House of the Dragon Is Missing An Important Game of Thrones Ingredient
After a very long wait, Game of Thrones fans were finally able to watch the premiere of House of the Dragonlast week. Returning to the world of King's Landing, fans were introduced to some integral members of House Targaryen, and witnessed some political issues from the get go. However, even though it was a great start, it seemed like the premiere episode was missing an important Game of Thrones ingredient.
In its launch episode, House of the Dragon established a political rift within members of the Targaryen family. It was already known before the series even completed filming that the plot would entirely focus on the lives of a few key members of House Targaryen, and their journey to achieving the Iron Throne. But, this is where the episode was lacking in comparison to the Game of Thrones premiere, which not only ended with a startling cliffhanger, but also highlighted the rivalries between the multiple families of Westeros.
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In the first episode of House of the Dragon, fans meet Paddy Considine’s King Viserys Targaryen, king of the Seven Kingdoms. He seems like someone who genuinely cares about his family and his people, and is a complete contrast compared to the legendary Mad King or even Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones. He is a likable character, who has to make some difficult decisions for the sake of his kingdom. The most important aspect is his love for his wife and his relationship with his daughter, Milly Alcock’s Princess Rhaenyra.
The episode offers glimpses related to the history of the Targaryen family, and how women have been kept away from the Iron Throne for decades. With no male heir, it seems like Viserys is left
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