "House of the Dragon" takes about five episodes to warm up, which corresponds to the amount of time that we spend with the younger actors playing key roles before a time jump necessitates a casting change. ... Rhaenyra is not Daenerys. She doesn't have a hype squad cheering on her murderous inclinations – yet – or an unearned sense of destiny. She's learning the price of capability and lessons about what it means to be a Targaryen, and a woman, from noble sources and unseemly ones. That combination of influences makes her an enigmatic guide back to a land we haven't forgotten, yet aren't entirely sure we've missed very much.
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