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Summary
House of the Dragon’sintroduction ofthe world ’s " most beautiful " dragon was exciting , but its visual aesthetic did n’t quite live up to my expectations , continuing an issue I had withGame of Thrones . Thedragons inHouse of the Dragonhave in the main been a drastic step up fromGame of Thrones , proffer the peak of the Targaryen dynasty the ringing and purple royalty it deserves . Daemon ’s Caraxes is unforgettable with its unique anatomy and blood - red-faced plate , and Baela ’s Moondancer has recently put up to the show ’s aesthetic with a beautiful green design .
House of the Dragonrecently ventilate its best episode yet , and while I was overwhelmed with excitement to see flying dragon face off in fight , there are some aspects of HBO ’s television macrocosm that still diminish short of the Koran . George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firenovelsare prolific works of fantasy fable , yet the TV man always tones down fancy chemical element . One view of season 2 , episode 4 , was the most late reminder of this issue .
Sunfyre Looks Good In HOTD - But Doesn’t Live Up To His Book Description
Sunfyre Is Described As The Most Beautiful Dragon That’s Ever Lived
Sunfyre became an instant favorite in " The Red Dragon and the Gold . " WhileRhaenys & Meleys ' deathswere tragic , I was equally harrowed watching such a lovely , loyal wight brought down due to the disposition of its rider . While I ’m not too keen on Aegon ( despite Tom Glynn - Carney ’s unlikely performance ) , I feel for him in the scene where he arrive in the dragonpit to mount Sunfyre . My only complaint is that Sunfyre looks good , butthe golden dragon does n’t live up to the verbal description correct inFire & Blood .
In George R.R. Martin ’s lore , Sunfyre is draw as the most beautiful flying lizard that ’s ever been look , with gleaming gold scales and golden flames . However , House of the Dragon’siteration of the flying dragon is barely more Au than Rhaenyra ’s Syrax . In an consultation withEW , House of the DragonshowrunnerRyan Condal spoke about the idea for Sunfyre ’s design , stating that the scheme was to avoid a"fantasy dragon . “While I understand the tonal difference sure magical expression could impose , it seems essential to think of that thisisa fantasy macrocosm .
House Of The Dragon Repeats Game Of Thrones' Problem With Toning Down Fantasy
Game Of Thrones Constantly Toned Down The Fantastical
compare to the likes ofThe Stormlight ArchiveorThe Wheel of Time , George R.R. Martin ’s universe is doubtlessly a low - deception fantasy . But it ’s still the same existence where Blackwater Bay was blow up by dark-green fire , and a dragon was cod over a 700 - animal foot ice wall to battle a ruck of zombie . Yet , when it came to the Azhor Ahai prophecy , Euron Greyjoy ’s fascination with dark magic trick , or the Stark folk all being wargs , Game of Thronesremoved or oversimplified what they could .
Part of the issue withGame of Thrones’final time of year is that the magical constituent of Azor Ahai and the Long Night being scrapped left a major part of the story bare and pointless . I ca n’t help finger that , despite how far fantasy has maturate in mainstream media , it ’s still not treat as seriouslyas a literary genre . House of the Dragonexists in a wizardly world , and it ’s okay to embrace that beyond just the minimum requirements .
source : EW
Custom image by Simone Ashmoore
Taking place about 172 years before the outcome ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the ascent of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were supervene upon by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who toy the old versions of the character reference . Also star in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
