House of the Dragon is just a pale prequel to the GOT series. It tries to use its scaffolding but fails to fill it with anything of substance. Shallow character development and dialogue. The plot is as complex as that of a cheap soap opera. It tries to shock with graphic violence and cruelty, and it's all it actually achieves. What a wasted opportunity. That said, the cinematography and special effects are fantastic.

House of the Dragon is just a pale prequel to the GOT series. It tries to use its scaffolding but fails to fill it with anything of substance. Shallow character development and dialogue. The plot is as complex as that of a cheap soap opera. It tries to shock with graphic violence and cruelty, and it's all it actually achieves. What a wasted opportunity. That said, the cinematography and special effects are fantastic.