The House That Dragons Built S1 E1

S00 E01 • Sunday, Aug 21, 2022 • Aug 21 • 26m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E2

S00 E02 • Sunday, Aug 28, 2022 • Aug 28 • 22m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E3

S00 E03 • Sunday, Sep 4, 2022 • Sep 4 • 20m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E4

S00 E04 • Sunday, Sep 11, 2022 • Sep 11 • 23m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E5

S00 E05 • Sunday, Sep 18, 2022 • Sep 18 • 24m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E6

S00 E06 • Sunday, Sep 25, 2022 • Sep 25 • 26m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E7

S00 E07 • Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 • Oct 2 • 24m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E8

S00 E08 • Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 • Oct 9 • 23m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E9

S00 E09 • Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 • Oct 16 • 22m

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

The House That Dragons Built S1 E10

S00 E10 • Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 • Oct 23 • 24m

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

Inside S1 E1

S00 E11 • Sunday, Aug 21, 2022 • Aug 21 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E2

S00 E12 • Sunday, Aug 28, 2022 • Aug 28 • 7m

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."

Inside S1 E3

S00 E13 • Sunday, Sep 4, 2022 • Sep 4 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E4

S00 E14 • Sunday, Sep 11, 2022 • Sep 11 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E5

S00 E15 • Sunday, Sep 18, 2022 • Sep 18 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E6

S00 E16 • Sunday, Sep 25, 2022 • Sep 25 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E7

S00 E17 • Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 • Oct 2 • 7m

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.

Inside S1 E8

S00 E18 • Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 • Oct 9 • 9m

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.

Inside S1 E9

S00 E19 • Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 • Oct 16 • 6m

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.

Inside S1 E10

S00 E20 • Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 • Oct 23 • 10m

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.

Welcome To Westeros

S00 E21 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 6m

Featurette from House of the Dragon season 1.

A New Reign

S00 E22 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 3m

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.

Returning to Westeros

S00 E23 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 5m

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.

Before the Dance: An Illustrated History with George R. R. Martin

S00 E24 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 6m

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.

Height of an Empire

S00 E25 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 4m

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.

Noble Houses

S00 E26 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 4m

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.

Familiar Places

S00 E27 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 4m

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.

Return to the Seven Kingdoms

S00 E28 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 26m

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra & Alicent

S00 E29 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 2m

Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy discuss their roles in the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Corlys Velaryon

S00 E30 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 2m

Steve Toussaint discusses playing the role of Lord Corlys Velaryon, "The Sea Snake", in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenys Targaryen

S00 E31 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 1m

Eve Best discusses playing the role of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra Targaryen

S00 E32 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 1m

Emma D'Arcy discusses playing the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Viserys Targaryen

S00 E33 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 1m

Paddy Considine discusses playing the role of King Viserys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Daemon Targaryen

S00 E34 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 1m

Matt Smith discusses playing the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Otto Hightower

S00 E35 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 2m

Rhys Ifans discusses playing the role of Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Mysaria

S00 E36 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 2m

Sonoya Mizuno discusses playing the role of Mysaria in House of the Dragon.

Introducing the Characters: Criston Cole

S00 E37 • Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 • Dec 20 • 2m

Fabien Frankel discusses playing the role of Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E1

S00 E38 • Sunday, Jun 16, 2024 • Jun 16 • 20m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, Director Alan Taylor, Production Designer Jim Clay, and more reflect on the making of the making of season 2 episode 1, "A Son for a Son".

The House That Dragons Built S2 E2

S00 E39 • Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 • Jun 23 • 21m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, actress Olivia Cooke (Queen Alicent Hightower), and more take us behind the scenes of the chaotic opening of episode 2, and the funeral scene where Queen Alicent Hightower and Queen Helaena Targaryen's (Phia Saban) emotions are on full display.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E3

S00 E40 • Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 • Jun 30 • 20m

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, production designer Jim Clay, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more reflect on the scale of the Harrenhal castle set, the introduction and design of Baela’s (Bethany Antonia) dragon, Moondancer, and the creation of Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) ancient Valyrian armor.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E4

S00 E41 • Sunday, Jul 7, 2024 • Jul 7 • 20m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and actress Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) reflect on the massive scale of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the devastating consequences of dragons joining the battle.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E5

S00 E42 • Sunday, Jul 14, 2024 • Jul 14 • 20m

Director Clare Kilner, director of photography Alejandro Martínez, actor Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys), and more discuss the aftermath of the battle at Rook's Rest and the immersive filming locations of episode 5.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E6

S00 E43 • Sunday, Jul 21, 2024 • Jul 21 • 20m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam, special effects supervisor Michael Dawson, and more discuss the complex stunt work and innovative pyrotechnics used to create Ser Steffon's encounter with Seasmoke.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E7

S00 E44 • Sunday, Jul 28, 2024 • Jul 28 • 20m

Director Loni Peristere, production designer Jim Clay, VFX producer Thomas Horton, and more reflect on the creation of the Godswoods at Harrenhal, the intense stunt work behind Vermithor's attack, and the cutting-edge visual effects behind riding dragons.

The House That Dragons Built S2 E8

S00 E45 • Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 • Aug 4 • 20m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect the revelations of Daemon's (Matt Smith) final vision at Harrenhal, the visual effects used to grow Rhaenyra's (Emma D'Arcy) army, and the innovative special effects used to create the impactful montage at the end of season 2.

Inside S2 E1

S00 E46 • Sunday, Jun 16, 2024 • Jun 16 • 9m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and the cast discuss where the story picks up in the new season, finding Rhaenyra deep in grief, Aegon facing his first challenges as king, and Alicent seeking comfort in an unexpected companion.

Inside S2 E2

S00 E47 • Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 • Jun 23 • 8m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer Sarah Hess, and more discuss Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) lost sense of stability, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) embracing her rage, and the plot set in motion by Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel), culminating in the epic showdown between Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk.

Inside S2 E3

S00 E48 • Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 • Jun 30 • 9m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect Ser Criston's (Fabien Frankel) anxiety-inducing first day as Hand of the King, Daemon’s (Matt Smith) supernatural hallucinations about his past, Rhaena's (Phone Campbell) resentment towards not having an important role in the war, and the long awaited face-to-face conversation between Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke).

Inside S2 E4

S00 E49 • Sunday, Jul 7, 2024 • Jul 7 • 9m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, actor Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and more discuss the escalating tensions between characters that comes to a head during the epic Battle at Rook's Rest.

Inside S2 E5

S00 E50 • Sunday, Jul 14, 2024 • Jul 14 • 7m

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, and more reflect on the aftermath of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the shifting power dynamics on both sides of the war.