How to watch Game of Thrones and its prequels in the right order.
Release order — recommended
- Game of Thrones2011-2019
- House of the Dragon2022-
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms2026-
House of the Dragon assumes you know the significance of the Targaryens, and what eventually becomes of them.
Story order — chronological
- House of the Dragon~170 years earlier
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms~90 years earlier
- Game of Thrones
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I watch House of the Dragon first?
No. Watch Game of Thrones first. House of the Dragon is a prequel, but it assumes you know the significance of the Targaryens and what eventually becomes of them.
How many seasons of Game of Thrones are there?
Eight, running from 2011 to 2019.
Do I need to watch Game of Thrones to follow House of the Dragon?
Not strictly. It tells a self-contained Targaryen civil war story, but it is much richer if you know the original.