In the seventh episode of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, Driftmark, Prince Aemond claimed Vhagar as his dragon in a moment that was so dark that many people reported they had trouble understanding what was going on.
Customer care for HBO Max Help said the following on Twitter: "Good day! We value your inquiry regarding a House of the Dragon: Episode 7 night scene that seemed dark on your screen. This scene's poor lighting was purposefully chosen by the artist. Thanks!"
However, several spectators complained that the dim lighting made it impossible to see the action on the screen; some even posted images of their TVs' completely dark screens.
One more tweeted: "I'm going to need @hbomax to send me a written apology for literally the whole episode of #HouseOfTheDragon having a black screen. This is absurd."
"Literally turned off the lights, shut the curtains, and maxed the brightness and IT'S STILL F**KING DARK #HouseOfTheDragon," one viewer alleged.
Added another admirer: "I had trouble seeing anything during the House of the Dragon episode that aired tonight. It might have just as well been audio-only. Watching required me to use my imagination to picture what was actually happening, much like listening to a radio programme."
Several memes that were viral at the time stated that many people were squinting and straining their eyes to watch the TV show.
Since the show's debut in August, audiences have responded strongly to it for a number of reasons.
