House Of The Dragon - Season 1 May 2026

: King Viserys I ( Paddy Considine ), lacking a male heir, controversially names his daughter Rhaenyra ( Milly Alcock / Emma D'Arcy) as his successor.

: What begins as a childhood friendship between Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower ( Emily Carey / Olivia Cooke) curdles into a bitter blood feud as Alicent bears the King’s sons, creating rival claims to the throne. House of the Dragon - Season 1

The season spans roughly 20 years of "palace intrigue," chronicling the breakdown of a golden age. : King Viserys I ( Paddy Considine ),

Dragons, Dynasties, and Deceit: A Look Back at House of the Dragon Season 1 lacking a male heir