House Of The Dragon premiered on Sunday on HBO and the prequel fantasy series drew a strong reaction on social media from tearful fans who were excited to finally see the anticipated spin-off series air.
Twitter lit up after the premiere episode titled ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ introduced the setting and main characters of the show set 200 years before the events of the highly popular series Game Of Thrones.
The premiere episode set up a succession drama as King Viserys I Targaryen named his eldest daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen as heir to the Iron Throne over his troublesome brother Prince Daemon Targaryen.
One Twitter user noted that within the first 25 minutes of the first episode in the ten-part series, viewers saw a ‘crazy power hungry relative’, a death, a ‘wagon of body parts cut off’ and a sex scene.
Fans were left in tears as the prequel which is airing four years after Game Of Thrones concluded in May 2019 following eight seasons on HBO.
Series premiere: House Of The Dragon premiered on Sunday on HBO and the prequel fantasy series drew a strong reaction on social media
One avid fan tweeted: ‘i’m genuinely in tears house of the dragon was so good it not only reminded me how much i love daenerys and game of thrones lore but how much we’ve been in need of real REAL television again.’
Others were delighted to hear the iconic Game Of Thrones theme tune play over the closing credits of the show, with one tweeting that ‘hearing the Game of Thrones theme playing had me screaming #HouseOfTheDragon.’
The opening episode followed the Targaryens as Daemon was banished by King Viserys when he learned that his younger brother mocked the death of his son Baelon, who died only hours after his birth that also claimed the life of Queen Aemma.
King Viserys became outraged after learning that Daemon during a celebratory speech after becoming the heir apparent referred to Baelon as ‘The Heir for a Day.’
A popular Twitter meme showing a young woman in a crop top with her arm around a man as she earnestly tells him something was captioned with ‘The Heir For A Day’ along with a hashtag for House Of The Dragon and an Iron Throne emoji.
‘Tears’: Twitter lit up after the premiere episode titled ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ introduced the setting and main characters of the show set 200 years before the events of the highly popular series Game Of Thrones
Memories: Viewers were delighted to hear the iconic Game Of Thrones theme tune play over the closing credits of the show, with one tweeting that ‘hearing the Game of Thrones theme playing had me screaming #HouseOfTheDragon’
One Twitter user noted that within the first 25 minutes of House Of The Dragon that viewers saw a ‘crazy power hungry relative’, a death, a ‘wagon of body parts cut off’ and a sex scene.
‘I don’t want to say #GOT is all the way back….but #GameOfThrones is all the way back,’ the tweet added.
Queen Aemma and her history of rough pregnancies along with her death during childbirth also were hot topics on social media.
Twitter meme: A popular Twitter meme showing a young woman in a crop top with her arm around a man as she earnestly tells him something was captioned with ‘The Heir For A Day’ along with a hashtag for House Of The Dragon and an Iron Throne emoji.
It’s back: One Twitter user noted that within the first 25 minutes of House Of The Dragon that viewers saw a ‘crazy power hungry relative’, a death, a ‘wagon of body parts cut off’ and a sex scene
A Twitter user took note that Aemma had five pregnancies in two years while trying to provide an heir for the king with an ‘Oh Lordt’ remark.
Another social media user found the graphic scenes showing Aemma being cut open against her will to bring out the baby hard to watch.
‘Omg. This scene with Aemma is horrifying and so sickening. I am literally sick to my stomach right now,’ the tweet read.
Rough pregnancies: A Twitter user took note that Aemma had five pregnancies in two years while trying to provide an heir for the king with an ‘Oh Lordt’ remark.
Hard scene: Another social media user found the graphic scenes showing Aemma being cut open against her will to bring out the baby hard to watch
The series premiere mostly drew rave reviews on social media with one Twitter user using a character from the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire to voice their approval.
The tweet showed a headline reading ‘After watching an excellent first episode of #hotd’ with an image of English actor Idris Elba, 49, as Stringer Bell saying, ‘I want you to put the word out that we’re back up’.
Another meme showed Steve Carell, 60, from The Office under a heading that read ‘House of the Dragon was beautiful’.
