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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Fantasy and De-Mystifying Legends

You’re reading part 2 of our Historical Epic series.Read part 1 here! The filming techniques and writing that was prevalent in Braveheart and Gladiator help make Fantasy possible on the big screen. This cinematic formula reached its zenith when the Lord of the Rings trilogy hit theaters in 2001-2003. While Lord of the Rings is far from historical, there are elements from history that seep into it. Obviously, it is a medieval-esque world but with actual wizards and mystical creatures. Aragon is clearly a William Wallace type character as he serves the role of reluctant hero who fell into his

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