Now, it seems, Martins decided hell stop weighing in onHouse of the Dragonentirely.

My readers are going to love them.

[Showrunner Ira Parker] is doing a great job.

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The previous series looms silently over this, THR points out.

Martin is understandably passionate and protective about the world he created.

Some is more encouraging than none, at least!

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