First ‘House of the Dragon’ Reactions Say Season 2 Is at ‘War With Itself’ but ‘Much Tighter and Character-Focused’
The reviews are in, and fans, critics and more say “House of the Dragon” Season 2 is “much tighter and character-focused” than its pilot season, but appears to be “at war with itself” structurally.
“I’ve seen the first two episodes of #HouseOfTheDragon Season 2. With all the (necessary) set up of Season 1 out of the way, this season already feels so much tighter & character focused due to the war’s influence over Team Black & Team Green,” Next Best Picture owner and editor Matt Neglia said of the series. “The dramatic tension feels more intense than ever as their strategic attacks against one another creates devastating personal & political consequences. It’s going to be a dark, physical & psychologically violent season. So, naturally, I couldn’t be any happier to be back in the world of Westeros.”
I’ve seen the first two episodes of #HouseOfTheDragon Season 2. With all the (necessary) set up of Season 1 out of the way, this season already feels so much tighter & character focused due to the war’s influence over Team Black & Team Green. The dramatic tension feels more… pic.twitter.com/V2dGfmhN3E
— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) June 6, 2024
With an 88% rating from Rotten Tomatoes, “House of the Dragon” already has the media stirred up and ready to weigh in on the highly-anticipated “Game of Thrones” spinoff prequel, many of whom have already gotten their eyes on the first few episodes for review purposes.
Ebert Voices critic and writer Kaiya Shunyata celebrated the beginning of show, but felt it lost a bit of its steam as it progressed.
“Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon’ starts off strong, but it quickly becomes clear that his series is at war with itself. The first four episodes left me frustrated and wanting more from this story and for these characters,” Shunyata wrote.
season 2 of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON starts off strong, but it quickly becomes clear that this series is at war with itself. the first 4 episodes left me frustrated and wanting more from this story and for these characters. my review for @ebertvoices: https://t.co/wjg8m3PdxW
— kaiya (@kaiyashunyata) June 6, 2024
But reactions wouldn’t be reactions if you didn’t include the general public’s excitement for the series.
“‘House of the Dragon’ coming out soon, like we really won,” an X user named Zion wrote.
house of the dragon coming out soon like we really won pic.twitter.com/iAsgAc8ZQF
— Zion (@feelmyhelpcomin) June 4, 2024
Others are already choosing the character they’re rooting against until the second season drops.
my one wish is for the entire house of the dragon fandom to come together to hate this motherfucker pic.twitter.com/mQJ0VKCHJC
— rhaenyra targaryen's lawyer (@Targ_Nation) June 5, 2024
As fans await Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” which airs on Sunday, June 16, get into what critics, journalist and devout fans have to say. Check out all the reactions below.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 has more murder and sex — wastes Matt Smith: review https://t.co/clZfcoZsgX pic.twitter.com/8Sok7V5CTd
— New York Post (@nypost) June 6, 2024
#HouseOfTheDragon Season 2 will not only keep viewers on their toes, but leave them awestruck. Read our Senior Critic @megsokay 's review here –> https://t.co/Rx8lFUQ1rm pic.twitter.com/gt24DJWAaX
— Decider (@decider) June 6, 2024
REVIEW: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Repeats Same Thrills — and Mistakes — as Season 1
More: https://t.co/kp7N5V1miRpic.twitter.com/VE8QOsO1c7— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 6, 2024
"Meanwhile, Phia Saban thankfully gets more shining moments as Helaena Targaryen, with chilling and beautiful parallels made between Alicent's daughter and Rhaenyra."
-Radiotimes' review about house of the dragon season 2 pic.twitter.com/XMdXsqXkiN—
(@thinkerhelaena) June 6, 2024
"A confident and elegant improvement upon the first season, having settled into its cast, characters and era."
The Targaryens move closer to all-out civil war in #HouseOfTheDragon Season 2, on Sky from 17 June.
Read the Empire review now: https://t.co/K4Gxdkq136 pic.twitter.com/e9eOxlAEEd— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) June 6, 2024
In its second season, House of the Dragon is still a mix of impressive spectacle, a few excellent performances, and a whole lot of interchangeable characters and storylines. My review: https://t.co/KLTxVkBD9q
— Alan Sepinwall (@sepinwall) June 6, 2024
me, watching House of the Dragon season 2 premiere on june 16th:
pic.twitter.com/X9sxsKI7as— swolemond
(@slaymond_) June 4, 2024
#HouseoftheDragon REVIEW: Thrones returns with furious GLORY. Perfect script! Violent war with cinematic poetry. Season 2 is epic, emotional, brutal… a fiery force full of hot phallus. Not just another season, it’s the best GOT season period! A fitting end setting up what’s next pic.twitter.com/FT6vPEhr4k
— Atom (@theatomreview) June 6, 2024
The first two episodes of House of the Dragon put grief at the forefront, and explore how it can descend a kingdom into chaos at a breakneck pace.
If you've not yet watched the Game of Thrones prequel, now is the time #HouseoftheDragon https://t.co/sZfKoTD10F— Hannah Cowton (@TheLondonGeek) June 6, 2024
Review: Based on four episodes, the second season of “House of the Dragon” feels more focused and assured than the first as the sides brace for civil war. Still not the show “Game of Thrones” was, these hours are bloody good https://t.co/yJtMYaxAdy
— Brian Lowry (@blowryontv) June 6, 2024
hi. i loved #HouseoftheDragon. i wrote my review in a mental fog so it is what it is but i want to be included so: https://t.co/7at7EJQ9Mp
— lyvie scott (@lyviescott) June 6, 2024
#HouseOfTheDragon Season 2 takes the action into the only place it could, all-out war, and it does so in a way that is both incredibly compelling and somewhat messy. Our review: https://t.co/3WyCwBzu85 pic.twitter.com/Mj3VB0vtqT
— Fangirlish (@fangirlish) June 6, 2024
House of the Dragon season two is full of staring, scheming and provocation – review https://t.co/pebemwgMNE
— Independent Arts (@IndyArts) June 6, 2024
I reviewed House of the Dragon Season 2 for @TVGuide. The best part is when the dragons dogfight. https://t.co/OlJGeQJ8XX
— Liam Mathews (@liamaathews) June 6, 2024
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