Moreover, Milly Alcock is a revelation with her masterful balancing act, between naive innocence and confident maturity, when it comes to a complicated, fierce character like Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Although, their wigs are downright laughable! Matt Smith, in particular, as Prince Dameon Targaryen entices you with his delectable act as the gifted actor has a ball of a time playing the ruthless antagonist with finesse. When it comes to the performances in House of the Dragon, the talented ensemble is picture-perfect in terms of casting. We also have the Hand of the King in Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and Lady Alicent Hightower, his initially reserved daughter, as both add more intriguing pawns to the complicated chess game. Given how Viserys is unable to produce a son, the MacGuffin in House of the Dragon becomes the heir to be chosen to eventually sit on the Iron Throne between two candidates Prince Dameon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the sinister younger brother of the King whose wicked ways impress no one but himself and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock), the King's daughter whose gender imposes her from being the ideal, traditional choice. Unlike vindictive kings and queens depicted in Game of Thrones, Viserys is a relatively good man, but a fool when it comes to ruling.
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Set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), the first episode wastes no time in laying the foundation of the political chess game being played with King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) on the Iron Throne. the Targaryen war of succession, exploring the beginning of the end of House Targaryen. Martin's novel Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon focuses on the Dance of the Dragons, i.e. But does House of the Dragon continue the extravagant legacy of Game of Thrones? Let's find out.īased on a portion of George R. On one hand, GoT spanned across the entirety of Westeros, whereas its prequel focuses on one dominant family House Targaryen. Martin-led fantasy drama is more intimate in comparison. Note: The reviewer was given access to the first episode of House of the Dragon.įor House of the Dragon, a clear-cut advantage yet disadvantage is the fact that unlike Game of Thrones, the Ryan J.
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House of the Dragon Cast: Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Paddy Considine, Rhys Ifans, Emily Carey