In localized versions (e.g., German or Spanish), the original English hardcoded subtitles are often removed to allow for native language dubbing or new subtitles, but sometimes they aren't replaced correctly.
In the original HBO broadcast, translations for fictional languages like Dothraki and Valyrian are typically (burned into the video) or delivered via forced narrative subtitles . However, viewers often lose them for these reasons: game of thrones subtitles for non english parts
Unlike VLC, Media Player Classic - Black Edition has a dedicated "Forced only" option under its advanced subtitle settings that correctly filters for these parts. In localized versions (e