Top 10 Differences Between The House of the Dragon Book and Series

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[@alexx4992]

how is this comment 2 days ago if this video came out 1 day ago 💀

[@trulifesouljah]

Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower ''bends the knee'' pretty early in the tv version of the Targaryen Civil War. In the book, she surrenders only after the end of the Battle of the Honeywine, the Battle at the Gullet and the ''Fishfeed'' Battle. All these said battles haven't even happened yet in House of the Dragon. She also only capitulates at King's Landing after having no choice but to admit defeat. Even then, she was looking out for the best interests of her lineage. Alicent suggested that the Seven Kingdoms be divided between Rhaenyra and her son while keeping an arrogant air of disdain towards her stepdaughter. In HOT D, by having her go to Rhaenyra and plead for mercy while offering her son's head on a silver platter, the show makes her irredeemable with her lack of courage and family/nation pride.

[@user-wl1uz5sb9f]

I’m not sure if Sara Hess has read the books

[@aaronpatton15]

In the books Laena does not get Vhgar to burn her alive. She dies (mid labour) on her way to Vhgar for one last flight.

[@MajorasThoughts]

@aaronpatton15 dang sounds like the show did that better surprisingly

[@barbiquearea]

What about the fact that Ser Christen Cole killed Joffrey Lonmouth by murdering him during a banquet, while in the books it happened by accident during a duel at a tourney, which was sanctioned combat.

[@MajorasThoughts]

We got a filler episode as a season finale 🫠

[@hustlematik619]

Facts!!!!! 😭

[@giants2k8]

I wouldn’t call it a filler episode. We’ve had a couple of them this season. This was a good episode, but just not as a finale. There was too much build up and not enough pay off.

[@EstebanRodriguez-n9u]

Yeah we needed another Battle and a cliffhanger

[@tomeik1421]

Yup kinda disappointed after watching it

[@andreiebajan5399]

The first season finale has more fire in it

[@VHS-CINEMA]

Can’t wait for episode 9 and 10 of season 2. After all this prelude they are bound to finish the series with some excellent battle scenes……….

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

You must be out of the loop. Only eight Season 2 episodes were planned. People are focusing way too much on the action; we need some calm in the mix so we can have a balance.

[@simonjoseph8191]

The episode you’re waiting for is probably gonna air after 2 years

[@holstorrsceadus1990]

​@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 whoosh

[@gannicusfinch7068]

@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 10% of the population does not recognize sarcasm when they see it. You are apparently among that number.

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

​​@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 while I pity you for clearly missing the joke they were going for, I do agree that there's too many Fast And The Furious fans getting into this series. This universe has always been about politics and talking. Moving game pieces and setting things up with very occasional action-packed payoffs. These meatheads are like, "THERE NEEDS TO BE DRAGON BATTLES IN EVERY EPISODE AND THINGS GOING KABOOM"

[@twstf8905]

I counted her saying; "however" 13 times lol although I could be wrong....

[@1rickopotamus]

Daemon playing Luigi's mansion 😂

[@gevorg1989]

7:29 1. Why big eyes? Looked for dragon and found one 2. Maybe she gets burned alive or injured, and then appears book rider Nettles 3. If Nettles is excluded, they'll have to create a new character or change another one's role to affect Rhaenyra and Daemon story like Nettles did

[@GleePotter8468]

4:19 the thing is that the book is a history book meaning that it can be unreliable so they maybe wanted to make aegon look “good” in that particular moment

[@gevorg1989]

I never believed that when he was offered the crown upon dad's death, he was like "But dad named my sis, let us call her come and reign" 😅

[@LadySofia_Zamora]

Not a chance, aegon was said to have been found with a girl not older than 12 in a brothel. Stop saying the book is Green biased, it literally isn’t.

[@GleePotter8468]

@@LadySofia_Zamora im talking about that part mentioned in the video, we’re literally talking about a fictional history book

[@burna2650]

So tired of this excuse. So the book mistook the Black Valaryians as White with purple eyes? Nah. HBO took a war between family members and turned it into a show about two lesbians that couldn't be together because of men so they plunged the realm into war.

