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‘House of the Dragon’ Is a Dull ‘Game of Thrones’ Do-Over
BLAST FROM THE PAST
The HBO fantasy-prequel series feels awfully familiar—and not in an exciting way.
Nick Schager
Entertainment Critic
Published
Aug. 19 2022
3:24AM EDT
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Nick Schager
Entertainment Critic
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