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Game of Thrones was such a success that it was inevitable that HBO would create spinoffs. And indeed, we have at least one on the way: House of the Dragon , a show set some years before the original that tells the tale of a brutal Targaryen civil war.

Will House of the Dragon be as successful as Game of Thrones? That if it is a hit, HBO has more spinoff ideas beyond that one. In terms of the show, the books go right up until Jon Snow is killed at the end of season 5.

At the least, the details will likely be different. To stay up to date on everything fantasy, science fiction, and WiC, follow our all-encompassing Facebook page and sign up for our exclusive newsletter. Winter is Coming 3 months Let's overanalyze George R. Martin's latest cryptic message. Streaming More Netflix News ». More Amazon News ». View all Streaming Sites. More Movie News ». More FS Movie News ».

View all Movies Sites. More TV News ». Here's an appreciation of that brutal heap of steel. The political symbolism was not lost on many viewers, and some mocked what they saw as a heavy-handed storytelling device. Jon: Drogon: the sight of this accursed thing sickens me. This throne stands as a symbol of the oppression of the proliteriat, and as long as people seek it, this world will never know peace.

Dragon fire can't melt steel beams, but on my honor, I shall liquefy this sham. But others thought the fiery destruction of the throne was an apt callback to the portentous words of Dany's ill-fated older brother, Viserys Targaryen: "The breath of the greatest dragon forged the Iron Throne Daniel Arkin is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on popular culture and the entertainment industry, particularly film and television.

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