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nth11Feb 14, 2023

Very dull and boring, had to force myself to watch the first season. There were some moments that gauged my attention, but they were few and far between. I wish they did not recast Rhaenyra, Milly was great I felt. Also why old mate with theVery dull and boring, had to force myself to watch the first season. There were some moments that gauged my attention, but they were few and far between. I wish they did not recast Rhaenyra, Milly was great I felt. Also why old mate with the eye patch being re-casted whilst Rhaenyra's sons remain the same age is beyond me.… Expand

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night4Aug 29, 2022

It's a lifeless copy of GoT with no likeable characters, no gripping dialogue, and almost no dragons. Main character has no facial expressions but is always a strong woman.

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4

dragedashvoneOct 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The series is a decent watch if there is nothing else of interest to view. There are too many time jumps and characters not given enough time to mature on screen. Any growth or skill wielded by them is gained off screen. Everyone knows actions speak louder than words, so it is unfortunate the show has been all talk for the first series. The only major positive at present is the series has just begun, giving it plenty of time to grow and impress.… Expand

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5

ComandanteCobraNov 3, 2022

Average, a little on the boring side.
It should be called "House of whine and complain" because main protagonists are always grumble about something.
Good fx, good costumes but characters acts and looks stereotyped (Daemon for example looksAverage, a little on the boring side.
It should be called "House of whine and complain" because main protagonists are always grumble about something.
Good fx, good costumes but characters acts and looks stereotyped (Daemon for example looks and act like a "bad-guy-with rebel attitude" form any Playstation 1 rpg). Frequent time changes make it difficult to follow.
You can skip it.… Expand

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Darksabre812Oct 31, 2022

I would give it a higher review if there was a character in this show to root for, OR if I could see what was going on during whenever the sun is not a source of lighting. Honestly, has every film maker lost the ability to film dark/nightI would give it a higher review if there was a character in this show to root for, OR if I could see what was going on during whenever the sun is not a source of lighting. Honestly, has every film maker lost the ability to film dark/night scenes? I don't care if the lighting realistic, I want to see what the hell is going on. The characters are mostly transparent, and they switch actresses for one of the characters during a 10 year timeline jump while keeping everyone else the same in such a sloppy way I thought she was an entirely new character until someone said her name also, ithe show offers nothing new, it's mediocre at best and is best skipped, or at least used as background noise while you do something more interesting.… Expand

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5

wartextAug 25, 2022

First episode looks very high quality production wise, but the story already seems like another extreme left/feminist propaganda show we have been seeing of late like She-Hulk and Prey.

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4

McGamorSep 7, 2022

The show would be a lot better if it didn't contradict the lore from Game of Thrones with all the feminist man-hating rhetoric.

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6

CoolBROct 23, 2022

It is like a deja vu of the whole GoT series, it has violence, sex scenes, bad jokes, political plots for power, some scenes without sense (like Ser Criston murdering a noble in the middle of a party without any consequence).

But I honestlyIt is like a deja vu of the whole GoT series, it has violence, sex scenes, bad jokes, political plots for power, some scenes without sense (like Ser Criston murdering a noble in the middle of a party without any consequence).

But I honestly think that the characters aren't as good as the GoT characters. IMO in, GoT pretty much all characters felt more natural and likable for the viewer (until season 7-8 of course).… Expand

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esteemedcolleagOct 17, 2022

A worthy, equal and opposite response to Game of Thrones. A female centric show which seeks to empower but not glamorize female suffering. Expect this show to be equally as androgynistic as Game of Thrones was misogynistic. If Game of ThronesA worthy, equal and opposite response to Game of Thrones. A female centric show which seeks to empower but not glamorize female suffering. Expect this show to be equally as androgynistic as Game of Thrones was misogynistic. If Game of Thrones was a show seen through the male gaze, House of the Dragon is a show seen through the female gaze. We live in the age of polarization, and gender politics is as polarized of a subset as you will find. The two shows complement each other greatly in this regard.

The show focuses on the female experience set in the fantasy universe of GoT. It shows female suffering at the hands of their biology, the men around them, and at the hands of other females. Childbirth, reproductive rights, the patriarchal ideal of female purity, and gender inequality are at the forefront. It definitely is a show centered around gender politics with a strong feminist message. It is somewhat ironic that it fails miserably at the Bechdel Test.

