The dance of dragons is about to end, but not before a few more fiery waltzes. In a thrilling announcement that could make even the Night King crack a smile, House of the Dragon showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal confirmed that the Game of Thrones prequel will wrap up with Season 4. Yes, the show that brought back your longing for medieval backstabbing, dragon whispering, and the occasional bath of molten gold has its flight path set.
Speaking at a press conference that was more eagerly anticipated than a winter that never seems to come, Condal shared that the show's third season is already being written. Filming is set to begin in early 2025, assuming the ravens don't get lost en route. When asked about the episode count, he left us all hanging like Bran on a windowsill, saying he hasn’t chatted with HBO about it yet.
But if Season 2’s eight episodes are any indication, we’re looking at a similar format—less of a marathon, more of a sprint with dragons. George R.R.
Martin, the mastermind behind this world of iron thrones and icy stares, had previously mused on his blog that it would take four seasons of 10 episodes each to tell the "Dance of the Dragons" story from his book Fire & Blood. But HBO, ever the master of suspense, kept their cards close to the chest until now. As if the news of the series' end wasn’t enough to have fans reaching for their dragon eggs, Condal also addressed the conspicuous absence of the Battle of the Gullet in the Season 2 finale, whi.