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TheHouse of the Dragonseason 2 finale , " The Queen Who Ever Was , " included a coup d’oeil of Daenerys Targaryen , and unfortunately , it just remind me ofGame of Thronescutting one of her best and most important book scenes : the House of the Undying visions . The scene comes fromA Clash of Kings , the secondbook in George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries . A version of it did take place inGame of Thronesseason 2 ’s stopping point , " Valar Morghulis , " but it was drastically truncated and missed out everything that made the scene peculiar .
In the show , she envision the Red Keep ’s throne way in ruin , then passes through the Wall to find Khal Drogo and their son , Rhaego . In the book , there ’s a slew more to Daenerys ' House of the Undying visions , including Rhaegar Targaryen as well as several scenes of adumbration and tantalization of things to come . Game of Thrones ' version could n’t experience up to it , andDaemon Targaryen ’s visual modality of Daenerysjust makes it worse .
House of the Dragon time of year 2 ’s finis brings with it some major reveals and moments , and sets up even bigger things to amount in season 3 .
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What Daenerys' House Of The Undying Visions Include In The Book
There’s So Much To Daenerys' Visions In A Clash Of Kings
On the one hired hand , Game of Thronescutting Daenerys ' book prophecies is slightly understandable . There ’s a lot to the House of the Undying sequence in the Word , with well over a twelve unlike visions or vaticination - case warnings , so it would ’ve been difficult to include perfectly everything . Here ’s a summing up of what Dany sees :
Why Game Of Thrones Cutting Daenerys' House Of The Undying Visions Was A Mistake
It Could’ve Added A Lot To Her Story, Especially In Season 8
So yeah , clearly , there ’s a lot , and some of it would be mystifying to viewers … but then that ’s part of the play . The House of the Undying scene check some unbelievable moments of foreshadowing , some bright vivid , phantasmagorical , and haunt imagery , and multiple faint warnings that are plan to obsess over . It ’s all dripping with symbolisation and layers of signification , and a superb good example of how to do that in a way that ’s really exciting and still important to the present storey and character electric discharge , not just the future .
Given where Game of Thrones ' conclusion take her , with a filiation into becoming the " Mad tabby , " having more of this could have been a way of underpinning those late decisions …
So much of what ’s here , from the idea of treachery to the dragon bear three head and the cloth dragon and more , all serve to drive Daenerys ' journey forward . They ’re thing she herself guess about . hold whereGame of Thrones ' endingtakes her , with a pedigree into becoming the " Mad king , " get more of this could have been a way of corroborate those later decisions with much more setup from an even early dot . These visions help to question her destiny and her power , which are vital to her story .
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That the show focalize so heavily on the Iron Throne in her imaginativeness - which did make out to pass inGame of Thronesseason 8- is reflective of its narrative and thematic focus more generally . Thronesobsessed over that one seat of power , but ignored so many of the more magical and fantastical element of this world , include several prophecies that were either bring down or only paid lip - inspection and repair . Including more of Daenerys ' visions - and I ’m not saying it neededallof them - would ’ve helped fix that while give her overall arc much more heft .
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House Of The Dragon Makes Cutting The House Of The Undying Visions Worse
The Vision Of Daenerys Doesn’t Help Matters At All
Daemon ’s visions at Harrenhal inHouse of the Dragonseason 2are closer to the House of the Undying than whatGame of Thronesput on cover . They ’re not as proficient , but it certainly give them more screen time and there was lots to unpack with regard to what they really mean and what they set up . That itself makes it more frustrating thatThronescouldn’t do it when the scene was really written dead already ( whereas Daemon ’s were utter invention for the show , and not in Martin’sFire & Blood ) , but Daenerys appearing take it further .
It ’s get together Daenerys , the Prince That Was Promised Prophecy , and Aegon the Conqueror ’s a song of Methedrine and fire dream .
My own interpretation of it is that it ’s hinting Daenerys is the Prince That Was call . There ’s the red comet before she appear , the flying dragon ballock in the fire , and then the baby dragons themselves after Khal Drogo ’s funeral pyre , which all fits with the prophecy . Beyond that , it ’s very distinctly connecting to the White Walkers , and the need for a Targaryen on the Iron Throne to defeat them . It ’s bring together Daenerys , the Prince That Was Promised Prophecy , andAegon the Conqueror ’s a birdsong of Methedrine and fire dream .
Game of Thrones did n’t confirm the Prince That Was Promised ’s identity , but House of the Dragon ’s season 2 finale has some large clues about who it is .
All of that just make me more frustrated thatGame of Thronescut the sight where Rhaegar straightaway talks aboutthe Prince That Was Promised ’s identityto Daenerys , which could ’ve better set up these ideas . He also says"his is the song of ice and fire,“and not only is that of import because it ’s the title of the book series being used in - population , but it too now colligate to Aegon ’s aspiration .
This could ’ve been paying off a much bountiful part ofGame of Thrones , and there ’d be a much stronger thematic connection between the visions and why we ’re seeing Daenerys here . regrettably , the show did n’t do that and , 12 geezerhood later , I ’m still insane . It ’s a truly brilliant conniption , with some of Martin ’s best writing , and deserved much better on - screen . House of the Dragonis an annoying monitor that it could and should have happen , and it would ’ve improved two shows now .
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base on George R. R. Martin ’s on-going A Song of Ice and Fire novel serial , Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama place in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos . It follows baronial families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead loom in the North . The serial receive substantial vital success and amass a fast fan base due to its high production economic value , sprawl band , iconic character , and shocking twists .
take place about 172 age before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tarradiddle of the wage increase of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to go the Doom of Valyria . The democratic 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 act the elder edition of the characters . Also starring in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia enfranchisement create 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 season . After the unbelievably dissentious final time of year of Game of Thrones , the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon , which also received critical eclat .
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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.
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.
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.
