Season 2 of The House of Dragons comes as a surprise and really brings cinema into the living room

It is quite amazing to think that it will be almost 30 years (!) since George RR Martin’s cult novel was published in 1996, Game of Throneswhich even then turned the fantasy genre upside down with its dark atmosphere, throwing Tolkienian topos (the eternal battle of good and evil, the victory of a small group of noble hearts over the overwhelming dark forces, etc.) with its grass-biting protagonists.

Although Martin has been in debt ever since, he has only been making promises for years The Winds of Winter with his novel, the world he created in the meantime took on an independent life thanks to HBO: in 2011, he started his conquering journey Game of Thrones TV series that made millions love the sword and sorcery genre even though the 7-8. even the fans of the series hate this season.

In 2022, he came, saw and won Game of Thrones spin-off series, the Dragons homewhich is the parent series for centuries it took place before the events of and quickly became a fan favorite because

worthy of its title, there were many more dragons in it, moreover, the civil war of the Targaryen family for the Iron Throne sometimes evoked the most beautiful moments of Shakespeare’s royal dramas.

It’s no wonder that we’ve been releasing new episodes here on PORT.hu every week in our own podcast series.

Like the mother series, it became popular House of dragons its second season will debut on June 17 on Max (under its maiden name: HBO) and will feature a new episode every week – on the other hand, we could already finish the first 4 parts.

The story continues right there, where the first season ended (it’s worth re-watching the older parts to get the picture): The continent of Westeros is on the verge of a bloody civil war. The Green Council in King’s Castle fights for King Aegon, while the Black Council at Dragonstone fights for Queen Rhaenyra, as both sides believe she is the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. In this war, everything is really allowed,

for example, in the very first episode, a murder is so heart-wrenchingly cruel that the viewer freezes to the sofa.

And in the fourth episode, a battle reminiscent of cinema takes place, which a Fearlesswould also hold its place in only here we even get dragons fighting with each other!

It is certain that all of the set, props, stunt and CGI specialists of the production put themselves into it, because in terms of castle interiors, armor and battlefields Lord of the Rings-level visuals, although this “just” a TV production. But praise also goes to the cast, especially Tom Glynn-Carney is great as the young, fiery and slightly crazy King Aegon – with his boyish face, blond curls and unpredictable nature, it’s sometimes like we’re seeing the ruler’s late successor, King Joffrey Baratheon in the Game of Thronesfrom (obviously the creators didn’t set him up like that by accident either).

The other figure who carries the whole show on his back is a Doctor Who Matt Smith is known from the series, and he has now become admirably in the role of Daemon Targaryen, who always limps in something bad, and is a plotter. It is exciting to see that the constant scheming of the prince, who is forever on separate paths, often causes more damage to his own allies and his wife, Queen Rhaenyra, than to their opponents, moreover, after Daemon visits the huge ruins of Harrenhal, burned by dragon fire, in the hope of new minions, such strange visions and nightmares begin to torment me, that the viewer is just scratching his head, what is a dream and what is reality.

Spectacular battles, stomach-churning murders, lots of dragons and intrigue – that’s what the Game of Thrones the long-awaited new season of his spin-off series, which has only one huge flaw:

there are so many vile villains, money-hungry traitors, heartless murderers, corrupt schemers and other evildoers in it that it is impossible to identify with anyone, let alone push him.

Rating: 8/10

Who do we recommend? Mostly those fanatics Game of Thrones– for fans who already loved the first season. But anyone who likes costumed historical dramas or has long been fond of fantasy should give it a try..