Tag: House of the Dragon
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This ‘Game of Thrones’ Episode Was the Beginning of the End for the Show
There are very few shows whose fall from grace was harder than Game of Thrones, the HBO adaptation of the dark fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin. With its complicated political plots, multifaceted characters, and impressive budget for a television show, it captivated audiences around the world and…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Is Already Better Than ‘Game of Thrones’ in a Major Way
We’re a year out from House of the Dragon premiering, and while the show’s first season may fall short of Game of Thrones in some aspects, one thing it actually does a lot better is centering women, both on screen and behind the scenes. Unlike in Game of Thrones, women are unquestionably at the core…
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From Game of Thrones to House of the Dragon, the Targaryen Family Tree
Ah, the Targaryens… They sure love their family. Almost as much as they love white wigs. This familial love, however, comes with a very serious problem: between all the incest, the backstabbing, and the multiple Aegons, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon fans can sometimes get lost in the specifics of the most…
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This ‘House of the Dragon’ Change From ‘Fire & Blood’ Made the Show Worse
House of the Dragon took fans back to Westeros during the Targaryen rule. Adapted from a section of George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series dives into the fictional world’s history as it leads into the Targaryen Civil War, referred to as the Dance of the Dragons. But it isn’t a straightforward adaption.…
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This Is the ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff That Needs to Be Made
When HBO’s Game of Thrones ended in 2019, it was met with a mixed response from audiences and critics as fans questioned some character endings and the underwhelming revelations of a generation-defining show. With spinoff House of the Dragon already heading into its second series and a plethora of other shows slated and speculated, there’s…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2: Olivia Cooke on Miguel Sapochnik’s Exit
Miguel Sapochnik’s sudden departure from HBO’s House of the Dragon was a creative shake-up that surprised fans and even some stars of the show. The announcement came mere days after the Game of Thrones prequel premiere, prompting a mix of shock and disappointment from viewers and cast members. Among the actors who expressed their thoughts…
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Liam Cunningham on the Potential of a Return in HBO’s Jon Snow Spin-off
Game of Thrones has left an undeniable mark on fans and pop culture and has become a global phenomenon spawning spin-offs like House of the Dragon. After the success of the series, news about another possible spin-off series came back in June, last year, in the form of the Jon Snow spin-off based on Kit…
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Emilia Clarke Started Her Game Of Thrones Career By Falling Straight Off Her Horse
Have we gotten to the point in the culture where “Game of Thrones” has become underrated? After the lackluster final season and a finale generally perceived to be underwhelming at best, I think there has been an unfortunate siloing away of the series as a whole, where people let the ending color their entire perception…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Is Making a Big Change From the Book
House of the Dragon, the mega-successful Game of Thrones spin-off, is one of the most high-profile projects that is continuing to film despite the dual SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes which are currently ongoing. Writer and executive producer George R. R. Martin confirmed the series was continuing work, and revealed that filming was…
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Game Of Thrones Shot Three Different Versions Of Jaime Shoving Bran
With “House of the Dragon” recently airing its first season on HBO, it feels like “Game of Thrones” never left our televisions. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 years since those who’d already read the George R.R. Martin’s books the series was based on had to keep their expressions neutral as their friends…