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House of the Dragon season 3: Everything we know so far

What we know about the next season of House of the Dragon

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Political intrigue awaits in House of the Dragon season 3 Ollie Upton / Warner Bros. Discovery

House of the Dragon completed its second season recently, with many fans of the high fantasy series wondering whether their answers are ever going to get answered. A lot of the season’s plot led up to a fizzling climactic episode that served more as an appetizer for what’s to come rather than a concrete resolution. That’s why it’s never too early to start speculating about House of the Dragon season 3! Here’s everything we know about the HBO series’ third act so far.

What will House of the Dragon season 3 be about?

House of the Dragon has served as a prequel to Game of Thrones, set multiple centuries in the past. The original show hinted that the Targaryen family ruled Westeros with fire-breathing dragons and resolute power, and the spinoff has verified this timeline throughout the first two seasons. Much of the plot follows Daemon Targaryen, Princess Rhaenyra, and other members of the Targaryen family as they fight for their place on the political hierarchy of Westeros.

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The show is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, but that doesn’t mean it’s following the book to a tee at the moment. Season 3 should feature one of the best war scenes in Martin’s works, the Battle of the Gullet. After fans expected to see a big naval clash to conclude the second season, it appears the writers have waited a little longer to build up anticipation for a scene that may rival the ones in Game of Thrones episodes such as “Blackwater” and “The Watchers on the Wall.”

When does House of the Dragon season 3 come out?

The Targaryen family is documented in House of the Dragon
Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy play the lead roles Ollie Upton / Warner Bros. Discovery

The first season of House of the Dragon came out in the summer of 2022. With the second season releasing this summer, it’s hard to imagine the third hitting the airwaves before 2026. This pattern of every other year fits with the longer release windows of modern television. The length of the episodes and the special effects of the series contribute to the amount of production time involved in House of the Dragon.

According to Variety, House of the Dragon’s creator Ryan Condol expects the show to run for two more seasons. He wants production on the third season to begin in 2025. Game of Thrones fans who don’t want to leave Westeros should be excited for another prequel series on the way titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. But wait, there’s more! Aegon’s Conquest and The Sea Snake are also on the way. These stories flesh out the backstories of the families in both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. If it’s up to George R.R. Martin and HBO, there will be a never-ending line of series showing as many parts of the A Song of Ice & Fire timeline as possible!

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