House of the Dragon

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 21, 2022
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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  1. farukh
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    knowing that Bran is still going to be a king makes this all thing meaningless
  2. Trunkis
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    More liberal garbage ruining beloved series
    Same liberal nonsense that is present in every single piece of media produced in the last few years. Black characters that make no sense. Men bad, women good. Teenage girls that are stronger and smarter than men. Just one episode in, and I already know what the main focus and theme is.
  3. Rooseweld
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing First Episode, Reminded me of the early seasons of game of thrones, can't wait to see how the rest of this season progress.
  4. OlivierPiel
    Oct 5, 2022
    2
    Onanism in all its inane yet arrogant cultural form. Welcome to the streaming wars for the degenerates!
    Gratuitous brothel scenes for woke hypocrites, childish dragons and wizardry. Gore, guts and sword fights for overweight armchair generals.
    There is a real war for democracy and our civilisation going on, you say? The plebs are not interested. Panem et circenses!
  5. iandizion713
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    The battle of the throne is back and better than ever. Gonna be so epic watching Dragon riders duke it out.
  6. ULTERIUS
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    Ruined beyond.......the whole thing is a joke.
    Does not deserve a 75 characters long review. Save your time and watch something else.
  7. Yanni_
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Absolute joy and pleasure. Adapting Fire and Blood is extremely hard yet they managed to do it greatly. The casting is excellent, the costumes are somptuous, it needs a slow start to expose everything and understand the plot but the more this serie advances the more mindblowing it is. One of the greatest
  8. MarkoD
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definetly must see!!! After game of thrones we have new masterpiece. I agree that in some way there is too much time jumps but thats ok… Expand
  9. Daimonion
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    A well made show, not as good as the original GoT but a masterpiece in comparison to Rings of Power
  10. ByteMyPixels
    Sep 1, 2022
    7
    Lets get this straight, it is not as good as the first few season of the original, but so far it is better than seasons 7 and 8. It doesn't feel phoned in either, and I am willing to admit I might be carrying some unfair baggage from the last season, but I am going to stick around for this.

    AT LEAST IT ISN'T NETFLIX ADAPTATION QUALITY!!!
  11. samusmaster64
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Despite the initial apprehension, “House of the Dragon” has succeeded at being a true adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s work. The scale has been peeled back, abandoning long battle sequences for biting words, political intrigue, and character drama. It may take viewers who enjoyed the spectacle of later seasons of “Game of Thrones” a while to get on board, but fans of Martin’s books andDespite the initial apprehension, “House of the Dragon” has succeeded at being a true adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s work. The scale has been peeled back, abandoning long battle sequences for biting words, political intrigue, and character drama. It may take viewers who enjoyed the spectacle of later seasons of “Game of Thrones” a while to get on board, but fans of Martin’s books and the lore of Westeros are in for a treat.… Expand
  12. Tvlovr702
    Aug 22, 2022
    1
    I watched the first episode and was underwhelmed. The dialogue was mediocre, the characters were not interesting, the plot was simplistic and dull, and it is devoid of humor. The theme, which permeated the entire first episode, was that women are perpetual victims of men who are either all evil, all brutes, or all weak-willed idiots. It lacked the excitement, expanse and awe of GoTI watched the first episode and was underwhelmed. The dialogue was mediocre, the characters were not interesting, the plot was simplistic and dull, and it is devoid of humor. The theme, which permeated the entire first episode, was that women are perpetual victims of men who are either all evil, all brutes, or all weak-willed idiots. It lacked the excitement, expanse and awe of GoT along with interesting and witty characters such as Tyrion, Littlefinger, Varys, and Arya. Daenerys had more personality in her little finger (no pun intended) than Rhaenyra has in her entire body. I was incredibly bored watching it and do not feel compelled to watch any more. It's sad that this show doesn't seem intent on giving us the cerebral dialogue I loved between Varys and Littlefinger or the humorous insights of Tyrion. Very disappointing. I guess that is the problem when the source material is basically a history book and not a novel.… Expand
  13. Lookingforheart
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    What the heck happened? I have to say first and foremost that I loved GOT; the storytelling, world building, acting, and production were excellent. That said, the final season was terrible without the guidance of the books, and the series probably had one of the absolute worst finales i've ever seen in my life. Total rubbish. This is why it puzzles me: George is the co-creator of this andWhat the heck happened? I have to say first and foremost that I loved GOT; the storytelling, world building, acting, and production were excellent. That said, the final season was terrible without the guidance of the books, and the series probably had one of the absolute worst finales i've ever seen in my life. Total rubbish. This is why it puzzles me: George is the co-creator of this and it is based on his work. House of The Dragon is shallow, ugly, and completely illiterate compared to the original books/shows. i did not need to see Dr. Who make his porn debut, and the gratuitous awfulness only escalates all within the first episode. The worst things you saw in GOT are here, right in the first episode, and they seem to just be ramping it up, but not in a campy, Dead Alive way. The dragons are still cool, but i don't care one whit about the characters. Not an iota. Very uncomfortable with the depictions/sexualization of underage girls, even if the actresses are technically of age.

    There were moments in GOT where i thought they'd gone too far in their visual representation, the books were mature, yes, but you can do these things artfully and gracefully. House of Dragons is some weird breed of torture porn crossed with fantasy with none of the outstanding narrative of GOT, and I am not going to watch any further episodes. Disappointing on too many levels to count. Sorry George, but this is ****. You've lost a fan.

