House of the Dragon
HBO | Release Date: August 21, 2022
5.6
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DHReviewsOct 26, 2022
Many entered into House of the Dragon with bitter tastes in their mouths after the colossal dropping of the ball of Game Of Thrones oft derided final season. Years later the whispers of a new prequel show detailing another book in theMany entered into House of the Dragon with bitter tastes in their mouths after the colossal dropping of the ball of Game Of Thrones oft derided final season. Years later the whispers of a new prequel show detailing another book in the universe made fans nervously optimistic, but well and rightly on guard. Thankfully, House of the Dragon's inaugural outing does plenty to sooth those nervous feathers and return HBO's modern flagship franchise back into the limelight. While slightly slow to start, each episode is gripping, tense, and enjoyable. The script is expertly handled and follows the source material well. The additions of excellent CGI and top flight acting, especially Paddy Considine's King Viserys who should deservedly get an Emmy nomination, enthralled me from start to finish. Drawbacks for some have included a jarring shift in the actors when their characters age, a few too many graphic birthing scenes, and the overall pacing of the first season. I tend to lean away from these however and give House of the Dragon much deserved benefits of the doubt. With fervor, I eagerly await the next season after such a strong start.… Expand
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7
StarfreeOct 24, 2022
The last two episodes were a let down for me. With scenes which only reasons for existing is to look cool. Character decisions seeming idiotic and contradictory to their decisions in previous episodes. A big let down for the finale of aThe last two episodes were a let down for me. With scenes which only reasons for existing is to look cool. Character decisions seeming idiotic and contradictory to their decisions in previous episodes. A big let down for the finale of a season that started brilliantly. But still an amazing show. Daemon stills every scene he is in and doesn’t have a single poor moment. And the King is the morally good character the audience can cheer for that was lacking in Game Of Thrones. I’m just extremely worried about the future seasons. Right now the show is sitting at GoT season 5 quality, I’d be fine if it drops to a season 6 GoT quality in the next 3 seasons. But there’s a lot of time and a lot of good things to ruin, I fear we might be getting a repeat of GoT season 8 in our future.… Expand
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8
KranzOct 17, 2022
A good series that is slowly picking up speed.
Definitely feels like Game of Thrones series should, in a season 2-3 way, not 7 and 8 :P
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8
BruterakeOct 25, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Começou bem a história, apesar do único personagem interessante mesmo é o daemon e ter mudado muito os livros acho q da pra seguir no caminho pra deixar a história massa.… Expand
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9
Esta-BeedOct 11, 2022
I have thoroughly enjoyed this show so far and firmly believe this will only get getter with the season's to come. It has had a start similar to that of Game of Thrones Season 1 and can see how the actions made in this season will have majorI have thoroughly enjoyed this show so far and firmly believe this will only get getter with the season's to come. It has had a start similar to that of Game of Thrones Season 1 and can see how the actions made in this season will have major implications in the future and cast a long shadow without referring to the books or giving any spoilers.

It was a masterful hand that HBO have played here because they are so confident about their show, the writing, the dialogue and acting. Even after a couple of time jumps that as viewer requires you to readjust. The CGI has been good, mainly the dragons and I am very exiting to see more.

I believe this show will improve and am fully invested.… Expand
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9
ronramdamnOct 25, 2022
Now that season 1 is over, I think I can give a rating. And it is excellent, indeed. Unforgettable characters, superb acting, excellent story. And the first series that finds a reasonable good way to integrate minorities without giving upNow that season 1 is over, I think I can give a rating. And it is excellent, indeed. Unforgettable characters, superb acting, excellent story. And the first series that finds a reasonable good way to integrate minorities without giving up density. Well done. Can’t wait to see season 2.… Expand
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8
rihegOct 11, 2022
Despite the race swaps and the preachy female empowerment story (which makes it too similar to everything else coming out these days) The show succeeds in being a semi-worthy prequel to Game of Thrones (diversity done right in a way thatDespite the race swaps and the preachy female empowerment story (which makes it too similar to everything else coming out these days) The show succeeds in being a semi-worthy prequel to Game of Thrones (diversity done right in a way that makes sense and respected the books)… Expand
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10
vovanella95Oct 13, 2022
Достойнейшее продолжение Игры Престолов. Король Визерис прекрасен, Рейнира и Алисента тоже. Графика и погружение полное. Надеюсь, не придется ждать продолжения годыДостойнейшее продолжение Игры Престолов. Король Визерис прекрасен, Рейнира и Алисента тоже. Графика и погружение полное. Надеюсь, не придется ждать продолжения годы
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8
TruexReviewOct 16, 2022
Visuals, better then most.
