House Of The Dragon Fans Divided Over Shorter Second Season

House Of The Dragon Season 2 Has Announced Its Release Date, With Production Set To Begin In April 2023. The Second Season Will Be Shorter

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 29,2023
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HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, has announced new information regarding the release date for its upcoming Season 2. Following the success of its first season, which premiered in 2022, the second season has been ordered with production scheduled to start in April 2023.

When Will House of the Dragon Season 2 Release?

House Of The Dragon Season 2 More Action, New Dragons And A Controversial Plot

According to reports, House of the Dragon Season 2 is set to release in Summer 2024, with filming officially commencing in mid-April 2023. The original plan was for a ten-episode arc for Season 2, but the number has been cut down to eight episodes, with the decision based on the story’s requirements rather than budget constraints.

The Future Of House Of The Dragon

Aemond Targaryen from season 1 finale of House of the Dragon
Aemond Targaryen from season 1 finale of House of the Dragon

HBO is currently considering a potential Season 3 for the Game of Thrones spin-off, with plans to expand upon author George R.R. Martin’s fantasy world even further. It appears that HBO sees the series running for three or four seasons. Martin, an executive producer on House of the Dragon, stepped back from Season 2 to help map out the rest of the series.

Fire & Blood, the book House of the Dragon is based on, covers approximately 150 years of Targaryen family history. Season 1 of the show only covered a fraction of that, even with a mid-season time jump. Thus, there is plenty of content left to explore, potentially leading to more seasons beyond the second one.

Fans of House of the Dragon can look forward to the series’ second season, which will premiere in Summer 2024. The network plans to keep the series running for three or four seasons, potentially introducing new characters and exploring new storylines. Production for Season 2 is set to begin in mid-April 2023.

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