Here S What House Of The Dragon Needs To Avoid

So, you've heard about House of the Dragon, right? It's that fiery prequel to Game of Thrones that's got everyone talking. And honestly, it's pretty darn good. We're talking dragons, drama, and some seriously intense family squabbles. It’s like watching a super-powered, medieval soap opera, but with way more fire-breathing creatures.

But as much as we're all glued to our screens, there are a few things the showrunners really, really need to steer clear of if they want to keep us hooked. Think of it like this: House of the Dragon is a magnificent dragon, and these are the things that could make it stumble.

First off, and this is a biggie, they absolutely cannot let the story get bogged down. Game of Thrones was famous for its sprawling narrative, which was part of its charm. But it also meant that sometimes, things felt a little… slow. We get it, building a whole world takes time. But House of the Dragon is already on a mission. We’re here for the Targaryen civil war, the Dance of the Dragons. So, let's get to the good stuff! We don't need endless scenes of people just walking and talking about potentially important things. Show us, don't just tell us. Keep the momentum going, like a dragon soaring through the sky – fast and thrilling!

Another thing to watch out for is making everyone too good or too evil. In Game of Thrones, characters were deliciously grey. You loved Tyrion Lannister even when he was being a bit of a scoundrel, and you rooted for Daenerys Targaryen even when she was making questionable decisions. We need that same complexity here. If everyone is either a pure hero or a cartoon villain, it gets boring. We want to see characters wrestling with their choices, making mistakes, and surprising us. Let's see the good in the bad guys and the flaws in the good guys. That's what makes them feel real, even if they're riding dragons.

Speaking of dragons, can we please, for the love of all that is fiery, get more of them? Seriously! This is a show called House of the Dragon. We signed up for epic dragon battles, for riders bonded with their magnificent beasts. While the political intrigue is fascinating, and the family drama is juicy, the dragons are the ultimate showstoppers. When they’re on screen, the show is electrifying. So, let’s not save them just for the final act. Sprinkle them throughout, let them roar, let them burn! We want to see them in all their glory, not just as a CGI special effect in the last five minutes of an episode.

Also, and this might sound a little strange, but the show needs to keep its focus. House of the Dragon is built on the foundation of a very specific story: the Targaryen succession crisis. It’s a contained, albeit dramatic, period. They need to resist the urge to cram in too many side plots that don’t directly serve the main narrative. We don’t need unrelated storylines about distant lords or minor characters who have nothing to do with the fight for the Iron Throne. Keep it tight, keep it focused on the Targaryens and their relentless quest for power. Think of it as a laser beam of awesome dragon action and family feuds, not a scattered mess of sparks.

Then there’s the danger of rehashing old tropes. Game of Thrones gave us plenty of memorable moments, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to recreate them. But House of the Dragon has its own identity. It’s about a different era, a different set of characters, and a different kind of conflict. While nods to the past are nice, the show shouldn’t feel like a copycat. It needs to forge its own path, with its own shocking twists and its own unforgettable characters. We’re excited to see new faces and new dynamics, not just echoes of what we’ve seen before.

And please, let's have some fun with it! While the stakes are incredibly high, and people are doing terrible things to each other, House of the Dragon has a wonderful, dark sense of humor. Think of the witty banter, the sarcastic remarks, the sheer absurdity of some of the situations. That’s what made Game of Thrones so addictive. When the show can find those moments of levity amidst the bloodshed and betrayal, it’s pure gold. Let’s not let the gloom completely overshadow the entertainment. A little bit of wit can go a long way, even when the world is literally on fire.

Finally, and this is crucial, they need to remember why we fell in love with Westeros in the first place. It’s the intricate world-building, the complex characters, the feeling that anything could happen. House of the Dragon has the potential to be truly epic. By avoiding these pitfalls – the slow pacing, the black-and-white characters, the neglect of its star players (dragons!), the scattered storytelling, the stale tropes, and the loss of its unique voice – it can soar to incredible heights. We’re already captivated by the Targaryens’ fiery legacy. Let’s hope they don't let it go out.