Although the primary mission is presenting an earlier chapter in author George RR Martin’s struggles for the Iron Throne, the producers were clearly mindful of early criticisms of “Game of Thrones.” That included incorporating people of color into the “House” cast and, as Salon noted, employing a more restrained approach in depicting sexual violence.<\/div>\n
Obviously, the scale and setting of “House of the Dragon” suggests that it is seeking to appeal to a variety of audiences on different levels, including spectacle, escapism, and its relationship to the mythology contained in Martin’s writing and the earlier series. But drama has a way of touching upon matters relevant to our lives even when it’s set in the past, future or some alternative version of reality.<\/div>\n
So in terms of writing the series off as sheer fantasy, as the premiere suggests and future episodes will reinforce, don’t let the dragons fool you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In the opening chapter of the HBO series, the queen, Aemma Targaryen (Sian Brooke), is in the midst of a difficult labor. Her husband, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), is desperate for a son in order to secure a male heir to the throne, in accordance with tradition. Told that the baby is a breach …<\/p>\n
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