HBO show: A Twitter user used a character from the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire to voice their approval
Steve as Dunder Miffin regional manger Michael Scott was shown in two panels saying, ‘No question about it. I am ready to get hurt again.’
Twitter users on Sunday night also were treated to some fun animation as any tweet that was liked that included the hashtags #HouseOfTheDragonHBO or #HOTD saw the heart icon turn into the show’s logo with a burst of flame.
Regional manager: Another meme showed Steve Carell, 60, from The Office under a heading that read ‘House of the Dragon was beautiful’
Fiery logo: Twitter users on Sunday night also were treated to some fun animation as any tweet that was liked that included the hashtags #HouseOfTheDragonHBO or #HOTD saw the heart icon turn into the show’s logo with a burst of flame
The premiere episode opened with Rhaenyra narrating as King Jaehaerys Targaryen after the first century of the Targaryen dynasty was in ill health despite House Targaryen being at full strength with 10 adult dragons under its control.
King Jaehaerys lost both his sons and called a Great Council to choose an heir with his eldest descendant Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and his eldest male descendant Prince Viserys Targaryen the only two with credible claims to the throne.
‘Rhaenys, a woman, would not inherit the Iron Throne. The lords instead chose Viserys… my father. Jaehaerys called the Great Council to prevent a war being fought over his succession. For he knew the cold truth. The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon… Was itself,’ Rhaenyra said as narrator.
Fantasy prequel: Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen was named heir to the Iron Throne by her father King Viserys I Targaryen as a succession drama unfolded during the series premiere on Sunday of House Of The Dragon on HBO
Highly anticipated: The highly anticipated prequel is set 200 years before events depicted in the highly popular series Game Of Thrones and chronicles developments within the House Targaryen
Flying high: The dragon Caraxes was then shown flying above the clouds with Rhaenyra riding as Sir Harrold Westerling looked on with worry
The episode then flashed forward to the ninth year of the reign of King Viserys a period ‘172 years before the death of the Mad King, Aerys, and the birth of his daughter, Princess Daenerys Targaryen.’
The dragon Caraxes was then shown flying above the clouds with Rhaenyra riding as Sir Harrold Westerling looked on with worry.
Rhaenyra along with her best friend Lady Alicent Hightower then visited her pregnant mother Queen Aemma Arryn. ‘Well, here you are, surrounded by attendants, all focused on the babe. Someone has to attend to you,’ Rhaenyra said.
‘You will lie in this bed soon enough, Rhaenyra. This discomfort is how we serve the realm,’ Aemma told her.
Pregnant queen: Rhaenyra along with her best friend Lady Alicent Hightower then visited her pregnant mother Queen Aemma Arryn
‘I’d rather serve as a knight and ride to battle and glory,’ Rhaenyra said.
‘We have royal wombs, you and I. The childbed is our battlefield. We must learn to face it with a stiff lip. Now take a bath. You stink of dragon,’ the queen said.
The king during a meeting with his council learned from Lord Corlys Velaryon of an alliance among Free Cities that called itself The Triarchy.
The king: The king during a meeting with his council learned from Lord Corlys Velaryon of an alliance among Free Cities that called itself The Triarchy
Rhaenyra as cupbearer was late to the meeting, but learned the king wanted to press forward with the Heir’s Tournament and declared that his son would be born before the end of the tournament.
King Viserys also told his council that his heir would bring an end to the handwringing over succession himself.
Rhaenyra then came across her uncle Prince Daemon Targaryen sitting on the Iron Throne.
Iron seat: Rhaenyra then came across her uncle Prince Daemon Targaryen sitting on the Iron Throne
Daemon reminded her that Queen Aemma has not yet brought forth a son and offered her a necklace as a gift.
‘It’s Valyrian steel. Like Dark Sister,’ Daemon said. ‘Now you and I both have a small piece of our ancestry.’
Alicent helped Rhaenyra with her history of Westeros as King Viserys was being treated for a cut from sitting on the Iron Throne.
King Viserys visited his wife who was relaxing in a tub while dealing with her ‘miserable pregnancy’.
