No one can get enough ofHouse of the Dragon, even weeks after the season has ended.
The ambitious first season covers 20 years in only 10 episodes.
The real question is: Why didn’t they make more episodes?
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There was more than enough story to cover it without taking any plot away fromSeason 2.
This could have covered another three episodes easily.
In this version, Aemon’s bloody death could end the first episode of the season.
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Episode 2 would then focus on the debate of who would be the next heir, Rhaenys or Baelon.
Jaehaerys would decide on Baelon, much to his wife’s disapproval.
After Viserys is named heir, the series could skip to what became the first episode.
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It would have been an interesting direction for the series but would require even more time jumps.
Between episodes 5 and 6, there isan eventful10-tear gap.
Shortening the time jumps could have answered some of the fans' questions.
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Like howCriston Cole(Fabien Frankel) faced no consequences forkilling a man at the royal wedding.
They could have explored his growing friendship with Alicent (Olivia Cooke).
At the same time, the show could have shown howAlicent and Rhaenyra’s friendshipfell to pieces.
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Laena is introduced in Episode 2 before she claimsVhagar, so she could have done that.
It would highlight her character and tie in Vhagar, who is a major player in the future.
It would also explainthe process of claiming dragonsbefore it became important for Aemond (Ewan Mitchell).
It could have shown her marriage to Daemon (Matt Smith).
The Vale and Lady Arryn will grow in importance asthe Blacks and the Greenssearch for allies.
Namely, that Laenor is gay and their failure to conceive an heir.
After the birth of Jacaerys, did Alicent go straight to Viserys?
Or did it take her a bit to figure out the identity of the true father?
With more time, some of these plots could be added back.
For example, Rhaenyra’s tour for suitors in the novel was much longer.
InFire & Blood, Viserys initially proposes a marriage between Rhaenyra and Qoren Martel of Dorne.
Additionally, Rhaenyra and Laenor frequently visited Daemon and Laena in the early years of their respective marriages.
The show could have also delved deeper into the Triarchy rather thanbringing them up now and again.
One notable example wasRhaenyra helping Alicent dress for her wedding.
The moment would be a dark addition, though it would add to the tone of the funeral.
Frankel filmed a scene of Criston Cole taking his Kingsguard vows as well.
Another deleted scene was of Daemon comforting his daughters after Laena’s death.
The tender moment would have shown a softer side to a character who is often so hard-edged.
Another Daemon part was cut from theinfamous family dinnerof Episode 8.
Daemon toasted his brother, giving a kind speech about Viserys.
Still, who wouldn’t want a little moreHouse of the Dragon?
