Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 had its fair share of critics, andGame of Thronescreator George RR Martin indicated that he may be one of them after promising to outline what’s gone wrong with the HBO series.
House of the Dragonseason 2 concluded with fans underwhelmed by the finale and the 8-episode overarching storyline. Fancomplaints aboutHouse of the Dragonseason 2largely boiled down to viewers feeling the second season was dragging its way toward a climactic battle that never materialized and was now postponed until the third season. There have been explanations for some ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s perceived shortcomings from showrunner Ryan Condal, but Martin revealed that he plans to explain what’s gone wrong with theGame of Thronesprequel in upcoming blogs.
In a recent post for hisNot a Blog, Martin largely focused on his experiences at the Burning of Zozobra festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Martin also teased blog posts about his summer travels, which he described as a much-needed respite from a “wretched year.” Although Martin said he looks forward to sharing more about his summer adventures, he concluded the latest blog posts on a more ominous note by saying he’s not looking forward to discussingHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s problems. However, he did not provide specific details on when he plans to address the matter or how many blog posts will be required to cover the subject.
I do not look forward to other posts I need to write, about everything that’s gone wrong with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON… but I need to do that too, and I will. Not today, though. TODAY is Zozobra’s day, when we turn away from gloom.
Fans are almost certainly eager to hear what Martin will say aboutHouse of the Dragonseason 2. As the creator of theGame of the Thronesfranchise, the author of theFire & Blookbook on whichHouse of the Dragonis based, and executive producer on both shows, Martin is arguably best suited to explain what’s gone wrong with the prequel series. Showrunner Condal already explainedwhyHouse of the Dragonseason 2 left out a key battle, but fans may be more satisfied if and when Martin outlines more detailed accounts of the show’s creative choices.
Of course, publicly criticizingHouse of the Dragonmay be an odd decision for Martin. His role as an executive producer and the creator of theGame of the Thronesfranchise grants him the right and responsibility to convey his complaints aboutHouse of the Dragon.However, it may be perceived as unprofessional to do so in a blog when he could privately express his thoughts to the writers and other producers, especially considering Martin previously said he felt he had more creative control and involvement inHouse of the Dragonthan what wasafforded to him onGame of Thrones.
However, when Martin said he had more creative control,House of the Dragonhad just premiered and a second season hadn’t yet been officially ordered. Since then, season 2’s planned 10-episode count was reduced to 8 episodes, after Martin previously saidHouse of the Dragonneeded 4 10-episode seasonsto adapt the source material properly. Perhaps Martin will delve into why this decision was made and if it impactedHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s quality. Regardless, the fact that Martin plans to address the show’s problems may be a positive sign forHouse of the Dragonseason 3, as it means the creative team behind the show is likely aware that corrections need to be made.
House of the Dragonseason 2 is available on Max
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is HBO’s prequel series to Game of Thrones. Set hundreds of years earlier, the show follows the inner machinations and rivalries of the Targaryen royal family. The show was created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, and stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, and Olivia Cooke.