[@LadySofia_Zamora]

@@GleePotter8468 yea exactly, if it were somehow true George would’ve included the theory or loudly implied it on the book.

[@saidtoshimaru1832]

Aegon's dream, the unstoppable horror of the white walkers. (They only lasted one night and one battle).

[@gevorg1989]

Just like Thanos lasted 2 nights and 2 fights And you forget all the other WW encounters

[@saidtoshimaru1832]

@@gevorg1989 But the WW countries lasted 6 years.

[@saidtoshimaru1832]

@@gevorg1989 From 1939-1945

[@gevorg1989]

@@saidtoshimaru1832 you know very well the talk is about White Walkers

[@saidtoshimaru1832]

@@gevorg1989 I was joking (the WWII part).

[@fireandbloodKMD]

You forgot Cole & Alicent's sexual relationship & also that of Rhaenerya & Mysaria. Also, Larys & Alicent with the footsie, footsie.

[@gevorg1989]

Well, it coukd have hapoenned and eother maesters didn't learn, or decided to leave it out. But R. & M. was foolish considering Nettles

[@alexx4992]

"2022-" lol i wasnt expecting a typo at the beginning of the video

[@1rickopotamus]

Season 1 was so impactful every episode, emotional and such good political intrugue. Season 2 was like it was done by someone else

[@piopett]

Way too many ads on this channel

[@eduardomunoz5234]

lol everybody forgot that in the books Rhanyra was fat af after childbirth.

[@TheWarmachine375]

Game of Thrones fanfiction is more entertaining than House of The Dragon.

[@jamesbisonnette]

link?

[@gevorg1989]

HotD is more entertaining than GoT finake complaints

[@PrakashBesra]

Vaemond had valid claims. It's just that he should have thought before speaking his mind.

[@giants2k8]

Some of the differences are believable, since Fire and Blood is told more as a historical text than the POV chapters we get in the ASOIAF series. But some of the changes are just silly.

[@MrDobbas]

In the book Otto Hightower decides to negotiate with the Triarchy to attack Corlys Velaryon’s fleet that blockades the Gullet during the war but in the show Aemond sends Tyland Lannister to negotiate with the Triarchy into attacking Corlys’s fleet that’s blockading the Gullet

[@marif.]

Vhagar took forever to get close enough to Sunfyre and Meleys and even longer to “Dracarys” (enough time that Aegon and Meleys could’ve fled) so I hope by the old Gods and the New that the show runners aren’t serious when they say the series is what actually happened, because it’s completely nonsensical and even moronic to think that a dragon as large and as slow as Vhagar can take that long to fly to battle and then suddenly reappear in the light of speed behind a castle for a sneak attack after being thrown to the ground by Meleys (during their second fight)… In the books, Vhagar watches as Meleys and Sunfyre battle, and all she does is fall on top of them, weighing both dragons down, killing Meleys by breaking her body and injuring Sunfyre and Aegon… I’ve seen plenty of people say/complain that the episode was perfect until that moment, so I know I’m not alone in this

[@jackhilton4285]

So...a question Where is corlys's army? They are gonna fight the essos pirates with just one ship? And why there is no dragon with them? Shouldn't Rhaenyra sent one with them? I had so many questions that left unanswered Like where is criston Cole will going or Jason lannister destination which left unanswered

[@jrich32]

Corlys' army is at the Gullet creating a blockade to King's Landing, there's hundreds of ships there and if the pirates were to attack them Rhaenryra would surely send dragons to help defend it since it's so close to Dragonstone. Criston Cole is going to Harrenhall and Jason Lannster is meeting him there

[@thomaswillard6267]

Vermax and Moondancer are still at Dragonstone

[@Mysterion_KM]

You forgot the blackwashed Velaryons.

[@Mr.PoopyDoobertPants]

Found the racist

[@Mysterion_KM]

@@Mr.PoopyDoobertPants The only racist is you and people like you.

[@Mysterion_KM]

@@jaytender4949 Rcst people cared and that's why they are blackwashed now.

