HBO’s House of the Dragon is based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, but the fantasy drama has been deviating from the source material since the very first episode.

"House of the Dragon ... five and six of "House of the Dragon." Though Rhaenyra and her allies insist on publicly claiming that Jace is the son of Laenor Velaryon (Rhaenyra's first husband ...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season ... recounts how Rhaenyra's son, Jacaerys Velaryon, promises wealth to any man able to claim a dragon. Addam successfully claims Seasmoke ...

House Of The Dragon’s second season ... Darklyn is burned to a crisp by the dragon Seasmoke—formerly bonded to Laenor Velaryon, son of Corlys and Rhaenys and ex-husband of Rhaenyra.

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Emma D’Arcy said that their character, Rhaenyra, now “has the better hand and an inevitably positive shot at the throne.” ...

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House of the Dragon has taken its love of time jumps to the extreme, as a whopping 10 years have passed since last week's episode. Alicent and Rhaenyra are now played by Olivia Cooke and Emma D ...