The Iron Throne is up for grabs.

The first episode ofHouse of the Dragonfeatures not just one, but two succession disputes.

After all, he had a prophetic dream… Unsurprisingly, Viserys chooses his son.

Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon

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Lord Hightower advises the king to name a successor to avoid Daemons rise to power.

The king is annoyed by the councils insistence that he name an heir.

After all, he has just said goodbye to his wife and son.

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Distraught, the king banishes his brother to his home at the Vale and proclaims Rhaenyra his official successor.

Well, everythings settled then, right?

Why, of course not!

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House of the Dragonairs on Sundays on HBO.

Episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.

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