IMDb Seen: WoW First Impression - "Game of Thrones" vs. "House of the Dragon"

Which of these two premiere episodes inspired by the George R.R. Martin's known world of Westeros, Essos, and Sothoryos made the best first impression on you and best set the tone for the following series run? Game of Thrones (2011) — Winter is Coming vs. House of the Dragon (2022) — The Heirs of the Dragon Please, compare only each series' first episode, as stand-alone titles, aside from any on the whole opinions of the two series to date runs. SPOILER ALERT: Intended for viewers who have seen both franchise premiere episodes as poll may reveal original "Game of Thrones" series or "House of the Dragon" series depicted or discussed plot details for both franchise series premiere episodes. Discuss the topic here or Take GoT, HotD, or other WoW franchise-related polls here.