When the final episode of Game of Thrones premiered on May 19 in 2019, GOT fans left with nothing but tears in their eyes.

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Those tears changed to hope when a GOT spin off series was announced last year titled House Of The Dragon.

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Now, the first episode of HOTD is all set to premiere on August 21, 2022.

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Before its release of episode 1, early reviews are out that says this is going to be an outstanding series.

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Season 1 cast includes Milly Alcock, Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke & many other brilliant actors.

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HOTD is created by George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal & Miguel Sapochnik.

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The season opener is set exactly 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen existed & traces the rise of the House Targaryen.

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Episode 1 is a quick insight about the history & the crowning of Rhaenyra as the heir to King Viserys.

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Performances were outstanding, music was incomparable & the screenplay..oh! This is what we were missing from so many days.

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Overall, House Of The Dragon episode 1 is an absolute delight for GOT fans & we are definitely going to witness a masterpiece.. Valar Morghulis!!

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