House of the Dragon: Inside the Episode

House of the Dragon: Inside the Episode was created from a behind-the-scenes production that shot over 150 days, and captured over 80 interviews. Offering exclusive insights from cast and crew, the series extends fans’ experience of each episode of the show through a deeper understanding of its major narrative moments.

Episodes 1-5

7:14
Inside the Episode: S1 E1
Showrunners Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, and more discuss why they opened the episode with the Great Council, the juxtaposition between the tournament and Queen Aemma’s birthing sequence, and the motivation behind Viserys choosing Rhaenyra as heir.
6:21
Inside the Episode: S1 E2
Milly Alcock (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower), Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik and more discuss the selection of the Kingsguard, the face-off at Dragonstone, and the pressure Viserys faces to choose a new wife.
6:26
Inside the Episode: S1 E3
Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more speak to the time jump in the third episode, Viserys and Rhaenyra's mental states during the hunt, and Daemon's fight at the Stepstones.
6:57
Inside the Episode: S1 E4
Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more hone in on the motivation behind Daemon’s advances towards Rhaenyra, approaching intimate scenes, and the fractures in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship.
6:20
Inside the Episode: S1 E5
Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower), and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie.

Episodes 5-10

6:43
Inside the Episode: S1 E6
Cast and crew, including Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra’s lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon’s marriage while living in Pentos.
6:47
Inside the Episode: S1 E7
Leo Ashton (Aemond Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), John MacMillian (Laenor Velaryon) and more speak to the fallout that occurs after Aemond loses his eye during a fight, and how Laena's death causes Laenor to reflect on his own life.
8:46
Inside the Episode: S1 E8
Director Geeta Vasant Patel, Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Wil Johnson (Vaemond Velaryon) and more dive into the motivation behind Vaemond challenging Luke’s claim to Driftmark, and Viserys’ attempt at bringing his family together.
6:08
Inside the Episode: S1 E9
Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, director Clare Kilner, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen) and more unpack the moment when Alicent finally sees her father for who he is, Aemond’s underlying resentment for Aegon, and Rhaenys' escape from King's Landing.
9:27
Inside the Episode: S1 E10
Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, director Greg Yaitanes, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), and more explore the emotional complexity Rhaenyra endures after hearing the Greens usurped the throne, Rhaenys’ change of heart supporting her niece, and the implications of Aemond and Luke’s encounter.