It strays pretty far, to put it simply.
TheGame of Thronesworld is essentially known for its action-packed, never-ending drama.
In the book, Rhaenyra and Alicentare, more often than not, rivals in every possible way.
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More examples of suitable deviations from the source material include Alicents character.
Does an Adaptation Really Need to be Faithful to its Source Material?
In the case ofHouse of the Dragon, its a no-brainer.
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