As a seasoned gamer who’s seen more than his fair share of adaptations, I must say I find myself intrigued by this whole saga unfolding between George R.R. Martin and HBO over House of the Dragon Season 2. It’s not every day you see such a passionate creator voicing his concerns about the adaptation of his own work.
An HBO spokesperson has responded to George R.R. Martin’s House of the Dragon Season 2 complaints.
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, author George R.R. Martin shared his thoughts on certain issues he had with House of the Dragon Season 2, in a blog post that has since been removed
HBO has now responded to Martin’s complaints.
What did HBO say about George R.R. Martin’s House of the Dragon comments?
As a die-hard fan of George R.R. Martin’s masterpiece, ‘Fire & Blood’, I can confidently say that our creative team behind House of the Dragon feels the same. When transforming a book into a screenplay, we often face tough choices regarding characters and stories due to the unique demands of the medium. However, I firmly believe that Ryan Condal and his crew have pulled off an exceptional job. The millions of fans who’ve stuck with us through the first two seasons are in for a treat as they’ll continue to enjoy the series!
As a dedicated gamer, I had a bone to pick with one particular scene in the Season 2 premiere – the “Blood & Cheese” sequence. It irked me because my favorite character, Maelor Targaryen, Helaena Targaryen’s youngest son, was nowhere to be found. It seems like he was left out of that scene (and possibly the entire prequel series)
As a gamer immersed in this epic narrative, Martin penned, “This young character lacks any dialogue or significant actions, yet dies… but the circumstances of his demise, that’s what truly matters.” Losing Maelor weakened the climax of the Blood and Cheese saga, but it also stripped us of the chilling Bitterbridge scene filled with horror, heroism, and a poignant display of justice for our slain queen. This tragic event also undermined Helaena’s reason for taking her own life, leading to mass protests across the city streets and alleyways. Admittedly, none of this may be strictly necessary… but it all plays a crucial role in weaving the storylines together seamlessly, making one event flow logically and convincingly into the next
He also commented, “There are larger and more toxic butterflies to come, if House of the Dragon goes ahead with some of the changes being contemplated for seasons 3 and 4.”
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2024-09-05 00:10