House of the Dragon is an upcoming television series that is set in the world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novels. It is a prequel to the popular series Game of Thrones, which was also based on Martin's novels. House of the Dragon is set in the fictional continent of Westeros and follows the rise of House Targaryen, a powerful family of dragonlords who conquer the Seven Kingdoms. The series is set to premiere on HBO in 2022. It has been highly anticipated by fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels and the Game of Thrones television series.