The fantasy drama serves as a prequel to Game of Thrones, adapting George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book and tracing the fall of House Targaryen, beginning with the death of Paddy Considine’s King Viserys and plotting by the Hightower family to unseat the Targaryens, all of which culminated in the war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
House of the Dragon season 1 was created by Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal.
It received generally positive reviews from critics and viewers, and even the less savoury parts of the Internet are noticing its success.
As 2022 draws to a close, TorrentFreak announces that the most pirated TV show of the year is House of the Dragon.
The HBO series has officially eclipsed its forerunner, Game of Thrones, which was leading the rankings for piracy even three years after its conclusion.
House of the Dragon’s high level of piracy in 2022 may not have been something HBO took great satisfaction in, but it is nonetheless encouraging for the future of the show.
House of the Dragon’s high level of piracy in 2022 may not have been something HBO took great satisfaction in, but it is nonetheless encouraging for the future of the show.
Game of Thrones maintained its top spot on many pirated charts in the three years since season 8’s release, even as recently as July, when it was reported to have had an average of over 8,500 searches per month.
House of the Dragon has succeeded Game of Thrones admirably, even in more formal channels.