Even after the conclusion ofHouse of the Dragon,fans can’t get enough of the show.
Their connections make the story fluid, as one king’s troubles are passed to the next in line.
But the quick prologue left something to be desired for fans new to the story.
With only a few minutes of explanation, the nuances of the situation had to be left out.
So by the time, it came into play, it was forgotten.
Those who didn’t know to look out for it from the beginning didn’t understand the significance.
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If the main idea is the same, this would be a flashback and a far less relevant one.
Another idea was to start with thebirth scenewhere queen Aemma (Sian Brooke) and her baby die.
This event begins the crisis as the baby is Viserys' (Paddy Considine) only son.
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In the show, this occurs in the first episode but near the end.
As is, the first episode serves well to introduce the characters.
But Martin claims his favorite idea was to begin a generation earlier.
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Then the death of Baelon would bring the story to the Great Council.
Showing Rhaenys' claim to the throne overlooked more than once would demonstrate Westeros' resistance to a queen.
This version would allow a further explanation ofTargaryen succession customs.
However, Martin’s version is not without problems.
The story laid out is far too much to appear in flashbacks.
Even if it were a whole episode, it would feel overcrowded.
They could add a season before getting to the Rhaenyra plot.
But doing so would requiremore time jumps and recasting, which plagued the season as is.
Already, the series received some criticism about its slow pace.
Starting earlier would slow it down more, though admittedly, the context would be better set up.
Did They Start in the Right Place?
And the final result was well done.
The showrunners made the right decision.
George RR Martin writes great political intrigue, but it wouldn’t translate well to TV.
While context is necessary, it should not overpower the central story.
And in the final product, it does not.
