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The world ofGame of Thronesand consequently,House of the Dragon, is often the subject of controversies. From featuring incest relationships to the many explicit scenes that fans have found issues with, the fictional world is nonetheless among the most-watched series of all time.
However, controversies about the series’ premise do not seem to end. As season 2 of the prequel series premiered last week, fans have found another thing to be furious about, a scene featuring a dog being kicked. As fans’ ire grew to an unprecedented level, oneHouse of the Dragonstar is forced to defend himself and assure fans.
House of the DragonStar Assures Fans Nothing Happened to the Dog!
Mark Stobbart with the dog [Credit: Instagram | @mdstobbart]House of the Dragon, much likeGame of Thronesis not a series for the faint of hearts. While it does showcase the political intrigues and power struggles of the Targaryen family, it also delves deep into thebrutal and unforgiving world they live in. Meant to serve as the harsh and realistic portrayal of the fictional universe, the violence and cruelty are often overbearing and hard to watch.
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Although gruesomeness is a part of every other episode, fans recently went on to attack the show for one scene in its newly premiered season 2. In season 2, Daemon Targaryen hires two assassins, one of them being Cheese. Cheese is a rat-catcher and has a dog along with him. But before the brute events can take place, the adorable dog ends up getting an undeserving kick from Cheese.
As fans went ballistic over the scene, actorMark Stobbart, who portrays Cheese, took toInstagramto state,
![Mark Stobbart with the dog [Credit: Instagram | @mdstobbart]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/21221922/mark-stobbart.jpg)
Let’s just chill about the dog! We were best pals. No canines were launched in anger. Rats, however….
The recent uproar over the alleged mistreatment of the dog sparked conversations about the ethical treatment of animals in the entertainment industry and on the sets of the show. Yet, it is ironic that fans would react in such a way whenGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonitself features several problematic scenes that fans have bluntly ignored.
Fans React to Mark Stobbart About the Dog Incident
It is shocking to see that the same episode featured the brutal murder of Jaehaerys, the son of King Aegon II and Queen Halaena. Yet, fans were okay with the usual gore depiction of violence and abuse butfound issues with a dog getting kicked.
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While it is interesting how different people can have varying levels of sensitivity to different types of content, it is nonetheless ironic to see how people have been reacting to the incident so far. As soon as Mark Stobbart’s clarification about the scene went viral, this is what fans had to say about it:
Smiling with that pup after slicing that babies head off is kinda crazy.
— Ghost of Texas Football (@FortyAcreVibes)July 16, 2025
Read a review that said “I was more disturbed by the dog being kicked than the sounds of a child being beheaded”.Y’all people are weird.
— Umbra Arkhḗ (@Archaic3one)August 12, 2025
The fact that people got triggered about him kicking a dog but not brutally killing a child is funny😂
— RC (@Rtitan25)August 25, 2025
There be consequences from the john wick multiverse courtpic.twitter.com/Ym0mlSalka
— AntTheCuteDoggo (@ant_twig)July 04, 2025
Because a rat’s life is obviously not worth as much as a dog’s! People really only value life of animals based on how closely their emotions show to our own
— Jake (@Jakesnakegzilla)August 21, 2025
That was actually the most disturbing part the episode for me.
— Eric Satterberg (@EricSatterberg)July 18, 2025
As fans continue to debate and react to the scene, it is important to remember that these are fictional representations and that modern productions usually have laws on sets that dictate the treatment of any animals featured in a project.
With the rest of season 2 ofHouse of the Dragonleft to premiere, there are bound to be many more controversies, and we certainly cannot wait to see what fans find offensive next!
House of the Dragonis streaming on Max, with new episodes airing every Sunday until August 4.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
