Grab your remote, and renew your subscription, there’s a brand-new season! On June 17th, a pre-sequel to the famous series, House of the Dragon, released its second season, “A Son for a Son“. As the series features “a story about two women fighting for power,” it naturally captivates the audience, drawing parallels to Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. The first one to note, Jason Whitlock, has something to reveal here!

According to Whitlock, both House of the Dragon and the current WNBA scenario “snuck in the same feminist angle.” Since the arrival of WNBA rookies, women’s basketball leagues have seen a significant increase in viewership, filling up 94% of their arenas. While it’s conveyed as the “Caitlin Clark effect,” the league is garnering attention for showcasing a battle among women for power.

He added, “Compelling television and Caitlin Clark go together like peanut butter and jelly, and so does House of the Dragon, which premiered season two last night.” Until now, the WNBA No. 1 draft pick’s team’s every matchup has been a sell-out. Not only this, but the Fever’s star is among the top five for jersey sales, witnessing a 236% increase during the first week.

Iowa native’s undeniable fandom results in every news surrounding her spreading like wildfire. Though her every matchup garners massive attention, her rivalry against Angel Reese features a different fan base. Now that the world is abuzz after the Clark vs. Reese battle on Sunday, House of the Dragon might see another competition.

How is the Reese-Clark rivalry impacting WNBA viewership?

This time, it could be WNBA queens Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese. During the matchup on Sunday, Clark and Reese locked horns with each other. While Clark was looking for redemption, Reese was determined to add another win to their record. Everything went smoothly until the third quarter.

While Clark was attempting a shot, Reese defended her. But Reese unexpectedly hit Clark on the head. Immediately, Reese was given a flagrant 1 foul followed by a 83-91 loss. “It was a basketball play,” said Reese right after the matchup. However, she’s not the only one offering her insights. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley fueled debates using her X account.

As the debate caught fire, people started bringing different topics into the conversation. Whitlock mentioned that they were “piggybacking this battle to all points about Black Lives Matter, feminism, and the matriarchy and patriarchy.” Extending from sold-out matchups to recording the highest attendance, all these facts signify that “business is booming.” But, will Clark vs Reese be able to give tough competition to House of the Dragon viewership? Stay tuned to find out!

But before you go, be sure to check this video of Leonardo Armato’s take on Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese.