They both came to lackluster ends that felt unworthy of their overall character arcs.

Considering what she’d already endured,it felt completely cruel and unnecessary.

Most episodes of the show were written by showrunnersDavid BenioffandD.B.

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Both Kilner and Patel arereturning to direct episodes for Season 2.

The series alsoemployed intimacy coordinatorsfor the scenes that offered more protection for the actors while performing those specific scenes.

It’s the rogue, riderless dragon of Westeros.

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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.

Its refreshing to see a dynamic between two women at the heart ofHouse of the Dragon.

House of the DragonSeason 2 premieres on June 16.

Season 1 is available to stream on Max in the U.S.

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Daenerys Targaryen and Missandei stand next to each other looking ahead in Game of Thrones.

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