Did “Game of Thrones” Predict the 2020s?

Warning: The following article contains major spoilers!

It’s refreshing that HBO’s “House of the Dragon” came out in 2022, helping to redeem the Westerosian franchise’s sunken reputation. Remember, its flagship predecessor, “Game of Thrones,” nearly went obsolete after its disappointing eighth and final season in 2019.

The general consensus for the final season was that the acting, music,…