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Season 1 had such a great pace. We moved through years in 2 or 3 episodes, which allowed for the story to move along and milestones to be achieved. This season we are 4 episodes in and the story has only moved a few weeks. This show is eerily slow and nothing is happening. The Dameon story line is boring and useless. Rhanerya has been absent in most of the episodes and not making any decisions. The show writers listened to wasteful criticism from some of last year's audience members, who complained the pace was too fast and now they have destroyed the show!!!! You can't take everyone's critique too serious. This show is way tooo slow and it has lost it magic from last year.
- GhostReturns
- Jul 12, 2024
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Carrying the nostalgia of Game of thrones into this and comparing everything with the original...i would say this looks pretty awesome and you get the feel of watching original game of thrones... its the same but different characters...Hope we will fall in love with them as the season progresses.... A good ist episode..
- angel-soha
- Aug 20, 2022
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This work has reached an unparalleled level of awfulness, the worst episodes are in the second season.
I'm tired and angry at this work and the stupid games the writers are playing. I didn't expect the series to reach such a level of triviality and disgust that has reached its peak. In reality, this is the price of GRRM selling the rights to his world after spending a long period of his life on it. You write and leave, and it ends up in the hands of a network that doesn't care about quality, and they team up with some bad writers, who I'm too embarrassed to call them writers, and then HBO put them in an animal barn instead of a writing room.
This ugly quality only comes from an animal barn, and I believe even if you were in an animal barn, you would be able to produce better ideas and writings, better than the work of the writers of House of the Dragons who think they can write innovative and new lines better than the original source... Unfortunately, this is the painful result.
I'm tired and angry at this work and the stupid games the writers are playing. I didn't expect the series to reach such a level of triviality and disgust that has reached its peak. In reality, this is the price of GRRM selling the rights to his world after spending a long period of his life on it. You write and leave, and it ends up in the hands of a network that doesn't care about quality, and they team up with some bad writers, who I'm too embarrassed to call them writers, and then HBO put them in an animal barn instead of a writing room.
This ugly quality only comes from an animal barn, and I believe even if you were in an animal barn, you would be able to produce better ideas and writings, better than the work of the writers of House of the Dragons who think they can write innovative and new lines better than the original source... Unfortunately, this is the painful result.
- moameer-19383
- Jul 21, 2024
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The first season was so good-amazing world-building, layered characters, and every episode built momentum until that unforgettable cliffhanger finale. Leaving me thinking that Game of Thrones is back!
But then came Season 2, and I couldn't help but ask: what went wrong?
Game of Thrones gave us some of the most fascinating female characters in TV history-Cersei, driven by trauma, ambition, and family; Daenerys, evolving from a powerless slave to a liberator and queen. These characters were complex, flawed, and compelling.
Now, we have a queen who complains about the men around her while making questionable decisions behind their backs. Instead of delving into the nuances of her choices, the writing reduces her to frustration when she's confronted. Meanwhile, Daemon-arguably the most captivating character-has been sidelined, left to have a mental break down. Aemond, who commands attention in every scene, has been reduced to barely any screen time even though every scene he's in is left with intensity.
It feels like the writing has lost its edge. I never thought I'd say it, but I'd rather rewatch Game of Thrones' final season than sit through this again. Season 2 deserves better writing, and so do we.
But then came Season 2, and I couldn't help but ask: what went wrong?
Game of Thrones gave us some of the most fascinating female characters in TV history-Cersei, driven by trauma, ambition, and family; Daenerys, evolving from a powerless slave to a liberator and queen. These characters were complex, flawed, and compelling.
Now, we have a queen who complains about the men around her while making questionable decisions behind their backs. Instead of delving into the nuances of her choices, the writing reduces her to frustration when she's confronted. Meanwhile, Daemon-arguably the most captivating character-has been sidelined, left to have a mental break down. Aemond, who commands attention in every scene, has been reduced to barely any screen time even though every scene he's in is left with intensity.
