Game of Thrones‘ Hodor actor Kristian Nairn has honestly reviewed House of the DragonExplaining his opinion on seasons 1 and 2 of the prequel series. House of the Dragon Season 2 reviews continued a positive streak for the series, citing the prequel as an engaging story set in the world of Westeros. However, the reception was not as exciting as season 1, with some expressing dissatisfaction with both seasons continuing to tease a Targaryen civil war that had yet to evolve beyond the battle at Rook’s Rest.
Talk to Screen RantNarn explained how He believed House of the Dragon Season 1 was incredibly strongSaid it was on par with seasons of the original series. However, he found season 2 to be a step down because it had a different atmosphere about it. However, he still enjoyed season 2, especially the use of dragons, and expressed pride in actors like Tom Glynn-Carney, who portrays Aegon Targaryen, for their roles in the show and promoting it. Check out what Nairn had to say below:
Of course I do [compare them]. It’s like a different semester or term in college or school, we’re like the older generation. I was at a convention recently with Tom [Glynn-Carney, who plays Aegon on House of the Dragon] And I was just interested to see him go do all the PR stuff and, yeah, I’m proud of them. They don’t need me to be proud of them obviously, but season 1 I think was off the charts. I think it was almost as good as Game of Thrones. I think it almost felt like a continuation, even though it’s in the past, I felt like it was just the next episode or something.
I don’t think the same about season 2, but I can say that without being negative. I don’t think it’s bad. I really like it, but for me it is something else. I don’t know if I’m wrong about that, but I’ve talked to a few people about it and I don’t think I’m too far from it. It just feels different. There’s a vibe, there’s a heavy Game of Thrones vibe throughout the show. And with me it’s just different. But I will continue to watch. I think it just feels a little different to me. That’s all. I’m sure that could be twisted into the fact that I hate it, but I don’t. I really like it. I love fantasy in all forms and I love the dragons in this one. That’s incredible.
What Kristian Nairn’s review says about House of the Dragon
The show is still a strong entry in the Game of Thrones franchise
Despite garnering a lot of positivity during its run, House of the Dragon Season 2’s ending was criticized for setting up more of the war between the Greens and Blacks without following up on any of the battles that were teased. however, This cliffhanger approach was followed by news the series would end with season 4Ensuring major battles are going to happen eventually. However, Nairn’s review mirrors that of critics who believe the series could have benefited from a more definitive season finale, despite the episode being the series’ halfway point.
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But at the same time, his review highlights the positive aspects of the show, such as the intriguing, dramatic display of the political goals of both sides as they prepare for war. Its direct comparison between season 2 and Game of Thrones Indicates how much the newest episodes pulled from its predecessorCrafting a sprawling story destined to come together through the war on the horizon. Although this is mostly done to build hype for House of the Dragon Season 3, it still necessarily showcases different aspects of Westeros in a time of turmoil.
Our look at Nairn’s House of the Dragon Review
The strengths of the show outweigh its weaknesses
While Nairn wasn’t as blown away by season 2, his review of ​​the series was still positive, which makes sense considering its high production value and strong character writing. While there were some cracks in it House of the DragonThe last episodes, namely the continuation of the finale to a war promised at the end of season 1, I agree with the actor that the show is still a strong entry in the franchise. With season 3 inevitably engaging with the war, it sounds like the series is about to get more exciting despite season 2’s missteps.
House of the Dragon Season 3 is scheduled to begin production in early 2025.