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House of the Dragon Season 2 criticized for book deviations and slow plot

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The second season of House of the Dragon concluded by setting the stage for war between Team Green and Team Black, with critics noting a lack of substantial plot progression. The season also faced criticism for significant deviations from George R.R. Martin's book, including the exclusion of the character Nettles and a neutered depiction of the "Blood & Cheese" event. These changes, along with alterations to Rhaenyra and Alicent's characters, have sidelined key figures and altered the narrative's trajectory heading into the third season. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap And Review: The Battle Of The Gullet

    The 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 premiere is an epic battle but changes from the book remain inexplicable and do not change it for the better.

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