It feels like the writing has lost its edge. I never thought I'd say it, but I'd rather rewatch Game of Thrones' final season than sit through this again. Season 2 deserves better writing, and so do we.
No emotional connection whatsoever with characters, and this is why it is not working. In 'House of the Dragon,' the narrative struggles to engage viewers on a deeper level. The characters, while visually striking and well-portrayed, lack the development needed to foster genuine attachment. Unlike 'Game of Thrones,' where complex backstories and evolving relationships drew audiences in, 'House of the Dragon' fails to provide sufficient depth. Without this emotional investment, viewers find it challenging to care about the fates and motivations of the characters. The intricate political plots and spectacular battles cannot compensate for the absence of heartfelt connections. Consequently, the show risks becoming a mere spectacle, losing the compelling human element that once captivated fans. For 'House of the Dragon' to succeed, it must cultivate richer character arcs and more intimate storytelling. Adding more personal stakes and emotional dilemmas could help bridge this gap, making the audience genuinely care about the characters' journeys.
I loved Game of Thrones but wasn't really sure what to expect when I first heard about this but the trailers looked pretty good so I gave it a chance. Then after reading the critics reviews and listening to all hype that was surrounding the show I was expecting this to be the next great series. It's not. I should have known since the reviews are so mixed but people were hyping it up for months and again the trailers were pretty good. I'm a few episodes into season 2 right now and it's going to be a struggle to finish the rest of the season. It definitely hasn't been nearly as good as I thought it would be and judging by the mixed reviews I'm guessing the rest of the season will be much of the same.
- Supermanfan-13
- Jul 22, 2024
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Despite the high anticipation surrounding the series, it's unfortunate that the only captivating element is the presence of dragons. The actors lack charisma, failing to bring their characters to life in a way that engages the audience. This deficiency in performance makes it nearly impossible to form any emotional connections with the characters. The narrative, which could have been enriched by strong, memorable personalities, instead falls flat, leaving viewers disinterested and detached. The dragons, while visually impressive, aren't enough to carry the entire show and redeem its shortcomings.
- Blueghost-01
- Aug 4, 2024
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Season 1 was awesome. I was still defending the show untill this episode 6 of season 2. Enough is enough, the writers have no new ideas anymore, they don't follow the book and now this season is just super boring episode after episode. It's a Mexican soap opera now. I find it disgraceful. And it kinda is a bait and switch as well. They baited us with a very good season 1 just so they now use season 2 to push all their propaganda and personal beliefs. Is it so hard to follow the original story from the book?
The western world is having a really big writers Crisis in the entertainment industry.
Anyway, I might still keep watching this, but not with the same excitement as before. Might put it on just as background noise and go check it out when I hear a dragon. A shame.
The western world is having a really big writers Crisis in the entertainment industry.
Anyway, I might still keep watching this, but not with the same excitement as before. Might put it on just as background noise and go check it out when I hear a dragon. A shame.
In truth, the show presents all the GOT trappings, but offers none of its heart. Consider why we cared about GOT. First, we watched the Stark family children and their trials, torn from their home in the North: Sansa in King's Landing, then worse; Arya among the Nameless Men, then wandering Westeros with the Hound; Jon Snow at the Wall and beyond on his northern quest, then finding his truth with Dani. Secondly, the Lannister story-arc had legs. We came to care about both Jamie and Tyrion. Finally, we watched Dani rise from trophy wife to Targaryen queen. That is, we experienced these complex and beautifully written characters as they grew.
Contrastingly, House of the Dragon offers no one to support, truly; no main character to root for. Thus, it descends quickly into mere palace intrigue, cut with gut-wrenching violence. Who do we like, here? The arrogant and self-serving Rhaenyra offers little empathy; and while the young Queen Alicent seemed sympathetic, she grows icy cold. The King's weakness undermines our connection to him and, finally, Daemon is just unfathomable. Put simply, we don't care about these people and, without character sympathy, the show is empty. Great stories aren't about what happens to people. They're about what happens to people we care about. A lesson HOTD should learn.
