Days after "House of the Dragon" flew into homes with its Gwen Stefani-colored wigs and a lecherous Targaryen uncle, HBO renewed the "Game of Thrones" spinoff series for Season 2. Plenty has been written about how its predecessor over-relied on misogynistic violence. Ironically, "Game of Thrones" creator George R.R. Martin has stated that he uses brutal means — like rape and murder — in his stories to expose oppressive practices that hurt women. England's War of the Roses, a time which saw lady royals like Marguerite of Anjou fight for power, inspired Martin's epic series. In a post-Roe vs. Wade America, it's vital to acknowledge the historic violence women continue to face.
The HBO adaptation neglected to show how women without the power of lineage or a noble title processed being pawns in a game of thrones. The series never spotlighted the conversations less privileged women would have had, nor does it...
The HBO adaptation neglected to show how women without the power of lineage or a noble title processed being pawns in a game of thrones. The series never spotlighted the conversations less privileged women would have had, nor does it...
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