Is 'House of the Dragon' better than 'Game of Thrones'? Fans reveal the reason why 'GoT' was let down
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is set to premiere on HBO on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The series delves into the history of the Targaryen house, set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).
'Game of Thrones' captivated fans over its eight-season run, drawing them into the intricate world of Westeros to such an extent that many became well-versed in its maps and family histories.
'House of the Dragon' benefits from the familiarity that fans have with the world of Westeros, but it also faces the mammoth task of being perpetually compared to one of the biggest shows in the history of television.
In its first season, 'House of the Dragon' was able to carve a niche for itself and distinguish it from 'Game of Thrones' with fast-paced storytelling and a focused narrative on the Targaryen House.
The season was so impactful that it led some fans to believe that 'House of the Dragon' was even better than 'Game of Thrones'.
Fans compare 'House of the Dragon' with 'Game of Thrones'
'Game of Thrones' lost a few fans in its final seasons due to heavy criticism of its storytelling. While 'House of the Dragon' is still in its first season, fans have found it to be more satisfying than 'Game of Thrones'.
A Reddit user said, "It is true that GoT was iconic and had a far greater cultural relevancy and predominance. However, with how GoT ends, going back and watching it now makes the rest of it feel a little pointless, since that's where it's all going. House of the Dragon however has a bright and undefined frontier in which it can go anywhere, and even end in a satisfying way."
Another Reddit user praised 'House of the Dragon' for being better than the later seasons of 'Game of Thrones' by commenting, "It's definitely better than GoT season 5-8 that's for sure."
Some users, however, disagreed and found it unfair to compare 'House of the Dragon', which is only one season old, to an iconic show like 'Game of Thrones'.
A Reddit user said, "It's the first season. There's no comparison. I'd argue that the people who saw S1 of GoT when it first aired would say it's superior to HotD S1. And while I do love HoTD, the writing is already problematic."
What happened in 'House of the Dragon' Season 1?
'House of the Dragon' Season 1 revolves around the crumbling of House Targaryen as King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) dies, leaving his son Aegon Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) and daughter Rhaneyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) locked in a power struggle for the Iron Throne.
The war escalates into a personal feud as Aegon is the son of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), who is King Viserys Targaryen's second wife and was once Rhaenyra Targaryen's closest friend.
Alicent and Rhaenyra lead factions known as Team Green and Team Black respectively, as houses align themselves, preparing for an imminent war.
The second season is expected to showcase an all-out war fought both on the battlefield and through political scheming between the two factions.
How to stream 'House of the Dragon' Season 2?
House of the Dragon' will stream on HBO Max on Sunday, June 16, 2024. To watch the series, you will need a Max Subscription
The streaming platform typically offers three packages that you can choose from depending on your budget.
The low-cost plan that supports advertising costs at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually.
The second package, which does not support advertising, costs $15.99 per month or $149.99.
Meanwhile, the third package, titled Ultimate Ad-Free, costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Trailer
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 will begin streaming on HBO on Sunday, June 16, 2024.