‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunner Addresses Creative Rift with George R.R. Martin

Ryan Condal defends adaptation choices and expresses hope for renewed collaboration as Season 3 production begins.

Ryan Condal acknowledged creative tensions with George R.R. Martin, attributing the disagreements to Martin's unwillingness to accept practical constraints in adapting 'Fire & Blood.'
George R.R. Martin has criticized changes to the series, including the omission of Maelor Targaryen, which he argued undermines future storylines.
Condal defended the show's decisions, citing budgetary and narrative challenges inherent in adapting the incomplete historical text of 'Fire & Blood.'
The showrunner expressed disappointment over Martin's now-deleted blog post and hopes to restore their collaborative harmony in the future.
Production on Season 3 is underway, with the series continuing to face scrutiny from fans and critics over adaptation choices.