The House That Dragons Built (2024)

Name: The House That Dragons Built
Rating: 7.0

Rating: 7.0

Synopsis

The House That Dragons Built is a 10-part docu-series diving into the making-of the first season of House of the Dragon. With over 100 interviews, the series provides four and a half hours of exclusive behind-the-scenes content, documenting the cast and crew’s 10-month-long production journey across four countries. Check out the full episodes on HBO Max.

First Air Date: 2024-06-16

Last Air Date: 2026-08-10

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Networks: Max, HBO Max, HBO On Demand

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Top Cast

Emma D'Arcy as Self
Olivia Cooke as Self
Matt Smith as Self
Fabien Frankel as Self
Steve Toussaint as Self
Rhys Ifans as Self
Ryan J. Condal as Self
Milly Alcock as Self
Eve Best as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

A behind-the-scenes look at the second season of the blockbuster HBO series "House of the Dragon."

Episodes:

Ep. 1: S2E1 - A Son for a Son (2024-06-16)

Showrunner Ryan Condal, Director Alan Taylor, Production Designer Jim Clay, and more reflect on the making of the making of season 2 episode 1, "A Son for a Son".
Ep. 2: S2E2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel (2024-06-23)

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, actress Olivia Cooke (Queen Alicent Hightower), and more take us behind the scenes of the chaotic opening of episode 2, and the funeral scene where Queen Alicent Hightower and Queen Helaena Targaryen's (Phia Saban) emotions are on full display.
Ep. 3: S2E3 - The Burning Mill (2024-06-30)

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, production designer Jim Clay, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more reflect on the scale of the Harrenhal castle set, the introduction and design of Baela's (Bethany Antonia) dragon, Moondancer, and the creation of Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) ancient Valyrian armor.
Ep. 4: S2E4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold (2024-07-07)

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and actress Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) reflect on the massive scale of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the devastating consequences of dragons joining the battle.
Ep. 5: S2E5 - Regent (2024-07-14)

Director Clare Kilner, director of photography Alejandro Martínez, actor Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys), and more discuss the aftermath of the battle at Rook's Rest and the immersive filming locations of episode 5.
Ep. 6: S2E6 - Smallfolk (2024-07-21)

Showrunner Ryan Condal, stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam, special effects supervisor Michael Dawson, and more discuss the complex stunt work and innovative pyrotechnics used to create Ser Steffon's encounter with Seasmoke.
Ep. 7: S2E7 - The Red Sowing (2024-07-28)

Director Loni Peristere, production designer Jim Clay, VFX producer Thomas Horton, and more reflect on the creation of the Godswoods at Harrenhal, the intense stunt work behind Vermithor's attack, and the cutting-edge visual effects behind riding dragons.
Ep. 8: S2E8 - The Queen Who Ever Was (2024-08-04)

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect the revelations of Daemon's (Matt Smith) final vision at Harrenhal, the visual effects used to grow Rhaenyra's (Emma D'Arcy) army, and the innovative special effects used to create the impactful montage at the end of season 2.