House of the Dragon certainly has the feel of a self-contained story, but the prequel series is still very much beholden to the events of its predecessor, Game of Thrones. Whether you pledge allegiance to Team Black or Team Green, the battle between these two families is just one of many significant struggles in Westeros. The Dance of Dragons will have huge repercussions on the realm, but Thrones fans know that a much bigger war — one that will affect every faction in the Seven Kingdoms — is brewing.
