Season 2 Opening Credits | House of The Dragon | Season 2 | HBO

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[@J_ads2000]

“Dragons of flesh weaving dragons of thread”

[@the_stormtrooper]

When she is inspecting her centipede she says it has 60 rings, and the last one is missing legs. 60 members of house Targaryen from Aegon and his sisters to the Mad king(the one broken, with no legs), then the house falls.

[@nemumami]

@@the_stormtrooper That’s the hella good observation, goddamn.

[@bradleywoods1999]

The mad king had no legs?​@@the_stormtrooper

[@the_stormtrooper]

@@bradleywoods1999 No, nor is House Targaryen a centipede. It's not literal, it means he's a Targaryen that's broken.

[@jesusfreaklol1]

If only they actually listened to Haelana

[@Tillu_Noob]

If you skip the intro then you are a traitor to the realm

[@karimmoorad9649]

It is known

[@--ODiN--]

All are traitors here, all. Since the First Men till now

[@subeeyy]

then*

[@gungamer5004]

And now my watch begins

[@amalkrishnas1696]

@@gungamer5004 😂

[@arthurteixeira9866]

0:10 ancient valyrians practicing magic 0:15 Daenys dream of the fall 0:27 the fall of Valyria 0:39 Aegon and his sisters flying over Westeros 0:42 Harren the black 0:46 conquest of Harrenhal and the Field of Fire 0:49 The North, The Riverlands and The Eyrie bending the knee without a fight 0:54 House Targaryen established as the Rulers of Westeros 0:55 the construction of the Red Keep 0:58 the death of Maegor the Cruel 1:01 King Jahaerys the Conciliator and Queen Alysanne 1:04 Old King Jahaerys at the Great Council of Harrenhal (Viserys I nomination to the Thorne) 1:12 the court of Viserys I split between Alicent and Rhaenyra 1:17-1:19 Aegon II vs Rhaenyra I 1:30 Lucerys death

[@melissagreye8445]

Thank you so much for posting this.

[@itsthatgirl98_]

Daenys was saw the fall of Valyria not Aenys.

[@arthurteixeira9866]

@@itsthatgirl98_ thanks! Too many similar names 😅

[@unrealsimon93]

Thanks a lot for this! I was afraid that this was to illustrate what's going to happen this season so I avoided looking at them out of fear of getting spoiled but I was still so curious, good to see that it's about the past XD

[@arthurteixeira9866]

@@unrealsimon93 yeah it’s the story of house Targaryen until the dance! I really liked this new approach

[@NPS2204]

I liked the intro for season 1 a lot but this looks just as beautiful

[@brunomarcelino4192]

I've just realized that it doesn't matter the style, this song makes everything epic. Gosh I love it so much.

[@alex30425]

Season 1’s intro was pretty bad and was panned by many fans. This one is alot better and a lot more clear on what’s it’s depicting.

[@michaelhenry3234]

@@alex30425 Seriously, even as a book reader the first intro was next to impossible to follow. Literal "blood lines" was a neat idea but it wasn't executed well. A tapestry is way better, easier to understand and better imagery.

[@nonsenseenjoyer]

Actually prefer this new one

[@amycollins-russell6794]

@@alifzahid9762 But it doesn't. If you look at the tapestry now, it tells the story from The Doom of Valyria up until Luke's death (the end of season 1). The showrunner said that the tapestry will change to show updated events, but I don't think it's going to spoil the season. More like a really creative recap =)

[@SWACBUZZ]

First square is the Doom, next is Aegon 1 and his sisters flying to conquer Westeros, next is the destruction of House Gardener, next is the Great Houses Stark, Tully, Arryn bend the knee, next is Maegor the Cruel killed by the throne, next is young Jaehaerys takes the throne, next is old Jaehaerys makes Viserys King, next is the green dress moment at dinner with Viserys and royal family, then Aegon and Rhaenyra on their thrones, and finally Vhagar killing Luke.

[@dannyhernandez2203]

Wow. Thank s a bunch. I was wondering what was happening. I'm gonna have to watch w your comments pulled up to get a full grasp!

[@yustitiaayu]

Just watched it with your comment as a guidance. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see what they have in the next episode 🔥

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

I like this opening better it's a much better telling of the Targaryens history then the previous and much easier to fallow.

