HBO’s House of the Dragon, inspired by author George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, debuted with a stellar first season, but drew criticism for a sluggish narrative and a noticeable lack of action in the second. Several characters and arcs suffered to the point that they are no longer recognizable from their book counterparts. While it can be beneficial to put a new spin on characters, having them behave inconsistently and in ways that go against their core traits and behaviors is an entirely different matter.