Who Was Aegon the Conqueror and Why Is He So Important in ‘House of the Dragon’?
Who Was Aegon the Conqueror and Why Is He So Important in ‘House of the Dragon’?
One of the most influential Targaryen rulers, Aegon is also a key character to understanding Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon’s vast lore. Here’s everything you need to know about Aegon the Conqueror and his impact on the further Targaryen generations.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Change Everything for Aegon Targaryen: “Very Satisfying and Unpredictable”
House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Change Everything for Aegon Targaryen: “Very Satisfying and Unpredictable”
House of the Dragon’s next season will likely witness Aegon’s worst nightmare becoming true, but Tom Glynn-Carney suggests fans won’t mind it at all — here’s what the actor said about the matter.
Emma D’Arcy Describes Favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ Scenes: “So Incredibly Fun”
Emma D’Arcy Describes Favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ Scenes: “So Incredibly Fun”
Battle sequences might not be the easiest ones to do in House of the Dragon, but Emma D’Arcy found joy in helming the most epic scenes of the entire show. Here’s what she had to say about House of the Dragon coming together.
‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunner Teases “Conceptual” Episode Unlike Anything in Westeros History
‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunner Teases “Conceptual” Episode Unlike Anything in Westeros History
The Targaryens’ war is finally coming in House of the Dragon’s season 3, but a new character might even be a much bigger deal than all those bloody battles — here’s what Ryan Condal said about the show’s next instalment recently.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Gives an Exciting Update on Season 3
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Gives an Exciting Update on Season 3
Last year’s season 2 has been a pretty big disappointment for House of the Dragon’s fans, but things do look more promising this time around after Steve Toussaint’s recent comments.
Milly Alcock Faced Her Worst Fear as an Actor Just 2 Days Into Filming ‘House of the Dragon’
Milly Alcock Faced Her Worst Fear as an Actor Just 2 Days Into Filming ‘House of the Dragon’
Having risen to stardom thanks to the role of young Rhaenyra Targaryen, Milly Alcock conquered everyone’s hearts, but there was one person left unimpressed. Here’s what made the actress question her acting skills while working on House of the Dragon’s season 1.
'A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms' Delay Has Fans Convinced 'House of the Dragon' S3 Is in Trouble Too
'A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms' Delay Has Fans Convinced 'House of the Dragon' S3 Is in Trouble Too
Game of Thrones fans will now have to wait several months more until A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms’ release, though some are convinced it might also hurt House of the Dragon’s season 3 very badly — here’s why.
The Last of Us Season 3 Must Fix The CW-Level Mistake That Ruins Everything
The Last of Us Season 3 Must Fix The CW-Level Mistake That Ruins Everything
The Last of Us made a huge mistake by not embracing its grimier side. The Walking Dead did it so much better, fans say.
There's Only One New House of the Dragon Character Fans Can't Wait to See in Season 3
There's Only One New House of the Dragon Character Fans Can't Wait to See in Season 3
Viewers expected to see Daeron Targaryen in Season 2, but he only appeared in one scene with his dragon – here's why we didn't see him in the second season and what to expect from him in Season 3.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Cast: Tom Cullen, Joplin Sibtain & Barry Sloane’s Roles Explained
House of the Dragon Season 3 Cast: Tom Cullen, Joplin Sibtain & Barry Sloane’s Roles Explained
Three actors have recently been added to the cast of Game of Thrones’ prequel series, including Andor’s star. Here’s how these new roles will affect season 3’s storyline.
House of the Dragon Fans, Have You Noticed Ewan Mitchell in Saltburn?
House of the Dragon Fans, Have You Noticed Ewan Mitchell in Saltburn?
Mitchell is an ominous figure in Game of Thrones’ prequel show, but he’s not less disturbing in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn — you might have not even guessed it was him after all.
How House Stark Is Involved in House of the Dragon, Explained
How House Stark Is Involved in House of the Dragon, Explained
The Starks’ participation in the Dance of the Dragons was teased in House of the Dragon’s season 2, but next season will likely offer much more. Here’s what George Martin’s Fire & Blood unveils about the Starks and the Targaryens’ connection.
All Game of Thrones Spinoff Shows, Explained
All Game of Thrones Spinoff Shows, Explained
George Martin’s TV franchise won’t be limited by Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon as more spinoffs are coming. Here’s a breakdown of all the Game of Thrones sequels and prequels that are currently in the works.
How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Connects to Game of Thrones, Explained
How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Connects to Game of Thrones, Explained
HBO’s upcoming expansion of George Martin’s medieval-ish universe will have a lot to do with both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon — here’s how.
New Characters in House of the Dragon Season 3, Explained
New Characters in House of the Dragon Season 3, Explained
There are two more Fire & Blood characters to debut in House of the Dragon season 3, and they may change it all in the upcoming war. If you didn’t read George Martin’s book, you might want to know how.
Finally, the Real Reason Why House of the Dragon Season 2 Was So Bad After All
Finally, the Real Reason Why House of the Dragon Season 2 Was So Bad After All
The hit show’s second season was met with a series of backlash last year, and HBO’s decisions are to blame.
George Martin’s New Box Office Failure Lands on Streaming This Week
George Martin’s New Box Office Failure Lands on Streaming This Week
The overwhelming praise from Game of Thrones’ author wasn’t a guarantee for the movie to break even.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Says ‘a Big Feature in the Book’ Is Finally Coming in Season 3
House of the Dragon Showrunner Says ‘a Big Feature in the Book’ Is Finally Coming in Season 3
The show’s upcoming next instalment has recently confirmed its production start.
Before House of the Dragon, Rhys Ifans Had a Breakthrough Comedy Role in a 1999 Romcom Hit
Before House of the Dragon, Rhys Ifans Had a Breakthrough Comedy Role in a 1999 Romcom Hit
Otto Hightower is barely recognizable there, but you might want to give it a try.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Strikes Back After George Martin’s Season 2 ‘Disappointing’ Criticism
House of the Dragon Showrunner Strikes Back After George Martin’s Season 2 ‘Disappointing’ Criticism
A Song of Ice and Fire’s author has repeatedly slammed Game of Thrones’ prequel for inaccuracies.