LONDON, UK – The popular HBO series “House of the Dragon” continues to captivate audiences in its second season, with the latest fiery episode drawing in a record-breaking 8.1 million viewers across HBO and Max in the United States. This episode surpassed the audience size of the premiere last month, showcasing the show’s growing popularity.
The Season 2 premiere of “House of the Dragon” debuted to 7.8 million viewers, marking a 22% decrease from the viewership of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series launch in 2022. However, Warner Bros. Discovery reports that the premiere of the second season is now nearing 25 million viewers, with catch-up viewing over the Fourth of July weekend boosting the show’s overall viewership.
In the latest episode titled “The Red Dragon and the Gold,” viewers were treated to an epic dragon battle scene involving key characters Prince Aemond Targaryen, King Aegon Targaryen II, and Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. The intense battle at Rook’s Rest pitted dragon against dragon, resulting in a tragic ending that will have repercussions on future episodes of the series.
Actress Eve Best, who portrays Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, discussed the filming of the episode and the impact of its ending sequence on upcoming episodes. The episode’s dramatic events have left fans eagerly anticipating the next developments in the storyline.
“HBO has already renewed ‘House of the Dragon’ for a third season, showcasing the network’s confidence in the show’s success. The second season features a talented cast including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, and others, along with new additions such as Abubakar Salim and Gayle Rankin.
Created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, the series has garnered critical acclaim for its storytelling and production value. With Condal serving as showrunner and a team of experienced producers behind the scenes, “House of the Dragon” continues to enthrall audiences with its compelling narrative and intricate world-building.