House of the Dragon

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chrisothenOct 20, 2022

I don't really get the hate. So far I really enjoy it. Sometimes it is almost as good as GOT. The wokeness is there but rather suttle. Matt Smith steals is awesome in this and so are most of other actors.

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SkoneOke123Oct 12, 2022

Amazing. Really feels like peak Game of Thrones. This Show is proof, that good writing is not dead yet.

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FixxaOct 30, 2022

Это отлично снятый сериал, с совершенно ужасно поставленным сюжетом.
Начиная с того, что от серии к серии, без предупреждения они проматывают по 2-6 лет жизни главных героев, не раскрывая монументальные моменты для сюжета.
ЗаканчиваяЭто отлично снятый сериал, с совершенно ужасно поставленным сюжетом.
Начиная с того, что от серии к серии, без предупреждения они проматывают по 2-6 лет жизни главных героев, не раскрывая монументальные моменты для сюжета.
Заканчивая абсолютно посредственным "богом из машины" из всех щелей. Апогеем подобного был случай, схожий с тем что я сейчас опишу: Человек А в открытом море, ОДИН, терпит кружение и погибает. Ни один человек не видел его смерти. Но это не мешает его жене узнать о его смерти в тот же день, в то время как его труп и лодка - покоятся на дне морском и по меньшей мере ещё месяц, люди бы ждали его возвращения, полагая что он опаздывает, но уж точно не погиб. Но нет. Жена в его доме узнаёт именно о его смерти. И это становится причиной для ураганных последствий. Это разочаровывает и фрустрирует. Это уровень дешёвых фанфиков, но не сериала с таким именем.… Expand

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RonnyPetersonSep 10, 2022

This show pick up the pace right the way and throw the audience right back into the story of the intrigued filled strife of the iron throne. We care for the characters, we're not bored but interested to see what happens next. We got some ofThis show pick up the pace right the way and throw the audience right back into the story of the intrigued filled strife of the iron throne. We care for the characters, we're not bored but interested to see what happens next. We got some of them to root for the dialog is perfect. And the visuals.. and name dropping.. love it.… Expand

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MetaDigital22Sep 10, 2022

There is a great deal of continuity between HoTD and GoT - which is convenient for the fan base. Add to this that G.R.R. Martin has been happy with how things turned out in production for the public. Plot twists, excellent writing, drama,There is a great deal of continuity between HoTD and GoT - which is convenient for the fan base. Add to this that G.R.R. Martin has been happy with how things turned out in production for the public. Plot twists, excellent writing, drama, action adventure earn this series top marks.… Expand

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NickkalyuzhnyyOct 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably, it is the best fantasy TV-show of this year. And definitely a much better show than you would expect to see in J. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire universe after the disastrous last two seasons of Game of Thrones. Yes, yes, there has been a rehab of the universe since seasons 7 and 8 of Game of Thrones. We remember how these seasons contained incredibly stupid script moves, stupid dialogues, unrealistic battle scenes, there was a simplification of the characters ... really ... everything was done to destroy the best fantasy project (since the original Lord of the Rings trilogy).

And here we get the House of the Dragon. Initially, expectations were very low, due to the poor GoT ending. Moreover, the material of J.R.R. Martin book, written in the form of annalistic chronicles, is very specific and requires real additional processing. It takes effort to create living images, to write all the dialogues. If, without the help of Martin, two poor fellows Benioff and Weiss simply merged the scenario, lowering everything to the level of a kindergarten, then here (unexpectedly) the dialogues, twists, and characters look decent. For the character of Viserys Targaryen and the performance of the actor, I can raise the score by a point. The outlined problem of succession to the throne, the nature of the relationship between the characters, the dialogues - all this is created at a good level. Yes, the series starts slowly. The pace of the story is low, but there are no completely empty scenes that the GoT script abounded from the fifth season onwards.

Of course, it wasn't without drawbacks. First, it's the quality of the action. There is not enough of him in the series and ... thank for that. Since it's a real trouble with the action. The unrealistic behavior of a wild boar on the hunt causes laughter, Deamon dodging dozens of arrows causes tears. It would be better if everything remained within the framework of palace intrigues. Well, let the dragons fly back and forth, as additional diplomatic arguments.… Expand

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olegbv22Oct 25, 2022

Really a masterpiece of a TV show, so much above everything in fantasy including Game of Thrones - in writing, directing, and even photography and design.

