Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via GettyHead of the house!House of the Dragontook home the award for best television drama series at the2023 Golden Globeson Tuesday night, beating outBetter Call Saul,The Crown,OzarkandSeverancefor the coveted trophy.Director Miguel Sapochnik accepted the honor and brought series stars Emma D’Arcy and Milly Alcock on stage. “Can I have a hand of applause for these amazing actors?” he asked.Sapochnik, 48, also joked about being underdressed for the occasion, as he didn’t have a tie on. “As you can tell, we didn’t think we were going to win, so I didn’t get ready,” he said.He went on to express his love for one ofHouse of the Dragon’s fellow nominees. “I’ve got to say,Severanceis awesome,” Sapochnik said. “I love that show. If I could’ve madeHouse of the DragonlikeSeverance, I would’ve, but it would’ve been a bit weird.“Hunter Abrams/ShutterstockThe director and producer, who previously worked onGame of Thrones, also thanked HBO “who kind of trusted us with their golden goose,” he said. “Hope it was worth it!“Sapochnik ultimately felt elated that the new series has pleased fans of its predecessor.For more on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“I noticed when we did the premiere in L.A., what everyone did was they had this thing of relief, rather than being excited and then they got excited,” he said. “And it was really heartwarming to know that we actually trimmed the foots ofGame of Thrones, because that was one really good show.“RELATED VIDEO:House of the DragonTeaser Shows First Footage of New Series Set 200 Years BeforeGame of ThronesHouse of the Dragon’s award comes after the fantasy drama’s debut season on HBO.Set roughly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones' eight-season arc,House of the Dragonis another tale about the endless struggle to determine who gets to occupy the Iron Throne. This time, though, the HBO show focused on the squabbles within the house of Targaryen,the dynasty that will ultimately produceGame’s Daenerys Targaryen.The series starredPaddy Considine,Matt Smith, D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best,Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke,Milly Alcockand Emily Carey, and pulled in the largest audience for any new original series in HBO’s history with more than 20 million viewers in the U.S. alone.Emma D’Arcy in House of the Dragon.Ollie Upton / HBOIn August, just days after the series' premiere,House of the Dragonwasrenewed for a second season.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The 80th annual Golden Globe Awards were broadcasted live on NBC and Peacock.
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Head of the house!House of the Dragontook home the award for best television drama series at the2023 Golden Globeson Tuesday night, beating outBetter Call Saul,The Crown,OzarkandSeverancefor the coveted trophy.Director Miguel Sapochnik accepted the honor and brought series stars Emma D’Arcy and Milly Alcock on stage. “Can I have a hand of applause for these amazing actors?” he asked.Sapochnik, 48, also joked about being underdressed for the occasion, as he didn’t have a tie on. “As you can tell, we didn’t think we were going to win, so I didn’t get ready,” he said.He went on to express his love for one ofHouse of the Dragon’s fellow nominees. “I’ve got to say,Severanceis awesome,” Sapochnik said. “I love that show. If I could’ve madeHouse of the DragonlikeSeverance, I would’ve, but it would’ve been a bit weird.“Hunter Abrams/ShutterstockThe director and producer, who previously worked onGame of Thrones, also thanked HBO “who kind of trusted us with their golden goose,” he said. “Hope it was worth it!“Sapochnik ultimately felt elated that the new series has pleased fans of its predecessor.For more on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“I noticed when we did the premiere in L.A., what everyone did was they had this thing of relief, rather than being excited and then they got excited,” he said. “And it was really heartwarming to know that we actually trimmed the foots ofGame of Thrones, because that was one really good show.“RELATED VIDEO:House of the DragonTeaser Shows First Footage of New Series Set 200 Years BeforeGame of ThronesHouse of the Dragon’s award comes after the fantasy drama’s debut season on HBO.Set roughly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones' eight-season arc,House of the Dragonis another tale about the endless struggle to determine who gets to occupy the Iron Throne. This time, though, the HBO show focused on the squabbles within the house of Targaryen,the dynasty that will ultimately produceGame’s Daenerys Targaryen.The series starredPaddy Considine,Matt Smith, D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best,Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke,Milly Alcockand Emily Carey, and pulled in the largest audience for any new original series in HBO’s history with more than 20 million viewers in the U.S. alone.Emma D’Arcy in House of the Dragon.Ollie Upton / HBOIn August, just days after the series' premiere,House of the Dragonwasrenewed for a second season.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The 80th annual Golden Globe Awards were broadcasted live on NBC and Peacock.
Head of the house!
House of the Dragontook home the award for best television drama series at the2023 Golden Globeson Tuesday night, beating outBetter Call Saul,The Crown,OzarkandSeverancefor the coveted trophy.
Director Miguel Sapochnik accepted the honor and brought series stars Emma D’Arcy and Milly Alcock on stage. “Can I have a hand of applause for these amazing actors?” he asked.
Sapochnik, 48, also joked about being underdressed for the occasion, as he didn’t have a tie on. “As you can tell, we didn’t think we were going to win, so I didn’t get ready,” he said.
He went on to express his love for one ofHouse of the Dragon’s fellow nominees. “I’ve got to say,Severanceis awesome,” Sapochnik said. “I love that show. If I could’ve madeHouse of the DragonlikeSeverance, I would’ve, but it would’ve been a bit weird.”
Hunter Abrams/Shutterstock
The director and producer, who previously worked onGame of Thrones, also thanked HBO “who kind of trusted us with their golden goose,” he said. “Hope it was worth it!”
Sapochnik ultimately felt elated that the new series has pleased fans of its predecessor.
For more on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“I noticed when we did the premiere in L.A., what everyone did was they had this thing of relief, rather than being excited and then they got excited,” he said. “And it was really heartwarming to know that we actually trimmed the foots ofGame of Thrones, because that was one really good show.”
RELATED VIDEO:House of the DragonTeaser Shows First Footage of New Series Set 200 Years BeforeGame of Thrones
House of the Dragon’s award comes after the fantasy drama’s debut season on HBO.
Set roughly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones' eight-season arc,House of the Dragonis another tale about the endless struggle to determine who gets to occupy the Iron Throne. This time, though, the HBO show focused on the squabbles within the house of Targaryen,the dynasty that will ultimately produceGame’s Daenerys Targaryen.
The series starredPaddy Considine,Matt Smith, D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best,Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke,Milly Alcockand Emily Carey, and pulled in the largest audience for any new original series in HBO’s history with more than 20 million viewers in the U.S. alone.
Emma D’Arcy in House of the Dragon.Ollie Upton / HBO
In August, just days after the series' premiere,House of the Dragonwasrenewed for a second season.
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The 80th annual Golden Globe Awards were broadcasted live on NBC and Peacock.
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