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HBO\u2019s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon<\/a> is reportedly set to last three or four seasons, provided its debut ratings are high enough.<\/p>\n The series is set hundreds of years before the original, with\u00a0a second trailer for House of the Dragon<\/a> teasing\u00a0the bloody Targaryen civil war that is on the way.<\/p>\n A source told The Hollywood Reporter<\/a> that the Targaryen storyline is currently plotted to run between three and four seasons \u2013 although there\u2019s enough scope for a follow-up plot line focussing on the same infamous family, with potential to explore the likes of, for example, the Doom of Valyria.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Targaryens span both directions [forward and backward in the timeline],\u201d co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik said in the same article. \u201cSo as a spine to other possible stories and spinoffs \u2026 this [House of the Dragon] is a great place to start.\u201d<\/p> Key characters in the new series include Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D\u2019Arcy), Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and his daughter Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), in addition to King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine).<\/p>\n The Targaryen Civil War, known as the Dance of Dragons, will be the focus of the prequel, as two rival claimants to the Iron Throne do battle.<\/p>\n Game of Thrones author George RR Martin said: \u201cFor what it\u2019s worth, those who have read Fire & Blood will realise it contains enough materials for a dozen shows.<\/p>\n \u201cI can<\/em> say that there will be dragons. Everyone else has said that, so why not me?\u201d<\/p>\n To catch up, you can watch Game of Thrones seasons 1 \u2013 8 on Amazon Prime<\/a> today or on NOW when it becomes available. You can also buy the DVD boxset for seasons 1-8 on Amazon for \u00a399.99<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out our full TV Guide<\/a> or visit our Fantasy<\/a> hub for more news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Flora Carr Published: Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at 12:00 am HBO\u2019s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is reportedly set to last three or four seasons, provided its debut ratings are high enough. 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