House of the Dragon vs. The Rings of Power
Which epic fantasy series is better? A debate.
We discuss House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power, two IP-franchise fantasy shows striving to become part of TV history for their respective networks.
03:55 HBO’s House of the Dragon may be smaller in scale, but its soapiness and focus on two women makes for an intriguing, at times delightful, watch.
26:07 Amazon Prime Video’s The Rings of Power starts off slow, but it builds a world so lush, so rich, so grand in its scale and mythology, that it’s worth tuning in.
42:54 So, ultimately, which series is better?
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Music: REEKAH
Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu