After the significant HBO hit Game Of Thrones, the movie world delved into the fantasy movie genre with full force. After Netflix’s success with The Witcher, Amazon Prime released Wheel Of Time. In addition to this, Prime Video also plans to release Rings Of Power in early September, which promises to continue the Lord Of The Rings saga. But before Rings Of Power starts, HBO is already gleaning off the massive success of Game of Thrones; House Of Dragons is scheduled for release on August 21st. 

Before the release of Rings of Power, Amazon Prime made the Lord Of The Rings trilogy available for prime subscribers who are willing to invest the time to catch up. Many viewers rewatched the matrix trilogy before the release of Matrix Resurrections, so it probably is a good move by Prime to make these movies available at this time. For those who are going for a re-watch, they will make time preparations, but for those who have not watched any Lord Of The Rings, you might want to check out the movie length to be sure if the time is allotment will be worthwhile and in line with your interests. 

Amongst fantasy enthusiasts, preferences vary as to the most preferred from The Witcher, Wheel Of Time, Lord Of The Rings, and Game Of Thrones, but one can easily forecast that the success of GOT will create more interest even amongst non-fantasy enthused audiences. In this era of streamed TV, it does not pose a problem to release two major TV shows within close time gaps considering that live TV has gone the way of the dinosaur unless, of course, you are watching live sports. 

Between these two shows, House Of Dragons and Rings Of Power, viewers with limited time will have to choose or watch both as they are released weekly. For fantasy genre lovers presently unsubscribed from HBO max, this may be the time to get back on the wagon because there will surely be spoilers at your workplace or amongst your movie peers. This prequel, House Of Dragons, is a must-watch for any GOT fan; it will be based on George R.R. Martin’s novel titled Fire And Blood and promises an insight into the Targaryen family, covering the events that occurred about 200 years before Game of Thrones. The biggest enthusiasts will be those who have read the books to compare with the movie.

Regarding the fantasy genre, GOT may be the one that would have resonated with people who had no interest in seeing anything that is not a bird flying on their screens. Still, flying dragons become acceptable when a story can make up solid characterization and evoke real-life emotions from an audience. Let us not forget the unpredictable surprises like that of the red wedding that made audiences wonder what more story there was to be told, considering that the show killed off most perceived main characters swiftly. However, there is no denying the authenticity of J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings. With Peter Jackson’s movie adaptation, it comes with all the paraphernalia of what a fantasy ecosystem should be. For viewers that patiently watched Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit, the anticipation for Rings Of Power will be inevitable. 

One key thing that the makers of this show must aim to achieve is to draw viewers into the story swiftly because there is a good chance that most viewers will be fans of both shows. With time constraints, audiences may watch the most engaging first while the other remains on a watchlist; we all know what happens to movies on a watchlist, especially when one has a busy schedule. So, come fall, which will it be? Rings Of Power Or House Of Dragons? Whatever choice is made, both come with huge promise for fans of this genre.