    Additionally, my rating is just for the production values, they are good. There is nothing else redeemable about this series. If J.R.R Tolkien were alive in a time he'd seen his work realized this way, he probably would have quit writing. Trash. And if they wanted to tell this story, maybe they should have just told the prequel of Khaleesi. Just awful, truly.    … Expand
  14. NicoTacos
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Westeros is finally back. This was such a great start, we can truly see there's so much potential in this show, I had chills.
  15. Mosimores
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    Very good for first episode Thank you HBO for producing this series
    Please be good to end of it
  16. alpha404
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    I find the episode of the House of the Dragon series, a wonderful first episode, introducing us to the characters and their political orientations in the world of Westeros. The transitions between scenes are wonderful, shocks in the first episode, and fateful decisions that affect future events. I consider this amazing.
  17. mikep22
    Aug 27, 2022
    8
    It was an interesting start, but without any of the slow character build up that A song of Ice and Fire had, you really are flung in very quickly. There is plenty of potential here for a high quality series, and like the original series, there are no "good guys or bad guys" and all the characters seem to have varying flaws - which should make for interesting watching.
    It will be cool to    It was an interesting start, but without any of the slow character build up that A song of Ice and Fire had, you really are flung in very quickly. There is plenty of potential here for a high quality series, and like the original series, there are no "good guys or bad guys" and all the characters seem to have varying flaws - which should make for interesting watching.
    It will be cool to see how closely it matches its source material "fire and blood" as it progresses.    … Expand
  18. Oldstuff667
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    Honestly I’ve very much enjoyed the first two episodes and look forward to seeing the dragons as the season goes on. Not going to be as good as got I think, but overall happy with the pacing and acting.
  19. CKhound
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    A great show that really does take some of the bad tastes out of the last season of Game of Thrones. This is a bit of a different beast though. I love Game of Thrones. And possibly love it slightly more than House of the Dragon, but this is a much different told story. Essentially, where it focuses on one family and one rather small group of main characters that are regularly in contactA great show that really does take some of the bad tastes out of the last season of Game of Thrones. This is a bit of a different beast though. I love Game of Thrones. And possibly love it slightly more than House of the Dragon, but this is a much different told story. Essentially, where it focuses on one family and one rather small group of main characters that are regularly in contact with one, it gives a much different vibe from the Game of Thrones storytelling that has characters that are much removed from one another for seasons, or maybe never met at all. Overall, this has a lot of very good storytelling through character development, and some truly great environment and CGI (the dragons look amazing!). Be careful though, if you are looking for nonstop action, this isn't that. I love action as much as the next person, but this is a season built primarily of story/world building. Be prepared for dialogue, intrigue, and yes, some action. Overall, a perfect show.… Expand
  20. Prosmooth
    Aug 23, 2022
    7
    Was a solid first episode. Surprisingly focused. Has a different feel than GOT, but that's not a bad thing since the last 2 seasons of GOT were awful.
  21. Nietzschebot1
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    It was just okay. Where GOT attempted to insert as much violence, sex, and general mayhem as it could get away with (at least in the first few seasons), HOD seems as if it is trying to have as little violence, sex, and general mayhem as it can get away with (while still appearing to be edgy). We are in a new moral age, and this series seems to be made in the wake of that age. It mayIt was just okay. Where GOT attempted to insert as much violence, sex, and general mayhem as it could get away with (at least in the first few seasons), HOD seems as if it is trying to have as little violence, sex, and general mayhem as it can get away with (while still appearing to be edgy). We are in a new moral age, and this series seems to be made in the wake of that age. It may prove me wrong, but everything about it so far is much too clean. This, of course, also hurts the drama. Nothing about it provokes winces or shock. And (perhaps consequently), there was also an absence of awe.… Expand
  22. Mathias01
    Aug 22, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well... after watching the first episode I can already see where this show is going so I might end up not finishing the season. I'll give it another couple of episodes but this start was not a good one. Yeah seeing dragons flying around was cool but some of the characters were a little too tropey. And I saw some hints at wokeness here and there. Subtle but there. And (as was the case for GoT) the violence depicted so far was one sided. During the scene where people were being beaten and rounded up by soldiers one man would say "thief" and a man has his hand cut off. The same man said "rapist" and another man was castrated. Yet no women were accused of anything. Why? Only men are bad? This is a continuation of a disturbing trend in films and TV shows of today.… Expand
  23. Arcadiuz
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    The first episode is a strong start in the season. I hope HBO can keep the quality.
  24. Irfanullah86
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    First Episode seems the best. I hope rest of the episodes follow the same path. The pacing was great. VFX and Dolby Atmos support was top notch. The story build up is great. Can't wait for rest of the episodes.
  25. moioiwe
    Aug 30, 2022
    1
    not fun
    what happened with the witty conversation with impressing character?
    dull dull dull
    this is no got
  26. WatchinMovies
    Aug 23, 2022
    5
    The sets and visuals are very nice. The acting is ok but not too convincing. The story is typical of an unfinished work where the writers make up drama that is a caricature of drama. I'm not into gruesome but the "raw" scenes seem all contrived without much real humanity (good and bad) in them. It's not so much the actors that are overacting it's the written scenes. Our recommendationThe sets and visuals are very nice. The acting is ok but not too convincing. The story is typical of an unfinished work where the writers make up drama that is a caricature of drama. I'm not into gruesome but the "raw" scenes seem all contrived without much real humanity (good and bad) in them. It's not so much the actors that are overacting it's the written scenes. Our recommendation is "eh, don't waste much time watching this."… Expand
  27. Drael6464
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    First episode at least, very mediocre by comparison to GoT. Sound engineering is awful, CGI looks cheap, costuming looks very clean and new, music is unoriginal. The acting is competent, but the story starts very slowly, and there's really only one compelling scene. Few characters stand out as interesting. Targaryen's come across less like a golden age empire, and more like the any otherFirst episode at least, very mediocre by comparison to GoT. Sound engineering is awful, CGI looks cheap, costuming looks very clean and new, music is unoriginal. The acting is competent, but the story starts very slowly, and there's really only one compelling scene. Few characters stand out as interesting. Targaryen's come across less like a golden age empire, and more like the any other house with blond wigs (literally). Pacing is also quite wack.… Expand
  28. Luke9648
    Aug 21, 2022
    4
    One of the worst trends in reboots/remakes/sequels is to rehash too many of the same things from the original. Some of the fan service is just goofy. OH! SHE SAID THE THING!!! One of the other off-putting trends is to make the villain, just, basically, white men in general. I hate the term "woke" but the people claiming wokeness aren't exactly wrong. There's a balance. To life, to theOne of the worst trends in reboots/remakes/sequels is to rehash too many of the same things from the original. Some of the fan service is just goofy. OH! SHE SAID THE THING!!! One of the other off-putting trends is to make the villain, just, basically, white men in general. I hate the term "woke" but the people claiming wokeness aren't exactly wrong. There's a balance. To life, to the human race. Sometimes shows these days seem to just send the message that men are bad. Like we all need to learn our lesson for being evil oppressors of everyone that isn't a white man. It feels like that's where this show is going. I think i could probably map out some basic plot points of where this is going after 1 episode. Another fault is that GoT had what, 25 compelling characters, and this show.... hopes to have some? Eventually? The only real highlight to me is that Matt Smith seems to have the potential to be the next great villain. I doubt i'll stick around.… Expand
  29. teatom
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    And now Metacritic are going in and changing the wording of peoples reviews.
    How much are HBO paying for that service?
    5th review, deleted by Metacritic 4 times, re-worded by staff once. Horrible behaviour from site admin. The show itself is genuinely bad, though. It's very similar to many Disney/Marvel movies, in that it's massively formulaic and by the numbers. It's as if they took    And now Metacritic are going in and changing the wording of peoples reviews.
    How much are HBO paying for that service?
    5th review, deleted by Metacritic 4 times, re-worded by staff once. Horrible behaviour from site admin.
    The show itself is genuinely bad, though.
    It's very similar to many Disney/Marvel movies, in that it's massively formulaic and by the numbers.
    It's as if they took a questionnaire asking what 16 year-old boys liked about GoT and decided that word was God, and allowed it to dictate what was made.
    Nudity, gore, swearing, cartoonishly bad villains, dragons and pubescent girls on a heros journey.
    Check, check, check, check. check.
    Dull, dull, dull, dull, dull.
    Awful to watch. I sincerely hope the show is cancelled before the second season, to make sure HBO understand that this is such an awful way to make anything that should be driven by creativity, not by some shallow laundry list of what teenagers liked about the last show.    … Expand
  30. danzam
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    A Game of Thrones Prequel that is a pale reflection of the original: The prequel is so afraid to offend the vocal twitter crowd, it lacks edge, imagination, a compelling story, and memorable characters.
  31. Maulcun
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    When HOTD was first announced, I had doubts as to whether it would be good. But after watching the first episode... I am blown away. From the acting to the set design.

