The author of the book that inspired the hit “House of the Dragon” television series on HBO—and who created the wider “Game of Thrones” universe—doesn’t appear pleased with the direction the show has taken weeks after it marked its second season finale and the halfway point of the show.
Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy and Oscar Eskinazi in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
Martin took to his blog Friday to say he'll write a future post "about everything that’s gone wrong with 'House of the Dragon,'" but didn't go into details about what specifically he doesn’t like about the series or when he’d be elaborating.
Martin is listed as a series creator for "House of the Dragon" alongside Ryan Condal and is an executive producer on the show, but how involved he is in the plot decisions or other choices isn’t clear.
The show, which will have four seasons before it ends, is based on Martin’s 2018 book “Fire & Blood,” but avid fans have been quick to point out all the differences that exist between the series and its source material.
The second season, which was only eight episodes long, ended moments before a highly anticipated action sequence and pushed the awaited Battle of the Gullet to Season 3.
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Martin has posted on his WordPress blog—titled "Not A Blog"—regularly dating back to 2005. His musings range in topic from the NFL to politics and local happenings near his New Mexico home, and the blog calls itself "the only place for official communication from George R.R. Martin."
"House of the Dragon” first debuted on HBO in the summer of 2022 and season 2 aired this year. The show focuses on the rivalry between perceived heirs to the Iron Throne—Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half brothers, Aegon II and Aemond Targaryen. The Season 2 finale of "House of the Dragon" was watched by 8.9 million people when it debuted in early August—14% more than the audience for the season's premiere. Condal confirmed during a press conference days after the finale that there will most likely be two more seasons of the popular show before it goes off the air.
Season 3. The next installment in the series is currently being written and will go into production in “earlyish 2025, Condal said.