
George R.R. Martin Calls HOTD Collaboration ‘Abysmal’ Amid Behind-the-Scenes Rift
George R.R. Martin says his working relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal is 'abysmal,' recounting a deleted blog criticizing seasons 3–4, HBO reportedly benching him before bringing him back, and tension over the show's direction and Blood and Cheese subplot as season 3 gears up for its biggest battle.