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Why ‘House of the Dragon’s’ flash forward could be a major misstep

Is it me, or is “House of the Dragon” moving way too fast? On Sunday, Episode 6 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel leaped forward 10 years and brought in new actors to play many of its main characters. From one week to the next the prequel blew through a decade like Tyrion Lannister through vats of wine — with ferocity and abandon. All of a sudden the show’s main obsession, Princess Rhaenyra ...
Harry Lloyd and Emilia Clarke in "Game of Thrones."

Is it me, or is “House of the Dragon” moving way too fast?

On Sunday, Episode 6 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel leaped forward 10 years and brought in new actors to play many of its main characters. From one week to the next the prequel blew through a decade like Tyrion Lannister through vats of wine — with ferocity and abandon.

All of a sudden the show’s main obsession, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, is no longer a stroppy teenager, and she’s no longer portrayed by Milly Alcock. Now she’s a solemn mother of

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