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kw0204Nov 6, 2022

After season 8 of GoT, I knew it couldn't get any worse. I was very apprehensive because of how appalling the final GoT was, but I was pleasantly surprised. At some times, I am on the edge of my seat because the cliffhangers are very presentAfter season 8 of GoT, I knew it couldn't get any worse. I was very apprehensive because of how appalling the final GoT was, but I was pleasantly surprised. At some times, I am on the edge of my seat because the cliffhangers are very present in this show. The show includes very strong, powerful women and the acting from everyone is amazing. In addition, the CGI is fantastic. Sometimes, you truly feel like you are in the show. The storyline is compelling and the characters, for the most part, have a lot of depth to them. This is the best GoT has been in a long time. Hopefully, the second season is worth waiting for.… Expand

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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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unlosoNov 19, 2022

literalmente aguante hasta el capitulo 4 o 5, es bastante aburrida y lineal la serie, no recomendable

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uncleblazerDec 26, 2022

thought it was really good. just finished the blu rays as i don't have hbo. much better than the last 3 season of GoT. a lot of time jumps that made it a little confusing at points but still i cant wait for season 2. more dragons!

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RobobobSep 4, 2022

I've read the Fire and Blood book and instantly thought the Dance of Dragons would be an amazing adaption for TV after GoT ended. Glad they went with this story for the first series, there are so many amazing twists and betrayals on the way,I've read the Fire and Blood book and instantly thought the Dance of Dragons would be an amazing adaption for TV after GoT ended. Glad they went with this story for the first series, there are so many amazing twists and betrayals on the way, just you wait. (next up for Westeros I hope they go with the story of The Hedge Knight)
Like Game of Thrones before it, everything is top notch like the acting, cinematography and music. It's only episode 2 and I can feel the tension building and can't wait to see how it all unfolds.… Expand

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janasSep 16, 2022

being the best series of the year so far, can’t wait to see the whole season. ITS FIREEEE!!!

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LupusMalum7Sep 21, 2022

A great series expanding the Game of Thrones universe. One of the best fantasy series ever.

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Alexsnow5Oct 16, 2022

Now that the first season has ended I can finally say that I freaking love this show. Man the last episode so damn good. Amazing script, acting, directing and Paddy Considine's acting for the last episode was stellar. Amazing job HBO! NoteNow that the first season has ended I can finally say that I freaking love this show. Man the last episode so damn good. Amazing script, acting, directing and Paddy Considine's acting for the last episode was stellar. Amazing job HBO! Note aside... How is possible that this amazing show has lower notes from the press and that stupid "$%&%"" of Rings of Power are so praised by the same people? How...??? Does someone indeed are paying for the positive reviews???… Expand

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dharmaOct 17, 2022

House of the Dragon is the best that GOT has been for a while. Focusing more on familial intrigue (with dragons, of course), it is well made, incredibly acted with stellar production values. Each episode is stellar and unlike itsHouse of the Dragon is the best that GOT has been for a while. Focusing more on familial intrigue (with dragons, of course), it is well made, incredibly acted with stellar production values. Each episode is stellar and unlike its 'competitor', the Ring of Power, it will have you glued to your seats.… Expand

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joeyjNov 6, 2022

Surprised by the low user score for HOTD. It's great. If anything it's moving a little fast, but it makes the very smart decision to keep the main cast small and focus on inter-family conflict. Also - HBO got the casting right, which is moreSurprised by the low user score for HOTD. It's great. If anything it's moving a little fast, but it makes the very smart decision to keep the main cast small and focus on inter-family conflict. Also - HBO got the casting right, which is more than we can say for Amazon Prime and LOTR.… Expand

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Jeta27Oct 16, 2022

Very well done. The acting and writing is great. Really excited for this shows futures seasons.

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VasotSep 5, 2022

BORING AND DISAPPOINTING unneeded changes to characters compared to the books and serious plot holes (From episode 2 to 3 the series jumps 10 years to the future missing a lot of story details) there is only one small sex scene so far in theBORING AND DISAPPOINTING unneeded changes to characters compared to the books and serious plot holes (From episode 2 to 3 the series jumps 10 years to the future missing a lot of story details) there is only one small sex scene so far in the first episode too much chat and no action. I stopped watching from Episode 3 and not coming back… Expand

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sirensynapseSep 4, 2022

Sooo...this is the most boring, stale POS I have had the displeasure to watch in a good while. Unlikeable characters across the board; stiff and boring. Ugly costumes, cheesy fake hair. Just absolutely nothing good going on here. WatchingSooo...this is the most boring, stale POS I have had the displeasure to watch in a good while. Unlikeable characters across the board; stiff and boring. Ugly costumes, cheesy fake hair. Just absolutely nothing good going on here. Watching paint dry is more fun than this dreck.… Expand

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jontronSep 20, 2022

No heart or soul in this series. Simply boring and uninteresting plot compared to GoT.

