I don't think I've watched a show that bombarded me with such fantastic performances in a while. A lot of scene stealing performances in this show with each actor bringing their own gravitas on screen. Rhaenyra, Daemon, Viserys and Aemond in particular are a treat to watch.
Story and character wise however, it leaves a lot to be desired. None of the characters have that depth I've come to expect from GoT, lots of kids and affairs and the show expects me to care for those a lot more than I do. It rushes past way too many story beats making character relationships feel quite shallow.
I have high hopes for the show simply because the story has a lot of cool moments to come but I much prefer the Starks and Lannister politicking in GoT over the Targaryen mess in HoTD. The Lannisters were a one of a kind, Cersei, Tywin, Tyrion and Jaime are just so much better as characters compared to anyone in HoTD.
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Reply to The first season of Game of Thrones:House of Dragon has ended. What is your opinion about it? by mrnicegy26
I don't think I've watched a show that bombarded me with such fantastic performances in a while. A lot of scene stealing performances in this show with each actor bringing their own gravitas on screen. Rhaenyra, Daemon, Viserys and Aemond in particular are a treat to watch.
Story and character wise however, it leaves a lot to be desired. None of the characters have that depth I've come to expect from GoT, lots of kids and affairs and the show expects me to care for those a lot more than I do. It rushes past way too many story beats making character relationships feel quite shallow.
I have high hopes for the show simply because the story has a lot of cool moments to come but I much prefer the Starks and Lannister politicking in GoT over the Targaryen mess in HoTD. The Lannisters were a one of a kind, Cersei, Tywin, Tyrion and Jaime are just so much better as characters compared to anyone in HoTD.