He may keep book readers waiting, butGame of Thronescreator George R.R. Martin sure loves to update his fans on what his outlook is for the franchises that have spawned from his best-sellingA Song of Ice and Firenovels, includingHouse of the Dragon.
In this case, Martin’s latest thought onHouse of the Dragon’s future comes not from an interview, but rather from the author’s own blog, where he often shares his views on a diverse range of topics, whether it’s his self-criticism as a blogger or rare updates onThe Winds of Winter. Previously, Martin has said he alwayswantedGame of Thronesto lastat least 10 seasons, however, it looks likeHouse of the Dragonmay go on closer to his desired lifespan.
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In a new October entry titled “Random Musings,” Martin wrote about the shrinking runtime TV shows have had since his childhood, and howThe Sopranos' 13-episode seasons helped givemore exposition thanGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon’s 10. Regardless of that, he did give a specific number he’d like to work with forHouse of the Dragon.“It is going to take four full seasons of 10 episodes each to do justice to the Dance of the Dragons,” Martin wrote, though he didn’t specify if that included the 8 episodes that have already premiered.
Martin alsoaddressedHouse of the Dragon’s divisive time jumps, calling them a necessity due to time constraints. He promised a longer post on the matter eventually, although he commended how showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik have handled them. To many fans' pleasure, among the topics Martin would have loved to explore more thoroughly inHouse of the Dragonare Rhaenyra and Harwin Strong’s relationship, Daemon’s marriage to Laena, and Alicent’s children, including the so far absent Daeron.
Martin has beenincredibly enthusiastic aboutHouse of the Dragonso far, praising the entire cast and production team. Paddy Considine is this week’s standout, with Martin naming him his Emmy favorite and saying his portrayal of Viserys almost made him want to rewriteFire & Bloodaltogether. For those not informed on the matter,Martin’s Fire & Bloodreads quite differently from the mainA Song of Ice and Firenovels that inspiredGame of Thrones, which has resulted in many fans liking HBO’s adaptation far more than the one book.
It remains to be seen if HBO will grant Martin his wish, nevertheless, even if only season two has been confirmed, some rumors suggestHouse of the Dragonmay already have plans all the way to season 4, so hopefully Martin gets to see this other brainchild of his all the way to a better ending.
House of the Dragonairs on Sunday at 9 PM EST on HBO and HBO Max.
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