HBO & Amazon’s Epic Fantasy Face-Off: How ‘House Of The Dragon’ And ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ Fared In Emmy Noms
deadline.comThe epic bets placed by HBO and Amazon with House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, so frequently compared since the series’ debuts last year, is in the spotlight once again with the unveiling of this morning’s Emmy nominations, which saw HOTD in the lead at a tally of eight.
House of the Dragon scored a nom for Outstanding Drama Series, with additional recognition for assorted craft contributors, with The Rings of Power solely registering below-the-line.
House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power have been set side by side in the media dialogue given their common ground as mega-budget fantasy prequels based on globally popular novels, which debuted just weeks apart, at the height of the streaming wars — on August 21 and September 1, 2022, respectively.
And both projects have naturally been scrutinized by those looking to crown a victor, in terms of viewership, critical appeal and cultural cachet, given the foundation they’re setting for the future of two flagship franchises.
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