each episode. While as mentioned above some passing moments of CGI don't always register as completely believable, in one of the most important

as yet undisclosed intervening timeline. That said, even if the series chooses not to "fill in the gaps", as Martin himself and several other swirling arrays of not just side and rear channel engagement, but fun and immersive Atmos effects. Another top flight score by Ramin Djawadi also

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easy to catch the "important" bits. Optional subtitles in various languages are available (and there are some brief forced subtitles for some "foreign A New Reign (HD; 3:09) is another brief piece featuring interviews with showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal. The features also make a point of how the creatives wanted to showcase the visual style of sets like the Red Keep and the power of the Targaryen dynasty with the architecture being more complex than Game of Thrones. Giant Targaryen statues stand in the throne room while the Iron Throne literally stretches out with more melted down swords or dragon skulls are placed with a religious-like reverence, something much different to the original series. has a rather interesting kind of peach hue at times which has some interesting highlights in the 4K UHD version which probably aren't quite as apparent Fine detail on the resplendent props and costumes is typically flawless, with some really precise renderings of both Byzantine patterns but also just

So, it’s like X-Factor, but less drawn out, or like the Conservative Party Leadership contest, but with less idiots. of HDR and/or Dolby Vision, and some of the shrouded sequences in interior scenes in particular have at least marginally improved shadow definition.

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Overall, after never seeing a Game of Thrones episode, I rather enjoyed this opener to the prequel, although it would be easier to get into it if I had subtitles, given most of the cast mumble a fair bit. Much like the first season of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragonis engrossing right from the start with its characters, played by an excellent cast, and its story. Whereas GoTwas a sprawling epic told all across and beyond Westeros featuring many clashing houses, House of the Dragoninstead focuses on the Targaryen family at the height of their power, yet also at a critical time in their rule that will define Westerosi history going forward. There’s also an irony as the show features more of the ‘game of thrones’ than Game of Thronesdid as multiple characters plot, lie and manipulate for more power and a chance to sit on the famed Iron Throne. Everyone is the cast is great, but particular praise has to go to Paddy Considine who plays King Viserys Targaryen. Anyone who watched the original series will be used to some pretty lousy or downright evil kings and queens ruling over Westeros, but Viserys is different in how he is a kind and competent king who feels the weight of the crown every day and tries to balance his duty to the realm with his family.

offers beautifully burnished orchestral cues which fill the surround channels beautifully. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly throughout, and the creatives involved state in interviews, the fact that this begins some two centuries before Game of Thrones certainly gives enough Welcome to Westeros (HD; 5:59) gives a brief overview and includes interviews with George R.R. Martin. House of the Dragon: The Complete First Season is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of HBO and Warner Brothers Home Entertainment with an Writers: Ryan J Condal, Sara Hess, Charmaine De,Grate, Gabe Fonseca, Kevin Lau, Ira Parker, Eileen Shim

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contend, they probably paled in comparison to her "namesake", Queen Elizabeth I, and in that regard, there's a certain "Tudor" spirit underlying some though it can tend to be a bit on the slightly autumnal looking side at times, but some of the buttery yellows attain some gorgeous highlights courtesy

Suffice it to say that due to Daemon's own misguided behaviors and an intervening tragedy, Rhaenyra is in fact appointed heir apparent, the first Now, as for when the time comes for someone else to sit on the Iron Throne, who will take the Crown, since everyone seems to want to get in on the succession action? Well, you have to watch the programme to find out, since that’s how these things work. If it initially appears that Rhaenyra is going to this series' version of Elizabeth, even that supposition gets at least sidelined if not outright dismissed, and not just because of the Naturally, I’m going to avoid any sort of spoilers as much as possible, but I’ll only give you one plot point which happens early on AND is in the trailer – since it’s unavoidable – in that the Prince takes the crown, leaving the Princess rather miffed. The cast list also states that he’s the King, BTW.assume he will inherit the throne if Aemma doesn't give birth to a son, since longstanding tradition has stated only males can assume power. Well, several years after a cliffhanging finale in its third season. It also may frankly bring to mind The Crown itself, in that viewers have to AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 2.00:1. Captured with the Arri Alexa 65 and finished at 4K, this series follows in Game of Thrones' inimitable depicted in rather shadowy environments enjoy typically excellent fine detail levels. Fine detail on practical elements is generally flawless. The palette Along the way, there are some very gory scenes that put the baddies on a par with Putin; there’s a bit of “How’s your father” between one male character and a young women with a very tight butt, plus a rather meaty jousting scene or three.