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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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superPeachSep 11, 2022

The only problem is that it's boring. In 3 episodes, 15 minutes of action and 5 minutes of which is the song at the beginning. I don't understand, who wrote the dialogues? It's like the guy's in the 5th grade. If you turn off the sound,The only problem is that it's boring. In 3 episodes, 15 minutes of action and 5 minutes of which is the song at the beginning. I don't understand, who wrote the dialogues? It's like the guy's in the 5th grade. If you turn off the sound, you'll know what it's about. It's really bad.… Expand

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DigitankSep 22, 2022

Epic fail. Incredible boring writing, as another user wrote feels like a court theater drama with a tendency to soap opera. Super hollow and not in the league of GOT at all. I've seen 5 episodes and will stop here. What a waste.

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ElvisbSep 13, 2022

None of the characters is likeable. I don't care if any of them lives or dies on episode 4...

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Nathaniel224Sep 10, 2022

Dont listen to the bad reviews, this is a strong show so far. Great dialogue, great acting, intruging conflicts, great dynamics and chemistry between characters. Good CGI. The character motivations make sense. You get to see more dragons,Dont listen to the bad reviews, this is a strong show so far. Great dialogue, great acting, intruging conflicts, great dynamics and chemistry between characters. Good CGI. The character motivations make sense. You get to see more dragons, targayen as well as some of the ancient houses not in Game of thrones like hightowers, valyrons, strongs, etc.) The only negatives i can think of is pacing issues ( sometimes it spent too much time on one scene) and the fact that there are yearly time jumps between episodes. Other than that I recommend it. As this show gets more seasons only time will tell if this show will be on the level of game of thrones at its peak.… Expand

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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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aligalahanSep 7, 2022

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 multipleSo 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.

9/13 Update: There are 458 votes for this show vs 1721 votes for rings of power. Approximately 1500 more negative votes and excess votes indicates that show is getting heavy review bombing and artificially inflated. Given that two shows are equally popular. i think house of dragon is a an unfortunate failure as a fantasy show, slowly derailing towards royal family soap opera drama. 4th episode was a disgrace as nothing but a soft por n, so low this show got now. i have lost hope really dropping score… Expand

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Solidsnake69Sep 2, 2022

More of Hollywood elitist putting the leftist agenda in our face. It’s disgusting. This is why I don’t watch shows anymore.

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Prometheus_tsSep 4, 2022

Another woke ruined series, the woke tokens to plea the woke mob ruin and put out of place the series ruining the imersion, Valyrians were supposed to be pale white silverhairs and purple eyed people that cared for blood purity inbreeding soAnother woke ruined series, the woke tokens to plea the woke mob ruin and put out of place the series ruining the imersion, Valyrians were supposed to be pale white silverhairs and purple eyed people that cared for blood purity inbreeding so race swapping Corlys Velaryon with a black actor totally breaks lore and immersion.… Expand

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LeeLayfieldSep 3, 2022

A difficult reset, GoT ended poorly and this just feels like a tasteless cash grab. The acting is poor, story meaningless (we already know this story from GoT). There’s also something about the costumes which looks like a childrens schoolA difficult reset, GoT ended poorly and this just feels like a tasteless cash grab. The acting is poor, story meaningless (we already know this story from GoT). There’s also something about the costumes which looks like a childrens school show

I guess it has dragons which is one thing but a easy pass.… Expand

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VallgautAug 28, 2022

Terrible series, terrible acting, terrible casting. There are many differences with books.

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Kralazar_MallusSep 7, 2022

Меняет внешность белого персонажа, четко прописанного в книге, при живом но продавшемся авторе - это мерзость. Заставлять его черную дочь говорить о "Чистой валерийской крови" - это мерзость. Нагло пихать и щедро вымазывать сериалыМеняет внешность белого персонажа, четко прописанного в книге, при живом но продавшемся авторе - это мерзость. Заставлять его черную дочь говорить о "Чистой валерийской крови" - это мерзость. Нагло пихать и щедро вымазывать сериалы повесточкой - это мерзость. За это ты получаешь 0 из 10. Прекратите так поступать и начнете получать оценки выше. А до тех пор - получайте, что заслужили.… Expand

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Steve11Sep 25, 2022

This show feels like fan fiction. I don't know where the hordes of people giving it 10/10 ratings and slobbering over it like it's the greatest thing ever created come from. This show is nothing like Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones (at leastThis show feels like fan fiction. I don't know where the hordes of people giving it 10/10 ratings and slobbering over it like it's the greatest thing ever created come from. This show is nothing like Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones (at least for the first four seasons) was solid, substantial. This instead feels like a very cheap imitation.

