House of the Dragontakes on an ambitious story, adapting the Dance of the Dragons fromGeorge R.R.
Martin’sFire & Blood, and, so far, has handled it well.
Though there are changes, the show is wildly popular and retains many fans of the book.
Though alluded to inSeason 1’s opening sequence, Maelor does not appear inHouse of the Dragon.
Though he still could be born, theoretically, the biggest scene he is in has already happened.
Thoughboth versions of the child’s death are tragic, the show actually toned it down.
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For one thing, Helaena needed to leave the encounter traumatized, which certainly happened.
Until the next installment comes out, fans can just hope thatRyan Condalhas a plan.
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
