And sometimes, they falter (even for an episode).

Everybody has off days, andTV showsare no different.

However, this meant that the 6-episode miniseries had a lot to live up to.

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Some of them loved it.

It was very divisive.

Shifts in power present themselves as Alicent Hightower strikes a deal with Rhaenyra to protect her children.

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Daemon receives another prophetic vision.

The armies of House Black and House Green close in on each other as dragons soar above them.

Meanwhile, Rhaenyra begins to transform into the villain of legends told inGame of Thronesthe pieces are coming together.

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The Queen Who Ever Was sets the stagefor the battle teased all season but never actually shows it.

This is cause for frustration for many fans who know whats coming next.

Hopefully,House of the Dragonwill not follow in thefootsteps ofGame of Thrones final season.

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Dirty Business continues this storyline.

This can be uncomfortable at timesspecifically,Hughies endeavors in the dungeonof his former hero, Tek Knight.

But sometimes, it goes too far.

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The shows sixth season premiered in 2024 and exploredslow burns, new villains, and prisonescapesand a wedding!

As with shows of this genre, theres always next week.

While still an overall strong episode, The Eagle and the Sceptre struggles for a few reasons.

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You Make My Heart Explode follows a few different storylines, which make for classicGreys Anatomydramatics.

Elsewhere, Teddy treats a patient with a heart condition while also managing her relationship with Owen.

Its been called out as insensitive writing that involves a flash mob related to a sexual assault incident.

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These are serious issues that audiences felt werent handled well.

2024 saw the disappointing end for Netflixs hit show,The Umbrella Academy.

This family of adopted superheroes once came together to stop an apocalypse taking place across timelines.

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The series ended on a bittersweet note, exemplifying the Hargreeves selflessness that carried through each season.

Still, season 4 boasted863 million viewers in its first weekon Netflix.

Keep Reading:The 25 Best TV Shows of 2024

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