'House of the Dragon' Premieres Tonight, and Fans Are Fired Up
08/21/2022 01:58 pm EDT
'Targaryen Loyalists'
ASoIaF fans have always identified by their personal favorite Westerosi House online, and Targaryen fans were elated this weekend. Some went so far as to roleplay as bannermen or specific characters, while others simply raised the dragon banner wherever they happened to be.
Twitter Quirks
Twitter itself got in on the excitement by changing the "like" button for posts that include the hashtag "HotD." When clicked, the button bursts into flames then flashes the Targaryen three-headed dragon sigil before turning back into a heart.
Fresh Light
Fans pointed out some key moments from Game of Thrones which will gain new significance after more people have seen House of the Dragon.
Counting Down
It's no exaggeration to say that many fans have been counting down the days until this series premiere.
Predictions
Reviewers who have seen the premiere early took to social media to make last-minute predictions about how fans would react. Many alluded to features of the show that they thought would surprise some fans.
Other Franchsies
Other media franchises under the Warner Bros. umbrella got in on the fun by posting new sigils for themselves in the Westerosi style.
Ground Rules
Finally, some users pointed out some guidelines to follow on social media as the premiere approached, including how to post about spoilers, how to be kind to the cast and how to share thoughtful criticism without vitriol. House of the Dragon airs on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.
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