Contrastingly, House of the Dragon offers no one to support, truly; no main character to root for. Thus, it descends quickly into mere palace intrigue, cut with gut-wrenching violence. Who do we like, here? The arrogant and self-serving Rhaenyra offers little empathy; and while the young Queen Alicent seemed sympathetic, she grows icy cold. The King's weakness undermines our connection to him and, finally, Daemon is just unfathomable. Put simply, we don't care about these people and, without character sympathy, the show is empty. Great stories aren't about what happens to people. They're about what happens to people we care about. A lesson HOTD should learn.
- bluesouptin
- Apr 7, 2024
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Game of Thrones was one of my favorite shows of all-time so I couldn't wait for House of the Dragon. I've now caught up and seen every episode so far and my main takeaway is...this should be and could've been a lot better. ! While it's already another hit for HBO I think that has to be on name alone. If this wasn't a spin-off I don't think it would be doing so well. People have to be watching because they liked GoT and are waiting for this to be as good. Well, it's into its second season and this is not GoT quality. 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. Well, this is not entertaining. Sure, there are a few minutes here and there but overall? No.
(To the first season)
It has a promising story, a lot of money and an interesting epoch to talk about. It starts really good, but suddenly jumps a lot of years with no notice, and later a lot of years more.
What was disgusting to me was the acting: the youngest stars take a fresh view of the character, while the older ones just cry, and cry, and cry.
They've only 2 faces: brave (as they're going to war) or crying because they've lost something.
I just hope that this doesn't become to a simple hight budget soap opera. While I saw the previous series from the very first chapter, this one is becoming tedious to follow. And worst of all, you know what will happen.
Really they couldn't do something bigger with this rich world? Really?
What was disgusting to me was the acting: the youngest stars take a fresh view of the character, while the older ones just cry, and cry, and cry.
They've only 2 faces: brave (as they're going to war) or crying because they've lost something.
I just hope that this doesn't become to a simple hight budget soap opera. While I saw the previous series from the very first chapter, this one is becoming tedious to follow. And worst of all, you know what will happen.
Really they couldn't do something bigger with this rich world? Really?
- victoragus
- Jan 17, 2024
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The first season is great, second season I just don't wanna watch it anymore I put it only to fall sleep faster. Never tough game of trones story's could be so boring.
Great escenarios, great image picture, great music. But I'm not attached to any character, they are little lame. I don't wanna follow up any stories, the only one I was little attracted got stuck in a mental breakdown.
I believe they didn't chose the best cast.
Compare to GOT this is just another serie to watch to mark the checklist.
Rhaenyra could be this strong, powerful and amazing woman who changed story but instead she is just someone that can't make decisions on her own.
Great escenarios, great image picture, great music. But I'm not attached to any character, they are little lame. I don't wanna follow up any stories, the only one I was little attracted got stuck in a mental breakdown.
I believe they didn't chose the best cast.
Compare to GOT this is just another serie to watch to mark the checklist.
Rhaenyra could be this strong, powerful and amazing woman who changed story but instead she is just someone that can't make decisions on her own.
- aleja-41657
- Aug 13, 2024
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Everyone please stop review bombing the show! Just three days ago I saw the same thing happening with She Hulk and now House of The Dragon?! Don't develop hate before even watching it and stop giving one star reviews. Just don't judge it on the basis of the ending of Game of Thrones and watch first!
When House of The Dragon was first announced,I had doubts as to whether it would be good. But as more and more trailers came out,they got me excited.
And then I saw the first episode,and it was an amazing way to start the series!
It does a pretty good job of introducing the characters!
The acting, cinematography and CGI are all amazing! The dragons look very realistic.
