HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon, will premiere on August 21, bringing the world of Ice and Fire back into the small screen. The show will focus on the Targaryen dynasty and the events leading up to the civil war that practically destroyed their lineage, the Dance of the Dragons.
The history of the Targaryens, and Westeros, in general, is long, convoluted, and full of easy-to-miss details and characters. Fans eagerly awaiting the show might want to visit these YouTubers' pages to learn more about the Targaryens and their complicated but fascinating role in A Song of Ice and Fire.
In Deep Geek
Robert from In Deep Geek is a living encyclopedia of knowledge. The YouTuber specializes in all things fantasy, but most of his content relates to A Song of Ice and Fire and The Lord of the Rings. With the upcoming releases of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, his hands are pretty full, but he still tries to diversify with videos about The Witcher and, recently, The Sandman.
Fans can learn everything there is to know about the Targaryens with Robert's videos. He has entries about everything from Aegon's Conquest to the Dance of the Dragons. Robert also has individual videos about certain characters, including Daemon Targaryen and Blood and Cheese.
bridge4
YouTube channel bridge4 describes itself as "Covering the best high-fantasy and dramas." They have videos about classic fantasy shows with a medieval setting, like Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and The Wheel of Time. However, they also cover dramas like Euphoria and Succession.
Their coverage of House of the Dragon has been extensive, with videos dissecting the trailers. The channel also does a lot of theorizing and has several videos about the undisputed stars of the upcoming shows: the mighty dragons that granted the Targaryens their power.
Emergency Awesome
Trailers are a major part of any show's marketing campaign, and House of the Dragon has featured some pretty great ones. Eagle-eyed fans spotted some great clues in previous House of the Dragon trailers, but the YouTube channel Emergency Awesome goes the extra mile.
The channel features breakdowns of the trailers from multiple franchises, adding trivia, easter eggs, and theories in each of their breakdowns. They also have reviewers, and their non-spoiler review of the show's first episode is already live for all who want to know what House of the Dragon will be like compared to GoT.
Talking Thrones
Talking Thrones is a channel devoted to everything Game of Thrones, including House of the Dragon. Their coverage goes beyond breakdowns and theories, though; they also cover breaking news about casting and plot details while also devoting some videos to potential leaks.
Leaks are a major part of franchises these days; the MCU constantly deals with them, and an IP like GOT is also familiar. Fans who don't want anything about the show spoiled should avoid these videos, but Talking Thrones always includes a sufficient warning in the thumbnail and the videos' names to avoid surprises.
LCH Jeremy 33
LCH Jeremy 33 is an up-and-coming creator with plenty of House of the Dragon content. His videos dive deep into Targaryen history for casual fans who might not know the intricacies and mysteries of George R. R. Martin's expansive lore.
Westerosi history is convoluted, full of details that end up being more important than previously believed. Videos like Jeremy's help spotlight and explain major characters and events in the Targaryen's bloody and fiery journey while helping build up the anticipation for the show.
Blind Wave
The Blind Wave guys are pop culture legends. They take their jobs as reactors very seriously, offering interesting and entertaining comments while enjoying the show, just like any viewer at home. They react to everything from Marvel to Ben 10, bringing their unique vibe to every video.
Their knowledge about Westeros is admittedly not as extensive as other creators, and they are famous for their intense dislike of the widely unpopular eighth season of Game of Thrones. However, their perspective is one-of-a-kind, and their videos are tremendously enjoyable. Any GOT fan, expert or casual, can find considerable enjoyment in the Blind Wave's videos.
David Lightbringer
With a unique point of view, David Lightbringer is one of the most singularly-focused GOT creators on Youtube. The channel specializes in theories and discussion about A Song of Ice and Fire, focusing more on the extensive lore from the books than the simplified version found on the show.
David Lightbringer also has chapter read-alongs for fans who might be intrigued by the series' mythos but have never read a book. As a bonus, Lightbringer delves deep into dissecting Martin's expert use of symbolism and archetypes, drawing parallels to and explaining their real-life inspirations.
CivilizationEx
Book fans might know everything about the Targaryens, but there's a chance that casual fans are unaware of the many details behind the family's history. Channels like CivilizationEX are the perfect solution, offering deep dives into many fantasy properties, including but not limited to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
CivilizationEX describes its purpose as "creating a visual library exploring the history and lore of popular fantasy and science fiction universe." Their videos are creative and beautifully animated, succeeding in bringing these fascinating stories to life.
GrayArea
GrayArea is a YouTube channel that produces content about A Song of Ice and Fire and other fantasy properties like The Witcher. Describing herself as a "Server of Long Night Juice, Breaker of Boring, Slayer of Theories," the channel's host is famous for her casual and fun tone.
Although her videos can take months to arrive, the wait is always worth it. GrayArea has a clear and detailed understanding of the books' lore, making her videos a wonderful source for everyone looking to gain more knowledge about the world of Ice and Fire.
Sean TankTop
Burlington Bar became a popular place among Game of Thrones fans for hosting gatherings to watch every episode and then posting the crowd's reactions on YouTube. The bar's reaction to the last episode of season 6, "The Winds of Winter," exploded back in 2016; the video currently sits at 8+ million views.
The channel kept posting videos with reactions to other shows, but the premiere of House of the Dragon will surely bring the crowd back to Burlington Bar. The so-called Watchers on the Bar will gather to experience the show's first episode with other fans, and their reaction video will make viewers feel right at home.