'House of the Dragon' Surpasses 'Game of Thrones' in Dragon Portrayal

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Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 4. As the first spin-off series in the franchise, House of the Dragon carries Game of Thrones ' legacy, making comparisons between the two series inevitable, despite significant differences. As always, it is hard for the new series to beat fans' lingering nostalgia for the original, but in one area, House of the Dragon has surpassed Game of Thrones , and that is in its portrayal of the dragons. A vital part of both series, the Targaryens' dragons are what set them apart. Although Daenerys' ( Emilia Clarke ) story relies on her bringing them back from extinction, the prequel has many more opportunities to highlight the creatures.