    If they maintains the quality and intrigue of episode one, HOTD could be better than GOT.
  32. andy_indierock
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It's great to see the house Mother of Dragons in GoT from, its glory till its demise. Can't wait for episode 2. Lineage of each Houses and why they starting to fight each other as seen in GoT, surely each fan that got no time to read the novels dying to know.
  33. vgmkyle
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    HBO's golden goose isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Production value is stellar, special effects are stellar. I expected the acting to be phony, fake cosplay - but I was completely wrong. The acting is realistic and enjoyable to watch. Is it better than the last two seasons of GOT? Oh, absolutely. 10x times better. I can't wait for the next episode, and this has boosted my interest inHBO's golden goose isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Production value is stellar, special effects are stellar. I expected the acting to be phony, fake cosplay - but I was completely wrong. The acting is realistic and enjoyable to watch. Is it better than the last two seasons of GOT? Oh, absolutely. 10x times better. I can't wait for the next episode, and this has boosted my interest in GOT once more.… Expand
  34. BigKahunaBurger
    Aug 29, 2022
    6
    The cinematography is definitely a step-up from the early episodes of Game of Thrones, but the dialogues and writing are all much more mediocre so far. The "blackwashing" was definitely not needed and I don't see how it won't break the plot since the protagonists' (the Targaryens) obsession with their pure-bloodedness is a key element in the books. That is if the producers care about theThe cinematography is definitely a step-up from the early episodes of Game of Thrones, but the dialogues and writing are all much more mediocre so far. The "blackwashing" was definitely not needed and I don't see how it won't break the plot since the protagonists' (the Targaryens) obsession with their pure-bloodedness is a key element in the books. That is if the producers care about the source material at all.… Expand
  35. Leodaez
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    I loved everything that happened in this first episode. I thought it would all be very rushed and in fact it was perfect. Things fell into place and the conflicts to come are already clear.

    Featured performances by Daemon, Viserys, Rhaenyra and Otto
  36. DaveModer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    It is really good! It is really good! It is really good! It is really good!
  37. lilkillpappy
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Still wondering where the ending to Game of Thrones is at, because what we got is not it. Go back and finish the original series and I might be interested in watching another show about it.
  38. CalvinCrack
    Aug 22, 2022
    4
    *SPOILERS* It lost me somewhere between the guy getting his balls chopped off, the emergency C-section and the second or third brothel scene. To quote George Lucas, "they may have gone too far in a couple places." This episode's idea of character development was a 20 minute jousting scene starring a cartoon bad guy we already know we're supposed to hate because he chopped a guy's balls*SPOILERS* It lost me somewhere between the guy getting his balls chopped off, the emergency C-section and the second or third brothel scene. To quote George Lucas, "they may have gone too far in a couple places." This episode's idea of character development was a 20 minute jousting scene starring a cartoon bad guy we already know we're supposed to hate because he chopped a guy's balls off. George Lucas wouldn't have done that. If I were to judge this hour of programming on production quality alone I'd say, these people are talented but they have issues. I think the writers didn't have the guts to tell this story over 3 episodes because that would have required a great deal more depth instead of focusing on shocking violence, random sex and nearly every other reheated trope in the GOT playbook. The rushed storytelling of this pilot reminded me of the later (less well received) episodes of GOT. After 1 episode I feel burnt out and expecting to see a final showdown with the bad guy in episode 2.… Expand
  39. Jacko16
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Hated the last season of GOT, but rating this on its own merits, it was brutal and a solid first episode, felt like S1-S3 of GOT. I'm intrigued and will keep tuning in, hope they can keep it up.
  40. felipesntn
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Show of the year! For those who still are resented by GoT's finale, please grow up!
  41. Morgn
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    AMAZING!!! MUST WATCH DESPITE GOT'S FINALE. It has everything to be perfect. Action, lots of drama and great script. Amazing.
  42. neb1
    Aug 29, 2022
    4
    I was not impressed. It has none of the mystery of the original GoT pilot, no interesting characters or particularly witty dialog. And it feels like a story we already know the end to, and after seeing the first episode, I am not particularly invested in seeing more. I'm already getting a late season vibe from Game of Throne where the series was going off the rails and had no novel toI was not impressed. It has none of the mystery of the original GoT pilot, no interesting characters or particularly witty dialog. And it feels like a story we already know the end to, and after seeing the first episode, I am not particularly invested in seeing more. I'm already getting a late season vibe from Game of Throne where the series was going off the rails and had no novel to base the story on. This doesn't have a novel either - just a history book - and that's already clearly showing.… Expand
  43. laughingal
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    I'm not a big fan of the gratuitous bordello scenes, but the rest looks great. Milly Alcock is fantastic and has a great future ahead of her. Episode 1 left me wanting more. Don't compare it to GOT, treat it like a new thing. GOT was pretty campy in parts anyways. I don't mind them using actors of different races, it just doesn't bother me at all.
  44. AlliDoisWatchTv
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Great dynamic between the characters. I can tell this wont be anywhere near as big or good as GOT butttt it will def be very good and do amazing in its own lane. I believe this is going to be a very successful spinoff like what better call saul is for breaking bad
  45. ZLZ61
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Fire episode Fire show
    Gonna be epic
    Gonna be amazing
    Fire and blood
    GOT
    HTOD
  46. jjnoahjames
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 14 REASONS THIS IS NOT A GREAT OR EVEN AVERAGE SHOW. (This is not review bombing. This an abundance of truths in fine detail that contradict the original)

    ***Large chance this gets better after the time jump but for now I'm rating based on the first three episodes.

    I don't see my original review on here so I will try again: simplified. Btw they must be deleting reviews!! But mich much worse... the site doesn't work w my cell phone at all. So it really discourages reviews when I can't see what I'm typing and it's been like this for months and months. Metacritic is losing credibility.

    -1 point for horrible wigs
    -1 point for horrible dialogue "lady wife" 5 times in one episode. It's not just that. Dialogue is just more like Downton Abby British dialogue and less like GOT
    - 1 point for horrible background CGI the dragons are really well made and believeable though.
    -1 point for actors that just don't blend well
    - 1 point for actors that are not interesting. In the original EVERY SINGLE ACTOR was very interesting and pulled me in. Maybe the pandemic caused actora to gain weight and lose their skill?
    -1 point because Matt Smith is ok but not used to his full potential. He's just not doing it for me or my GF Wig doesn't help.
    - 1 point.The women, the marriage in their youth to start off in the first episode..w a 10 yr old .. really annoyed my GF and yes it's GOT but for all the GEN Z the show runners are trying to please. This seems contradictory. It could have been approached differently to top it off the young princesses wig is utterly horrid and just makes it all feel gross and like a low quality mess . Or maybe it's activism? I'm not sure.
    -1 point off for using political perspective to jump start the show and be in the show. This hyper capitalism has to stop and distracts heavily. Just knowing of the creators views and opinions is another turn off. Keep your mouths shut. But to me it just feels like it was all a plot to drum up drama and that always takes a show down a notch for me. Regardless of political perspective it's annoying.
    - 1 point as time jumping very jagged + too much of it. - 1 point as fight scenes are not up to par w the original show. Even the smallest fight scenes seemed better than the jousting match. It was ok but it's lacking GRIT and RAWNESS again back to Smith hea ok but lacks the grit I'm looking for in GPT. The characters are too boyish and weak. No one is STRONG. - 1 point for a horrible intro theme and repetitive music! Very disappointing to me
    - 1 point: The intro was not exciting. The blood effect is cheesy /cheap and distracts from the other effects and the music is the same! I at least expected something fresh, I've seen the original 3 times! I don't care if Star Wars does it. It's very different and used at the right times. This is not. It's copy and paste. I'm turned off.
    -1 point because the main character and some others will eventually be replaced in a huge time jump! They're going to keep the actors we DON'T like and remove the ones we Do like...☠️☠️☠️☠️
    - 1 point because the writing is also bad after 3 episodes. It just feels like the characters are in an office sitting around and discussing things. Nothing from the three episode intro has sucked me in or made me want to keep watching. The joist scene is ok but it's the most cliche scene of these kind of films and it should have been better, it just should have. It was fine but lowered the bar especially if you've seen the most recent Ridley Scott film. Extremely disappointed by the end of episode 3. It has so much potential and they didn't do anything with the cool character they had and no they can't use this person in the future..

    THE ONLY HOPE THIS HAS IS THE TIME JUMP. Maybe they've been saving their strength for that.    … Expand
  47. jzathajenius
    Aug 22, 2022
    6
    Doesn't feel unique in any way, feels more like they're consciously trying to recreate what they think we loved about GOT. brutal violence? check. Profanity? check. an orgy scene? check. petty squabbles for power between family memebers? check. Feels all too familiar and uninspired. I do like Milly Alcock though, even if it feels like they're trying to give us another Arya to root for.
  48. dunnyone
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    GoT was so bad, and they messed it up so horrendously, that they have to go back in time as any future stories are totally borked. This is just more of the same, I won't watch the rest as HBO will just eff up the ending.
  49. UncleWillard
    Aug 22, 2022
    7
    So far, so good. I've only seen episode one, but it's shaping up to be a stripped down GOT clone and I like that. All the casting choices seem to be pretty good and I'm already into it. That first episode flew by, so that's a good thing.
  50. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    Honestly there's nothing too bad about this just an uneven start but it's a welcomed revival of the intrigue the earlier seasons carried. It feels like something potentially good and far removed from the quality decline apparent in the Game of thrones later years. Excited to see where this goes.
  51. Thynamis
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    What a first episode. I love the casting and pacing so far. It feels like the old Game of Thrones is back.
  52. bertobellamy
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    I have never seen 'Game of Thrones,' and have little interest in doing so, but this turned out well. The first episode hooked me, and now I'm waiting for the obvious twists and turns the story will have. My main complaint is that there were so many names that I got lost several times.
  53. hydrogen
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Off to a great start. Great casting and character development. On par for GOT. This will be a great was to understand early history.
  54. jmc2011
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing show!!! Ryan and Miguel know what they are doing!! Westeros is in great hands!!

    It feels so good to be back in this world! I was a little skeptical with how the show would be handled after the debacle of the final seasons of game of thrones but I feel like this show is vindicating. Ryan's attention to details from the books and Miguel's direction is a perfect match.
  55. kingdom007
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    It cannot be said that it is as beautiful as Game of Thrones, but the first episode is reminiscent of the Game of Thrones series, although it is weaker than it in everything, because the book of Fire and Blood is weaker than the Song of Fire and Ice collection, and overall it looks good.
  56. NatandJess
    Sep 2, 2022
    0
    There is nothing good about this show. The casting is all wrong and influenced by current world politics. The wigs are awful and immersion breaking. The dragons are so fake looking. The outdoor settings are obvious CGI, aka bad CGI.
  57. Marcroc
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    AMAZING!!! MUST WATCH DESPITE GOT'S FINALE. It has everything to be perfect. Action, lots of drama and great script. Amazing.
  58. Idahoe1984
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    I hope that's a start of something great. Costumes and decorations are majestic. Actors inspire confidence. It's a great challenge to fit all dialogues developing characters in such short time, but I hope it'll get better in further series.
  59. grinwade1
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Solid first episode. Amazing production value. Cool sets. Awesome wardrobe. Sweet armor.
  60. andy24king
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    You know what I really enjoyed that first episode of this new series from George R R Martin. Certainly sets it up for some cracking episodes to come. Very good acting, great set locations (something I’ve adored with GoT), and it’s just different but right thru it all is the handprint of George RR Martin. Brilliant. Westeros is back baby.
  61. Stuart921
    Aug 24, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the first episode I am reminded that GOT was fantastic when it started but this feels like a parody of GOT.

    Beyond the race swapping (Not important) the many different relationships and places feel smaller and reduced in "House of the Dragon". Although, it's the first episode has no character has any real interesting points.

