The season 2 finale for HBO‘s House Of The Dragon has leaked online – find out more below. NME will not be posting spoilers or sharing the leaks.
According to a report from Variety, numerous scenes from the House Of The Dragon season 2 finale have made their way online ahead of its official release next week (August 4). The clips first surfaced on TikTok, before being shared on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms.
The original source of the leaks is currently unidentified, and most of the clips have been removed from social media but viewers and fans of the show are still encouraged to be wary of leaks popping up again.
According to Variety‘s report, around 30 minutes of footage have been circulated so far. it marks the second leak that House Of The Dragon has suffered so far. In October 2022, spoilers for the finale of the show’s first season similarly leaked online.
HBO condemned the 2022 leaks, criticising the leakers for affecting the viewing experience of fans: “We’re disappointed that this unlawful action has disrupted the viewing experience for loyal fans of the show, who will get to see a pristine version of the episode when it premieres Sunday.”
HBO has yet to comment on the latest round of leaks.
Prior to the season two premiere, House Of The Dragon was renewed for a third season in June 2024. It was also announced last month that the next Game Of Thrones spin-off TV adaptation is set to hit screens in early 2025. Currently titled A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, it has begun filming in Belfast, although an exact release date has not been confirmed.
In a blog post, he stressed that the dragons in the Game Of Thrones universe were designed to be like real animals, possessing just two legs “not four, never four”. He added: “No animal that has ever lived on Earth has six limbs.”
Despite those complaints, Martin also recently heaped praise on House Of The Dragon writers for the “brilliant” way in which they changed his story. He took the time in particular to comment on the opening two instalments of the latest run. “What a great way to start the season,” he wrote. “The directing was superb.”
In a four-star review of the first season, NME wrote: “What is reassuring is that House Of The Dragon feels as though it is walking on solid ground: the bubbling rivalries, the jostling for power, the eruptions of violence; six episodes in, it is all coming together to create a rich stew … it is a relief to see a prequel that seems to know what it’s doing. A decent watch for fans and neutrals alike.”
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