[@AyrtonFelipe1]

Before the Doom, the opening show a Woman and dead man, yellow lines leave this woman and bring us to Doom. WTF IS THAT!!!!!!!! What is the scenes before the Doom's view?

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@AyrtonFelipe1 I think that's supposed to be Dany and her brother.

[@Divine_Chareka]

All Hail Ramin Djawadi Lord of the Music and Protector of the Soundtrack!!

[@AyrtonFelipe1]

I love Ramin's theme for three body problem

[@Dom_Karnage]

I wish they had hired him to work on this with a variation of the Targaryen Theme. There is so much Dany/Dragons material that could have been taken from earlier GoT-seasons. Instead there are just using the old theme again, hanging on old manners. This opening Credits were made for a Targaryen series, but the music is still too much of Thrones.

[@Timbecillus]

@@Dom_Karnage I'm like 80% sure the theme from "The Prince That Was Promised" was supposed to be the opening for this show but got scrapped in favor of the more recognizable old one and I'll die mad about it.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

King of the Original Score, HOTD score, and the Spin Off scores

[@augustussmythe8379]

Clearly, not "lord" enough to come up with a new theme. 😔

[@aidanrogers4438]

“Oh, would you like to see the tapestries?”

[@michaelharte6979]

“He has no interest in such things”

[@gevorg1989]

😂

[@paulgarrett1445]

😂

[@RockSmithStudio]

🤣💩

[@mariuszmiroslaw2290]

Golden Empire of Yi Ti: Like that's ever gonna happen 😂

[@Redwood_]

I always think back to seasons 1 - 4 when i hear this music. It feels good that the writing has been of a similar quality as of late. Feels like we're back.

[@rodrigomadera3048]

We are so back.

[@longling194]

Similar quality? lol Ruin Condal is a talentless hack

[@sackthebastard]

The writing. Lol.

[@taylorperkins581]

We’re so back!! And the episode was great, but I’m really feeling that we’re back

[@martingenero6328]

Well, after that Rhaenys moment at dragonpit I felt back to season 7-8. Overall the series is good

[@margarethmichelina5146]

For anyone confused, this embroidery telling the history of the Targaryen family and it ends up with the rivarly of Rhaenyra vs Aegon II

[@_boogatti_]

0:38 It’s cool that this intro gives us a vague idea of what Meraxes, the second largest dragon during the conquering of Westeros for those who don’t know, looked like (albeit heavily stylized)

[@dylanh7600]

Silverwing is in it aswell

[@tbakhalid4781]

For a second I thought that was Silverwing but then I saw Baelerian and Vhagar, so I immediately understood it's Meraxes.

[@dylanh7600]

@@tbakhalid4781 she is in the bit with 0.57 with the bronze fury

[@tbakhalid4781]

@@dylanh7600 are you talking about the one of Maegor the Cruel's sequence? I thought that was Quicksilver, the dragon of Aenys's Targaryen which was passed to Aegon the young prince who fought with Maegor the Cruel but was defeated by Maegor as Maegor rode Balaerian the black dread.

[@dylanh7600]

@tbakhalid4781 no it's not it's silverwing and vermithor because they form an arch that jaehaerys and alysanne are standing in

[@pavelvidenov1730]

Honestly, this intro is SO MUCH better than the other one. Here you actually understand what is going on and it's not just a blood flow on a Valyrian macket. I understand the idea behind it, but it just doesn't look visually appealing. I know that the main idea behind it is the Targaryen legacy, family tree, and blood of the dragon, but it just felt like... Nah. Two minutes of just some rivulet. NOW HERE it is a completely different story. We follow the Targaryen history as it unfolds in front of us and we see more about the ancestors of the Targaryens and how they reached their current state. The whole tapestry itself is really good idea since usually in the past such events or family lines have been illustrated on them. The style itself is very suiting the theme and ambience of the show and gets one into the world of HOTD. Amazing work!

[@tomarnold7284]

Agree. Season 1 opening felt like a rush job, just threw in darkness and some blood. Season 2 seem more prepared for a good story to come.

