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The 7 Characters We Need To See In “House Of The Dragon” Season 2

While we wait for the next installment of this decade’s new big show, here is a list of characters that must make an appearance (or at the very least be teased) in order to fully incorporate the source material of George R.R. Martin’s “Dance of the Dragons”.

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How “House of the Dragon” Succeeded Where “Rings of Power” Failed – Portrayal of its Heroines

HOTD and ROP have a lot in common – they are both prequels to acclaimed franchises, display females in prominent roles, and cover extensive time periods. As both of these franchises were airing at roughly the same time, this has naturally led to comparisons. Of course, the biggest question came: “Which show did it better?”

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“Bloody Roses” – Wars of the Roses TV Series Pitch / Dreamcast

Long before George R.R. Martin dreamed of Westeros, there was a very real medieval family feud between the King and his noble houses. It was the 15th century, the land was Britannia, and the conflict was The Wars of the Roses.

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What is a Weirwood Tree doing in the Red Keep?

In HBO’s House of the Dragon, one notable set piece that plays host to many important scenes and character dialogue is a weirwood tree planted in the middle of the Red Keep. Hardcore fans who only watched the original Game of Thrones run may find it odd that this seemingly heretical idol is left standing in the middle of King’s Landing.

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Diversity in Fantasy – Why Race Truly Doesn’t Matter in Fairy Tales

The driving force of our argument is that fairy tales don’t lend themselves to the same standards of consistency as semi-historical works or even high fantasy. That is, fairy tales have no lore.

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