Game of Thrones… Few shows can claim to be nearly as influential as GOT. This show has kept us on the edge of our seats for 8 seasons, made HBO a household name, and made us all feel feelings about that finale. Now it’s finally time to revisit George R.R. Martin’s brutal universe with the prequel spin-off House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon has got some big shoes to fill. And not just because Game of Thrones was such a massive success, but also because it has to somehow make up for that ending that left a bad taste in the mouths of the fans. And the internet is already bursting with opinions!

Will the new show be able to capture what made the original so amazing? Will it redefine modern television like Game of Thrones did? Or will House of the Dragon – dare we say it – be better? Well, there’s but one way to find out: Watch the new series yourself!

However, things might not be that simple for everyone. So we’re here to talk you through everything streaming so that everyone gets to enjoy what is sure to be the next big show as soon as it drops!

What do we know about House of the Dragon so far?

The series is not even out yet, but the Internet is already bursting with all kinds of theories and speculations. But here’s what we know so far.

The prequel series to Game of Thrones will take place 200 years before the events of the original. It will follow the House of the Targaryen at the height of its power and during a period of unrest over who should rule the Iron Throne. Because what else can it be about?

According to G.R.R. Martin and the show’s creators, the 10-episode series will follow the House of the Targaryen through a period of turbulent unrest leading up to a massive civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. The war that will tear Westeros apart and make Game of Thrones happen.

Hyped yet? We know we sure are! But there are more things to get excited about!

The cast

You can’t talk about anything that has any connection to Game of Thrones without touching on the cast. After all, the original series made everyone who starred in it an immediate celebrity. So there’s no doubt House of the Dragon will do the same.

And House of the Dragon is starting off with a star-studded cast from the get-go.

First of, we have Matt Smith, Doctor Who himself, as Daemon Targaryen, the prince and younger brother of King Viserys played by Paddy Considine.

The richly-talented Emma D’Arcy will be playing Rhaenyra Targaryen. And Olivia Cooke will be starring as Alicent Hightower. Just to name a few.

Even these names would be enough to get any fan of the original at least mildly stimulated. But this is the Game of Thrones we’re talking about. So even if we try to go through every single cast member we’d be here until the show comes out!

When is it coming out?

There we go, the truly interesting part.

After over 3 years since the last episode of Game of Thrones and a very long production period postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, House of the Dragon will finally be released on the small screen on August 22nd.

So it’s pretty close. About time to polish off that Iron Throne replica and take a month off work so there’s nothing keeping you from bingeing the season the second a new episode drops!

Where can you stream House of the Dragon?

In its heyday, Game of Thrones made HBO a household name. Everyone everywhere wanted to get their hands on a way to stream it.

House of the Dragon aims to do the same for HBO Max – HBO’s own streaming platform which has since been launched and slowly rolled out outside of the US.

House of the Dragon is an HBO exclusive and as such it will be released exclusively on the HBO Max streaming platform in every country that has it.

But what about the ones that don’t? Well, this is where things get needlessly convoluted and complicated.

While HBO Max has been slowly rolling out worldwide, that’s still a drop in a bucket compared to all of the places that still don’t have it and want to watch the newest show. In most countries where HBO Max is not yet present, HBO licenses the streaming rights to the show to many of its foreign partners such as Sky in Germany, Italy, and the UK, or local streaming providers such as OCS in France. But others might even have to wait longer for the show to reach them.

Obviously, this is hardly ideal. There’s nothing quite like streaming a new show on its original platform with lots of exclusive content. The question is: How do you get it if it hasn’t reached you yet?

Well, lucky for you, we’re experts at solving these types of issues!

A better way to stream House of the Dragon

So what do you do if HBO Max isn’t available in your country and keeps spamming you with false promises of coming soon? 

The answer’s easy – get a VPN!

However, it’s never just that. With House of the Dragon aiming to be the hottest thing to stream in the coming months, HBO Max is guarding it like… well, a dragon guards his hoard. So you are going to need an amazing VPN to pull this off. And we know only one that can: ExpressVPN!

But why ExpressVPN and not the literal hundreds of other VPN providers out there today? Well, we hope you have a few minutes:

• First of all, no one does streaming unblocking like ExpressVPN.
  These days ExpressVPN is the only VPN around that unlocks any streaming platform as effortlessly as it protects you online.
• With some of the strongest servers in the US, ExpressVPN will help you pass as a local with zero issues.
• ExpressVPN is the fastest VPN around, and the last thing you want when House of the Dragon airs is to watch the circle spin.
  No matter where you connect to, you will always be able to stream the show in glorious 4K!
• This is the VPN with the greatest support, and it will help you solve any issues you may encounter.
  Lots of VPN providers either shy away, or simply do not know the intricacies of streaming, but ExpressVPN will have your back every step of the way!

Now that that’s done, time to talk you through getting HBO Max outside of the US.

How to get HBO Max from anywhere in the world?

HBO Max might be slowly rolling out outside of the US, but the American version is still the easiest and the best one to get. First of all, it has tons more content. And second, there are ways to solve nearly every restriction the platform throws at you.

So, here’s how you get access to get HBO Max wherever you may be just in time for House of the Dragon:

• First of all, get ExpressVPN. Otherwise, the platform won’t let you through.

• Next, you are going to have to find a way to pay for your subscription. This might seem straightforward, but HBO Max only accepts payment methods specific to the country. Meaning, you are going to need American bank card credentials in order to subscribe to the American version of the platform.
  Don’t be discouraged just yet, though, because you can get everything you need virtually.
  Some of our favorite virtual payment providers are Wise and US Unlocked, and they provide you with easy ways to pay for anything you need to!

• Now that you have all the tools you need at your disposal, all that’s left is to connect your ExpressVPN app to one of its great US servers and create a fresh HBO Max account using your newfound virtual card credentials!

And that is actually it! Now you’re streaming with power!

“Gods, kings, fire, and blood”

Honestly, the more we were writing this guide, the more hyped we got! It’s the Game of Thrones universe and it’s finally back! 

After three agonizing years of waiting, surviving the pandemic, and still not making peace with the GOT ending, we get yet another series set in the unforgiving world of Westeros!

So grab yourself an ExpressVPN subscription, grab yourself a virtual American bank card, settle in and enjoy the new wild ride that the new show is sure to be.

Is it worth it? It’s Game of Thrones and HBO Max! Of course, it is! ?