Game Of Thrones: 8 Reasons Why The Blackfyre Rebellion Would Make A Perfect Prequel

1. The Potential For A Long- Running Series

With so much story to get through, especially if you introduce Aegon the Unworthy too (and then jump forward in time), the First Blackfyre Rebellion could easily be a multi-season TV show. Maybe not seven seasons, but there's still at least a couple of years of drama to get out from there. And if it's a success, it could lead to much more.

The Rebellions don't end with this one, as there were as many as five. The second, third, and fourth weren't anywhere near as major as the first - the 2nd didn't even begin properly - but there's still enough drama there to propel a TV show, especially with Bittersteel and Bloodraven right at the very heart of them. It's a chance to continue following those characters, with Brynden's journey particularly great, while refreshing other cast members quite regularly too.

All of that could build to the Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion, better known as the War of the Ninepenny Kings. This was fought between the Seven Kingdoms and a band of powerful adversaries from Essos, who united behind Maelys Blackfyre, the last of that line (as a gruesome touch, he had a second head growing out of his neck). Although the Seven Kingdoms were led by King Jaehaerys II Targaryen, with the likes of Gerold Hightower supporting him, it was where a number of young lords made their name, including Tywin and Kevan Lannister, Brynden Tully, Barristan Selmy (who was especially prominent), and even Aerys Targaryen (the same one who'd become the Mad King). The chance to see those in their younger years, and still some way removed from Robert's Rebellion, is an exciting way to bring the spin-off to a close.

There'd also be the potential for this to serve as a launchpad for The Tales of Dunk & Egg. The Rebellions are a key bit of background to their story, and Martin has said he doesn't want the Tales adapted until they're all written. Doing this first sets the stage, and could even introduce them both, and could then be spun-off into a miniseries or number of TV movies.

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