[@tbakhalid4781]

I agree. I really prefer it than the original one. History was always told through these tapestries. Even in season 1 of HOTD tapestries played a significant role for the house Targaryen. They took great pride in them since it reminded them of their old heritage of Valyria until the tapestries were removed by Alicent because of her faith and we can see how it affected future generations too especially Baelor's era. "Hand turns loom; spools of green, spools of black; dragons of flesh weaving dragons of thread". 1:25 it's something about war of both sides prophecy that Helaena concluded in 7th episode of season 1.

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

Idk, I really liked the Season 1 intro, something about the blood and the stone and the mechanics all clicking and whirring, that kind of thing really does it for me. But still, I totally get your point. I hope they switch it up every season, title cards are an underrated art.

[@balabanasireti]

Calm down, nerd

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Most iconic music ever

[@matthewsdonnelly]

Brings me back to 2017 when I binged all of game of thrones 😢. Greatest time of my life

[@nightking3877]

Absolutely 💯🤝

[@thilakavathishyam3549]

My ringtone

[@Thorfinn_editZ1]

@@matthewsdonnellywas sooo good man

[@rainbowmoon3998]

Hand turns loom; spool of green, spool of black. Dragons of flesh, weaving dragons of thread - Helena's prophecy from season one. I think it's brilliant.

[@franzgirado]

i was playing this song while boiling 3 eggs... now i have 3 dragons

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

🤣good one

[@luckyadrianhutapea]

Hell yeah

[@NickSchoenfeld]

Notice the fiery embers and ash hovering over the entire opening from start to finish. It could destroy the cloth at any moment. I didn’t notice it at first, but it adds another ominous layer to the whole thing both literally and story-wise.

[@janjanbinks1710]

The Doom of Valyria, the ashes of Aegon:s burnt enemies, the conflict between the Greens and the Blacks, the chaos that'll ensue during the Dance Of Dragons, the very distant threat of Robert Baratheon's future Rebellion and the eventual dethroning and death of House Targareyn.... So, so many embers all hovering over them

[@VrushaliKhadilkar]

❤ oh yes

[@AnthonyPi1999]

It’s a death shroud for a family and for a realm. So poetic, I just love it!!

[@jefftrotter8152]

True meaning of If it's not broken don't fix it.This shall always be the theme.Never gets old.I was expecting to hear this and they passed the test.

[@husman2007]

Only, it's called House of Dragons and the theme does not fit... Literally, the show is Bridgeton with Dragons ( and you had a Targeryeon theme). Yet, no originality when slapping on the same music, just like much of the show... 😒

[@jefftrotter8152]

@@husman2007 that's your opinion and rightfully I respect that but there are others that disagree but I do respect your opinion

[@queenb2450]

@@husman2007 it's still A Game of Thrones with the Dance of Dragons..... and the soundtrack sets the tone of the setting Westeros, to me personally.

[@justinbergeron5997]

@@husman2007this show doesn’t get more got than this. Families waging war against each for power and ultimately sit the iron throne

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

@@queenb2450I think they just figured there was no way they were gonna top the GoT theme, it’s just too iconic lmao. Honestly? Probably a good bet xD

[@FilmFreaksPictures]

I can't express my incredible joy when I realized that House of the Dragon uses the intro music from Game of Thrones. This piece of music is just too good; it has to stay in the Game of Thrones universe forever. Thank you Ramin Djawadi, you legend.

[@chathrinipathirana8768]

The intro itself gives chilllsss !!! Replayed it so many times 🥶❤️‍🔥

[@KarlanKaiza]

It's always beautiful to listen to this song again. Without a doubt it is the best intro in the history of television series. It was beautiful to see winterfell and hear "goodbye brother" at the beginning of the episode. Stark forever 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

The new intro was beautiful the tapestry is so much better than last season's goody CGI river or blood.

[@indiankid8601]

The tapestry tells history of westeros.

[@erickbarrios8187]

Not really, it tells the story of the Targaryen family. If it were the story of Westeros, it would start from the Dawn Age.

[@J_ads2000]

Love the inclusion of Meraxes and Silverwing 🥺

[@edgarrojas5060]

And Vermithor.