History lessons: Alicent helped Rhaenyra with her history of Westeros as King Viserys was being treated for a cut from sitting on the Iron Throne
Aemma said that Rhaenyra believes she is going to have a sister, but the king insisted that he knew otherwise.
‘This child is a boy, Aemma. I’m certain of it. I’ve never been more certain of anything,’ he said.
The queen said it was the last time for her trying to have a proper heir for the king.
‘I’ve lost one babe in the cradle, had two stillbirths and two pregnancies ended well before their term. That’s five…in twice as many years. I know it is my duty to provide you an heir, and I’m sorry if I have failed you in that. I am. But I’ve mourned all the dead children I can,’ Aemma told him.
Last time: ‘I’ve lost one babe in the cradle, had two stillbirths and two pregnancies ended well before their term. That’s five…in twice as many years. I know it is my duty to provide you an heir, and I’m sorry if I have failed you in that. I am. But I’ve mourned all the dead children I can,’ Aemma told him
The king’s brother Daemon as Commander of the City Watch unleashed his troops of Gold Cloaks on the city to brutally clean it up before the tournament.
They beat down criminals in the street, chopped off the fingers and hands of men, publicly castrated a rapist and beheaded people.
Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King and Alicent’s father, scolded Daemon the next day for his brutality.
King’s hand: Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King and Alicent’s father, scolded Daemon the next day for his brutality
‘The City Watch is not a sword to be wielded at your whim. They’re an extension of the crown,’ Hightower reminded him.
Lord Corlys backed Daemon and said the criminal element should fear the City Watch and Hightower then asked Daemon about his wife Lady Rhea of the Vale.
‘In the Vale, men are said to f*** sheep instead of women. I can assure you, the sheep are prettier,’ Daemon said.
Vale life: ‘In the Vale, men are said to f*** sheep instead of women. I can assure you, the sheep are prettier,’ Daemon said
Daemon then was shown having some performance issue while having sex with Mysaria who reminded him that he was the ‘Rider of Caraxes’ and ‘Wielder of Dark Sister’ who the king could not replace.
The jousting tournament was held as Queen Emma was in labor but the infant breeched an all attempts to turn the baby had failed.
Grand Maester Mellos told the king that he had to choose between saving the life of the queen and that of his heir.
Tough call: Grand Maester Mellos told the king that he had to choose between saving the life of the queen and that of his heir
‘They’re going to bring the babe out now,’ Viserys told his wife. ‘I love you.’
Aemma admitted she was scared as the king said they were bringing the baby out.
‘No, no, no!,’ Aemma screamed as the baby was delivered by caesarean.
Forced delivery: They’re going to bring the babe out now,’ Viserys told his wife. ‘I love you’
Mystery knight Ser Criston Cole at the tournament bested Daemon on horseback and then in hand-to-hand combat.
Images of their bloody battle were interspersed with the queen dying in childbirth before Daemon yielded to Cole
Cole then asked for the favor of the princess and Rhaenyra tossed him a laurel and said, ‘I wish you luck, Ser Criston.’
Mellos was then shown congratulating the king on the birth of his new son who he named Baelon.
Knight fight: Images of their bloody battle were interspersed with the queen dying in childbirth before Daemon yielded to Cole
Back at the tournament, the king’s council shared information and left the festivities.
The next scene was on a high cliff above the water with a funeral pyre set up for Queen Aemma and Baelon.
‘They’re waiting for you,’ Daemon told Rhaenyra.
‘ I wonder if, during those few hours my brother lived, my father finally found happiness,’ Rhaenyr said in High Valyrian.
Funeral scene: ‘ I wonder if, during those few hours my brother lived, my father finally found happiness,’ Rhaenyr said in High Valyrian
‘Your father needs you more now than he ever has,’ Daemon told her.
‘I will never be a son,’ she said.
Rhaenyra then spoke to the dragon in Valyrian and said, ‘Dracarys,’ which prompted the flying beast to unleash fire from its mouth to burn the bodies.
