Set about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the era of House of the Dragon follows the trials and tribulations of the House Targaryen during the period of a tenuous peace.
Thankfully the American fantasy drama House of the Dragon is more of the Game of Thrones same. The writing, directing, and cast performances are notable. Although the fantasy elements are off the bat, it by default loses it’s build up and reveal that its predecessor had, the dragons effects are done well for the most part, there’s plenty of realistic gore and blood throughout. Credit to the casting director, the young cast portrayals of the later older characters are uncannily fitting, Milly Alcock is particularly memorable. Paddy Considine gives a breakout performance, Matt Smith at last gets to show off his acting chops. Rhys Ifans oozes screen presence.
While the foul language and sexual depictions have lost their edge with every TV show trying to shoe horn it in, it services the story to some extent. Still, there are some wince inducing gratuitous scenes which seem to go out of their way simply to shock.
It’s a tight production, and even though it feels smaller in scale and scope when compared to its predecessor, there’s enough twists to keep you hooked. Recommended.
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