[@DarthKay093]

@@edgarrojas5060we have already seen him

[@edgarrojas5060]

@@DarthKay093 I know, but it's good that they included him in the intro.

[@kaeelle]

0:57 is that king maegor?!?!

[@daydreamcomedianne]

Oh for sure.

[@SWACBUZZ]

Yep

[@christophergirardi8145]

The one true king 😢

[@xTheeLancelotx]

It is!!! That’s so cool !

[@tbakhalid4781]

Yes. Maegor the Cruel ❤

[@n0ah7]

0:36 Balerion the Black Dread

[@breadiusloafus5068]

Balerion the Black Threads

[@dreamfyres]

Love how they changed it so Jaehaerys (son of Helaena) was in it

[@abdullahafridi1590]

That image of Maegor The Cruel, killed by the Iron Throne itself with two dragons shrieking by the sides is intimidating 😢

[@hua_tetsu_cat]

Sequence of Opening - Doom of Valyria - Aegon, Visenya and Rhaenys deciding to conquer westeros - Conquest of Westeros, and death of Queen Rhaenys at Hellholt in Dorne 0:45 - Kneeling of Torrhen Stark(middle), Edmyn Tully(right) and Sharra Arryn and her son Ronnel Arryn(left) 0:48 - 7 kingdoms is formed under the Targaryen family, Kingslanding was built 0:53 - Death of MAegor the cruel successor of Aegon tha conqueror after a civil war 0:58 - Ascension of Jaehaerys and Alyssane Targaryen after their uncle's death(Maegor) 1:00 - Old Jaehaerys in Hotd season 1 opeing. The great council 0f 101 1:06 - season 01 of Hotd after

[@wargattack8837]

@@alex30425The first couple of scenes are not Valyrians at all. It’s The Great Empire Of The Dawn and The Bloodstone Emperor usupring and betraying his sister the Amethyst empress.

[@alex30425]

There’s actually a few things right before the Doom of Valyria. - 0:04 the founding of the Valyrian Empire. - 0:07 the Valyrians creating dragons and them messing with blood magic. - 0:13 Daenys Targaryen dreaming of the Doom of Valyria and the Targaryens moving to Dragon Stone. - 0:24 Doom of Valyria. - 0:40 this shows the houses that tried to fight the Targaryens and being wiped out in the field of fire by the Targaryen’s dragons. -1:34 as the camera pans up to reveal an empty canvas ahead for all the future events that will occur and how it leads back to the Iron throne.

[@alex30425]

@@wargattack8837Yeah those scenes could could be that as well. Those are just how I interpreted them.

[@YogaPratama-gt7bd]

0:45 is field of fire. You can see Lannister and Gardener sigil on the Burned shields

[@tbakhalid4781]

0:13 Daenys forsaw end of Valyria and Targaryens chose exile to get away from the catalyst that would occur. 0:24 Doom of Valyria 0:35 is the trio Targaryen siblings going for conquest. 0:40 is the fire of Harrenhall 0:45 is actually Field of Fire where House Gardener was destroyed and Lannisters bend the knee.

[@rautela.sachin]

Absolute Goosebumps 🔥

[@VrushaliKhadilkar]

the way I got embroidery material after watchin' this intro. Can't wait to weave!!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you HoTD ❤❤❤ love this art!

[@VrushaliKhadilkar]

I did it guys! Embroidered a sigil....as a beginner...makes me so happy ❤❤

[@thewackyrandomkid]

just finished watching episode 1 of season 2- immediately, i was glued to ny screen the moment i saw the new titles show up 😮😮

[@Hades_Reidosubmundo]

Where did you see it?

[@angeenoirceur]

@@Hades_ReidosubmundoHBO

[@thewackyrandomkid]

@@Hades_Reidosubmundo oh its on hbo max friend that was how i saw it there’s a new episode every sunday at 9 est i think

[@rcdc292]

The only thing that is missing with this type of opening are the background sounds that the others possess. Like the movement of cogs and wheels, sound of rushing water or even the burning sun from the GoT opening, and many more. These sounds add to the epicness of the already epic intro

[@user-ye3fv6gz5l]

Imho sometimes the added sound effects are a bit too much. Probably it's just bad sound mixing that tried to recapture the epicness of the previous GOT. I hope the tapestry intro carries over the succeeding seasons because it has a more ancient Dark Age/Medieval vibe to it.

