Spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 1 ahead: The show's pilot episode features a gruesome scene involving actor Sian Brooke, which many have found a bit too bloody.
Game of Thrones had a disappointing final season and author George RR Martin, on whose books the show was based, has revealed he urged the creators to change it.
HBO had a major surprise for Game of Thrones fans on Tuesday. The first trailer for House of the Dragon, a spin-off that will tell the story of House Targaryen, has been released.