House Of The Dragon's Civil War Is Its Best Game Of Thrones Difference
With the new sequel spinoff to Game of Thrones around the corner, aptly titled House of the Dragon, it brings a new perspective and a new era to life from the world of Westeros, and the show's civil war setting is currently its best difference from the original show. Game of Thrones was revered among critics and viewers alike who watched the show for many seasons over the course of its runtime, and no doubt there are hopes for the same treatment for this new show. That said, the original series had many issues along the way, some of which were glaring.
A new entry into this fantasy world from the well-established lore of author George R. R. Martin carries the same potential, perhaps even more, thanks to its markedly different setting, setting it apart from its predecessor. Whether or not the new show will fix Game of Thrones’ mistakes is still up in the air, but not only does the story present a unique opportunity to revisit this tried and tested fantasy universe with a unique spin, but equally fix some of the storytelling styles of the original. House of the Dragon not only promises viewers a familiar yet unique perspective on the world of Westeros but equally hints at a much better, long-term storytelling angle.
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The civil war era setting for the show changes the overall story dynamic entirely, giving an entirely different focal point to the story being told than Game of Thrones had. Equally, the nature of the storytelling and the motivations of the characters make for a much more compelling story, once again thanks to, at least in part, the civil war setting. House of the Dragon, due to the new story it seeks to tell, can fix what Game of Thrones
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