George R.R. Martin Claims Things ‘Have Gone Wrong With House of the Dragon’

George R.R. Martin Claims Things ‘Have Gone Wrong With House of the Dragon’

As a long-time fan who’s followed George R.R. Martin’s journey since the early days of A Song of Ice and Fire, I must say I find his recent comments about House of the Dragon intriguing. While I respect his creative vision that brought us the original series, I can’t help but feel a tad worried about his displeasure with the prequel.


George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind the widely acclaimed fantasy-drama series “Game of Thrones,” has voiced his sentiments regarding its spinoff show. However, based on his statement, it seems that the 75-year-old might not be pleased with “House of the Dragon,” a production that has garnered positive reviews for its script. George RR Martin’s criticism towards House of the Dragon emerged following the release of Season 2 in June 2024, as expressed in a recent blog post by the author. Here is a snippet of what he shared.

George R.R. Martin comments on House of the Dragon’s story

Author George RR Martin didn’t mince words when he criticized the prequel series of Game of Thrones, titled House of the Dragon.

In a fresh post on his long-standing blog aimed at engaging with his followers, Martin shared insights about the Zozobra bonfire event. He elaborated on the festival and his recent experiences associated with it, concluding by mentioning the latest developments in ‘House of the Dragon’.

The author mentioned they aren’t excited for the upcoming posts related to issues with “HOUSE OF THE DRAGON”, but they must write them as well. However, they won’t be doing it today; instead, today is dedicated to Zozobra, a celebration that signifies moving away from despair.

As per Variety’s report, Martin’s critique towards House of the Dragon didn’t surface until now. Previously, during the broadcast of Season 2, he was all praise for the show, particularly commending the episode titled ‘The Red Dragon and the Gold.’

Nevertheless, the author consistently shares their thoughts about the series on their blog. Notably, Martin – the creator and producer of House of the Dragon, as well as a co-creator – has earlier highlighted an error in the depiction of House Targaryen’s sigil.

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2024-09-03 19:10