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Comparisons betweenGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonare quite inevitable, and even actor Kristian Nairn thinks there are a lot of similarities between the two popular television franchises even though they are set in different times.
Nairn, who played the gentle giant Hodor in the original series, has become a notable star due to fans’ affection for his role. He only appeared in 23 episodes before his tragic death closed his chapter, but he remained an unforgettable character.
Hodor Star Kristian Nairn Weighs inHouse of the DragonSeasons 1 and 2
Many fans had the same response to Season 2 ofHouse of the Dragon, and with the success of and anticipation established by the first season, it was quite disappointing to witness the anticlimactic season finale.
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Even Irish actor Kristian Nairn feels Season 1 was so much better than its follow-up. He confessed this during an interview withScreen Rant:
Season 1 I think was off the charts. I think it was almost as good as Game of Thrones. I think it felt almost like a continuation, although it’s in the past, I felt like it was just the next episode or something.
This is brilliantly put as viewers could truly feel the connection between the original series and the prequel. The actor admitted that it makes him feel like he went to a different semester and he is part of the older generation, which is a great comparison.
On the other hand, he isn’t so impressed with Season 2, and this is not an isolated opinion. Many fans were also disappointed with the direction of the story, and for Nairn, it gives him a sense of feeling that it deviated too much from the heart ofGame of Thrones. “I do really like it, but to me it’s something different,” he said about the prequel’s second installment.
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Although he promised to continue watching the show, he admitted he could not get the same vibe he felt when watching Season 1. Nairn’s commentary on the show remains positive, and it’s understandable since he knows the challenges and hardships of working on a television production as massive asGame of Thrones.
House of the DragonSeason 2 Failed to Maintain the Show’s Quality
Several episodes from Season 2 ofHouse of the Dragonreceived low scores onIMDbas compared with the stellar grades in Season 1. In the chart below, we can see that all chapters in the first season maintained their quality, while the second installment yielded divisive results.
IMDb scores for every episode so far of#HouseOfTheDragon🐉pic.twitter.com/2OCNrvhWln
Some of the biggestcriticismsof the show include narrative alterations, the absence of major characters, and watered-down roles. Perhaps this is also Nairn’s concern regarding Season 2, which made it feel so different from both the first installment and the original series.
House of the Dragonis currently available to watch on HBO.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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