Art direction, Faultless.
Characters, well defined by there actions. Script, Very well written with a few soup opera moments. Story, cutthroat upfront and personal. Agender, little woke touches but not forced. AVisuals, better then most.
Art direction, Faultless.
Characters, well defined by there actions.
Script, Very well written with a few soup opera moments.
Story, cutthroat upfront and personal.
Agender, little woke touches but not forced.
A great show with realistic consistent characters that you cant help but like even though they are very floored/bad people who do awful things to each other.
GetS better and better with each episode.
Time jumps done very well also , after 5mins you just except the actor change because they are written so well.
Love it.… Expand
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10
howard1024Oct 17, 2022
It builds slowly but I find myself really engaged with each episode now. Just watched the second to last episode last night and was on the edge of my seat. Can't wait for the finale. I remember loving the original GOT and can't remember itIt builds slowly but I find myself really engaged with each episode now. Just watched the second to last episode last night and was on the edge of my seat. Can't wait for the finale. I remember loving the original GOT and can't remember it will enough to compare in detail, but this feels totally worthy - I'm hooked.… Expand
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7
ybustorf4Oct 22, 2022
A solid introduction to the world and characters. Episode 7, 8 and 10 are standouts for me.
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10
jao_vOct 23, 2022
Uma série incrível, fiel aos livros é fiel à série original. Consegue fazer mudanças que de primeira achei que poderiam ser ruins, mas conseguiram entregar mais do que prometeram. Cenas brutais, porém inacreditavelmente incríveis, personagensUma série incrível, fiel aos livros é fiel à série original. Consegue fazer mudanças que de primeira achei que poderiam ser ruins, mas conseguiram entregar mais do que prometeram. Cenas brutais, porém inacreditavelmente incríveis, personagens bem construídos, CGI simplesmente maravilhos, atuações dignas do EMMY, principalmente a do Paddy Considind (Viserys I Targaryen)…… Expand
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10
flamerzinhuhOct 24, 2022
otima serie muito bem elaborada apesar de algumas falhas que nao tiram o brilho da serie. falhas essa que podem ser corregidas nas temporadas seguinte.
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10
avulOct 28, 2022
Сериал всё-так же увлекателен и оставляет в интересном напряжении .Давно не испытывал подобные чувства
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10
RajanGillOct 30, 2022
Excited to see the rest of the series. You can easily see how hard the creators are trying to capture the spirt of GoT. A great start!
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10
SteezyeetOct 31, 2022
Just like always HBO is delivering an extremely well produced show. It looks stunning visually, the music is amazing and the show is written very well. All in all im just very happy to get a new show off the game of thrones universe, and i amJust like always HBO is delivering an extremely well produced show. It looks stunning visually, the music is amazing and the show is written very well. All in all im just very happy to get a new show off the game of thrones universe, and i am more so happy that the writing is back to actually being very good. Amazing show, if you loved game of thrones when the show was at its best you're definitely gonna enjoy this show too!… Expand
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10
Vercity21Oct 27, 2022
Being review bombed for no other reason than the bad tase GOT left in our mouths. A great show, don't miss out
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9
lvetOct 29, 2022
We are back to great Game of Thrones.
Excellent acting and compelling storytelling.
GOT at its best.
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10
demianupApr 2, 2023
Amazing show! Loved it. Acting, photography and music are so good. Much much better than GoT S8.
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10
ion87Dec 9, 2022
Best show on television. Welcome back to ASOFI. Great characters, master class in story telling.
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10
Steph92Feb 14, 2023
A great series, each of the characters feels alive, with actual logic motivations behind their actions, and even the ones you hate, you are able to understand at least the reason "why" they do what they do.
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9
Ponds98Nov 10, 2022
INCREDIBLE, that's what you get when good writers are hired.
The music, the acting, the plot...all of that is magnificent and there's no boring moments.
