The Dragonpit Episode 1: House of the Dragon Review

Thank you everyone for tuning in to our first podcast reviewing HBO’s House of the Dragon. This podcast will contain loads of spoilers and is brought to you by three super-fans of Game of Thrones, George RR Martin and, of course, House Targaryen.

Just to set the stage, we named this podcast “The Dragonpit” for a few key reasons. 

First, we’re talking about Dragons! In the reign of King Viserys, when this show takes place, dragons are at their peak in Westeros with 17 dragons roaming around the Seven Kingdoms. The construction of the Dragonpit completes shortly before the show starts and is a main centerpiece in the show. 

Second, for you Game of Thrones fans, you will also know that the Dragonpit is where the Bran the Broken is chosen to be the King in the final episode. It is the meeting place where important ideas are discussed – just like what we’re doing here! 

We’re your hosts on the Dragonpit and have a whole Harry, Ron, Hermione thing going on. I’m Rachel and I will be our resident Hermione-like book-nerd. Peter is the red head providing comic relief and Justin is the hero who conquers the Dark Lord… or just an average dude who really wants to go on a podcasting adventure with his two friends.  

For our first episode, we’re going to talk through what we thought of the first episode, what our expectations are for the show, a few comparisons to the Game of Thrones show and books, and then what we think will happen next.