Martin has previously addressed concerns about the franchise being ‘anti-women’ after questions were raised as to how women will be perceived in House Of The Dragon. In response, Martin said: “I don’t think Westeros is particularly more anti-woman or more misogynistic than real life and what we call history.”

Violence against women has been a large part of the fantasy world, however, and House Of The Dragon showrunners have revealed that it won’t be shied away from in the new series. Showrunners for the new series, Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal, told The Hollywood Reporter: “If anything, we’re going to shine a light on that aspect. You can’t ignore the violence that was perpetrated on women by men in that time. It shouldn’t be downplayed and it shouldn’t be glorified.”

The House Of The Dragon cast revealed some interesting facts about The Game Of Thrones prequel at the series premiere