When it comes to modern franchises, none have become as beloved in pop culture asGame of Thrones.

The series, based onGeorge R.R.

Martin’s acclaimed books, was the water cooler show of the 2010s.

Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel) and King Viserys (Paddy Considine) in season 1, episode 7.

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There are four boxes in total, withHouse of the Dragongetting most of the love.

For the prequel series,theres youngAlicent Hightower,Ser Criston Coleand the former king,Viserys Targaryen.

Viserys being included in this set is an indication that this is based on the characters Season 1 appearances.

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

This was after a massive time jump in the story.

Thefinal character focused on in this set is everyones least favoriteGame of Thronesking,Joffrey Baratheon.

Whats House of the Dragons About?

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Season 1 set those wheels in motion withRhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightowers friendship whichgrew into tragedyas they got older.

Although Viserys did make Rhaenyra his true heir to the throne, Alicents sons challenged that claim.

That inadvertently started the war between the Targaryens and the Hightowers.

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The war had only just begunby the time the credits rolledin Season 2.

Where Can You Stream Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon?

BothGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonare currently streaming onMax.

House of the Dragon

It has been confirmed that Season 3 and 4 will be the last chapters forHouse of the Dragon.

It’s set to premiere in 2025.

Theyre set for release later this year.