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In an era increasingly dominated by mediocrity in Hollywood films and TV shows, House of the Dragon has managed to stand out as a notable exception. Despite initial reservations stemming from promotional interviews that hinted at a heavy focus on internalized misogyny and patriarchy, viewers were pleasantly surprised when the series premiered to critical and popular acclaim. Episode one and two captivated audiences, and as the series progressed to episode five, its popularity only seemed to grow, with ratings averaging 29 million viewers per episode in the United States alone. This success against competing streaming giants such as The Rings of Power underscores House of the Dragon’s unexpectedly strong performance.