I hope that it gets better and better with every episode and become one of the greatest shows of all time because it has the potential.
Will add updates as more episodes come out every week.
When House of The Dragon was first announced,I had doubts as to whether it would be good. But as more and more trailers came out,they got me excited.
And then I saw the first episode,and it was an amazing way to start the series!
It does a pretty good job of introducing the characters!
The acting, cinematography and CGI are all amazing! The dragons look very realistic.
I hope that it gets better and better with every episode and become one of the greatest shows of all time because it has the potential.
Will add updates as more episodes come out every week.
- diwakarmishraemail
- Aug 20, 2022
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It is not uncommon for successful shows to experience a major drop in quality from the initial season to the next but wow, the season 2 of House of the Dragon dropped off the proverbial cliff.
After a great season 1, proving to many that the world of Westeros could still play host to interesting story lines, season 2 managed to mess that up. Too many side plots that added nothing to the overall story, too much sitting around and brooding by Queen Rhaenyra and the endless Harrenhal scenes were awful.
As so many others have pointed out, the pacing was completely off for the entire season leaving me zoning out during episodes. Now we are told that filming for season 3 will commence next year so season 3 where we might finally get some dragon-on-dragon action is likely 18 months away? While I looked forward to season 2 after a great season 1, I have to admit to not being all that excited for season 3.
What a shame.
After a great season 1, proving to many that the world of Westeros could still play host to interesting story lines, season 2 managed to mess that up. Too many side plots that added nothing to the overall story, too much sitting around and brooding by Queen Rhaenyra and the endless Harrenhal scenes were awful.
As so many others have pointed out, the pacing was completely off for the entire season leaving me zoning out during episodes. Now we are told that filming for season 3 will commence next year so season 3 where we might finally get some dragon-on-dragon action is likely 18 months away? While I looked forward to season 2 after a great season 1, I have to admit to not being all that excited for season 3.
What a shame.
- elgeherg-49487
- Aug 13, 2024
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A mythical kingdom where raw natures of human qualities shaping a realm. So much entangled games of politics that can keep the audience engaged without wanting to miss a beat. So much details with unique characters with many stories of their own. Flawless visuals that sets and symbolizes the background of each moment. Excellent CGI. Precise audio effects and excellent background music. Prequel is actually welcoming to the new audience and it's an opportunity to get a feel for the GOT series. Though it may sometimes strand new comers with the absence of a proper prologue HOD become interesting as the episodes goes on.
- avindugunasinghe
- Apr 20, 2024
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I really enjoyed this backstory series, rich characters. So much opportunity to expand the histories of GOT characters. I would love to see someone like James Spader make an appearance. Every episode is such a feast for the eyes, making one homesick for a place you've never been. Although it is not without its cliches of forbidden love, scheming relatives and the like, it doesn't hurt to have dragons and Rhys Ifans to soften the blow. I don't usually like a spin off, they are often disappointing and lacking, but House of the Dragon had me hooked from the first episode. Even the into draws you in.
House of The Dragon contains the same exact thrill that Game Of Thrones captured for so many seasons. It is gorey, violent, brutal, and very well written. HBO rebounds very well.
- mtthwyoungs
- Aug 20, 2022
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Last week, I binged seasons 1-7 of GoT so those episodes are still very fresh in my mind and I am unaffected by rose tinted nostalgia.
I've just watched episode 1 of House of the Dragon.
How can I sum it up? So far, so good.
The music is sufficiently different to be fresh while remaining recognizable. The production quality and cinematography are as expected - fantastic, epic and awe inspiring, aside from a couple of excessively dark scenes that were over and done with very quickly.
There is gore aplenty. Nudity, vomit, sex and depravity. Incidental background humor. A promise of things to come.
The casting seems to be on point - I saw no issue with any of the characters, and the leads were well chosen for their roles.
The writing seems to be up to par. As an introduction, this episode was written and directed well. I want to see and know more - a good sign.
