Tired of diversity quotas ruining what would otherwise be a great show. Their nonsensical casting choice for House Valeryon ruined the show. I can't wrap my head around such a stupid decision. It's like writing a spin off story about ancient families in wakanda and one of the tribes being blonde white people. There are far too many complications to the story as a result. For one it'd be incredibly obvious Rhaenyra's children are "bastards". Not to mention they're related to Targaryens so they're the last house of people that should have been casted as black.

The Targaryen casting is perfect on the other hand. I love Daemon and adult Aemond Targaryen. Generally the first half of the story told felt rushed, where almost all important interactions and confrontations were abruptly transitioned.

I would have given the show an 8 but the terrible casting decision behind house Valeryon makes me role my eyes everytime they appear on the screen.