Game of Thrones (for the most part), HBO’s House of the Dragon had big boots to fill, and thanks to the old gods and the new, we have not been left disappointed. WATCH: House of the Dragon | Official Trailer | BINGEThe story, which takes place 200 years before the world of Westeros as we know it, explores the journeys and events which will lead to the fall of House Targaryen.Season one explores political landscapes, family connections, and individual desires that set the scene for conflict. The finale of the first season was dragons galore and felt like the journey into war had officially begun.It (not so shockingly) left us all horrified, excited, and also annoyed that we have to wait for season two. The second season of House of the Dragon was confirmed early on in season one.The second season of House of the Dragon was confirmed early on in season one. The pilot episode broke a HBO record after racking up almost 10 million viewers. Show writers have reportedly already begun work for the new season of House of the Dragon and filming is expected to have commenced early this year. HBO has not yet confirmed an official release date or even year for that matter, but given the amount of special effects used in the franchise, the highly anticipated second season of the show is not expected to be aired until 2024. Co-creator Ryan Condal released an update on season two in April 2023. "House of the Dragon has returned," he said in a statement."We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera.