
House of the Dragon is attempting to tell the entire Targaryen history spelled out in George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood. But unlike its predecessor, Game of Thrones, the endpoint is already known. With that in mind, House of the Dragon is being deliberate with its pacing, and an end for the show was announced only hours after Season 2 ended. House of the Dragon fans may be disappointed by the show’s brevity, but this decision should help it avoid Game of Thrones’ worst mistake.