September 5th 2024.
Is everything going smoothly behind the scenes on House of the Dragon? Recently, George RR Martin has been the target of criticism from fans of the show after going on a long rant about it. Spoilers for House of the Dragon ahead. As the author of the fictional history book Fire and Blood, which the Game of Thrones prequel is based on, Martin seemed to be working well with showrunner Ryan Condal as they adapted the book for TV. However, it seems that the two have had a major disagreement, with Martin taking to his blog to condemn changes made by the show.
In his lengthy rant, Martin referred to "toxic butterflies" as a term for minor changes that could have significant consequences in future episodes. He ended his post by saying that there are even bigger and more toxic butterflies to come if the show continues with some of the changes they are considering for future seasons. Martin specifically criticized Condal for making changes to a pivotal scene in the season two premiere, altering the circumstances of a character's death for TV. While he overall thought the premiere was a great way to start the new season, he also agreed with those who found the scene underwhelming and watered down.
In the same blog post, Martin also seemed to reveal crucial plot details for season three, implying that another character's death happens for no particular reason. It is unclear if Condal was aware of Martin's post before it was published. The show's devoted fanbase has been taken aback by these recent developments, with Martin's post being deemed unprofessional by some fantasy fans. On Twitter, some users expressed their disappointment, with one saying that Martin's blog post was "deeply unprofessional" and hoping that someone will publicly call him out for it.
On the other hand, some have come to Martin's defense, applauding his honesty and saying that ultimately, everyone benefits from a well-written show. However, some fans have also criticized Martin for revealing plot details for future episodes, calling it "spoiling" and unprofessional. As the acclaimed author and creator of the world of Westeros, Martin's post has sparked a debate among fans.
In response to Martin's blog post, HBO released a statement of their own, although the reasons for Martin deleting his post are still unknown. The statement expressed their admiration for Martin and his book Fire and Blood, but also acknowledged the challenges of adapting a book for TV and the difficult decisions that must be made by the showrunner. They also expressed their confidence in Condal and his team and assured fans that they will continue to enjoy the show.
This apparent chaos behind the scenes comes after some fans found the season two finale to be underwhelming, with one even calling it a "snooze fest." However, Condal defended the finale, saying that they wanted to take their time to tell the story in a way that would excite and satisfy fans. It is evident that there are differing opinions among fans and those involved in the show, but it remains to be seen how this will affect the future of House of the Dragon. For now, fans can continue watching the show on SkyGo and NowTV. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can reach out to The Agency entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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