    A lot the show tries to remind you it's GOT, at the end episode 1 we get a monologue about the north and how to the dagger is basically a short summary of show GOT. This show has yet to show why I should care about it especially since we can just watch what happens in GOT however I will wait to see if this changes.    … Expand
  62. YakuzaOyabun81
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    Its so boring I fell asleep.Twice.Maybe it will get better with time though.
  63. Ahlgren
    Aug 28, 2022
    3
    This feels like Game of Thrones LIGHT.
    A weaker show wear you get less cool characters and more woke SH?T.
  64. alexxxxxxxxxx
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    it’s good y’all just hate for no reason like it’s actually pretty good lovee
  65. oladoyinbov
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not Bad, We Await The Movie, Hope It Is Better Than GOT
    I Already saw some trailer on this series on https://www.spak.ng    … Expand
  66. victorbutera
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    House of the Dragon debuts in a solid, agile and consistent way with Heirs of the Dragon, which takes us back to the fantastic world of Westeros as if we never said goodbye, the palatial intrigue that haunts King's Landing in GOT is still present which makes us transports to something totally unique and new but with ties to the material we already know through nostalgia
  67. Hossamhassan
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    At last .. the rightful heir of game of thrones is here .. - The series is bloody and very, very violent and it's full of sexual scenes .. and this weakens its numbers because of that rating things ..and this is a challenge we see films and series cannot take nowadays so that they can gain more money,tickets and views .. They reduce violence, blood, or sex, and negate the nature of theAt last .. the rightful heir of game of thrones is here .. - The series is bloody and very, very violent and it's full of sexual scenes .. and this weakens its numbers because of that rating things ..and this is a challenge we see films and series cannot take nowadays so that they can gain more money,tickets and views .. They reduce violence, blood, or sex, and negate the nature of the world they built to get a fan children .. I see that the excessive bloodshed in this episode is a matter of respect for the inheritors of GOT .. The truth is that the best, most exciting, and funny moments of the episode are the bloodiest and the most violent parts Whatever the visual level of GOT and its greatness .. our series this time has the ability to be much better and be a cinematic reference for the ones after it.. the episode is full of wide beauty shots which is crowded and full of people and layers and creative lighting .. and it's full of great close shots .. specifically the shots of the king during his decisive decision in the middle of the episode and the montage was very effective the series chosen the story of the house taygerian to be the center of drama .. and that's the next big challenge .. if you remember .. the taygerian had no any presence in the Kingdom or any important position in GOT .. we only know a little of their history because of the things they told us in GOT .. so the writers had to imagine and build their life style , their look and every thing about them from zero .. they don't have a reference from GOT The series decided to summarize the details of the beginning of the conflict in the first episode .. that sounds great at the first time .. but here comes the problem.. Unfortunately, anyone who has seen the trailers can expect the end of the episode from the first ten minutes of it and is able to anticipate its chapters.. Unfortunately, the campaign was not successful.. And the story of the episode is very redundant .. it reminds us of Hamlet and the lion king and the Northman, with different details, but I mean the story of the family conflict and the uncle’s greed and the boy is role .. I think the makers noticed that so they concluded it early .. but their is a voice in my head tells me that this increases the challenge more .. because there is nothing else you can expect from watching the trailers .. but .. we will see It's promising, exciting,funny and got a points of power like rhythm, cinematography, the level of dialogue (not the script) and the balance between dialogue scenes and battles .. it came with many challenges..so after the great anger from GOT audience because of the last season.. there was a question: is that a goodbye? Or you're insist to take the challenge by introducing the derivative series that you are forced to reconcile with your audience with it ?.. or .. you are going to bury all that has passed due to commercial ambitions? .. and the took the challenge.. the series so far has the opportunity to be interesting .. or iconic .. or the last nail In the coffin of GOT… Expand
  68. WiskeyJack
    Sep 3, 2022
    3
    Meh, the first episode felt rushed. Woke casting choices aside...

    It seems to be suffering from the problem of telling rather then showing. It's almost like the people making the show are relying to heavily on what they think GoT is, rather then writing a good story and letting it sort itself out along the way. The later episodes might be better, but so far what I have seen of it    Meh, the first episode felt rushed. Woke casting choices aside...

    It seems to be suffering from the problem of telling rather then showing. It's almost like the people making the show are relying to heavily on what they think GoT is, rather then writing a good story and letting it sort itself out along the way.

    The later episodes might be better, but so far what I have seen of it isn't convincing me its going to be much better then the last few seasons that left a bad taste in my mouth for the original.    … Expand
  69. Estoniantoad
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    Why are they forcing viewers to watch blood in the beginning of each episode? The heading alone is a big disappointment, of course the first episode went too far and was disgusting!
  70. Gamerps4rev
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    Onanism in all its inane yet arrogant cultural form. Welcome to the streaming wars for the degenerates!
    Gratuitous brothel scenes for woke hypocrites, childish dragons and wizardry. Gore, guts and sword fights for overweight armchair generals.
    There is a real war for democracy and our civilisation going on, you say? The plebs are not interested. Panem et circenses!
  71. Nikolas_super
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    Плохая актёрская игра, простой и неинтересный сюжет, графика хуже, чем в игре престолов.
  72. Number19
    Sep 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. House of Dragons is a major disappointment. They rehashed so many aspects of GOT and gave us a long-awaited failure. The plot is boring. The characters are not interesting and uninspiring. You can't develop a liking to anyone because they all lack depth and seem to be a mismatched mixture of proxies forced in their roles because there just wasn't anyone else. The actors themselves aren't interesting to watch and are void of physical attraction. The set is visually unappealing. Even the sex scenes are bad. They took a triumphant masterpiece and gave us a rehash that when compared to Rings of Power falls shorter that a Harfoot. I don't see HOD being renewed. Too many better options are competing against it and I don't want to waste my time watching something that makes me long for another show.… Expand
  73. PlacidDragon
    Sep 8, 2022
    5
    "House of the Dragon" is a mediocre show. It is not bad, not at all. But neither is it good, its just "meh". The story is very predictable, the acting is stilted and mechanical (my favorite newspaper review said) :

    "all the actors move around like the have a Valerian steel jumbo sized rectal thermometer, and seem to be contractually obligated to convey as little personality and    "House of the Dragon" is a mediocre show. It is not bad, not at all. But neither is it good, its just "meh". The story is very predictable, the acting is stilted and mechanical (my favorite newspaper review said) :

    "all the actors move around like the have a Valerian steel jumbo sized rectal thermometer, and seem to be contractually obligated to convey as little personality and individuality as they possibly can".