So far I'm pleased with this return to the land of Westeros. Valar morghulis!
I've just watched episode 1 of House of the Dragon.
How can I sum it up? So far, so good.
The music is sufficiently different to be fresh while remaining recognizable. The production quality and cinematography are as expected - fantastic, epic and awe inspiring, aside from a couple of excessively dark scenes that were over and done with very quickly.
There is gore aplenty. Nudity, vomit, sex and depravity. Incidental background humor. A promise of things to come.
The casting seems to be on point - I saw no issue with any of the characters, and the leads were well chosen for their roles.
The writing seems to be up to par. As an introduction, this episode was written and directed well. I want to see and know more - a good sign.
So far I'm pleased with this return to the land of Westeros. Valar morghulis!
House of the Dragon starts off quite well. It had the unenviable task of restoring GOT fan interest after a horrific season 7 and 8. The first season did that very well. While not as good as GOT S1-4, it was filled with characters and character development on par or exceeding that of some parts of the early seasons of Game of Thrones. And while the plot development was clunky due to the time jumps, it was nevertheless done quite well with an excellent episodes 7-10 (with some writing flaws here and there.)
Season 2 on the other hand is largely a filler season. The pace has clearly been stretched so thin that the show is clearly suffering from the infamous hobbit problem. Whats worse is that the filler isnt even well written, but often completely seems like fan fiction. Several characters are ruined in order to give us far fetched plot 'developments' that really only serve to stretch the season and give us some more dialogue in order to save some of the budget in a series dedicated to a war. If you didnt have the funds perhaps this project was a bad idea.
Personally I'm a bit tired of seeing characters I love get assassinated by bad writers. There is a reason George RR Martin is not happy with this show. Its a shame because S1 certainly set up what should have been a fantastic second season. But greed and bad writers have given us something on par with S5 and 6 of GOT. Which isnt THAT bad, but its a bit hard to watch if you are accustomed to high quality television.
Season 2 on the other hand is largely a filler season. The pace has clearly been stretched so thin that the show is clearly suffering from the infamous hobbit problem. Whats worse is that the filler isnt even well written, but often completely seems like fan fiction. Several characters are ruined in order to give us far fetched plot 'developments' that really only serve to stretch the season and give us some more dialogue in order to save some of the budget in a series dedicated to a war. If you didnt have the funds perhaps this project was a bad idea.
Personally I'm a bit tired of seeing characters I love get assassinated by bad writers. There is a reason George RR Martin is not happy with this show. Its a shame because S1 certainly set up what should have been a fantastic second season. But greed and bad writers have given us something on par with S5 and 6 of GOT. Which isnt THAT bad, but its a bit hard to watch if you are accustomed to high quality television.
(My review of the latest season is presented after my review of the first season)
Season 1: The first season of 'House Of The Dragon (2022-)' is definitely up there with the best seasons of 'Game Of Thrones (2011 - 2019)'. Asserting its dominance early on, the show details the consequences of the peaceful Targaryen King's decision to name his first-born daughter heir to the iron throne - consequences which only become more complex after he later sires a son (who, according to tradition, should supplant his older sister). The core of the narrative is based around political intrigue, with the various players plotting to give the throne to whoever's ascension would benefit themselves the most. The backstabbing, betrayal, heel-turns and revelations are all incredibly compelling, and the show manages to weave a tight-knit tapestry out of its various factions and conflicts. It's in some ways more focused than its older brother, focusing entirely around a decades-long issue of succession and more-or-less bouncing between two primary characters (although it takes a while for the pieces to all fall into place). There's still plenty of intrigue to be found, though, and the narrative twists and turns many times. It remains wholly engaging throughout, even as it navigates several hefty time-jumps and even recasts its core characters. It's really well-executed, a mature and impeccably written affair from start to finish. It also looks amazing, with immersive costuming and set-design and tactile special effects (the dragons look fantastic). The acting is all great, too, with the stand-out being the phenomenal Paddy Considine - although Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Millie Alcock, Emily Carey, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans and Eve Best are all notably strong as well. It's all just really entertaining, an often jaw-dropping and delightfully frustrating experience that puts you on the edge of your seat and keeps you there. It also features some palpable character arcs and is surprisingly affecting on occasion. It's just a brilliant series overall, even though it does have a few slower episodes (which thankfully tend to have great endings). It also leaves you wanting more, much more, so it's a good thing that season 2 isn't far away. I watched 'Game Of Thrones (2011 - 2019)' after it had all been released, so I didn't experience the wait between seasons which I'll now have to with this show. Honestly, I just can't wait until it returns. I hope that it continues to be as good as this. Incredible stuff.
