Olivia Cooke quits social media due to fandom toxicity
Actress Olivia Cooke deactivated her Instagram account in June after stating that the 'House of the Dragon' fanbase displayed misogyny and racism ahead of the show's third season.
Cooke steps away from platforms
Olivia Cooke told GQ magazine that she deactivated her Instagram account before the third season dropped in June. She explained that interpretations by fans often catch fire and bear no resemblance to what was shown on screen. The actress noted that some theories included observations about her relationship with the show's directors. She stated that the celebri-fied nature of acting has snowballed into a monster for performers.
Toxic comparisons between actors
A group of viewers decided to pit younger actors against their adult counterparts regarding the series reception. Co-creator Ryan Condal described this comparison as horrible for young performers who did a great thing. He added that people should celebrate the success and find something else to do with their time. Cooke also discussed her relationship with director Clare Kilner, noting she handles departments with kindness and care.
Show history and awards
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon premiered on HBO in 2022. This collection received three Golden Globe nods and secured a single victory in the drama category for best television series. It has been nominated for 14 Emmys and won two awards including outstanding fantasy costumes in 2023. Another win occurred in 2025 for outstanding period or fantasy makeup non-prosthetic categories.
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