House of the Dragon Season 2: An Overcorrection of a Major Season 1 Detail

The highly anticipated second season of House of the Dragon has returned, and its premiere has been met with mostly positive reception, with only one minor criticism regarding an adjustment made from the first season.

After just one episode, chaos has erupted in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The highly-anticipated Blood and Cheese storyline has been incorporated, causing a divide among fans due to significant deviations from the original book.

Despite this, we are still in the early stages of the action and it is uncertain what chaos will ensue. However, there is another noticeable contrast to House of the Dragon Season 1: the lighting. Nevertheless, some believe that the show’s initial darkness has been excessively corrected.

The statement from IndieWire’s Chris O’Falt caused a stir among fans, as he expressed his disappointment with the visual changes in Season 2 of House of the Dragon. O’Falt’s article pointed out that the show has lost some of its unique visual appeal and now resembles other television shows.

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“Upon rewatching Season 1 episodes following the viewing of Season 2 screeners, one can truly recognize the elements that were previously taken for granted, and understand the significant role that lighting played in elevating the drama. While Season 2 may not have the same visual impact, the larger concern lies in what this change signifies.”

According to O’Falt, the first season of House and the Dragon, as well as subsequent episodes of Game of Thrones, received significant backlash for their dark visuals. Showrunner Ryan Condal took this criticism seriously.

Despite some criticism, a majority of House of the Dragon viewers believe that alterations have been implemented for the benefit of the show.

One person posted on Reddit, stating that they believe the author’s perspective is terrible. They believe that it is not only those watching on phones who had issues with the dark scenes, but also anyone without an elaborate home theater set up.

Another person concurred, stating, “Thank goodness. Certain scenes in S1 were simply unbearable.”

“The purpose of darkness is to evoke the psychology of the unknown. Our brains are naturally averse to it and will often fill the void with fear because the known is less terrifying than the unknown. In nature, predictability was key to survival while the unknown was a potential threat. However, in my opinion, Miguel did not effectively utilize darkness to achieve this.”

Despite the fact that there is still more of Season 2 left to watch, it is still too soon to determine if House of the Dragon will fully establish its onscreen appearance. However, one thing is certain – depictions of child beheadings, dog kickings, and dragon slayings have never been more prominent.

The second season of House of the Dragon will continue airing on HBO with Episode 2 premiering on June 22.

Additionally, you will be able to discover other newly released TV shows available for streaming this month.