It’s been a couple of years since we last visited the Westeros of Dance of the Dragons, where House Targaryen’s destructive war of succession is in full swing. Thankfully, Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon is finally back.
With a talented ensemble cast and fantastic visuals, the show keeps going strong. Case in point: season 3 kicks off with the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet. It ends with massive casualties, setting up what’s likely to be an epic installment.
But will this be the show’s last, or is there a follow-up on the horizon? Here’s what we know so far.
House of the Dragon Season 4 Release Date
Long-time fans of the franchise don’t have reason to worry. House of the Dragon season 4 is definitely happening, with HBO renewing the series a while back.
That said, we do have bad news. The next season will also be the show’s last. It will likely arrive sometime in 2028.
House of the Dragon Cast
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
What Could Happen in House of the Dragon Season 4?
Based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon follows House Targaryen during the years leading up to a gruesome civil war. Rival factions of the same family fight for the Iron Throne and forge political alliances. They also look majestic whenever their dragons take centre stage.
The story mainly revolves around Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower. Their friendship turns into a bitter conflict that tears the Seven Kingdoms apart. If you need a quick refresher, the show takes place roughly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones.
Season 2 ended with multiple armies gearing up for a fight. The third season debuts with a big battle. As for House of the Dragon season 4, showrunner Ryan Condal teased that “it will be the biggest season we have made, for sure.” Knowing the franchise – and the Targaryen history – a happy ending isn’t really in the cards.
Until then, however, the current season of House of the Dragon is rolling out weekly episodes on HBO Max. The finale will drop in early August.
Are There Other Shows Like House of the Dragon?
If you like House of the Dragon, you’ve probably already watched the original series. You might also be into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, another Game of Thrones prequel based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.
Alternatively, check out some of the other HBO hits currently trending. The list includes Euphoria, DTF St. Louis, The Pitt, and The Comeback.
