# House of the Dragon (2022–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/house-of-the-dragon/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Action |
| Seasons | 3 (26 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

House of the Dragon (2022–present) is a Fantasy, Drama, Action series created by Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (91%), Metascore (69/100), IMDb (8.3/10), TMDB fan (82%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

A worthy return to Westeros — political, sumptuous and dragon-scaled — that rebuilt trust in the franchise on the strength of Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke's warring queens.

## Synopsis

Two centuries before Game of Thrones, House Targaryen tears itself apart over a contested succession, as a daughter named heir and the stepbrother crowned in her place drag the realm — and its dragons — into civil war.

## Cast

Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is House of the Dragon worth watching?**
Yes — House of the Dragon earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 91%, Metascore 69/100, IMDb 8.3/10, TMDB fan 82%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). A worthy return to Westeros — political, sumptuous and dragon-scaled — that rebuilt trust in the franchise on the strength of Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke's warring queens.

**Why is House of the Dragon so highly rated?**
House of the Dragon scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 91/100, Metacritic 69/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and TMDB fan rating 82%. The separate audience snapshot is 78%. A worthy return to Westeros — political, sumptuous and dragon-scaled — that rebuilt trust in the franchise on the strength of Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke's warring queens. See the full breakdown on the House of the Dragon series page.

**Should I watch Game of Thrones before House of the Dragon?**
Optional. House of the Dragon stands alone as a Targaryen prequel; prior Game of Thrones knowledge adds context for the Iron Throne politics.

**Is House of the Dragon on HBO Max?**
Yes — House of the Dragon is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is House of the Dragon on Netflix?**
No — House of the Dragon is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did House of the Dragon come out?**
House of the Dragon first aired in 2022 and is still running (2022–present). Created by Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin; it streams on HBO Max today.

**How many seasons of House of the Dragon are there?**
House of the Dragon has 3 seasons across 26 episodes (2022–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch House of the Dragon?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, House of the Dragon’s 26 episodes take roughly 20 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch House of the Dragon?**
House of the Dragon streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of House of the Dragon?**
House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans. Created by Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin.

**How many episodes are in House of the Dragon?**
House of the Dragon has 26 episodes across 3 seasons (2022–present).

**What is House of the Dragon about?**
Two centuries before Game of Thrones, House Targaryen tears itself apart over a contested succession, as a daughter named heir and the stepbrother crowned in her place drag the realm — and its dragons — into civil war.

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