House of the Dragon can't escape Game of Thrones' legacy of blood
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The original HBO epic was condemned for its depiction of sex and violence. And while the prequel talks the talk about being more progressive than its predecessor, writes Nick Hilton, does it walk the walk?
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RECAP: Most shocking moments from the first episode of Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon Ep. 7 Recap: Driftmark
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House of the Dragon': What Happened to Rhaenys?
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Can House Of The Dragon Redeem The Legacy Of Game Of Thrones?, TV Series
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House of the Dragon' Game of Thrones Prequel News, Release Date, Cast, Spoilers
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HBO Orders a Full Season of Game of Thrones Spinoff House of the Dragon!, Watchers on the Wall
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House of the Dragon: what can we expect from the Game of Thrones prequel?, House of the Dragon, house of dragons
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Could the divisive ending of Game of Thrones benefit House of the Dragon? - a video essay, Watchers on the Wall
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When Is House of the Dragon Set? Targaryen Tree and Timeline, Explained
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House Of The Dragon: Do Targaryens Have The Blood Of The Dragon?
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House Of The Dragon' TV Review: 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Reclaims Legacy Of Hit HBO Series