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Author George RR Martin wanted a different starting point for 'House of the Dragon' series

'Fire Blood' author George RR Martin has said that he had suggested a different point in his novel to start the story for the House of the Dragon series. The author said this during an exclusive interview with fellow fantasy writer David Anthony Durham for Penguin Random House.

The Times of India

House of the Dragon is making the worst part of Game of Thrones even worse

While 'Game of Thrones' got blowback from portraying abuse, 'House of the Dragon' is finding its own violent vice.

Inverse

The Targaryen family tree: who's who in House of the Dragon?

Here, we break down all the key players in House Targaryen

Total Film

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"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot

Salon

HBO’s House of the Dragon was inspired by a medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

Author George R R Martin has made no secret of the real-life medieval inspiration for House of the Dragon.

The New Daily

‘Most hilarious scene’: House of the Dragon fans lose it over Viserys’ cutting comment to Alicent

King Viserys accidentally mistakes Queen Alicent for his last wife

The Independent UK

Lady Alicent's children: 'House of the Dragon' Episode 3 trailer teases a major twist

King Viserys shocked everyone when he announced his marriage. But will that union result in a new heir? Here's what you need to know.

Inverse

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House of the Dragon showrunner said they didn’t want to ‘shy away’ from forced birth scene – they should have

The new ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off is as violent as its predecessor, writes Amanda Whiting. But is it any better at justifying it?

The Independent UK

House of the Dragon showrunner said they didn’t want to ‘shy away’ from forced birth scene – they should have

The new ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off is as violent as its predecessor, writes Amanda Whiting. But is it any better at justifying it?

The Independent UK

*That* Scene In House Of The Dragon Is Proof The Franchise Has Learned Nothing From GoT

"We don't need women to be brutalised to sympathise with them."

Pedestrian.tv

House of the Dragon, season one, episode one recap: Let the mayhem commence

And they’re off! The dragonriders are already hurtling down the road to self-destruction as the first season of the Game of Thrones spin-off gets under way - SPOILERS AHEAD

Evening Standard

House of the Dragon: everything you need to know about Sky’s Game of Thrones spinoff before it airs on Sunday

Expectations are huge ahead of new series House of the Dragon, which arrives this weekend. Here is what you need to get up to speed

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