I think the show succeeds at being entertaining at parts, even offering a somewhat sympathetic view of toxic masculinity and how modern feminism may mesh with and even reconcile with misogyny and traditional masculinity. In the end though there is a definite largess of male characters with irredeemable? character flaws (pedophilia, rapists, sadists, absenteeism) while female characters have some very redeemable flaws (maternal love, filial duty, extra marital romance) which are often attributed to men who manipulate or control them. It's a show with very contemporary sensibilities. Women are shown to be powerful, while their deepest flaws are attributed to men or their loyalties to men. Men who are shown in the most positive light are subservient to women. Men who are in positions of power are deeply and irredeemably flawed.

I find this lack of balance both contemporary and yet tired. While it serves to make a very small number of female characters interesting, it turns the remainder of the expansive cast into mere set dressing and thus the whole setup seems very artificial. In short, a worthy, equal and opposite response to Game of Thrones. Newton's Third Law reigns supreme.… Expand

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woollyshaftOct 6, 2022

This is Game of Thrones at its dullest. There is nothing interesting to me about royal succession intrigue. There are a few great moments, and it's well acted. But the story is bland, the script calls for gratuitous violence and disturbingThis is Game of Thrones at its dullest. There is nothing interesting to me about royal succession intrigue. There are a few great moments, and it's well acted. But the story is bland, the script calls for gratuitous violence and disturbing scenes to shock the audience, and they've somehow managed to bore me out of Kings Landing.… Expand

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zaclinmacSep 6, 2022

Boring, I wanted to like it but I’m not sure why it exists. It’s just not very interesting, I don’t care what happens to the characters because they’re not likable, it’s not a 2 like some people reviewed it but there’s certainly no reason toBoring, I wanted to like it but I’m not sure why it exists. It’s just not very interesting, I don’t care what happens to the characters because they’re not likable, it’s not a 2 like some people reviewed it but there’s certainly no reason to watch it over any other show.… Expand

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AlfadasSep 19, 2022

In the first episodes I was really excited to see more of this world. After Episode 5 I got bored. Somehow it's just bland. They have dragons, the characters are not bad, visually stunning, so much fascinating backstories. But something is ofIn the first episodes I was really excited to see more of this world. After Episode 5 I got bored. Somehow it's just bland. They have dragons, the characters are not bad, visually stunning, so much fascinating backstories. But something is of with the writing. The inclusion is nice, but by episode 5, the influence of modern political culture distracts a bit from the actual story. It's sad, because this could easily be a good show.… Expand

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BozoniniAug 21, 2022

I give it a 6 because of the bad acting. I really dont get it, there are so much competition between actors in holywood yet they can't find good actors for main roles. Ok at least find actors who visually fit their character because the kingI give it a 6 because of the bad acting. I really dont get it, there are so much competition between actors in holywood yet they can't find good actors for main roles. Ok at least find actors who visually fit their character because the king looks like homeless alcoholic, rasta guy US agenda plant and Daemon looks cringe and weak. The whole Targarien family look like people you meet in McDonalds. For me, they ruined the insane graphics and scenes with bad cast and bad actors.… Expand

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Mack9393Sep 19, 2022

It’s not as good as some people pretend it to be. Doesn’t even feel like the GoT universe. Lazy and predictable writing with several events that are out of character and not believable, but we’re expected to brush them off regardless becauseIt’s not as good as some people pretend it to be. Doesn’t even feel like the GoT universe. Lazy and predictable writing with several events that are out of character and not believable, but we’re expected to brush them off regardless because “human nature” e.g. the brothel scene. It’s entertaining in that I watch every episode, so I guess it fulfills that goal. But I won’t be staying up in anticipation.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Sep 29, 2022

House of dragon's could've been so much better. This first season is breathlessly racing through character development,time periods and plots. You can barely orient yourself before an unaccounted for period has passed. Gone are the days whereHouse of dragon's could've been so much better. This first season is breathlessly racing through character development,time periods and plots. You can barely orient yourself before an unaccounted for period has passed. Gone are the days where Game of thrones would allow it's arcs to simmer & build towards great climaxes, where an introduction of a multitude of characters meant just as many arcs. This shows grave mistake is it's limited focus and confusing pace because the rest is still considerably good.… Expand

