For almost a decade Game of Thrones kept millions of fans from across the world on the edges of their seats as they watched the Great Houses of Westeros battle it out to sit on the Iron Throne.
Ultimately after 73 episodes across eight seasons, it was Bran Stark who emerged as the first elected ruler of the Six Kingdoms.
And while we left that series with Westeros in relative peace, the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon set some 200 years earlier introduces a new set of characters warring for the right to rule.
What is House of the Dragon about?
Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood‘, House of the Dragon introduces viewers to a new generation of Targaryens, including King Viserys who controversially names his daughter Rhaenyra heir after he is unable to produce a son.
After his wife (Rhaenyra’s mother) Aemma dies during childbirth, the King remarries a much younger Alicent Hightower who gives the ailing King a male heir – a challenge to Rhaenyra’s claim on the iron throne.
While we don’t want to spoil anything from seasons one and two, it’s easy to imagine the type of chaos that ensues with multiple contenders fighting for their right to rule Westeros, especially with dragons involved.
How many seasons will there be of House of the Dragon?
Shortly after the season two finale aired, showrunner Ryan Condal revealed that the prequel series would come to an end with season 4.
He also revealed that season three was currently being written, with filming set to take place in early 2025, likely April based on the filming schedules of previous seasons.
When will House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere?
HBO has not yet confirmed a premiere date for House of the Dragon season three.
Given season one premiered in August 2022 and season two premiered in June 2024, we can expect season three will drop sometime in mid-2026.
Despite the long wait, fans will be delighted to know that another Game of Thrones spin-off – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – will air in 2025.
While details are scarce, we do know that it is based on George R.R Martin’s novella series ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg.’ and will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aegon Targaryen – the grandfather of Daenerys Targaryen.
Where can I watch House of the Dragon in Australia?
If you are looking to re-jog your memory with the events of season one ahead of season two (which is available to watch now), you’re in luck!
Whether you’ve watched it religiously, or only each episode once since it premiered on August 22nd, 2022, House of the Dragon is available to stream in Australia on Binge and Foxtel Now.
All episodes of season two are also available on both streaming platforms, with the final episode out on August 5.
And if you’d like to rewatch Game of Thrones for the whatever “nth” time, you’ll also find all episodes on Binge.
Stream House of the Dragon now on Binge from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial.
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