Due to its success, the new show has caught the attention of more than justGame of Thronesfans.
Many people who did not watch the original seriesare interested in the highly-praised prequel.
But without any context for the world, would they understand the story?
The short answer is yes.House of the Dragonbuilds onGame of Throneswithout relying on it too heavily.
But where to begin with the Westeros-set shows is a more complicated question.
When deciding where to jump into this world, the answer isn’t as straightforward.
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.
ThroughoutHouse of the Dragon,the names of families featured inGame of Thronesare highlighted.
Hold on, wait, who is the prince that was promised again?
These passing references even revealthe final fate of a certain lead in the prequel show.
Is that one moment enough to reverse the viewing order of the shows?
Which Show Should You Watch First: ‘House of the Dragon’ or ‘Game of Thrones’?
YetHouse of the Dragonis happening now; it’s exciting and a common topic of conversation.
Waiting for another season only means more spoilers will be available when you get there.
So what’s the best way to approach it?
Yet that doesn’t mean thatHouse of the Dragonis dependent on another show to make sense.
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BothGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonare available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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