Dragon fire: RRhaenyra then spoke to the dragon in Valyrian and said, ‘Dracarys,’ which prompted the flying beast to unleash fire from its mouth to burn the bodies.
Hightower then spoke with the king about succession and shared his reservations about Daemon being first in line.
‘Daemon is my brother. My blood. And he will have his place at my court,’ said King Viserys as Daemon listened in the shadows.
Hightower pointed out that Rhaenyra also has a claim to the throne as the king’s firstborn child.
Alicent was then sent by her father Hightower to console the king and she brought him a book in his chambers.
Daemon celebrated Baelon’s death with an orgy gave a speech to his supporters.
Celebration time: Daemon celebrated Baelon’s death with an orgy gave a speech to his supporters.
Hightower was shown the next day telling the king that Daemon toasted the late Prince Baelon.
‘To the King’s son, styling him ”The Heir for a Day” with three separate witnesses corroborating,’ Hightower said.
The King sitting on the Iron Throne then had Daemon brought before him.
‘You will address me as “Your Grace,” or I will have my Kingsguard cut out your tongue. “The Heir for a Day.” Did you say it?,’ Viserys asked.
Very angry: ‘You will address me as “Your Grace,” or I will have my Kingsguard cut out your tongue. “The Heir for a Day.” Did you say it?,’ Viserys asked
‘We must all mourn in our own way, Your Grace,’ Daemon answered.
The king then revealed that he decided to name a new heir and banished Daemon.
The king then spoke with Rhaenyra and told her that she would be heir to the throne over Daemon.
Wrong answer: ‘We must all mourn in our own way, Your Grace,’ Daemon answered
His council members then pledged loyalty to Viserys and Rhaenyra.
Viserys then shared how former leader Aegon foresaw the Great Winter.
‘All of Westeros must stand against it. And if the world of men is to survive, a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne. A king or queen, strong enough to unite the realm against the cold and the dark. Aegon called his dream “The Song of Ice and Fire.” This secret… It’s been passed from king to heir since Aegon’s time. Now you must promise to carry it… And protect it. Promise me this, Rhaenyra. Promise me,’ Viserys said.
Viserys was then shown officially declaring Rhaenyra Targaryen Princess of Dragonstone as heir to the Iron Throne.
Big pr[omise: ‘All of Westeros must stand against it. And if the world of men is to survive, a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne. A king or queen, strong enough to unite the realm against the cold and the dark. Aegon called his dream “The Song of Ice and Fire.” This secret… It’s been passed from king to heir since Aegon’s time. Now you must promise to carry it… And protect it. Promise me this, Rhaenyra. Promise me,’ Viserys said
House Of The Dragon: What did the critics say?
The Times
Rating: 
It’s accessible to anyone who hasn’t seen a second of Game of Thrones but reassuringly familiar to those who’ve watched the whole thing.
The Guardian
Rating: 
All is as it was in GoT’s heyday. Fun, propulsive, looking great and sounding passable. And that, after the bizarrely poor finale to what had been a roaring success of a show, is a relief.
Financial Times
Rating:
It’s to be expected in this era of bottomless budgets and superior CGI that House of the Dragon looks magnificent, from the grand aerial shots and sumptuous feasts to the close-ups of dragons as they are coaxed from their pits.
The Independent
Rating:
It remains to be seen whether House of the Dragon can utilise those same, almost serpentine, twists and turns, and become a show that’s discussed in fevered terms at whatever the Work From Home equivalent of a water cooler is.
BBC Culture
Rating:
It’s a fascinating situation, full of understandable motives and moral quandaries, and a ticking time bomb in the form of King Viserys’s health. It’s pure Games of Thrones – just not in the way you remember.
Empire
Rating: 
This is a prequel that could surprise us yet. But to even skirt the heights of Thrones’ best work, it has an uphill dragon ride ahead.
The Daily Mail
Rating:
What marks out this lavish serial, conceived as a prequel to Games Of Thrones, is its radically different treatment of women. They are the real power in the kingdom.
