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461. Dragons

The Rest Is History

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Exploration of Dragons in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon

The Dragons in Game of Thrones were initially thought to be extinct, hatching from eggs at the end of the first series. The CGI used for the dragons in Game of Thrones was groundbreaking in TV history. As the series progressed, the dragons became increasingly significant, often likened to weapons of mass destruction. In the series' conclusion, the full potential of the dragons is unleashed apocalyptically. 'House of the Dragon', a spinoff series, is compared to a Shakespearean portrayal of noble families vying for power, featuring a significant presence of dragons.

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