‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-Off Officially Hits Huge HBO Max Milestone

When the long-awaited Game of Thrones adaptation House of the Dragon first aired, it was an instant hit. Earning widespread acclaim from both critics and fans, all the series had to do was repeat the same formula to win over hearts once more with Season 2. Alas, the second installment proved much more divisive, even causing a public fallout between George R.R. Martinand House of the Dragonshowrunner Ryan Condal, with the creator admitting that a once-close creative partnership had deteriorated, even calling it "abysmal."