Martin's biggest issue with House of the Dragon Season 2 was not just character adaptions but the implications of excluding Prince Maelor, whose storyline contributes significantly to future events.
He notes, 'He is a small child, does not have a line of dialogue, does nothing of consequence but die... but where and when and how, that does matter,' emphasizing the importance of character placement.
According to Martin, removing Maelor 'weakened the end of the Blood and Cheese sequence,' pointing out how minor characters can affect major narrative arcs in storytelling.
Despite his assurances, Martin argued that Maelor's absence cost 'the Bitterbridge scene with all its horror and heroism,' showcasing how every character's fate can impact the plot's emotional depth.
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