House of the Dragon cut a fan favorite book character. But is that a bad thing?

Home > Entertainment > TV Shows 'House of the Dragon' cut a fan favorite book character. But is that a bad thing? Merging Rhaena and Nettles is turning out to be a brilliant decision. By Belen Edwards Belen Edwards Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic. Read Full Bio on July 12, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

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