[@cll27]

Well being black isn’t a personality trait …. Which i know its hard for you to comprehend

[@Aslancmr]

@@jaytender4949 If no one cares why did they change them in the first place? Because people who obsessd with their skn colour wanted to see themselves on the TV.

[@tonymontez2358]

All these changes is the reason why season 2 is so confusing and questionable they changed so much of the original book story that now this is a whole different thing all together. Season 2 was basically one big battle episode 4 and the rest is filler and build up for season 3

[@traumaqueen702]

Most of the season is filler. I'm out. Get to wait 2 more years for even more filler. Nope. Love the actors, but I'm bored with the writing and pacing. Like Aemond burnt down that village and we don't get to see it? Everyone who loves the show, go for it. I hope you continue enjoying it. I just feel so bored

[@John_Locke_108]

I was eagerly awaiting this season but now I don't care about Season 3.

[@sagunrai8689]

I see Aemond in the thumbnail, I click.

[@mrne1988]

Basically, this show is very pro-Black, while in books, both sides were guilty of equally serious crimes. They seem only sympathetic to Helaena from Greens

[@brenlucente]

Se olvidaron de la raza de los Velaryon, de que Rhaenyra no era tortillera y de que Alicante jamás se acostó con Criston Cole

[@gevorg1989]

Criston makes sense narratively. There was similar video for S1 after it ended, and they said black Varion is welcomed diversity for Westeros and hinted that critics are racist

[@nihaalsandim9986]

The show is much disappointing compared to the books .

[@lordtx90]

Horrible season all over illogical writing at its peak .. Rhaenyra, a mother will never show restraint after her sons murder. Alicent, another mother will chooses her rival over her own children, and Daemons unnecessary whole season long Rehab

[@goldesd]

For sure Aemond is much uglier in the show than grrm would ever imagine in the books

[@josephnjuguna1986]

They should've adapted the entire fire and blood book

[@apv5774]

You forgot to mention they killed off Willem Blackwood in the show

[@rayd.103]

why do people even care, if you wanna know just read the book, you have an entire year before season 3

[@rishabhsingh-oq8jj]

Entire 2 years precisely

[@BlueYiperoo]

Or go to Audible and listen to the book version read by…🙂

[@CandiceVidito]

So what came first: The books or the t.v series?

[@jimbo9208]

are you serious or being stupid

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

The ASOIAF books preceded _Game of Thrones_ and _House of the Dragon._

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

@@jimbo9208That kind of talk isn’t nice or polite.

[@Reaperguy67]

​@@jimbo9208 you need to stop. The name calling is really immature

[@jimbo9208]

@@Reaperguy67 stop defending spam

[@tylergoodman3560]

I have to watch this show. 🎉

[@jimbo9208]

then go do it

[@wenkrush]

Alys Rivers is at the side of Aemond in the books. Pretty much the opposite of Daemon

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

Daemon having dragon dreams courtesy of Alys Rivers was basically plot filler as "Fire and Blood" doesn't mention what Daemon was doing at Harrenhall prior to the Battle Beneath the God's Eye

[@gevorg1989]

Filler as "to waste time" or "to fill the gaps"

[@PrateekMaharana]

Sunfyre ate Rhaenyra (Book) vs. Sunfyre dies at Rooks rest (TV)

[@connorfarley3569]

It’s been confirmed Sunfyre is Alive. Aegon just don’t know about it.

[@thenecrosanct4906]

I'll believe Sunfyre is dead when I see the body. He was still alive last time we saw him.

[@mrne1988]

Sunfyre was also wounded when he ate Rhaenyra in books, so, it can still happen. Now, stop spoiling the show for those who haven't read the books

[@BlueYiperoo]

That dragon IS pissed off!! LOL!

[@ant.tol.7528]

Ah yes that amazing mud wrestling

[@John_Locke_108]

Biggest difference? The book is great and the show is just a letdown.

[@barrannugrahakodri8695]

Rhaena? More like Lame-a

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

Daemon having dragon dreams courtesy of Alys Rivers was basically plot filler as "Fire and Blood" doesn't mention what Daemon was doing at Harrenhall prior to the Battle Beneath the God's Eye also Blood гãþęđ Jahaera out of boredom when Helaena was taking too long to choose also Helaena being a dragon dreamer in the same lilt as Cassandra of Greek myth

[@eld2310]

Blood did not. "Cheese warned her to make a choice soon, before Blood grew bored and (did that to) Jaehaera."