[@MrPhenom444]

I don’t know if I decided that this is best intro of the franchise.. or I’m just happy the show is back on lol

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

It can be two things lmao

[@xheatproofspy7011]

This episode was crazy good, can’t wait for next week

[@Thorfinn_editZ1]

ITS ALMOST HERE I THINKK

[@EauRouge4119]

0:05 - 0:12 : Valyrian Bloodmagic ritual, and 3 Glass Candles (these valyrian objects are said to be powered by magic, these must be three of the four candles owned by the Citadel of the Maesters in Oldtown) 0:12 - 0:34 : Doom of Valyria 0:34 - 0:40 : Aegon the Conqueror with his sisters on their dragons 0:40 - 0:47 : Harrenhal and the Field of Fire (major battles during Aegon Targaryen's war of conquest, we can see Harren Hoare + both Lannister and Gardener sigils burning) 0:48 - 0:52 : House Arryn, Stark and Tully allegiance to Aegon Targaryen 0:52 - 0:59 : The Red Keep at King's Landing and death of Maegor the Cruel (he died on the Iron Throne) 1:00 - 1:02 : King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne 1:03 - 1:06 : The Great Council of 101 A.C (first scene of HoTD S1, which use to determine the heir to the Iron Throne in the final years of old King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, with Viserys Targaryen and Rhaenys) 1:07 - 1:13 : The green dress of Alicent Hightower at the wedding, foreshadowing the Targaryen civil war to come between the Blacks and the Greens 1:14 : 1:30 : Aegon II on the Iron Throne facing to Rhaenyra on the Dragonstone's throne, with their respective messengers to their allies, the ravens for Aegon and Rhaenyra's sons) 1:30 : Lucerys Velaryon killed with his dragon Arrax by Aemond Targaryen on Vhagar

[@shifatmohiuddin5748]

Big bump for noticing the glass candles.

[@wimvangelder]

Like this way better than the season 1 opening credits. Well done!

[@RomanAli-tn7ob]

Our national Anthem

[@RatedJBR]

what a cool embroidery intro.

[@MeeMayor]

This sound track is the Greatest Of All Time.

[@jannylane3254]

This intro it's pure beauty, It just... took my breathe away

[@gauravjadhav7564]

I am seriously addicted to this music ❤️

[@daydreamcomedianne]

0:31 is when they burnt Harrenhal I think, or maybe the Doom of Valyria. 0:38 is Aegon, Rhaenys, and Visenya. 0:45 is the Field of Fire (I think, because you see a shield with what looks like the Gardener sigil and what looks like the Lannister sigil) 0:49 is House Arryn, Stark, and Tully bending the knee, 0:57 is "The Iron Throne" murdering Maegor. 1:00 is Jaehaerys and Alysanne. 1:03 is the Great Council. 1:08 is Alicent crashing Rhaenyra's pre-wedding feast in green, and the lines being drawn.

[@YogaPratama-gt7bd]

Its in chronological order, so 0:31 is Doom of Valyria

[@sayanisaha1319]

​@@YogaPratama-gt7bdyeah that makes sense

[@indiankid8601]

What is the handcuffed slave? And what is one person holding the other dying person after that

[@daydreamcomedianne]

@@indiankid8601 so the only thing I can think of is how The Valyrian Freehold used to have slaves and how the Faceless Men came about after one prayed for their death. I highly doubt that it’s depicting it though. The other one could be Daenys the Dreamer prophesying about the Doom of Valyria to her father Aenar. Which is why the Targaryens flee and ended up surviving.

[@moonchild14114]

You're a saint, thank you

[@Marshattivishal]

All Hail queen Rhaenyra👑🐉🌋

[@antonyfeng2865]

Hail

[@umarheadcutter7189]

Her team decided to kill a child

[@victororlandomunozangulo7965]

​@@umarheadcutter7189 Just like psycho Aemond killed his little nephew, so fuck the greens!

[@maxvanheyst787]

@@umarheadcutter7189what did the greens do in the last season finale 💀

[@nicolaspinto76]

@@maxvanheyst787 So kill a kid is ok in revenge?