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Season 2: 'House Of The Dragon (2022-)' Season 2 is perhaps a little more consistent than the first, but it's less successful overall. That's primarily because it does, in many ways, feel a bit like filler. It has several sequences that feel like they're only there so the show can spin its wheels a little and drag out its central conflict for another two seasons (they've announced the fourth will be the last). Essentially, this is the first half of the second act of the overarching story. Further increasing the potency of its pacing issue is the fact that, narratively, the first season covers decades and this covers what seems like just a few days. That's not inherently an issue, but it certainly contributes to the difference in pace associated with the show (I'm not really sure how they could avoid this while still telling the story they want to tell, though).
Of course, the show is still really well-crafted in pretty much every area. The set and costume design is impeccable, the visual effects are believable and the acting is world class. There's a palpable feel to the established world that never falters. The season has a few really strong episodes that feature compelling character work and exciting set-pieces. A handful of sequences are edge-of-your-seat suspenseful and there are quite a few surprises along the way. The character development is consistently great across the entire season, but there are definitely some moments that work better than others - or, perhaps, are more potent. Some of the storylines are a little clumsy or drawn out, but most of them are enjoyable enough that their inclusion feels warranted.
Ultimately, this is a really solid season of television that's just too slow-paced for its own good. Its highs are really high, and its lows aren't all that low; it's good across the board. There is some frustration that comes with its structure and pacing, but it's still an entertaining experience that's worth watching from start to finish. Hopefully the next season picks up the pace a bit, though; if it does, it could be incredible.
Season 1: The first season of 'House Of The Dragon (2022-)' is definitely up there with the best seasons of 'Game Of Thrones (2011 - 2019)'. Asserting its dominance early on, the show details the consequences of the peaceful Targaryen King's decision to name his first-born daughter heir to the iron throne - consequences which only become more complex after he later sires a son (who, according to tradition, should supplant his older sister). The core of the narrative is based around political intrigue, with the various players plotting to give the throne to whoever's ascension would benefit themselves the most. The backstabbing, betrayal, heel-turns and revelations are all incredibly compelling, and the show manages to weave a tight-knit tapestry out of its various factions and conflicts. It's in some ways more focused than its older brother, focusing entirely around a decades-long issue of succession and more-or-less bouncing between two primary characters (although it takes a while for the pieces to all fall into place). There's still plenty of intrigue to be found, though, and the narrative twists and turns many times. It remains wholly engaging throughout, even as it navigates several hefty time-jumps and even recasts its core characters. It's really well-executed, a mature and impeccably written affair from start to finish. It also looks amazing, with immersive costuming and set-design and tactile special effects (the dragons look fantastic). The acting is all great, too, with the stand-out being the phenomenal Paddy Considine - although Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Millie Alcock, Emily Carey, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans and Eve Best are all notably strong as well. It's all just really entertaining, an often jaw-dropping and delightfully frustrating experience that puts you on the edge of your seat and keeps you there. It also features some palpable character arcs and is surprisingly affecting on occasion. It's just a brilliant series overall, even though it does have a few slower episodes (which thankfully tend to have great endings). It also leaves you wanting more, much more, so it's a good thing that season 2 isn't far away. I watched 'Game Of Thrones (2011 - 2019)' after it had all been released, so I didn't experience the wait between seasons which I'll now have to with this show. Honestly, I just can't wait until it returns. I hope that it continues to be as good as this. Incredible stuff.
