Meet King Viserys I Targaryen, Ser Criston Cole and Prince Daemon Targaryen from the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.
Game of Thrones has returned, but not as fans of the aforementioned series may expect. When we land in Westeros for House of the Dragon, a different family sits on the Iron Throne. They are the most infamous family in George R.R. Martin’s Westeros history.
Based on Fire & Blood, Martin’s sprawling account of the Targaryen kings, House of the Dragon opens just as King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is chosen to take the throne. His predecessor, King Jaehaerys the Wise (Michael Carter), has found himself without an heir. His grandson, Viserys, is chosen over his granddaughter, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), though she has the direct blood claim to the throne.
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