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.

Viserys (Paddy Considine) and Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) look at the Catspaw Dagger in flame in House of the Dragon

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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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Milly Alcock and Matt Smith in House of the Dragon

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