How Game Of Thrones Season 8 Backlash Influenced House Of The Dragon
House Of The Dragon co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik addresses how the backlash to Game Of Thrones season 8 influenced the upcoming spin-off. Sapochnik is no stranger to the franchise and has directed several episodes of Game Of Thrones, including season 8's controversial «The Bells.» Before his stint on GOT, Sapochnik directed several other shows, including House, Fringe, andBanshee. House Of The Dragon sees Sapochnik taking on a more prominent role as one of the prequel's showrunners, alongside Ryan Condal. The prequel series takes place 200 years before Game Of Thrones and will explore the events leading to the Targaryen Civil War, also known as the Dance Of Dragons.
The overall reception of Game Of Thrones season 8 was mixed, with criticism aimed at the season's shorter runtime and the creative decisions by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Daenerys Targaryen's transition from a benign liberator to a tyrannical conqueror received a lot of backlash, with many stating it was abrupt and a disservice to the character. This transition was codified in season 8's penultimate episode, «The Bells,» which showed Daenerys laying waste to King's Landing with her Dragon and killing countless innocents. The divisive reaction to season 8 has caused many to speculate how the fans will respond to future GOT projects, such as House Of The Dragon.
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Sapochnik discussed the backlash to the final season of Game of Thrones with Empire, specifically Daenerys' turn in the episode «The Bells,» which he directed. The co-showrunner expressed gratitude for the franchise's passionate fanbase but pointed out that the backlash did not influence the show. While not
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