[@noemitamas4066]

As an embroidery nerd I LOVE this!

[@VrushaliKhadilkar]

I am a newbie! Could you direct me to how - I can get started with drawing sigil and all?

[@abdulkadiriplikcioglu]

Again again and again. Amaizing!!

[@RenataBookdweller]

Absolutely in love with this intro! Just look at all the details.

[@delalikplimanipah]

I even know the tonic solfas for the intro. It’s soo nice

[@LL-rn2xp]

This intro truly fits the show. Green all day!!

[@NobaraKugisaki-ni5hk]

TEAM BLACK ALL THE WAY!

[@Thorfinn_editZ1]

TEAM BLACK!!!

[@nandhinishree9625]

I never recognised that the intro is history of Targaryen until i see a king sitting on the throne with neck slashed... Maegor the epic just like Mad King Aerys... You can recognise them anywhere...

[@tbakhalid4781]

The tapestries starts with the Doom of Valyria and ends on Dance of the Dragon.

[@Alejojojo6]

Maegor THE CRUEL

[@aravindprime7]

0:44 goddamn! This line is legendary

[@ethanduncan1646]

Extremely fitting that they put Harrenhal over that line of music honestly.

[@MICUENTALABORAL]

This song makes me feel excited

[@armanddehorta]

Ah, I haven't heard this theme in a whole year, it's lovely hearing it again. 😊

[@darbysfreshbake24]

House the Dragon

[@calogix]

yes

[@ronaldrodriguez7709]

Yes

[@RICARDOZXD1]

yes

[@isack_hs]

game of throne

[@scoobyrds]

Could not have put it better myself

[@hfksupremacy829]

the score that played at the end of s2 eps 1's end credits scene was actually so perfect

[@mainakdas9400]

Everyone is weaving their plan for the iron throne so it is a perfect foreshadowing opening ❤

[@SSJ4Vegiito]

The one true king; Ramin Djawadi

[@666MaRius9991]

FIrst of His name! 👑

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

God Save The King

[@keanancupido]

This intro is way better than s1 in my opinion! It gives that history vibes about the Dance which I'm loving

[@tbakhalid4781]

Totally agreed 💯

[@user-mx7wq3mz1w]

The birth of the dragons via Valyrian blood sacrifice & merging with firewyrms! 0:10

[@hdluis10]

These intro is impossible to skip

[@FelypsionPG]

ABSOLUTE CINEMA!

[@SemoreKing]

The music will never get old 🗣️🔥

[@jessedellross3245]

This music will never not be epic

[@avengersman8972]

Why

[@Hydra-og6jf]

He meant it will be always epic usage of words may cause confusion. ​@@avengersman8972

[@user-lz4uv2sp9k]

@@avengersman8972 cause it will be legendary

[@jorgedixon7065]

This is way better than the season 1 intro

[@abdulkadiriplikcioglu]

Again again and again. Amaizing song!

[@TylerMyers94]

This is a work of art. God we are so back!

[@LeronArenwino]

Queen Rhaenyra! 🔥

[@the_originalp.s7000]

I was most surprised by Maegor's death in the tapestry . With Vermithor and Silverwing . The throne rejected him .

[@average_rite]

Sons will die, mothers will weep, dragons will fall from the sky and the seven kingdoms will burn but the house of dragons will keep on fighting.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Long Live The Fighters

[@turnip9367]

Such a brilliant concept to have the intro for a show about the decline of the Targaryan dynasty be juxtaposed with an animation documenting the family’s rise and dominance. It reinforces how tragic the story truly is. And having it visualised in embroidery fits the medieval setting perfectly.

[@clarestaoctavia]

Chills, literal chills

[@superhuman8910]

The best title card for GOT series

[@gauravjadhav7564]

I listened it while sleeping and now i have 7 kingdoms to handle, bye guys too busy these days.

[@amcynic]

Skipping the intro is the blackest of treacheries.

[@liamphibia]

A far superior show to invest and immerse yourself in than the Acolyte.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I really hope that in season 3, the tapestry is updated to include events from season 2, since this intro has the death of Lucerys Velaryon, which kickstarted the war.

[@fernandosolis3026]

The Dance of the Dragons is like WW1 it started with the asssassination of Franz Ferdinand/ death of Lucerys

[@TheKeyser94]

For those that want to known, I had the notion that this intro was inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry 1067, that is based on the Battle of Hastings of 1066, where the Normand's invaded England, seeing that the Targaryen are partially based on the Normans (also the Greek and Romans), is fitting that they did an intro with a tapestry showing their history, in the real world, William torn apart the body of Harold and cut into pieces, but the tapestry show a more rosy death for Harold.

[@bannedeverywhere]

Andals were based on Normans, Westeros is like stagnant medieval Europe where artstyle, architecture and economy don't change much so everything is really similar even hundreds of years later.

[@TheKeyser94]

@@bannedeverywhere The Andals were based on the Anglo-Saxons at least that what George RR Martin says.

[@davidesguario9729]

@@TheKeyser94 makes sense. I have always pictured the first men as Britons and the Andals as Anglo-Saxons (hell, Andal does sound like Angle after all). Notably, the Anglo-Saxons ended up splitting the island into seven kingdoms. Although in real history the kingdoms were united by a west saxon dinasty, it is still pretty accurate to see the Targaryens as Normans - especially since they both brought an innovation in warfare (dragons and mounted heavy cavalry).

[@TheKeyser94]

@@davidesguario9729 You are forgetting castles, before the Normands invaded Britain, there were hills motte made of woods, that were the main fortress of the Anglo-Saxons noble families.

[@nelsonmcduff5218]

I love the new opening credits. Brilliant.

[@muditkhandelwal9658]

This is the most epic version of opening credits ever !!!!!

[@f.a.l.o.4174]

The last image gave me chills

[@azraphon]

Damn. This is so beautiful it made me not be mad that there still isn’t a HotD theme

[@thebaron2277]

There does not need to be a dedicated HOTD theme. The main theme is The Song of Ice and Fire and It will remain the main theme in every upcoming spinoff

[@SSJ4Vegiito]

This is a Game of Thrones PREQUEL. It makes sense having the GOT theme, you ungrateful idiots

[@Dumpstermuffin1]

I like this intro, characters and events of the show being sewed into tapestry

[@scoobyrds]

Actually PERFECT!

[@taylorperkins581]

Yessss so good!!

[@Emrys_Mcdawn]

Amazing! Its very beautiful 😍🐉👑

[@carolina_di_biase]

Just watched the first episode 🖤❤️!

[@rodrigoexequiel5905]

Where?

[@Geboyajegile]

In the new episode there is ratcacther being hanging and jahaerys being decapitated

[@Hamzawy_4X]

What a great intro and how many emotions were in the opening of the series From the North, winter is coming and a war has begun 🖤💚

[@hasanraghib]

"a son for a son"

[@666MaRius9991]

😭

[@jackrobins8756]

I was utterly amazed by this new opening. I love how the threads make all the characters, dragons and some events. It’s beautiful. I also love the S8’s intro too.

[@Itz_Shiva31]

I can watch this all day .

[@NightlockAbernathy]

Can’t wait to see the Dragonstone throne again

[@verycritique2546]

next episode is gonna be peak

[@simon_moccia]

Season 1 intro is really really good, but this is exquisite if you know what you are looking at

[@sukhmanwaraich6032]

"Winter is coming"👍🏻😌

[@user-uz7gg6is5i]

My Wife skipped the intro , Oh i mean ex-wife

[@Fierce-s8h]

😂😂😂😂

[@juliusdelapaz128]

these are like cordyceps fungi in medieval times

[@peacebro7913]

The rule never changes... NEVER SKIP THE INTRO 💥💫❤️❤️

[@Zach_TheGamer]

I really hope they continue to use this song for the intro to every Game of Thrones show. It’s just too perfect. Just like how the Star Wars theme is the theme for everything Star Wars related, this theme should be the main theme for everything Game of Thrones related.

[@Cyynapse]

a moment of silence for the animators who managed to pull this off. all those threats interweaving must have been a nightmare

[@chimchimhannie365]

Im addicted to this new opening intro

[@ethanduncan1646]

Honest to god I would buy the full set of these Tapestries once the season is over. They are freaking beautiful