House of the Dragon · Season 1 · Episode 1

House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1: The Heirs of the Dragon

Name: The Heirs of the Dragon
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Released: 2022-08-21
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Aired Aug 21, 2022 66 min HBO

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1, "The Heirs of the Dragon," aired Aug 21, 2022 on HBO. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik. Written by Ryan J. Condal. Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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Episode: Season 1, Episode 1 of 10
Title: The Heirs of the Dragon
Air Date: Aug 21, 2022
Runtime: 66 min
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writers: Ryan J. Condal

Overview

Episode Summary

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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Main Cast

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Matt Smith

as Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

as Queen Alicent Hightower

James Norton

as Lord Ormund Hightower

Steve Toussaint

as Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Fabien Frankel

as Ser Criston Cole

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Guest Stars

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Graham McTavish

as Ser Harrold Westerling

Sian Brooke

as Queen Aemma Arryn

David Horovitch

as Grand Maester Mellos

Bill Paterson

as Lord Lyman Beesbury

Gavin Spokes

as Lord Lyonel Strong

Michael Carter

as King Jaehaerys Targaryen

Steffan Rhodri

as Lord Hobert Hightower

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What is House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 about?

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

When did House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 air?

House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1, 'The Heirs of the Dragon,' aired Aug 21, 2022 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1?

'The Heirs of the Dragon' was directed by Miguel Sapochnik.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1?

'The Heirs of the Dragon' was written by Ryan J. Condal.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1?

'The Heirs of the Dragon' features Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling, Sian Brooke as Queen Aemma Arryn, David Horovitch as Grand Maester Mellos, Bill Paterson as Lord Lyman Beesbury, Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong, Michael Carter as King Jaehaerys Targaryen.

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