That's what you call a Game of Thrones
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10
Dmitry_RahlJan 7, 2023
This show is amazing, please ignore all the bots that are review bombing. It’s probably just Lord of the Rings fans, or maybe Amazon themselves…
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10
EneoditaJan 7, 2023
The most powerful and emotional serial in the last years. Thank you for you hard work and i hope, that in future we will see more fabuls like this
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9
Sono_MomoDec 25, 2022
Like the first 6 seasons of Game of Thrones series, House of the Dragon series has a less flawed and exciting story with surprising events. The performances of the actors are spectacular and the script is excellent. I am impatiently waitingLike the first 6 seasons of Game of Thrones series, House of the Dragon series has a less flawed and exciting story with surprising events. The performances of the actors are spectacular and the script is excellent. I am impatiently waiting for the second season of the series.… Expand
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10
debidjois01Mar 1, 2023
The series were created with the huge inspiration by "Game of Thrones". A lot of such interesting characters in the show gave me some kind of excited emotions. I'm sorry for my vocabulary because english isn't me native tongue.
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10
FiDudJun 2, 2023
This is a top tier of nowdays tv series. I hope for more series of that level of production!
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10
SonicbeSep 6, 2023
This series is so good. It is pleasing to see every scenery, costumes design. Plot gets better and better each season! I can't wait season 2
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10
ILikeEyeBallsMar 27, 2023
Just finished my 2nd time through the first season and I honestly enjoyed it more than any season of game of thrones. The characters feel a lot more real and human than the rest of the series. I don’t get all the negative reviews. DefinitelyJust finished my 2nd time through the first season and I honestly enjoyed it more than any season of game of thrones. The characters feel a lot more real and human than the rest of the series. I don’t get all the negative reviews. Definitely better than rings of power which was huge disappointment.… Expand
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egoBorderSep 10, 2022
Well color me surprised! As someone who started disliking GoT way back in season 4, I had little interest in this at all. Word of mouth got me to check it out, and after three episodes I'm totally hooked. I don't know the books for this atWell color me surprised! As someone who started disliking GoT way back in season 4, I had little interest in this at all. Word of mouth got me to check it out, and after three episodes I'm totally hooked. I don't know the books for this at all but the series is doing a great job of presenting the world and characters. In the best way possible, politics and war feel personal.

Really eager to see where this goes. I have to commend the art design, which despite a few wonky CG moments has provided a few legitimate "Wow!"s from me.… Expand
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mikesgold2KMay 16, 2023
Bardzo udany powrót do świata Gry o Tron. Rozwija się powoli ale satysfakcjonująco, więcej jest intryg i problemów u władzy choć akcji też nie brakuje tutaj
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10
FabiancscJan 15, 2023
A great series that rescues the true meaning of the original story. Unlike GOT 7 and 8, this one is aimed at making a good sense and leaving viewers anxiously waiting for the next seasons. For me one of the best series of the year.
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10
dadagothurMay 25, 2023
That is how you write dialogues and characters.
Better than the original show.
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EKYRNov 21, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really like this show good characters and plot amazing cinematography and i can tell the people behind it made numerous attempts and efforts to stay true to the book and the original world present in GOT. great pace as well cant wait for season 2… Expand
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ThundrousMay 3, 2023
This show was a great watch. I watched the GOT seasons consecutively and was mildly disappointed with the ending, but the end of this season had me fiending for more. The whole flaw about season 1 of house of the dragons were the time jumps.This show was a great watch. I watched the GOT seasons consecutively and was mildly disappointed with the ending, but the end of this season had me fiending for more. The whole flaw about season 1 of house of the dragons were the time jumps. When confused about a show I usually look up the episode and read the synopsis up to where I was at, but without the internet I would’ve been confused from the constant time jumps. Great storytelling and matches up to some of the better game of thrones seasons.… Expand
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PortlandRocksJun 22, 2023
While the show starts off slow, the writing in this show consistently delivers. The characters are interesting and the plot is compelling, although it can be hard to follow with the amount of time-jumps that it contains, which is one of theWhile the show starts off slow, the writing in this show consistently delivers. The characters are interesting and the plot is compelling, although it can be hard to follow with the amount of time-jumps that it contains, which is one of the show's only downsides. The actors who played the younger versions of Rhaenyra and Alicent delivered an especially excellent performance.… Expand
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taha_3611Jul 19, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This series exceeded all my expectations. It is the best. Rather, in relation to what I prefer about Game of Thrones, the CGI should be improved a little because in some scenes there are errors. Either in terms of story, script, application, music, and costumes. Literally, even Game of Thrones cannot appreciate this quality.… Expand
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