House of the Dragon: The Controversial Changes in the Blood & Cheese Storyline
Fans are getting ready for House of the Dragon season 2. The premiere saw one particularly intense storyline, with major impacts on Game of Thrones spinoff, and House of the Dragon's overall narrative, but with the story shifting slightly, it created debate.
What Did the Show Change in Blood & Cheese?
House Of The Dragon showrunner, Ryan Condal, decided to make a big alteration to the "Blood and Cheese" scene from the source material for House of the Dragon, Fire & Blood. George R.R. Martin was unhappy with the decision, but decided to go along with it after it was decided they were making practical and budgetary decisions, based on how challenging it is to work with children.
What Happens During the Blood & Cheese Sequence?
This scene is particularly chilling! In Game Of Thrones, "Blood and Cheese" refers to an assassination storyline. These two characters, assassins, break into King's Landing, and ultimately carry out an assassination, targeting King Aegon II's, and Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower children.
Did the Changes Have Any Impacts on the Story?
George R.R. Martin, the author behind Game of Thrones, felt these changes had lasting impacts, altering the story of House of the Dragon season 3. He highlighted the removal of Maelor, Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, daughter, as the cause of several changes. Even though these details don't impact viewers who have never read the source material, they certainly create some discussion among those in the House of the Dragon fandom!
What Are Fans Saying About The Show?
You might be surprised! Even with the slight adjustments to this pivotal storyline, the reviews are fantastic. House of the Dragon reviews from critics are stellar, with Rotten Tomatoes score giving it high marks.
How Popular is House of the Dragon?
Fans of Game of Thrones are tuning in to House of the Dragon! It seems like this Game of Thrones spinoff is becoming incredibly popular.
What Can We Expect From Future Seasons of House of the Dragon?
As we head into the final few seasons for House of the Dragon, House of the Dragon season 3 will pick up on storylines, such as those surrounding Targaryen family history, the Doom of Valyria, and the intricate storylines involving Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. This is an incredibly exciting season with plenty of Game of Thrones magic. House of the Dragon has been confirmed to end in House of the Dragon season 4.
