Early Reviews Of Game Of Thrones Prequel 'House Of The Dragon' Are Out, Critics Call It 'Epic'

The prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, has stoked the interest of many. A select group of critics attended the premiere of the first episode of this eagerly anticipated series.

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And later posted their evaluations on Twitter. Many critics expressed dissatisfaction with the Game of Thrones finale, but they were relieved that the pilot episode of the prequel series House of the Dragon did not let them down.

On the other hand, some cine-buffs had a little doubt whether the show would live up to their hopes or if it would be able to continue the legacy of Game of Thrones. Critics, on the other hand, praised the show and even hinted that it was superior to its predecessor. It's still too early to comment, but the pilot episode has generally received very positive reviews.

The intense scenes and extreme violence are two things that both House Of The Dragons and Games Of Thrones have in common.

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Checkout the Critics' Reviews:

Sometimes you¡¯ve just gotta spend the night hanging out with a dragon!!! @HouseofDragon @GameOfThrones @HBO @HBOPR @HBOMax #HouseoftheDragon #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pic.twitter.com/HKDoHY40uX

¡ª Christina Radish (@ChristinaRadish) July 28, 2022

WOW guys just WOW

I¡¯ll have more later but first take-away: this show is a HEAVYWEIGHT. It already feels.. more serious. They¡¯ve really nailed it. Just wow #HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/YfR9TbHeRq

¡ª ? The Dragon LmL ? (@thedragonLML) July 28, 2022

I didn¡¯t know how much I missed the #GameofThrones theme song until I heard it tonight at the #HouseoftheDragon premiere! That first episode is fantastic! Can¡¯t wait to see what¡¯s next. Fingers crossed it¡¯s no repeat of the final season of GoT. @BlackGirlNerds #hbo #HBOMax pic.twitter.com/8EZYC8iLY8

¡ª Cat Combs (@ccfilmcritic) July 28, 2022

I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones. At all. But I¡¯ll admit the series premiere of #HouseOfTheDragonHBO is really well done and I¡¯ll definitely continue watching. After the episode ended they showed an extended preview of the season and looks cool. pic.twitter.com/wzuIMkZWe0

¡ª Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 28, 2022

#HouseoftheDragon REVIEW: FIRE WILL REIGN! Wow. Violent! Shocking! EPIC. Better than GoT & Breaking Bad. HBO does it again. This isn¡¯t just another fantasy show, it¡¯s the BEST series ever made! Great action & music too. A fitting end setting up what¡¯s next. #HotD #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/NfcEInpSHI

¡ª watching as intended (@theatomchode) July 30, 2022

I think the first episode of HOTD will easily rope curious fans back in after the rocky finish of GOT. I think they've earned a season of fans' continued loyalty, if they deliver on the promise of the 1st episode I saw for the whole of this season, watch out, cause ASOIAF's back!

¡ª Bald Move (@BaldMove) July 28, 2022

The #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pilot very efficiently explains its context in relation to GoT, introduces its core characters, and lays out the central conflict of the series. It's an easy to follow premiere with vibrant colors and detailed texture. Absolutely a worthy successor so far pic.twitter.com/3lARILHfuv

¡ª Brandon Katz (@Great_Katzby) July 28, 2022

GOT prequel House Of The Dragon is based on the fantasy novels Fire and Blood by George R. R. Martin. The plot will take an account of the Targaryen civil war, which occurred roughly 300 years before the events in Game of Thrones.

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Paddy Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, Emma D'Arcy plays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Matt Smith plays Prince Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon.

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