Author George R.R. Martin Expresses Discontent with House of the Dragon and Spoils Future Plot Points

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04/09/2024 19h58

In a surprising turn of events, renowned author George R.R. Martin, famous for his "Game of Thrones" novels, recently took to his blog to publicly criticize the latest spin-off series, "House of the Dragon." Martin's blog post, which was swiftly deleted, not only shared his dissatisfaction with the show but inadvertently revealed a major plot point from an upcoming season that has yet to be filmed or aired.

The blog entry, which was removed on the same day it was published, saw Martin issuing a foreboding warning about potential "toxic" changes that may occur in Seasons 3 and 4 of "House of the Dragon," diverting from his original books. Last week, Martin had teased his readers with the promise of divulging what had gone wrong with the show, and his latest blog post certainly did not hold back.

Expressing his disappointment, Martin stated, "I still believe the scene in the book is stronger. I thought the actors who played the killers on the show were excellent... but the characters are crueler, harder, and more frightening in FIRE & BLOOD... I would also suggest that Helaena shows more courage, more strength in the book, by offering her own life to save her son. Offering a piece of jewelry is just not the same."

The specific scene Martin referred to was the infamous "blood and cheese" murder sequence that sparked Season 2 of "House of the Dragon." Set roughly 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," the series centers around a civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon Targaryen, vying for control of the Iron Throne.

At the end of Season 1, Aegon's fierce brother, Aemond, tragically kills one of Rhaenyra's sons. Seeking revenge, Rhaenyra confides her intentions to her husband, Daemon, who hastily hires killers to eliminate Aemond. However, due to a twist of fate, these killers mistakenly target Aemond's sister, Helaena, and murder one of her children instead.

Martin vehemently argued that his original book executed this storyline more effectively and expressed his disappointment at its adaptation. "I hated to lose that," he lamented. "And judging from the comments online, most of the fans seemed to agree."

The author also warned avid readers of his novels about potential spoilers, suggesting that changes made to characters and plots could have far-reaching consequences. Additionally, he openly criticized the show's creator, Ryan Condal, for making decisions that, in Martin's perspective, lacked proper narrative development.

He specifically mentioned an outlined plan by Condal for a character death in Season 3, stating, "Helaena still kills herself... for no particular reason. There is no fresh horror, no triggering event to overwhelm the fragile young queen." This revelation potentially spoiled an upcoming major twist for fans of the series and the books.

It is important to note that the information Martin shared in his blog post was not publicly known until now, as Season 3 has not yet been filmed or assigned a premiere date. While Helaena's fate was uncertain in the show, Martin unintentionally revealed the planned method of her demise.

Martin concluded his fiery blog post with a cryptic declaration, hinting at even more significant changes to come in future seasons of "House of the Dragon." Whether Martin's concerns and behind-the-scenes revelations will impact the show's trajectory remains to be seen, but it certainly adds an extra layer of anticipation for fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Targaryen dynasty's saga.

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