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Helaena was too good for King's Landing

Helaena's refusal to play the game for power makes her "House of the Dragon's" most quietly radical character

Salon · Aug 11

House of the Dragon: Every major character who died in season three

Much like predecessor ‘Game of Thrones’, the bloodthirsty series is known for killing off major characters

The Independent UK · Aug 10

House of the Dragon’s Phia Saban reacts to her exit in season 3 finale

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

The Maids at Donmar Warehouse: 'If you're prepared to surrender, it's a wild ride'

4/5 This adaptation of Jean Genet’s play by Kip Williams makes use of phones to project the fantasy world of two sisters wishing to murder a terrible mistress but the true power is in the performances

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

George RR Martin says a lot has ‘gone wrong’ with House of the Dragon

The ‘Game of Throne’s creator said ‘I do not look forward to other posts I need to write’ after hinting at his thoughts on the prequel series

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024

‘House of the Dragon’ Fixes the Book’s Most Underserved Character

The most underrated Targaryen finally got her moment in the Season 2 finale, but it signals a huge change from the book.

Inverse · Aug 7, 2024

House of the Dragon writers praised by George RR Martin for season 2 change

Fantasy author also admitted that Phia Saban’s portrayal of Helaena Targaryen ‘is a richer and more fascinating character than the one I created’

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024

'House of the Dragon' finale: Will Rhaenyra sit on the Iron Throne?

Does Rhaenyra Targaryen become the first woman to sit on the Iron Throne? 'House of the Dragon's source material provides us with insight.

Inverse · Oct 21, 2022