House of the Dragon FAQs: How to watch the Game of Thrones prequel and what you need to know

House of the Dragon begins today and fans of its predecessor, Game of Thrones, are hoping for a return to the glory days of the Westeros-set saga. Here’s what you need to know, including how to watch it in Ireland

House of the Dragon starts on Sky Atlantic at 9pm

What is the plot of the new series?

House of the Dragon is set two centuries before the events of Game Of Thrones and we meet the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen. The show documents the beginnings of the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. Based on George RR Martin’s Fire & Blood, it tells the story of House Targaryen.