'House of the Dragon' vs. 'Game of Thrones': Performance Metrics

As a prequel, 'House of the Dragon' inevitably draws comparisons to its predecessor. Here's how the two HBO fantasy epics stack up in key performance indicators.

The top 3

  1. Record-Breaking Premiere Viewership: 'House of the Dragon' Season 1 debuted to nearly 10 million viewers across HBO platforms, marking the largest series premiere in HBO's history, while 'Game of Thrones' finale drew over 19 million viewers.
  2. Critical Acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 currently holds an impressive 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the highest-rated seasons of 'Game of Thrones' (Season 2 and 4, both 97%), and surpassing 'Game of Thrones' final season's 55%.
  3. Production Budget Per Episode: 'House of the Dragon' reportedly cost around $20 million per episode for its first season, exceeding the roughly $15 million per episode budget of 'Game of Thrones' final season.

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