House of the Dragon Showrunners Say the 'Slow Burn' of Season 1 Will Be Worth It
The first season ofHouse of the Dragonhas been full of politics, war, betrayals, and schemes. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg, according to showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik. During an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the pair describe the debut episodes of the series as a “slow burn” and one that will pay off in the later seasons. This is similar to the narrative structure ofGame of Thrones, as both shows spend time properly setting up their characters, the stakes, and alliances before fans are given the massive battles and shocking backstabbings that would come later on....