    I find that quite descriptive actually... brooding, mechanical, with a light seasoning of Conan the Barbarian solo mayhem (which i personally found utterly ridiculous), and on and on. The show is absolutely watchable, but is as previously mentioned.. very average.    … Expand
  74. Yukee
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Everything is so perfect! Reminds me of the book. Thank you George R. R. Martin for this beloved histories.
  75. zhuravlik
    Sep 2, 2022
    0
    очень плохо. сериал с херовым сюжетом и плохим кастом. санта барбара в сетинге гейм оф тронс
  76. Draxis69
    Aug 25, 2022
    2
    Yea they ruin the integrity of the original works adding minorities in there where they dont belong. Its terrible black washing of our history (even if its "fictional" the original archs of ASoFaI were based off of English historical events). The house which they decided to cast a black man as the head of, Velaryon, is of Valyrian descent... meaning pale skin,purple eyes, and ultra lightYea they ruin the integrity of the original works adding minorities in there where they dont belong. Its terrible black washing of our history (even if its "fictional" the original archs of ASoFaI were based off of English historical events). The house which they decided to cast a black man as the head of, Velaryon, is of Valyrian descent... meaning pale skin,purple eyes, and ultra light blonde hair like the Targaryans. But they force diversity on us where it doesnt belong. I only have it a two out of respect for the original works; these (producers/writers) are just making fan fic like the new LoTR being crapped out by Amazon.… Expand
  77. szeffffff14
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Great first episode! This was a feeling like The good old GoT. Recomend to all fan of game of thrones
  78. ToffeeHobitti
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Finally some good fantasy. All in all the first episode felt like more mature Game of Thrones, with more complex and deep characters. Great looking sets and CGI. Some of the armors look a bit plastic but it's really a minor thing. I can't believe how it has only 69 on critic score. Guess it does not have enough D I V E R S I T Y and Mary Sue women who bash the men for being incompetent morons lol.
  79. Anonanonamous
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Interesting expansion on the TV universe. Have only read the original series so not sure how it's holding up to its source material. George said the actor playing the king added more nuance and tragedy to his character than he originally wrote. I've enjoyed the first three episodes.

    **** review bombers. If this is your life then get another one.
  80. ReichC
    Aug 30, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writers need to STOP already trying to surround this series with just that one word "Woke" This isn't the series to insert this in and half of the new series, movies as of late? That have gone that way, Have turned out to Bomb and not get a season 2.… Expand
  81. Paloam
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Everything in House of the Dragon it's perfect, the cast, characters, adaptation, scenario... just brilliant
  82. Hosein05
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    That was a good pilot The music was epic thanks to Ramin djawadi
    The cinematography was also great I really enjoyed it I think this gonna be a good adoption
  83. donanja
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It can be difficult to wash out the bitter taste left by Game of Thrones Season 8, but I’m personally trying to see this new series as its separate entity – set in the same universe, but adapted and written by completely different writers.

    There are many great things to say about this episode, but I think what shines through the brightest is the return of dialogue with some substance. After the mind-numbing dialogue that we got towards the end of Game of Thrones (“I dun want it”, “muh queen”), it’s so refreshing to watch these characters interact with each other in a meaningful way that feels human. Very reminiscent of the earlier seasons of the original show.

    I will also admit that I got a bit emotional seeing King’s Landing again. It may be about two centuries before GoT, but it’s still recognizable as the same city and it has a very familiar, nostalgic feel to it. The score and VFX were on point too.

    My only critique would be about the ending where Viserys suddenly starts talking about some weird “winter is coming” stuff and breaks the fourth wall by talking about the “Song of Ice and Fire”... I think that felt a bit shoehorned in and unnecessary, but that was literally in the last 5 minutes of the episode and I’m guessing it’s something they put in for the more casual audiences to help bridge the gap between HotD and GoT.

    Other than that I was very satisfied. It felt like a strong and faithful return to this world. I have nothing negative to say about any of the cast either, I think they’re all excellent from what I’ve seen so far (Rhys Ifans and Paddy Considine are probably my favorites).

