HBO remains committed to 'House of the Dragon' despite a public feud with its showrunner over creative differences. The tensions between author George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal have been simmering, but HBO head Casey Bloys has consistently shown loyalty towards both parties.
In an interview with Deadline, Bloys acknowledged that Martin had expressed his discontent with the show's changes, but emphasized their partnership in developing the series. He praised Condal as "an excellent showrunner" who has made great creative choices. Notably, the first two seasons of 'House of the Dragon' have garnered positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, Bloys also conceded that disagreements between creators are inevitable. "Some of this comes with the territory," he said. The author's lack of involvement in the third season has been a subject of curiosity, but Bloys didn't comment on whether Martin will return for the fourth and final installment.
Instead, Bloys highlighted Condal's efforts to determine the episode count for the show's conclusion, which he described as a "natural end" to the story of House Targaryen. With Ryan Condal at the helm, HBO is confident that 'House of the Dragon' will wrap up on its own terms.
Despite the public rift between Martin and Condal, Bloys remains committed to delivering a satisfying conclusion to the series. For fans, this bodes well for an epic finale that stays true to the original story.
In an interview with Deadline, Bloys acknowledged that Martin had expressed his discontent with the show's changes, but emphasized their partnership in developing the series. He praised Condal as "an excellent showrunner" who has made great creative choices. Notably, the first two seasons of 'House of the Dragon' have garnered positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, Bloys also conceded that disagreements between creators are inevitable. "Some of this comes with the territory," he said. The author's lack of involvement in the third season has been a subject of curiosity, but Bloys didn't comment on whether Martin will return for the fourth and final installment.
Instead, Bloys highlighted Condal's efforts to determine the episode count for the show's conclusion, which he described as a "natural end" to the story of House Targaryen. With Ryan Condal at the helm, HBO is confident that 'House of the Dragon' will wrap up on its own terms.
Despite the public rift between Martin and Condal, Bloys remains committed to delivering a satisfying conclusion to the series. For fans, this bodes well for an epic finale that stays true to the original story.
I'm low-key relieved about the drama with George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal on 'House of the Dragon' 
Not because I hate a good trainwreck, but coz HBO is keepin' it real with their loyalty to both parties 
The tension's been brewin' for ages, but it's clear they're still all in 
I mean, Condal's gettin' props from Bloys as an "excellent showrunner" 
And let's be real, the first two seasons have gotten rave reviews on Rotten Tomatoes 
So fingers crossed that HBO can deliver a satisfying conclusion to the series without makin' us all wait too long 
The show still gets great reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, so I guess whatever creative direction they're taking, it's working for now 
The fact that Casey Bloys is sticking up for both parties shows he really cares about making this series a success 
And with Ryan Condal at the helm, I'm curious to see how they'll wrap up the story in a way that stays true to the original book 
. I mean, I get it, not everyone's gonna see eye-to-eye on how a show should be run, but when you're dealing with people who are super passionate about their work, things can get pretty heated 
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. But at the same time, if you're a die-hard fan, you want to know that someone who actually knows the source material is in charge.
. I think it says a lot about their commitment to letting the show run its course and doing what's best for the story, even if it means dealing with some drama behind the scenes 
. I mean, George R.R. Martin is the OG creator and his input is huge, but at the same time, Ryan Condal has been doing a great job too. It's hard to predict what's gonna happen now... some fans might be like "oh cool, let's just wrap it up" 
. Still, if anyone can make it work, it's HBO - they're all about giving creators the freedom to do their thing 
The feud between Martin & Condal is literally the most dramatic thing ever, but I trust HBO to get it right 
Casey Bloys is a lifesaver here - he's all about giving both parties a chance to shine 
Ryan Condal's getting the nod as showrunner & I'm here for it 
That "natural end" vibe sounds so epic, can't wait to see how it all plays out 
what's the secret to that longevity? is it the nostalgia factor or something more? 