Author George R.R. Martin has discussed the "rivalry" between Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings, saying he doesn't understand why people are so wrapped up in comparing the two. He made his comments to The Independent just a few months before the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, arrives in August and Amazon's The Lord of The Rings series, Rings of Power, debuts in September.
Martin said he can relate to the feeling of competitiveness, but he hopes both shows will help elevate fantasy in general. That said, Martin obviously is biased toward Game of Thrones, so he hopes House of the Dragon wins more Emmys. "I hope both shows succeed. I'm competitive enough. I hope we succeed more," Martin said. "If they win six Emmys, and I hope they do, I hope we win seven. But nonetheless, it's good for fantasy. I love fantasy . I love science fiction. I want more shows on television."
For what it's worth, the original Game of Thrones for HBO won an astounding 59 Emmys, making it one of the most celebrated shows in history, even if the ending didn't land with everyone.
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