I'm having a hard time caring about any of these characters and I'm 4 episodes in now. With GOT I was immediately connecting with the characters. This show is missing emotion and its missing strong sub plots. The character development is weak so far. I hope they are just laying the groundwork and it gets better but GOT was immediately engaging. House of Dragons already has the blueprint why not just follow it and improve on that. This family feud is dragging and it's not as interesting as the writers think it is. The dialogue is seriously lacking. Where is the wit and backbiting, and clever insults? I read that HOD has already been renewed for a second season. I am determined to stay the course and finish season 1, and if I am not satisfied, I'll be done with the series altogether.