Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Novelist George R.R.

“The world, the country, and yes, certainly me.

Daenerys Targaryen standing on a beach, looking determined, with a dragon in the background

I need to talk about some of that, and I will, I will… ## After the first two episodes, G.R.R.M.

wrote on his blog, “both episodes were just great.

Dark, mind you.

George R. R. Martin is wearing a paisley vest over a dark shirt, a patterned tie, and a black cap. He has a white beard and large glasses

They may make you cry.

(I did not cry myself, but one of my friends did.)

Powerful, emotional, gut-wrenching, heart rending.

Group photo of House of the Dragon cast and creators including George R.R. Martin, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, and Paddy Considine at an event

Just the sort of thing I like.

(What can I say?

I was weaned on Shakespeare, and love the tragedies and history plays best of all.)”

Emma D'Arcy, in elaborate medieval-style attire, stands between two dragons against a rocky landscape

No dragon fights, no battles, no squabbles, no casualties.

he hates u!!

u are not canon!

George R.R. Martin smiles while wearing a black suit, a black cap, and a bandana, attending an event

!

George R. R. Martin, author, wearing a patterned vest and black cap, speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his hand

Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke in a medieval-style room with a large fireplace and rustic furniture, in a scene from "House of the Dragon."

Two knights watch two dragons flying high in the sky, their spears pointing upward

James McAvoy and another person holding a lit torch in a medieval-style setting, both wearing rugged, period-appropriate clothing

A woman with long, grey hair and a burgundy sweater looks into the distance against a mountainous background

Man sitting on a swing set looking distant. Meme caption above reads, "Me waiting for George RR Martin to absolutely shred Ryan Condal and Sarah Hess on his not a blog."