Take the Black: Let’s talk about the new Game of Thrones prequels

HBO is working on more Game of Thrones prequel shows, including one about Robert’s Rebellion and a Dunk and Egg adaptation. Let’s discuss!

We already knew that HBO was making one Game of Thrones prequel series in the form of House of the Dragon, all about the brutal Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. But we were surprised to hear that the network is considering several more series, including an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg and one telling the story of Robert Baratheon’s Rebellion against King Aerys Targaryen, which would let us get to know younger versions of the character we met in the original show.

Are we excited for all this? Nervous? What do we want to see? What do we expect to see? Is HBO (or, more accurately, WarnerMedia and AT&T) trying to ape the success Disney has had with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is that a good or a bad thing? Let’s chat:

I’d love to hear your guys’ take on this one. Let us know in the comments!

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