Entertainment Weekly
Nearly every dialogue scene is about succession. An early tangent veers into naval warfare, with various forces fighting for crucial shipping lanes. The climactic skirmish is ridiculous on a strategic level — and gorgeous.
Rolling Stones
No matter how many CGI dragons it has to offer, the new series will not rekindle the fire in the hearts of viewers who loved Game of Thrones at one point not for the world, but for the people in it.
Meet The Targaryens, Hightowers, and Velaryons: A guide to the characters in the new Game of Thrones’ prequel series House of the Dragon – and how they relate to the original show
Created by Martin and Ryan Condal, the story is based off of a portion of George R. R. Martin’s 2018 novel Fire & Blood, and it will showcase the history of the iconic Targaryen House – the former rulers of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
As fans of the beloved series know, the Targaryen House played a major role in the original story, as its descendants included Queen Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke), and Aegon Targaryen AKA Jon Snow (played by Kit Harrington).
Viewers of the OG show got to watch the dynasty fall, after Robert Baratheon killed Daenerys’ brother Rhaegar Targaryen, and Jaime Lannister put his sword through her dad, Aerys II Targaryen, or better known as The Mad King’s back.
The new show will now dive into the murky past of the Targaryen’s, showcasing the bitter conflict over who will take over as heir to the throne as the current king prepares to end his rule, and the in-family fighting that tore them apart and ultimately lead to a civil war.
It’s set to star Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, and Fabien Frankel.
But who exactly can you expect to see in the upcoming series and how do they relate to the characters in the original show? FEMAIL has made you a guide to all the people in The House of Dragon, in preparation for the show’s premiere this weekend.
Viserys I Targaryen, played by Paddy Considine
Viserys I Targaryen is the grandson of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and the current ruler of the Iron Throne. However, he is getting old – and the fight for who will take over as the next ruler is about to ensue
AVClub.com described the character, played by Paddy Considine, as a ‘pretty good guy, with a gentle disposition and an aversion to war and conflict’
EmpireOnline.com added that ‘he only wants to preserve the peace that his grandfather ruled over for 50 years,’ while Vulture also wrote that he’s a ‘friendly people pleaser’ who ‘has a hard time keeping his fractious advisers and associates in line’
Viserys I Targaryen is the grandson of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and the current ruler of the Iron Throne. However, he is getting old – and as his looming death nears, the fight for who will take over as the next ruler is about to ensue.
While Viserys has named his teenage daughter, Rhaenyra, as his heir, his brother, Daemon, is determined to become king.
AVClub.com described the character, played by Considine, as a ‘pretty good guy, with a gentle disposition and an aversion to war and conflict,’ while EmpireOnline.com added that ‘he only wants to preserve the peace that his grandfather ruled over for 50 years.’
Vulture also wrote that he’s a ‘friendly people pleaser’ who ‘has a hard time keeping his fractious advisers and associates in line.’
Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D’Arcy when she’s an adult and Milly Alcock when she’s a child
Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D’Arcy during her adult years and Milly Alcock when she’s a child, is Viserys’ daughter and the chosen heir to the throne
Viserys’ choice in making his daughter the next leader is certainly controversial, as women were not allowed to rule during that time. AVClub.com reported, ‘She’s forced to prove her worth in a man’s world’ leading to ‘a major chip on her shoulder’
EmpireOnline.com added that while she is feuding with Daemon for the throne, she ‘genuinely adores him,’ warning viewers that their relationship will ‘get weird’
Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by D’Arcy during her adult years and Milly Alcock when she’s a child, is Viserys’ daughter and the chosen heir to the throne.
Viserys’ choice in making his daughter the next leader is certainly controversial, as women were not allowed to rule during that time.
AVClub.com explained, ‘Considering she’s a woman forced to prove her worth in a man’s world, Rhaenyra has a major chip on her shoulder.’
EmpireOnline.com added that while she is feuding with Daemon for the throne, she ‘genuinely adores him,’ warning viewers that their relationship will ‘get weird.’
Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith
Daemon Targaryen is the opposite of his peace-wielding older brother, with AVClub.com describing him as a ‘vicious, calculating dude’ and a ‘hothead’
Vulture added that while the two are ‘close,’ they could not be ‘more different,’ writing, ‘Daemon is a violent, womanizing rogue who, unlike Viserys, doesn’t much care what anyone thinks of him’
It also stated that he’s willing to ‘upend centuries of patriarchal custom’ to ensure he gets what he wants, explaining, ‘He believes he has the more legitimate claim to the Iron Throne, setting him up for a bloody reckoning with his niece Rhaenyra’
Daemon, who carries an enormous steel blade and rides on a massive red dragon, is played by Matt Smith and is also the leader of the police force in the city
Daemon Targaryen is the opposite of his peace-wielding older brother, with AVClub.com describing him as a ‘vicious, calculating dude’ and a ‘hothead.’
Vulture added that while the two are ‘close,’ they could not be ‘more different,’ writing, ‘Daemon is a violent, womanizing rogue who, unlike Viserys, doesn’t much care what anyone thinks of him.’
It also stated that he’s willing to ‘upend centuries of patriarchal custom’ to ensure he gets what he wants.
‘He has established himself as the greatest warrior of his generation,’ the outlet explained. ‘He believes he has the more legitimate claim to the Iron Throne, setting him up for a bloody reckoning with his niece Rhaenyra.’
Daemon, who carries an enormous steel blade and rides on a massive red dragon, is played by Smith and is also the leader of the police force in the city.
Alicent Hightower, played by Olivia Cooke when she’s an adult and Emily Carey when she’s a child
Viserys’ first wife, Aemma Arryn, passed away years before the show begins, and he is now remarried to a woman named Alicent Hightower, who is played by Olivia Cooke when she’s an adult and Emily Carey when she’s a child
She married Viserys when she was just 18 years old, and there’s rumors that she once had an affair with his brother, Daemon
She and Viserys have welcomed numerous sons together, so she is reportedly not too pleased that her husband has chosen Rhaenyra as the heir
However, EmpireOnline.com claimed that she is close with Rhaenyra, explaining, ‘Though the pair often differ in their approach to matters regarding the Throne’
Viserys’ first wife, Aemma Arryn, passed away years before the show begins, and he is now remarried to a woman named Alicent Hightower, who is played by Cooke when she’s an adult and Emily Carey when she’s a child.
AVClub.com reported that while he shared a ‘loving bond’ with Aemma, ‘The same can’t be said for his second marriage.’
Her father, Otto Hightower, is the Hand of the King; she married Viserys when she was just 18 years old, and there’s rumors that she once had an affair with his brother, Daemon.
She and Viserys have welcomed numerous sons together, so she is reportedly not too pleased that her husband has chosen Rhaenyra as the heir.
However, EmpireOnline.com claimed that she is close with Rhaenyra, explaining, ‘Though the pair often differ in their approach to matters regarding the Throne.’
Otto Hightower, played by Rhys Ifans
Otto Hightower, Alicent’s father and the adviser to the King, is ‘cooking up his own schemes,’ according to AVClub.com
‘Otto wields serious power,’ the outlet explained. It added that he’s a ‘fierce opposer’ of Daemon becoming king, since he sees him ‘as a dangerous loose cannon’
Vulture also described the character, who is portrayed by Ifans, as ‘ambitious,’ while EmpireOnline.com wrote, ‘We’re confident he’s going to be one of the great joys of season one’
Otto Hightower, Alicent’s father and the adviser to the king, is ‘cooking up his own schemes,’ according to AVClub.com.
‘Otto wields serious power,’ the outlet explained. ‘He’s the Littlefinger of his time, supporting whichever successor will give him the cushiest position in court.’
It added that he’s a ‘fierce opposer’ of Daemon becoming king, since he sees him ‘as a dangerous loose cannon.’
Vulture also described the character, who is portrayed by Ifans, as ‘ambitious,’ while EmpireOnline.com wrote, ‘We’re confident he’s going to be one of the great joys of season one.’
