Dragon House just did something game of thrones never could. HBO’s prequel won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Series at Tuesday’s ceremony.
Executive producer and co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik was on hand to accept the award for the series’ first season, alongside cast members Emma D’Arcy (also nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series at this year’s Globes). year) and Milly Alcock. Sapochnik thanked HBO for its “trust[ing] us with this golden goose. I hope it was worth it,” adding, “It was really heartwarming to know that we are actually walking in the footsteps of game of thrones, because it was a very good show. So thank you very much.”
Dragon Housetwo centuries before game of thrones, tells the story of the Targaryen dynasty as they secure their hold on the Iron Throne. Paddy Considine stars as King Viserys, with Alcock playing a young version of his daughter Rhaenyra and D’Arcy playing the adult version of Rhaenyra. Matt Smith stars as Daemon, Viserys’ brother, with Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as her father Otto Hightower.
The 10-episode freshman season kicked off in August, with the season 1 finale airing on October 23. (Read our final recap here.) HBO renewed the series for Season 2, but HBO boss Casey Bloys says it likely won’t return until 2024.
game of thrones was a darling on the awards circuit throughout its eight-season run, including four Emmy wins for Outstanding Drama Series. It wasn’t as successful at the Golden Globes (no wins for Best Drama Series out of five nominations), but Peter Dinklage did take home a Globe in 2012 for Best Supporting Actor.