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WatchinMoviesSep 15, 2022

Production quality is nice but the story is poor. It's aggravating to see shows try to force some vulgar themes on us through the trickery of media. First four episodes were slow and plodding and we rate it: "who cares about what isProduction quality is nice but the story is poor. It's aggravating to see shows try to force some vulgar themes on us through the trickery of media. First four episodes were slow and plodding and we rate it: "who cares about what is disgusting in life, skip this."… Expand

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CellariusMackAug 21, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some ok intrigue with very little character development. Instead of focusing on the story at hand, the series finds itself more preoccupied with bludgeoning the viewer, harder than the flail shot Daemon took, with heavy handed messages every time you think it is starting to be enjoyable.… Expand

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jjnoahjamesAug 29, 2022

During episode deux the cracks began to show....☠️

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Lord-XaffaxNov 13, 2022

Okay the last two seasons of Game of Thrones were a lot weaker than the first six. But they never got to the point where House of the Dragon seems to stay for at least the first four episodes I have seen now. Boring!
There are some prettyOkay the last two seasons of Game of Thrones were a lot weaker than the first six. But they never got to the point where House of the Dragon seems to stay for at least the first four episodes I have seen now. Boring!
There are some pretty good actors and the p[roduction value is high. However that can not make up for the poor, unimaginative and plainly boring story. There are a few dragons flying around but that's as close as it gets to fantasy. It's a plain old "princess has to marry" story. and it's not even told particularly well...I'm going to try to watch the whole season but I might not bee able to keep my eyes open...… Expand

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kirkenderJan 5, 2023

Wow this is really dumb! It's a sloppy mess reminiscent of the last couple seasons of Game of Thrones. The acting is wildly inconsistent, the script is hilariously bad. The practical effects, when present, are okay. The CGI effects are sloppyWow this is really dumb! It's a sloppy mess reminiscent of the last couple seasons of Game of Thrones. The acting is wildly inconsistent, the script is hilariously bad. The practical effects, when present, are okay. The CGI effects are sloppy and muddy. Oddly, it is pretty fun to watch and make fun of, but it is not good.… Expand

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Belzebub666Oct 23, 2022

Show seems ok because the last Got we saw was absolute garbage. Everything is meh. Charakters are quite boring. Lets Face it. GoT is dead.

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AsspullSep 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of thrones sucks , house of dragon sucks again .Talking about feminist .House of dragon is unacceptable . house of dragon is telling me woman supposed to being dicked . it is alright that your body belong to yourself , you can have sex with anyone you want . it is fair and freedom so be it . but I lost favor at any character , princess are too normal like other woman anywhere , I don't care them anymore , what's going on is one of business . Game of Thrones lie me 1 to 7 seasons , I am not going to waste my time on this .
Really I would like watching the night king wipe out the entire human race . feel so despair on human .… Expand

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dorekaOct 1, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Персонажи не запоминаются, сюжет не цепляет, сериал для галочки любителям ИП можно посмотреть. + смена актеров с серии на серию - бред… Expand

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ScottybigoOct 7, 2022

I give it a 5 not because it’s perfect - but because it’s the best thing on tv or film. HBO know how to write shows !!

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GanZ107Nov 17, 2022

Nothing special - not a big fan of them aging people mid series and keeping some characters and getting rid of others. At least it was better than LOTR ROP.

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muzziedMar 29, 2023

It is boring, boring and boring. Ocassionally rises to a good level, but mostly you need to be careful not to fall asleep watching it. If you are curious what happened before the Game of Thrones, read on a wiki fandom page. Far more detailed,It is boring, boring and boring. Ocassionally rises to a good level, but mostly you need to be careful not to fall asleep watching it. If you are curious what happened before the Game of Thrones, read on a wiki fandom page. Far more detailed, entertaining and will take you less time.… Expand

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Benenen1211May 26, 2023

Probably the slowest series ever. A third as good as got. Seems like a female centric bame friendly version. I wouldn't mind if it wasn't so dull.

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