Everything we know about the Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon

Brush up on Targaryen history before the premiere on Aug. 21

Milly Alcock as Young Rhaenyra and Emily Carey as Young Alicent
(Image credit: Courtesy of Ollie Upton/HBO)

The Game of Thrones franchise is about to return with its first-ever spinoff, House of the Dragon. Here's everything to know about the prequel before its premiere:

When is 'House of the Dragon' set?

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.