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There's no doubt that House of the Dragon is at the absolute peak of digital effects when it comes to portraying dragons onscreen. Has there ever been a battle between fire-breathing goliaths in the sky like there was at Rook's Rest, when Meleys, Sunfyre, and Vhagar collided? Whether you're an ardent fan of the show, have issues with how it deviated from the source material, or anything else, it's hard to argue that the dragons aren't magnificent.

Or is it? In a recent video from the Corridor Crew YouTube channel, visual effects professionals and hosts Clint, Jordan, and Niko broke down some of House of the Dragon's biggest scenes. The visual effects on House of the Dragon may have wowed us laypeople, but what about those with a discerning eye for the way the visual effects sausage is made? Watch:

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House of the Dragon is not only known for its outstanding plotline but also for showcasing some of the finest dragons from the world of Westeros (and Essos).

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However, not all dragons were featured on the show and it is quite evident from the storyline of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. A mighty dragon that lived on Dragonstone was completely eliminated from the story.

House of the Dragon Removed An Iconic Dragon From The Show

People who have read Fire & Blood know that there are hundreds of dragons mentioned throughout the entirety of the Targaryen rule over Westeros. From Aegon The Conqueror’s Balerion the Black Dread to Baela Targaryen’s Moondancer, the world was riddled with dragons.

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However, not all of them had something to add to the storyline. Several...