House Of The Dragon Images Should Ease GOT Fans' Targaryen Concerns
Several House of the Dragon images should ease any lingering concerns over the Targaryen-centric Game of Thrones spinoff. One of the biggest shows of all time, Game of Thrones also had its fair share of controversy and proved extremely divisive in parts. That was particularly true of the backlash to Game of Thrones season 8, and while House of the Dragon very much aims to be its own unique show that builds a fresh identity — albeit one built upon the foundations laid by its parent series — it also isn't without obstacles to overcome.
One of the biggest hurdles for House of the Dragon is the response to Game of Thrones' ending. Although the show will likely be a big hit regardless because it's such a recognized and, until season 8, widely acclaimed IP, there's still a sense of needing to win back those left so disappointing in the conclusion. Given the show is telling a story centered around Targaryens, then it especially means Daenerys' fate, the most divisive of all the finale's aspects, could hang over proceedings. More specific to House of the Dragon still, Matt Smith's casting as Daemon Targaryen proved controversial with complaints that he wasn't a good fit for the role.
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Much like the teaser released in 2021, the House of the Dragon images released by HBO in March 2022 should go some way to easing concerns over the Game of Thrones spinoff. The images, which focus on all of House of the Dragon's main characters in turn — Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Daemon, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and more — give a good look at what to expect in terms of how these characters are brought to life, and thankfully it
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