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Season 2: 'House Of The Dragon (2022-)' Season 2 is perhaps a little more consistent than the first, but it's less successful overall. That's primarily because it does, in many ways, feel a bit like filler. It has several sequences that feel like they're only there so the show can spin its wheels a little and drag out its central conflict for another two seasons (they've announced the fourth will be the last). Essentially, this is the first half of the second act of the overarching story. Further increasing the potency of its pacing issue is the fact that, narratively, the first season covers decades and this covers what seems like just a few days. That's not inherently an issue, but it certainly contributes to the difference in pace associated with the show (I'm not really sure how they could avoid this while still telling the story they want to tell, though).
Of course, the show is still really well-crafted in pretty much every area. The set and costume design is impeccable, the visual effects are believable and the acting is world class. There's a palpable feel to the established world that never falters. The season has a few really strong episodes that feature compelling character work and exciting set-pieces. A handful of sequences are edge-of-your-seat suspenseful and there are quite a few surprises along the way. The character development is consistently great across the entire season, but there are definitely some moments that work better than others - or, perhaps, are more potent. Some of the storylines are a little clumsy or drawn out, but most of them are enjoyable enough that their inclusion feels warranted.
Ultimately, this is a really solid season of television that's just too slow-paced for its own good. Its highs are really high, and its lows aren't all that low; it's good across the board. There is some frustration that comes with its structure and pacing, but it's still an entertaining experience that's worth watching from start to finish. Hopefully the next season picks up the pace a bit, though; if it does, it could be incredible.
- Pjtaylor-96-138044
- Feb 24, 2024
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Where's the action???
There's little, or none, to hand-to-hand combat. All I have seen this season is dragons flying. No real army combats so far. We only see the dead soldiers from a supposed battle and rumors of other battles. Was all the money invested in dragons CGI that now there is not enough to produce some epic battles, like the ones in Lord of the Rings type of thing? This season seems to be very slow paced. I am constantly looking at the clock to see how much time each episode takes to end, which means that is not intriguing, captivating or even suspenseful. There is not a single character that as that charisma that one might cheer for.
There's little, or none, to hand-to-hand combat. All I have seen this season is dragons flying. No real army combats so far. We only see the dead soldiers from a supposed battle and rumors of other battles. Was all the money invested in dragons CGI that now there is not enough to produce some epic battles, like the ones in Lord of the Rings type of thing? This season seems to be very slow paced. I am constantly looking at the clock to see how much time each episode takes to end, which means that is not intriguing, captivating or even suspenseful. There is not a single character that as that charisma that one might cheer for.
- suse-04098
- Jan 5, 2024
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In a world where all the studios are searching for the next GoT (The witcher, The rings if power), this series that's the only one which can try to claim that state, doesn't, cause' it would never be at the level of dialog of GoT in its peak (seasons 1-4), so instead it approaches more to visual storytelling and acting, and with directors like Clare Kilner, we might have here something really god.
This 2nd season has everything to go higher from this, and portray how this war affects both the broken family and the small folk.
Please don't be fooled by HBO's marketing, there's no right band in this war, both sides are flawed, and indeed this story it's a tragedy, if the show gets this right, it will leave a good legacy of the essence of G. R. R. M's saga.
SPOILERS From here below:
So after finishing the s2, that was a strange choice, this should've been 10 episodes long, HBO wanting this to be 8 eps like every average tv show ¿What the hell?. The arc of Alicent feels so weird, what's she gonna do after this? Betray her sons?
