George R.R. Martin Plans to Outline Everything Wrong With House of the Dragon

George R.R. Martin Plans to Outline Everything Wrong With House of the Dragon

As a devoted fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the intricate world of Westeros and its dragons, I must admit that my anticipation for House of the Dragon season 2 was sky-high. However, upon watching the finale, I found myself underwhelmed, much like George RR Martin himself.


In the second season of “House of the Dragon,” there were several critics, and even George RR Martin, the creator of “Game of Thrones,” hinted at being among them, expressing concerns about the direction HBO’s series has taken following his commitment to share insights on what seems to be amiss.

The finale of “House of the Dragon” season 2 left many viewers feeling unsatisfied, as they felt the 8-episode storyline lacked a conclusive climax and instead set up events for the third season. Fans have voiced their criticism about the second season, expressing disappointment that the anticipated climactic battle was not presented and has been delayed. The showrunner Ryan Condal has offered some explanations for the perceived issues with “House of the Dragon” season 2, but George R.R. Martin intends to address these concerns in future blog posts about the problems faced by the “Game of Thrones” prequel.

Martin mainly discussed his experiences at the Burning of Zozobra festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico in his latest blog post. He also hinted at upcoming blogs about his summer journeys, which he referred to as a welcome break from a tough year. Despite expressing excitement for sharing more about his summer escapades, Martin ended the recent posts on a somber note, mentioning that he’s not eager to delve into the issues with season 2 of House of the Dragon, without specifying when or how many blogs would be dedicated to this topic.

I’m not thrilled about the upcoming posts I have to write on the issues with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, but I understand it’s necessary and I’ll get it done eventually, just not today. Today is Zozobra’s day, a moment for us to move past the shadows.

George R.R. Martin Plans to Outline Everything Wrong With House of the Dragon

There is undoubtedly great anticipation among fans to learn Martin’s thoughts on the second season of House of the Dragon, given his role as the creator of the Game of Thrones franchise, author of the Fire & Blood book that serves as its basis, and executive producer for both shows. As someone who is likely the most knowledgeable about the creative process behind the prequel series, Martin could provide valuable insights into why certain decisions were made in House of the Dragon season 2. Although showrunner Condal has already shared reasons for omitting a crucial battle from the second season, fans might be more content if and when Martin delves deeper into the show’s creative choices.

It might seem unusual for George R.R. Martin to openly critique “House of the Dragon,” given his position as an executive producer and creator of the “Game of Thrones” franchise, which gives him the authority and obligation to voice his concerns about the spin-off series. However, it could be seen as inappropriate to air these grievances on a public blog, instead opting for private communication with the writers and other producers. This is especially relevant given Martin’s previous statements suggesting he had more creative control and involvement in “House of the Dragon” compared to his experience on “Game of Thrones.”

Initially, when Martin claimed more creative control over House of the Dragon, only the first season had debuted without an official announcement for a second one. Later, it was revealed that the initially planned 10-episode count for season 2 was cut down to 8, following George R.R. Martin’s previous statement that four 10-episode seasons would be required to adequately adapt the source material. It remains to be seen if Martin will clarify the reasons behind this choice and whether it affected the quality of House of the Dragon season 2. However, his intent to discuss the show’s issues could signal a promising outlook for season 3, as it suggests that the creative team is likely mindful of necessary improvements.

House of the Dragon season 2 is available on Max

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2024-08-30 23:43