What You Need to Know to Watch House of the Dragon

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When it comes to the fast-approaching HBO series, House of the Dragon, and its newly released official trailer, fans who aren't readers of George R.R. Martin's books can feel a little lost when it comes to the story's sweeping fictional lore. Therefore, a quick primer provides some key historical facts that, once a viewer knows them, explain a lot of the Targaryen's backstory during their reign.

Setting the basis of House of the Dragon is Martin's Fire & Blood, exemplifying the Targaryen's famous motto. It sets the stage for the Targaryen's stories, whether their greatest foes, the battles, or prophecies leading to Game of Thrones.

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