HBO Officially Fixes Daenerys' Ending With Game Of Thrones Spinoff
The HBO series 'House of the Dragon' is drawing thematic parallels between its protagonist, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Daenerys Targaryen from 'Game of Thrones'. The show aims to explore how the pressures of power and leadership can lead to the downfall of Targaryen queens.
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By Angel Shaw Published Sep 4, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT Angel Shaw is a Lead Writer and Critic on ScreenRant's TV team, covering new-release and classic TV shows across all major streaming platforms. She has been a writer with ScreenRant since 2022 and specializes in Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and fantasy. Angel holds a bachelor's degree in language interpreting and is passionate about all things culture and communication—especially in how it relates to popular media throughout history (from Shakespeare to Friends to Game of Thrones).
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