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To be fair, some of the best sequels of recent years haven't been just extra installments added as afterthoughts but actual continuations of stories that were only partially finished after the initial chapters (think the "Harry Potter" series, the "Lord of the Rings" movies, "Kill Bill," or "The Hunger Games" films). And that's actually an encouraging sign.
Overall, House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 becomes a key player when it comes to the storyline for this season. The episode has opened a huge number of doors to reach several conclusions.
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It's funny to imagine that sequels used to be considered the death knell of a movie. Now the second go-round is usually the best – unless you're The Hangover 2.