The biggest reason House of the Dragon fails is lack of original lines from GRRM.
Every conversation feels like a childish attempt to recreate the charm of GoT, but falls completely flat. Five episodes in and I don't feel connected to any character at all. Or the story! The story itself is extremely boring. The showrunners, for some reason, are determined to shoehorn modern age woke ideas into George's world. Which is completely ridiculous and will never work in George's Westeros, where people actually have brains.

The characters are being unnecessarily distorted, to the point where they become nothing like how they are in the original book. They do and say things completely out of character and then partially revert back to their "book selves". Which makes them incoherent and even stupid. All these changes just to force woke stuff into the show. The show seems squarely fixed on the "Woman good and wise. Man bad and good-for-nothing" stance, which is laughably ridiculous.

The casting itself is poor. Matt Smith is NOT a good choice for Daemon. No chance. And the black Velaryon thing speaks for itself. (And no, the Velaryons are not black in the books. This isn't even up for debate)

And don't get me started on the senseless violence and nudity. The showrunners seem to think that these are the things that made GoT great. Needless to say, they have gotten it horribly wrong.

And for a show of such huge budget, the CGI is pretty bad. The aerial scenes of King's Landing, for example, look like screenshots from games from 2010.

This show has no substance, no soul, and no story.… Expand

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Stuff4GeekzSep 25, 2022

If I could give this show a -0 I would. What a boring waste of time this has been, ep 2-6. The pilot was decent. It was a strong start. Then, the show nosedives to oblivion. Episode 6, I seriously could not even finish watching it, and that'sIf I could give this show a -0 I would. What a boring waste of time this has been, ep 2-6. The pilot was decent. It was a strong start. Then, the show nosedives to oblivion. Episode 6, I seriously could not even finish watching it, and that's a first for me. I usually give the benefit of the doubt, like I did with Succession -- which turned out to be an amazing show and a must watch if you haven't seen it yet. But this one here, I don't think I will return to watch or waste my time with episode 7. What a shame. Terrible writing. Terrible directing. Bad actors. Too woke for my taste. Almost felt like a Disney movie or Disney show with woke ideology. Hope there's no season 2.… Expand

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Zack2981Oct 16, 2022

They forgot to add any good guys.

Seriously, every single character in this show is a horrible person one way or another. Why care about one outcome over another when any option results in just another absolute basket case on the IronThey forgot to add any good guys.

Seriously, every single character in this show is a horrible person one way or another. Why care about one outcome over another when any option results in just another absolute basket case on the Iron Throne? Any time when you think there might be someone with a moral compass on the show, they brutally murder someone for no reason.

But even if that's the point, the narrative is so disjointed, it's impossible to even tell who the show itself is asking the audience to root for. It's just a bunch of terrible people doing awful things for reasons that aren't always clear. And even worse, it's painfully predictable. I don't mean I know the outcome of the show or specific plot points, but within any given scene you can almost always bet that, given the choice, a character will do something to screw over—or perhaps even kill—another character. Just cuz.

And for comparison, in the original Game of Thrones series, we saw characters with noble qualities put into terrible situations we wanted to see them overcome. Or perhaps the terrible situations would cause them to earn those noble qualities. Here, it's just awful people being awful and wanting to be King/Queen. They can't even give reasons WHY they want to rule. The show just assumes that everyone's goal in life is to be the King. Not to make the world a better place, or to advance society in any way. It's just the thing to want. Likely so they can kill more people.… Expand

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Dee-Jay_DeliOct 1, 2022

Update after the season finale: It has grown on me and come into its own. While it still doesn't offer the same awesome set of characters as GoT or the same snappy dialogue or detailled world-building, it has enough of all to stand on itsUpdate after the season finale: It has grown on me and come into its own. While it still doesn't offer the same awesome set of characters as GoT or the same snappy dialogue or detailled world-building, it has enough of all to stand on its own.

The time-jumps are a bit jarring and it is a different type of story they're telling. One of houses, dynasties and heritage, rather than epic fantasy. That said, it does have some stellar acting and cool moments and I do look forward to more.… Expand

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nix1331Oct 24, 2022

Good visuals. Dance of dragons is an interesting story so im glad they adapted it. Acting been pretty good so far.