La casa del dragón

This has to be one of the best spinoffs ever made. This is a show where you can't be playing on your phone, cooking dinner or doing something else, it requires your undivided attention. It's a show that never gets stale. I can't remember ever being bored, even for one episode. I loved every second of every episode and I think you will to if you give it a chance. The one thing I didn't like was the time jump came to early. I would've liked to seen more of the earlier episode years. I've already watched this show twice from beginning to end. I can't wait for season 3 to get here.

House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is a masterclass in political intrigue, family conflict, and high-stakes drama. Set 200 years before the events of its predecessor, the series dives deep into the Targaryen dynasty, exploring their rise, power struggles, and the seeds of internal conflict that eventually lead to civil war. The show expertly balances sweeping visuals with intimate character moments, ensuring that viewers are invested not only in the dragons and battles but also in the nuanced human dynamics.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon delivers a magnetic, unpredictable performance, while Emma D'Arcy's portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen captures a mix of vulnerability, ambition, and defiance. The show's writing emphasizes moral ambiguity; characters are rarely purely heroic or villainous, reflecting the harsh realities of a world driven by power. The dragons themselves are visually stunning, with CGI that feels both realistic and awe-inspiring, adding weight to the narrative rather than overshadowing it.

The pacing, though deliberate, allows tension to build gradually, making political maneuvers and personal betrayals more impactful. Cinematography and production design immerse viewers in a richly detailed Westeros, from the opulent Red Keep to the vast, fiery landscapes of dragon flights.

While comparisons to Game of Thrones are inevitable, House of the Dragon establishes its own identity, focusing on the fragility of family bonds and the intoxicating allure of power. It's a compelling, visually breathtaking series that captures the essence of George R. R. Martin's world while promising an epic saga of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal.

Game of Thrones was one of my favorite shows of all-time so I couldn't wait for House of the Dragon. After just finishing it I can tell you it's fantastic! While it's not as good as Game of Thrones, it's still very good in its own right. It's already another hit in a long line of them for HBO. I've never read the books to these shows so I had no expectations when it came to that but I wouldn't care if it varied from the source material even if I did. I don't get why so many people care if a movie/show is different from the source material. As long as it's entertaining...who cares? They have to adapt these books for the screen. The first few episodes may start a little slow for some as they build these characters and the world they live in but stick with it because it definitely pays off. This is definitely one of the best new shows of the last few years and I'm looking forward to more seasons in the future.

Good first season. Some of the events feel skimmed through because of the time skip, some of the consequences to what happens during the course of the show take place off air because of the abruptly timed time skip. One of the main examples for this would be Viserys' reaction to the illicit relationship between his daughter and Daemon on multiple occasions when she was a child or Lord Corlys' long term response to Viserys' rejection of his proposal. And the relationship between Rhanerya and Daemon itself seemed under developed, the only possible reason Rhanerya had to wed him was it would strengthen her claim to the throne, other than their whole relationship was built on cryptic conversation that takes place in the Valryian language. Other than that the show is too immersive and it's hard to take sides as both of them have done many wrongs and are good in certain instances, it was nice to see all that slow burn drama that took place to unfold.

First of all, I don't want to give this series a 10/10, especially right now, but I'm going to keep it at 10 because I still have hopes for a third season, and that's only because it's a Game of Thrones spin-off, and I hope the directors don't screw it up. The funny thing is, they still have a source book and writer alive! Wow, this is a complete and utter disaster. The reason I'm so upset is because they're dragging out a second season just to make money, making scenes from the books pointlessly ineffective and absurd. That's the only thing that bothers me, and I feel like the first season is slowly losing its quality.