Lord Corlys Velaryon, played by Steve Toussaint
Lord Corlys Velaryon is the leader of the House Velayron – one of the closest allys to House Targaryen and the richest house in Westeros – and a good friend to King Viserys
He is the captain of a ship and is described by Vulture as ‘the most skilled seafarer in the history of the Seven Kingdoms, having embarked on a series of famous journeys to distant lands dubbed the Nine Voyages’
The character, who is played by Steve Toussaint, has now been dubbed ‘The Sea Snake’ because of his past adventures; he is married to one of Viserys’ cousins, named Rhaenys
Lord Corlys Velaryon is the leader of the House Velayron – one of the closest allies to House Targaryen and the richest house in Westeros – and a good friend to King Viserys.
He is the captain of a ship and is described by Vulture as ‘the most skilled seafarer in the history of the Seven Kingdoms, having embarked on a series of famous journeys to distant lands dubbed the Nine Voyages.’
The character, who is played by Toussaint, has now been dubbed ‘The Sea Snake’ because of his past adventures; he is married to one of Viserys’ cousins, Rhaenys Velaryon.
Rhaenys Velaryon, played by Eve Best
His wife, Rhaenys, has a complicated past. Before Viserys became king, she was one of the 14 people who attempted to gain the throne after his grandfather, King Jaehaerys, passed away
Vulture wrote that she is ‘an astute political observer’ but ‘loyal to her legendary husband,’ whom she shares two children with – a daughter named Laena and a son named Laenor
Rhaenys, who is played by Eve Best, married Corlys when she was only 16, and rode into the wedding on a dragon
His wife, Rhaenys Velaryon, has a complicated past. Before Viserys became king, she was one of the 14 people who attempted to gain the throne after their grandfather, King Jaehaerys, passed away.
She ultimately lost her younger cousin because of ‘her gender,’ AVClub.com reported, which earned her the nickname ‘The Queen Who Never Was.’
Vulture wrote that she is ‘an astute political observer’ but ‘loyal to her legendary husband,’ whom she shares two children with – a daughter named Laena and a son named Laenor.
Rhaenys, who is played by Best, married Corlys when she was only 16, and rode into the wedding on a dragon.
Mysaria, played by Sonoya Mizuno
Mysaria, played by Mizuno, is one of the few characters in the show who did not descend from Westeros. Instead, she migrated to the Seven Kingdoms from the Free Cities, where she was a former slave
While working as a sex worker, she meets Daemon and the two become engulfed in a love affair, leading to her ‘becoming arguably his most trusted advisers,’ according to Vulture, and ‘quickly (and secretively) rising through the ranks’
Mysaria, played by Mizuno, is one of the few characters in the show who did not descend from Westeros. Instead, she migrated to the Seven Kingdoms from the Free Cities, where she was a former slave.
AVClub.com explained that she ‘rose to power on the strength of her wits – and a few clutch connections.’
While working as a sex worker, she meets Daemon and the two become engulfed in a love affair, leading to her ‘becoming arguably his most trusted advisers,’ according to Vulture, and ‘quickly (and secretively) rising through the ranks.’
Ser Criston Cole, played by Fabien Frankel
Ser Criston Cole serves as the head of the Kingsguard, the same position which is later taken over by Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones
AVClubc.com reports that the ‘dashing knight’ finds himself ‘torn’ over ‘which horse to back as the next ruler of Westeros.’ It added that he once ‘professed his love to Princess Rhaenyra,’ which might make things a little complicated
Vulture also explained that while Criston, played by Frankel, is ‘one of the most formidable young knights in the Seven Kingdoms,’ he has ‘little power beyond the fast-rising fame he acquires via his prowess as a swordsman’
Ser Criston Cole serves as the head of the Kingsguard, the same position which is later taken over by Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones.
AVClubc.com reported that the ‘dashing knight’ finds himself ‘torn’ over ‘which horse to back as the next ruler of Westeros.’
It added that he once ‘professed his love to Princess Rhaenyra,’ which might make things a little complicated.
Vulture also explained that while Criston, played by Frankel, is ‘one of the most formidable young knights in the Seven Kingdoms,’ he has ‘little power beyond the fast-rising fame he acquires via his prowess as a swordsman.’