    With my initial impressions, I’d give this episode a very generous 9/10.    … Expand
  84. nevillejohn
    Sep 2, 2022
    3
    almost unwatchably bad
    uninteresting characters that you feel nothing for. politics that have no weight. mediocre writing. the sets are beautiful though ! probably not gonna watch the 2nd season if there is one.
  85. jabloomf1230
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    GoT went into the ditch when it started deviating from GRRM's books. Dragons is chock full of pure GRRM trivia and detail. This may be why the fans love it and many professional critics are baffled. Unlike Tolkien, GRRM's fantasy world is also tinged with science fiction. Also unlike Tolkien, the world's history is more detailed. My advice is to read the books that Dragons is based on. ItGoT went into the ditch when it started deviating from GRRM's books. Dragons is chock full of pure GRRM trivia and detail. This may be why the fans love it and many professional critics are baffled. Unlike Tolkien, GRRM's fantasy world is also tinged with science fiction. Also unlike Tolkien, the world's history is more detailed. My advice is to read the books that Dragons is based on. It helps in understanding the interplay between factions, families and characters.… Expand
  86. saimariejohnson
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed the pilot episode for this series. I really liked how they referenced the Song of Fire and Ice and Rhaenerys' character came in with a strong and promising potential that is sure to add to the fire that eventually produces Daenerys "Khaleesi" Targaryen. Excellent ensemble. It is really exciting and I'm very curious to continue seeing more as the series continues.
  87. Gabts
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9aoaoaakakakkakakakkwmwnjaajjaakajajajajaakjaakkiakkqia(9aoaoaakakakkakakakkwmwnjaajjaakajajajajaakjaakkiakkqia… Expand
  88. shoulderoforion
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    SOLID first episode, and much better than I had any expectation of it being. I've been upset since GOT season 5 when it started tanking. Had no hopes that HOTD was going to be anything other than a stale moneygrab, but I gotta say I was more than pleasantly surprised by it's first offering, I'm in, and Sunday night Westeros is appointment TV once again.
  89. aligalahan
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    So far there are only 3 episodes however it doesnt look good. I think the major issues with the series are it is not as Epic as GoT. There is no suspense, there is no real villain, there is only one point of view, what happened to multiple view points and characters. It runs like a court theater drama, with story focused on king and his immediate family. It is unbelievably scaled downSo far there are only 3 episodes however it doesnt look good. I think the major issues with the series are it is not as Epic as GoT. There is no suspense, there is no real villain, there is only one point of view, what happened to multiple view points and characters. It runs like a court theater drama, with story focused on king and his immediate family. It is unbelievably scaled down watered down version of GoT. It is clearly done with much smaller budget. I dont think we will see the 2nd season. GRR Martin is a lazy guy, who didnt finish GoT, naturally he has no time to write a proper novel for this timeline, let alone a script to base it on a novel. On top of this, none of the characters are likable or interesting so far. HBO has to understand they cannot recrate GoT with a documentary mini series style tv series, this thing is closer to British Royal theater than it is related to GoT. unfortunately so far it is a hard pass. Lost cause really as we all know how this story ends… Expand
  90. zienti
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Finally we have another story in our beloved universe created by Gorge.R.R Martin
  91. pedrwwgo
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Foi maravilhoso voltar a Westeros! Como fã do livro, eu amei demais! Muito promissora.
    Ryan Condal, junto de Miguel e do grandioso George R. R. Martin irão conduzir bem esse show!
  92. mndk9881
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    به نظر من سریال فوق العاده شروع شد و امید وارم به همین طریق بره جلو ففط نقطه ضعفش مدت زمان سریال که کوتاه.
  93. nameless
    Sep 11, 2022
    4
    Episode 1 was OK. Episode 2 was exposition and a bit weak. Episode 3 was dead on arrival. No one cares about the King and his nonstop whining. Even when it got to the action its connection with everything that went before was inconsequential. Writers are not this stupid, I am guessing the producers or the director don't know what they are doing.. When we get to the action look who canEpisode 1 was OK. Episode 2 was exposition and a bit weak. Episode 3 was dead on arrival. No one cares about the King and his nonstop whining. Even when it got to the action its connection with everything that went before was inconsequential. Writers are not this stupid, I am guessing the producers or the director don't know what they are doing.. When we get to the action look who can dodge dozens of simultaneous arrows like a superhero but when they finally do hit them, they break them off and run with broken-off arrows in them.. what the? OMG, this got absurd and as well as boring very quickly. I will be watching episode 4 but if it does not get better, I'm done.… Expand
  94. leaveit
    Oct 25, 2022
    3
    An overly-saccharine, hyper-focused adaptation of an overly-dry, intentionally vague never-to-be-finished series, House of the Dragon spends so much time setting up weirdly post-processed shots that half a dozen characters have already been written out of existence a third through the story, and the ones that remain are so hilariously miscast and melodramatic that one has to wonder whetherAn overly-saccharine, hyper-focused adaptation of an overly-dry, intentionally vague never-to-be-finished series, House of the Dragon spends so much time setting up weirdly post-processed shots that half a dozen characters have already been written out of existence a third through the story, and the ones that remain are so hilariously miscast and melodramatic that one has to wonder whether the showrunners care less about the source material or its dwindling fan base.… Expand
  95. blufnx
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thought things were looking up after episode 4 but then they change half the cast and all emotional investment the audience has in the story with them. Probably won’t watch the rest of the series.… Expand
  96. D3NGZ
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    3 Episodes in and it is just as good as Game of Thrones ever was.. King Viserys is a flawed "weak" king but with many qualities to him. Rhaenyra played by Milly Alcock is stealing almost every scene shes in and the supporting cast is incredible. Costume design and Dragon CGI is top notch, the Writing and Performance of the actors are very good and authentic, Music is once again flawless..3 Episodes in and it is just as good as Game of Thrones ever was.. King Viserys is a flawed "weak" king but with many qualities to him. Rhaenyra played by Milly Alcock is stealing almost every scene shes in and the supporting cast is incredible. Costume design and Dragon CGI is top notch, the Writing and Performance of the actors are very good and authentic, Music is once again flawless.. so far i cant put it at anything lower than a 10. i will change if it dips in quality but i dont think it will...

    reading some reviewers here it feels like alot of people are just carrying baggage from that all time disaster of season 8.. let it go.    … Expand
  97. moler
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Una gran serie a la altura de juego de tronos. Buenos actores. Buen guión. Quiero mas
  98. Sun585
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Once again: Fun to see anti woke snwoflakes become mad because of castings. Lmfao.
  99. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 25, 2022
    3
    More liberal garbage ruining beloved series
    Same liberal nonsense that is present in every single piece of media produced in the last few years. Black characters that make no sense. Men bad, women good. Teenage girls that are stronger and smarter than men. Just one episode in, and I already know what the main focus and theme is.
  100. TrickyRikke
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    The good writing of Westeros is back and I am fully invested. While it’s hard to ignore the massive fumble of Game Of Thrones in the later seasons, this show shines on its own. Incredible cast, incredible actors, the writing, cgi, world building, setting and tone are all incredible and very familiar to the feeling the first few seasons of Thrones invoked.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 9, 2022
    70
    Though the acting is exemplary, this grim, glum prequel sorely lacks a Tyrion, an impish jester to puncture the portentousness. [12 - 25 Sep 2022, p.11]
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Aug 24, 2022
    70
    It’s mainstream fantasy, blessed with sumptuous costumes, compelling settings and those “Avatar”-like swooping dragons. Dragons, in fact, turn up just when the plot needs them most. When the house seems like it’s going to fall, they’re there to shore it up. ... It’s good; it still has time to be great.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Aug 23, 2022
    60
    "House of the Dragon" takes about five episodes to warm up, which corresponds to the amount of time that we spend with the younger actors playing key roles before a time jump necessitates a casting change. ... Rhaenyra is not Daenerys. She doesn't have a hype squad cheering on her murderous inclinations – yet – or an unearned sense of destiny. She's learning the price of capability and lessons about what it means to be a Targaryen, and a woman, from noble sources and unseemly ones. That combination of influences makes her an enigmatic guide back to a land we haven't forgotten, yet aren't entirely sure we've missed very much.
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