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House of the Dragon

The Targaryen civil war as the show tells it, and as the book told it first. Two claimants, one throne, and a family that cannot stop marrying itself.

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  • Fifteen House of the Dragon characters drawn as small ink figures in a row across aged vellum.

    Which Character Are You?

    Which of fifteen House of the Dragon characters handles pressure the way you do? Eight everyday questions, and not one about picking sides. House of the Dragon spoilers throughout

  • A golden dragon with wings spread on a wet stone terrace at dusk, ruined arches to one side and the sea below, beside the words "Which dragon will claim you?"

    Which Dragon Will Claim You?

    Fourteen dragons and one egg. Eight questions find the House of the Dragon pairing most like you. Spoilers through the Season 3 finale. House of the Dragon spoilers throughout

  • Five dragon silhouettes in dark grey on cream, facing inward from both edges

    Which Dragon Are You?

    Eight questions, fourteen dragons. Find out which House of the Dragon dragon is most like you, what you bring and what to watch out for. House of the Dragon spoilers throughout

  • The Iron Throne in a dim hall, swords spilling down the steps, a lone figure standing at a tall window

    Targaryen Rulers, Ranked

    Jaehaerys, Viserys, Rhaenyra and Aegon II scored across succession, alliances, smallfolk, dragons and government through season 3.

  • Illustrated poster showing four dragon heads in descending size on cream paper — a vast ancient bronze-green dragon, a scarlet dragon, a dark red dragon and a small white juvenile.

    House of the Dragon dragons, ranked by strength

    Fourteen dragons scored on size, fire, combat record and agility. Vhagar wins. The second-largest dragon alive finishes fourth, and here's why.

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  • What's nextWhat Happens Next to Aegon II in House of the Dragon Season 4?

    Aegon ends season 3 publicly alive, back on Sunfyre and face to face with the brother who tried to kill him.

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  • What's nextWhat Happens Next to Hugh Hammer in House of the Dragon Season 4?

    Hugh Hammer ends season 3 with Vermithor, a dead wife and the power he once wanted to protect his family.

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  • What's nextWho Is Rhaenyra Up Against in House of the Dragon Season 4?

    Ormund is dead, but Rhaenyra has no shortage of problems.

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  • Deep diveWhy Alicent Hightower Lost Her Power in House of the Dragon?

    Every office Alicent ever held came through a man.

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  • Deep diveWhy Rhaenyra Targaryen's Claim to the Iron Throne Was Never Enough?

    Rhaenyra has the stronger claim and more dragons, but she never turns legitimacy into authority.

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  • Deep diveWhat Does Alys Rivers Actually Want in House of the Dragon?

    The HOTD season 3 finale reveals Alys Rivers' curse but not her endgame.

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