WasHouse of the Dragoncapable of one-upping itself?
The easy answer to that is yes.
But then there are those like Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter Helaena (Phia Saban).
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We’ve seen itandfelt it.
Whose side should you choose?
While the Red Weddingwasshocking in its violence, there’s a visceral element to the characters' suffering here.
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.
What’s missing are the odd pairings that we might have had if the cast was still united.
When the two sides do meet, they clash and make it everyone’s problem.
It was clear in Season 1 that some dragons have deeper bonds with their riders.
In Season 2,we understand the full might and horror of what dragon war could be like.
InHouse of the Dragon, each dragon and each rider are distinct.
Going from one medium to another, some aspects will always be lost in translation.
However,contrary to what Martin says, adaptations aren’t always bad.
Certainly, in this case, we’re seeing just how good they can be.
While the characters of Martin’s story were mere skeletons,these actors completely flesh out their characters.
The season is full of unexpected twists, including surprising schemes, character pairings, and appearances.
It’s undeniable thatHouse of the DragonSeason 2 flourishes in a wayGame of Thronesnever could.
How do you make an impossible choice?
House of the DragonSeason 2 premieres June 16 on Max.
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