Warning : bear major SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 ’s closing curtain .
Summary
For most of its run , House of the Dragonhas avoided too many direct joining toGame of Thrones , which is a good affair give it ’s a trap many prequels can return foul of . That there are 170 years or so between the two display sure as shooting makes it easier , but however , it ’s largely not been too"nudge nudge , wink wink"when it come to the franchise connections . Or rather , it had n’t , untilHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s ending .
Although much is focused on its own account , it includes Daemon Targaryen having a vision of Daenerys Targaryen , a White Walker , and the Three - Eyed Raven , as well as other things such as Rhaenyra Targaryen on the Iron Throne . There is some logic to Daemon having the vision within the show , but regrettably , I do n’t think it ’s good forGame of Thrones ' ending . I ’ve always defended season 8 , including the series finale , but such verbatim links between the shows do n’t benefit either one .
The Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon returned for its long - expect second season in 2024 , and now time of year 3 is substantiate .
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House Of The Dragon Sets Up A Version Of Game Of Thrones Season 8 That Doesn’t Exist
It’s A Strange Choice Given What Happens
There are a few meanings to be gleaned from Daemon ’s vision , which , in term ofHouse of the Dragon , link toAegon the Conqueror ’s birdsong of ice-skating rink and fire divination , and how Rhaenyra needs to sit down the Iron Throne . That ’s all well and salutary , result to Daemon bend the knee . It makes sentiency . What ’s not so dependable , however , is that it so overtly features the White Walkers and Daenerys Targaryen , suggesting she was the key to kill them .
It make a unmediated joining between the prognostication of Aegon , driving the story of Daemon and Rhaenyra , and where it all finish up with Daenerys , meaning she needs to sit down the Iron Throne and is the wedge who will defeat the White Walkers .
Indeed , because it not only shows Dany , but does so following on from a White Walker , a red comet , and her flying dragon eggs , then what it really seems to be saying is that Daenerys isthe Prince That Was Promised(or Princess , in this case ) . It makes a direct connection between the prophecy of Aegon , driving the story of Daemon and Rhaenyra , and where it all end up with Daenerys , mean she needs to sit around the Iron Throne and is the hero who will defeat the White Walkers .
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
The job , of course , is thatGame of Thronesseason 8has already happened , andHouse of the Dragonis setting up a version of result that does n’t come to pass . certainly , you may argue about how Dany was authoritative to defeating the White Walkers : it ’s genuine that , without her ( and those who followed her ) , the Night King in all probability would ’ve won . But she did n’t sit around the Iron commode when the Long Night came , andGame of Thronesdid absolutely nothing with the Prince That Was Promised divination , never confirming their identity .
It relieve oneself sense to use the prophecy for Rhaenyra ’s fib , believe the prophesied Redeemer comes from her origin , but I encounter it really unusual to so strongly indicate case to arrive when we already know they do n’t . Evenincluding the Three - Eyed Raven is an odd choiceas , again , Game of Thronesnever really explicate it .
It ’s been five years since Game of Thrones time of year 8 , episode 6 , " The Iron Throne , " and the serial publication close has get on well , despite causing a rebound .
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I wish a lot ofGame of Thronesseason 8 , sexual love share of it , and think Daenerys ' tale , on the whole , really work , even her becoming the so - call " Mad Queen " and then being kill by Jon Snow . But it did have its defect , andHouse of the Dragonso immediately connecting to it via Daemon ’s visions only serve well to highlight those .
The final season ofGame of Throneswas rush , and needed a lot more time with the White Walkers as the overarching threat , and then more time with Daenerys replacing them as the villain , as it were ( each could ’ve been their own season , really ) . In finicky , it always crucify me that the show did so little with the Prince That Was Promised or Azor Ahai prophecies , and explain hardly anything about the White Walkers and the Three - Eyed Raven .
Notably , they were all very strong fantasy element , the eccentric of which the show often seek to downplay where it could . It make out the dragon for the spectacle , but a lot of the magic was often stripped by , and with Daemon ’s vision going so severely into those very same phantasy look , it shows howGame of Thronescould have handle them better . If we eff who the Prince That Was Promised was , or had vindicated explanation for the White Walkers , it would make a lot more sense to include them here . But we do n’t , so I do believe it ’s a mistake .
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The Prequel Doesn’t Need Franchise Connections To Work
One of the pitfalls of any prequel is that they can lean right smart too unvoiced into determine up their parent show , rather than focusing on their own narration . It becomes more about name - drib , joining , and point of reference that will wrench its interview into the Leonardo DiCaprio maneuver meme than it will its own account , which are things I ’ve watch across multiple franchises like the MCU andStar Wars . Of naturally , Easter eggs can be a lot of fun , but they should be more scope elements , not foundational parts of the story .
It ’s slightly at odds , perhaps , that I really care the use of Aegon ’s dream for the most part , but that ’s entirely because of how it bear upon the narration of House of the Dragon .
It ’s somewhat mutually exclusive , perhaps , thatI really like the use of Aegon ’s dream for the most part , but that ’s totally because of how it affects the tale ofHouse of the Dragon . It drives multiple graphic symbol arc , and there ’s irony and tragedy in it , in a way , being the beginning of the end ofHouse Targaryen , as well as conduct to destruction in Westeros , when it was suppose to unite the land . It ’s only when I imagine about what it means forGame of Thrones , and how quickly the White Walkers were kill , that it does n’t work .
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
House of the Dragonseason 3 has been renewed by HBO .
It ’s the same plenty here , but even more extreme . The moreHouse of the Dragontries to connect and mark upGame of Thrones , the more it will highlight issues with the latter , and overshadow itself . The prequel has a good story and some neat characters , and can neatly exist as its own thing ; it does n’t need White Walkers or Daenerys Targaryen for that and , since they just stop up feeling a bit cheap , it ’s better off without them .
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Taking shoes about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the fib of the rise of the Targaryens , the only syndicate of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replace by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who take on the quondam translation of the character . Also starring in the serial is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s Father-God , King Viserys Targaryen .
ground on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series , Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional Continent of Westeros and Essos . It postdate imposing family like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead predominate in the North . The serial meet significant critical success and amassed a loyal lover foot due to its high production values , sprawling sets , iconic characters , and shocking twists .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin . Martin ’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the honour - pull ahead HBO serial Game of Thrones , which endure for eight season . After the incredibly divisive final time of year of Game of Thrones , the serial was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon , which also received critical plaudit .
Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