[@gevorg1989]

Filler as "nothing happens" or as "fills missing info"

[@Vyxsin69]

I didn't read the books, so don't come for me. But I really don't understand why if Helaena is having these visions of their demise, and Daemon is having these visions too... then why go through with this war? Ok, yea, for the throne 🙄 But like... "unaliving" themselves, their own family members, their dragons... hardly seems worth it, imo. And if she's having these visions, why not change the outcome by doing something different. Like with the baby... she knew these rat catchers were coming for her son, so why not give up the girl instead? 🤨 And what about these innocent dragons anyway, that are just being used as weapons? Aren't the dragons all related? Using them for their strength and power hardly seems like a good idea just for a throne that only pokes and s t a b s you if you're deemed "not worthy". If Daemon knows he's "just a piece on the board", then why continue with this nonsense? Kinda makes no sense to me, Mr. Martin 🧐 Especially when he himself says "the throne is a burden". Just burn it down and have them rule their own land where they currently are then. Everyone already calls them Kings and Queens anyway.

[@bmabs35]

The "visions" are just filler they made up to connect to the other adaptation.

[@mohammedhussein146]

cole defeated daemon twice in the book but in the show he jit from the back

[@adquilantang]

Rheayna (spelling?) I was hoping to see her get a dragon. At least they show her finding the one she was looking for, especially after all her searching.

[@ithere2077]

Nice

[@TahaS.A]

Also, viserys didn't have leprosy in the book

[@gevorg1989]

Where's Velarion looks? You included it in S1 video and called those disagreeing with black casting of originally white-like-Targaryens house as rasists. Here, you leave it out,m

[@ZacharyLane-t4k]

Yall all mad about the last episode and I’m just happy no dragons died 😂 still reeling over Meleys 😭

[@ignatiusb.samson977]

Top one reason why I could not care less about these books (least of all the tv shows) anymore: they’ll likely never be finished. The most intense example of Bathos in the history of Bathos.

[@Lich_King_Cos_21]

Fire and blood IS finished tho

[@ignatiusb.samson977]

@@Lich_King_Cos_21 in my opinion it is not. That’s the beginning of the story. The end is not in place. The end of it will most certainly have a crucial impact on the beginning.

[@orczy351]

At least get white people to play Veloyrons, maybe?

[@gevorg1989]

Who?

[@user-gv4vh1cz6l]

literally 3 episodes were quality this season, so overrated. I legit believe its getting good reviews becauce of hype and because its GOT prequel... othervise, season 1 epic, season 2 s**t

[@addabboo]

There are spoilers in the comments, so Ill stop following watchmojo. Bye

[@s.priyadarshi529]

Much of the changes are made to showcase the blacks as the likeable faction.

[@Hoeech]

Because they are

[@eyesdiscovery]

I like this movie best because of the eye-catching fighting scenes.

[@rishabhsingh-oq8jj]

Neither this a movie, nor have we witnessed any eye catching action

[@eyesdiscovery]

@@rishabhsingh-oq8jj so what do you think

[@DeepanshBanga-dc4qx]

early comment

[@Reaperguy67]

Like always no one else asked if you are

[@Slayde.Wilson]

Far from it

[@DeepanshBanga-dc4qx]

@@Reaperguy67 just like nobody asked for reply

[@Reaperguy67]

@@DeepanshBanga-dc4qx guess what. Public comment section. I can reply all I want.

[@Reaperguy67]

@@DeepanshBanga-dc4qx sad that you like your own comment

[@anchaleemathe9712]

I saw Aemond l click.

[@sepehrnajafian3449]

Rhaenyra is the bad guy in the books no doubt!

[@G1Grimlock94]

Bek and double bek 🤮

[@jorgeadairramos7469]

Hello good morning ❤❤❤

[@s.priyadarshi529]

Much of the changes are made to showcase the blacks as the likeable faction.