Film critic Nina Metz writes: 'Will the series scratch that itch for fans of author George R.R. Martin’s quasi-medieval cosplay? Maybe. You thought “Game of Thrones” was poorly lit? “House of the Dragon” says: Hold my beer. Or ale.'
Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of Dragon.” - Original Credit: HBO
Ah yes, Daenerys the dragon whisperer — she of the white-blonde hair and grim, single-minded pursuit to take back the Iron Throne. The character sort of fell apart there at the end of “Game of Thrones,” leaving a sour aftertaste. Hers was a destiny that would go unfulfilled for a number of reasons, namely Jon Snow fatally shanking her in the gut in the finale. There was also her increasingly unhinged behavior before all that.
The story begins with an old king who lacks direct heirs, so one must be chosen by the Great Council. It’s between a man and a woman, and with this crowd it’s not even a question: The man will do. Their pick is eventually crowned King Viserys who ends up having some succession issues of his own, ironically. His eldest is a daughter, Princess Rhaenyra . But his wife is pregnant and everyone’s hoping for, you guessed it, a boy who will become the rightful heir instead.
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