House of the Dragonkeeps the political turmoil of the Seven Kingdoms contained to the titular House Targaryen.
Viserys expects the royal line of succession to pass to his firstborn male heir.
However, tragedy strikes Kings Landing when both the Queen and her stillborn son die during the birthing process.
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The Heirs of the Dragon focuses on a younger version of Rhaenyra, played by newcomerMilly Alcock.
However, it was her role in the seriesUprightthat announced her as a standout actress of the generation.
Rhaenyra has an interesting role in the pilot.
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The conflict that Daemon could spark as the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms is unthinkable.
HBO is certainly in a state of chaos right now, and several popular shows have been canceled.
Next weeks episode, The Rogue Prince, will introduce the older version of Rhaenyra.
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A younger version of Alicent is played byEmily Careyin the pilot, withOlivia Cookecast to play the older version.
Will these two close friends be turned into enemies?
House of the Dragonpremieres new episodes every Sunday night on HBO and HBO Max.
