As 'House of the Dragon' approaches release date, showrunners Ryan J Condal and Miguel Sapochnik reveal it is a “complex Shakespearean family drama”. The series takes the audience deep into the extraordinary world of Westeros and explores the Targaryen family - the all-powerful dragon riders, the seemingly invincible rulers of the seven kingdoms.
Even though it is a prequel to 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon' has an entirely new story with new characters played by an impressive cast. Chalking out the difference between the two shows, Ryan said in a statement that 'Game of Thrones' was about multiple families going to war over justice and decency.
The show will present bitter rivalries, jealousy, lust, the quest for power, and betrayal that will tear the Targaryens apart and threaten to destroy a dynasty that has ruled unchallenged for a century.
Sapochnik, Condal’s co-showrunner who also directs several episodes, said: “Our story begins with the Targaryens in a secure place because they have the dragons (weapons of mass destruction) and as long as they do, it’s hard to imagine how anybody can step up to them. They know this, but that hubris could be a downfall. ”
The series will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from August 22 with new episodes dropping every Monday.
