Shortly after its premiere, Game of Thrones joined the ranks of HBO shows that got the world talking. It became quintessential water cooler talk and remains popular despite the controversial GoT finale. In recent years, the world of Westeros expanded thanks to two new prequel spinoffs on HBO and streaming with an HBO Max subscription. The latest of these is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and its premiere episode totally trolled the audience. And to be honest, it sold me on the new series.
Both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are serious dramas, one with high stakes, epic battles, and lots of violence. They're not shows known for their comedic sensibilities, which is why Episode 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms made such a big impression. And I love the way that it crapped on expectations from the fans... literally.
