House of the Dragon (2022)
A king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
How intense is House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What House of the Dragon feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittymelancholysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is House of the Dragon scary?
Only a little. House of the Dragon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is House of the Dragon gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is House of the Dragon sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is House of the Dragon OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon is streaming on Max.
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