Here’s an announcement that will delight Game of Thrones fans everywhere, HBO has officially confirmed that its hit prequel series House of the Dragon will return for a third season.
Even before the premiere of the highly anticipated second season of the series on June 16, HBO has officially announced the renewal of House of the Dragon for a third season. While the decision was widely expected given the massive viewership and cultural impact of House of the Dragon’s first season, the official green light allows viewers to breathe a sigh of relief. The Dance of the Dragons between the warring Targaryen factions is far from over.
“ We’re impressed by the effort the entire team has put into creating a spectacular Season 2, matched in scope and scale only by heart said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of programming at HBO. “ We couldn’t be more excited to continue the story of House Targaryen and see this team shine again for Season 3 “.
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House of the Dragon renewed for a third season
Based on the book Fire & Blood by George RR Martin, House of the Dragon is set approximately 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, in the golden age of the Targaryen dynasty that rules Westeros. The first season introduced viewers to the various members of the powerful dragon family and set the stage for the coming civil war, known as the “Dance of the Dragons.”
The series has proven itself to be a worthy successor to Game of Thrones, attracting millions of viewers each week and earning rave reviews for its scale, impressive visual effects and excellent performances from its ensemble of actors led by Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke. The season finale set a viewership record as the biggest night for an HBO series since the original series concluded in 2019.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, Season 3 is expected to depict the most intense periods of the Targaryen Civil War, as the clans violently clash for the throne. Author George RR Martin has already hinted that he is collaborating on the storylines for a possible fourth season.