HOUSE of the Dragon fans have called for the show’s cancelation amid news the Game of Thrones prequel will end with Season Four.
HBO aired the Season Two finale on Sunday, leaving much to be desired by many viewers.
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On X, formerly Twitter, @DiscussingFilm shared the news that House of the Dragon will come to an end after two more seasons.
Viewers aren’t happy, however, and believe the show should be yanked from air now.
Following a disappointing Season Two finale, critics claimed HBO is dragging out the story.
“Season 2 finale was a massive let down lol,” complained one viewer.
“Three season story at best. More game of thrones the better but they are milking it,” critiqued another.
“Getting 4 seasons out of this because they dragged out season 2 to avoid the war is wild,” slammed a third viewer.
“This season sucked. Where was the second major battle we were supposed to see? Waited two years for one good episode and for the rest to be filler and/or setup. But don’t worry guys!!! The war is for sure coming next season!!” bashed a fourth.
“My homie said even having a 3rd season would be dragging the serious out so a 4th is just beating a dead horse lol,” another commenter wrote in part.
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“2 seasons too many,” a sixth disappointed viewer posted.
“Yeah 4 seasons is a stretch for the material. The new name for this show: House of the Dragging,” critiqued another commenter.
“I speak for everyone when I say just cancel it now,” commented an eighth user.
“Let it end with Season 3,” urged another fan.
Someone else complained the show “should be canceled” after the Season Two finale.
MORE TO COME
House of the Dragon viewers learned there would be a third season before Season Two even aired on HBO.
Who stars in House of the Dragon?
A prequel to smash-hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon premiered in August 2022. The show features an ensemble cast playing characters in the fictional setting of Westeros. Let’s take a look at some of the famous faces in House of the Dragon.
Paddy Considine: Actor, director and screenwriter Paddy received the role of King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon and led the ensemble in sesason one. Paddy’s film credits include Hot Fuzz and The World’s End, while his other TV work ranges from Peaky Blinders, The Outsider and The Third Day. He is also known for his collaborations with director Shane Meadows.
Matt Smith: Matt became the youngest ever actor to play Doctor Who, when he nabbed the role as a 29-year-old in 2009. Now a few years removed from the beloved BBC show, he is now playing the unpredictable Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Matt also starred as Prince Philip in The Crown, receiving a Primetime Emmy award nomination for his performance.
Olivia Cooke: From Oldham in Greater Manchester, Olivia Cooke has enjoyed success on both sides of the pond. She had a starring role as Emma Decody in Bates Motel from 2013 to 2017. Prior to starring as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, Olivia also appeared in period drama Vanity Fair and the sci-fi film Ready Player One, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Rhys Ifans: Before playing Ser Otto Hightower, Rhys Ifans was no stranger to blockbuster franchises. He’s played Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and Marvel Comics villain Dr Curt Connors/Lizard. He portrayed Mycroft Holmes in CBS series Elementary. Rhys also starred in films such as Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large and Enduring Love.
Emma D’Arcy: Before landing the role of Princess/Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma had appeared as a main cast member in Wanderlust and Truth Seekers. Their film credits include 2020’s Misbehaviour opposite a cast including Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Greg Kinnear, Keeley Hawes, Jessie Buckley, Phyllis Logan and Lesley Manville.
The network shared the news in June, a few weeks before the premiere.
HBO’s programming and drama series chief, Francesca Orsi, made the reveal in a statement.
“We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivaled by its heart,” she said.
“We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three.”
She praised George R.R. Martin, who wrote the books off which Game of Thrones and the prequel are based, as well as showrunner Ryan Condal.
House of the Dragon is set 200 years before Game of Thrones, which aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019.
The original series was based on the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire.
House of the Dragon details the fall of House Targaryen, represented in Game of Thrones by Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), who was an integral part of the show.
HEATING UP
In addition to announcing more seasons of House of The Dragon to come, HBO has revealed plans to release another Game of Thrones prequel.
In April 2023, fans learned that a show called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, was in early development.
The show is expected to follow Dunk and Egg and will be set 90 years before Game of Thrones.
HBO released a short synopsis of the show, teasing what’s to come.
“A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naive, but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.
“Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploiters all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”
The show will launch on Max.
Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis, both executive producers on Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, will return to oversee the new spinoff series.
No further details have been released at this time.
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