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The 'Dragon' Versus the 'Ring'
The 'Dragon' Versus the 'Ring'
Two new fantasy prequels, each with a very different ethos.
On this week’s special members-only bonus episode, we compare and contrast House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power. They’re both fantasy prequels, but they have very different sensibilities. Which is more to your liking?
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