Overall it was a good season, Aegon and Aemond are excellent characters, the final episode isn't that bad, Daemon arc was good after all and we're having some payoff for the next battle which should be in this season. Anyways i don't know what to expect for the next two seasons, only that those have to be 10 episodes each please.
This 2nd season has everything to go higher from this, and portray how this war affects both the broken family and the small folk.
Please don't be fooled by HBO's marketing, there's no right band in this war, both sides are flawed, and indeed this story it's a tragedy, if the show gets this right, it will leave a good legacy of the essence of G. R. R. M's saga.
SPOILERS From here below:
So after finishing the s2, that was a strange choice, this should've been 10 episodes long, HBO wanting this to be 8 eps like every average tv show ¿What the hell?. The arc of Alicent feels so weird, what's she gonna do after this? Betray her sons?
Overall it was a good season, Aegon and Aemond are excellent characters, the final episode isn't that bad, Daemon arc was good after all and we're having some payoff for the next battle which should be in this season. Anyways i don't know what to expect for the next two seasons, only that those have to be 10 episodes each please.
- isamatoshdez
- Jun 27, 2024
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The reason Game of Thrones, both the book and the first series had people across the world hooked was not dragons (because there were none in season 1) - it was not enormous battles (because there were none in season 1)
It was because an extremely intriguing cast of characters, with dynamic backgrounds, clear and concise motivations (or mysterious and elusive ones) played off of each other in dialogue and in contrast. Scenes such as Varys and Littlefinger discussing the succession in the first episode. Tyrion and Jamie jesting about their father. Polticking that gave meat to a world we didn't understand, but quickly wanted to understand.
The opening sequence gave us a map that showed us from where our characters came and played on the great houses.
House of the Dragon assumes because the Targaryens are Targaryens we care about them. The varying houses are all well established, Otto Hightower is a secretive and despicable man... but why? Who is he? Why is he the kings hand? Who is he to the king? These are questions the Game of thrones initial episodes gave us for characters like Ned and his relationship to the baratheons. We understood why Robert Baratheon gave little care to Cersei, because in the opening minutes we see his obsession for Lyanna.
House of the Dragon has failed in its three episodes to explain anything of meaning about Daemon, Rhaenyra, her father, his Hand, his wife...
They are still pretty faces with no backstory, and there is a grand difference between lack of backstory and crafting mystery. One conceals an absence of depth and the other implies there is depth whilst revealing it along the way, piece by piece. So far these characters feel like generic substitutes who happen to carry the last names of characters we once adored.
I hope, because I love the work of Miguel and George and the team at HBO, that they have crafted something of far more substance than has currently been shown to us!
It was because an extremely intriguing cast of characters, with dynamic backgrounds, clear and concise motivations (or mysterious and elusive ones) played off of each other in dialogue and in contrast. Scenes such as Varys and Littlefinger discussing the succession in the first episode. Tyrion and Jamie jesting about their father. Polticking that gave meat to a world we didn't understand, but quickly wanted to understand.
The opening sequence gave us a map that showed us from where our characters came and played on the great houses.
House of the Dragon assumes because the Targaryens are Targaryens we care about them. The varying houses are all well established, Otto Hightower is a secretive and despicable man... but why? Who is he? Why is he the kings hand? Who is he to the king? These are questions the Game of thrones initial episodes gave us for characters like Ned and his relationship to the baratheons. We understood why Robert Baratheon gave little care to Cersei, because in the opening minutes we see his obsession for Lyanna.
House of the Dragon has failed in its three episodes to explain anything of meaning about Daemon, Rhaenyra, her father, his Hand, his wife...
They are still pretty faces with no backstory, and there is a grand difference between lack of backstory and crafting mystery. One conceals an absence of depth and the other implies there is depth whilst revealing it along the way, piece by piece. So far these characters feel like generic substitutes who happen to carry the last names of characters we once adored.
I hope, because I love the work of Miguel and George and the team at HBO, that they have crafted something of far more substance than has currently been shown to us!