The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.

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Cast

Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

Queen Alicent Hightower

James Norton

Lord Ormund Hightower

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Fabien Frankel

Ser Criston Cole

Matthew Needham

Lord Larys 'Clubfoot' Strong

Sonoya Mizuno

Mysaria 'The White Worm'

Tom Glynn-Carney

King Aegon II Targaryen

Ewan Mitchell

Prince Aemond Targaryen

Harry Collett

Prince Jacaerys 'Jace' Velaryon

Phia Saban

Queen Helaena Targaryen