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George R. R. Martin Slams 'Abysmal' House of the Dragon Relationship

1/31/2026

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George R. R. Martin described his relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal as 'abysmal' due to Condal stopping his feedback in season two.
Martin said he hesitated to include dragons, considering 'pyro psychic' powers.
In a 2014 interview, Martin credited writer Phyllis Eisenstein for convincing him to make dragons a reality.
HBO Chief Casey Bloys warned public disputes risk harming relations ahead of season three.

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George R. R. Martin described his relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal as 'abysmal' due to Condal stopping his feedback in season two.
Martin said he hesitated to include dragons, considering 'pyro psychic' powers.
In a 2014 interview, Martin credited writer Phyllis Eisenstein for convincing him to make dragons a reality.
HBO Chief Casey Bloys warned public disputes risk harming relations ahead of season three.