Kristian Nairn says House of the Dragon Season 2 didn’t “feel like Game of Thrones”

You know him as the lovable giant Hodor from Game of Thrones, but now Kristian Nairn is sharing his two cents on the show’s prequel series, House of the Dragon. As someone who was part of the original Game of Thrones magic, Nairn’s thoughts on the new series are worth listening to. And let’s be real, his iconic character, Hodor, still holds a special place in our hearts. Let’s get to know what Nairn thinks about House of the Dragon.

Kristian Nairn’s honest opinion on House of The Dragon

Kristian Nairn, the actor who brought Hodor to life in Game of Thrones, is opening up about his true feelings on the prequel series House of the Dragon. In a refreshingly honest take, Nairn admits he’s enjoyed the show but has a soft spot for the first season, which he believes nailed the Game of Thrones vibe. While he tactfully skirts around specifics, it’s clear he thinks the second season has lost some of that original magic. Kristian Nairn, in an interview with Winter is Coming, says,

“I really enjoyed it, but I preferred the first season,” Nairn said. “It felt more Game of Thrones to me in the first season. So don’t get me wrong, don’t misquote me, I did enjoy it, but.”

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The shift in opinions of fans

Kristian Nairn’s take on House of the Dragon’s second season is a fascinating one. He feels that the show’s tone has shifted dramatically, straying from the familiar feel of Game of Thrones that made the first season so compelling. While he still finds the show engaging, he can’t help but miss the connection to the original series that he felt so strongly in the beginning. It seems he’s not alone in this sentiment, as many fans have expressed similar disappointment with the direction the show has taken.

“To me, the first season just felt like the next episode of Game of Thrones, only it was in the past. This season felt like a whole new show to me. Still good, but it didn’t feel like Game of Thrones.”

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