'House of the Dragon' Boss on George R.R. Martin Criticisms: Disappointing
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'House of the Dragon' showrunner Ryan Condal say it is disappointing that George R.R Martin publicly disagreed with changes the HBO series made.

‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal say it is disappointing that George R.R Martin publicly disagreed with changes the HBO series made.

  • exasperation@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I mean, that’s entirely possible, based on the one account we have from the showrunner

    I’m going off of the text of the books themselves getting bogged down with new characters and storylines, and the publication history:

    • A Game of Thrones (1996)
    • A Clash of Kings (1998)
    • A Storm of Swords (2000)
    • A Feast for Crows (2005)
    • A Dance with Dragons (2011)

    The current year is 2025. GRRM is 77 years old. There are supposed to be two books left. They’re never going to be published.

    Dan and Dave ruined the original series by rushing it

    My point is that there’s no way forward without abruptly pruning several storylines. Thus, the story is basically impossible to finish in a satisfying way, and this is all we’re gonna get from him.

    • masterspace@lemmy.caEnglish
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      2 days ago

      My point is that there’s no way forward without abruptly pruning several storylines. Thus, the story is basically impossible to finish in a satisfying way, and this is all we’re gonna get from him.

      I generally agree, but Dan and Dave fucked it up beyond all recognition. They were not the editor it needed.