No, there’s no new episode of House of the Dragon season 2 tonight (But there should be)

No, there's no new episode of House of the Dragon season 2 tonight (But there should be)

As a dedicated fan with over a decade of Game of Thrones and its prequels under my belt, I must confess that while I appreciate the intricate storytelling and character development in House of the Dragon season 2, the finale left me feeling like I had just watched the credits roll on an extended pilot episode. The cliffhanger was tantalizing, but without the payoff we’ve come to expect from this series, it felt more like a setup for another season rather than a satisfying conclusion.

As a devoted fan of House of the Dragon, I find it challenging to make direct comparisons between seasons one and two. While I initially considered the first season as laying the groundwork for the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen civil war, the events unfolding in season two have only slightly moved us ahead in the narrative.

As a devoted fan of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, I must admit that I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of “House of the Dragon” season 2. Being a long-time lover of George R.R. Martin’s universe and having patiently waited for over a year since the end of season 1, my expectations were high. However, I have to say that I was left feeling underwhelmed by the season finale, airing on Aug. 4.

No, there's no new episode of House of the Dragon season 2 tonight (But there should be)

Despite the fact that I was aware there wouldn’t be a major battle in the Season 2 finale, as Deadline had reported that it was moved to Season 3 (possibly the Battle of the Gullet), I still hoped for an epic conclusion. After all, this is Game of Thrones! There’s so much more than just battles, even though they are certainly exciting. They did provide a cliffhanger, but with not as much action this season, I’m concerned that many viewers might not return for Season 3. And that would be unfortunate.

Being an avid fan of “Game of Thrones,” I’m eagerly anticipating the third season and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon – though it probably won’t start until 2026. Showrunner Ryan Condal has revealed that they will initiate filming for the next episode in early 2025, and given the massive scale of this series, both production and post-production processes are known to take a considerable amount of time. In fact, it took around two years between seasons 1 and 2, and we’re expecting a similar gap between seasons 2 and 3.

What to watch while we wait for House of the Dragon season 3

While waiting for “House of the Dragon” to come back, TV enthusiasts like us are in luck as there’s an enticing array of TV shows scheduled for 2025. And get this – another “Game of Thrones” prequel is set to premiere next year! Rest assured, we’ll be just fine. Keep an eye on our recommendations for 2025 and beyond, as new announcements are made regularly: [recommendations link].

The Last of Us season 2
Stranger Things season 5
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The White Lotus season 3
It: Welcome to Derry
Wednesday season 2
Dexter: Resurrection
Anne Rice’s The Talamasca
You season 5
Andor season 2

Here are some shows I think you might enjoy in 2025, but there will be plenty more to look forward to as well! Don’t forget about the upcoming shows in 2024, such as “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” airing on Aug. 29. Begin compiling your watch lists and let’s eagerly await the release date for “House of the Dragon” season 3. Keep an eye out for further updates on that!

2024-08-11 16:27

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