'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal spurs trolling as he updates on show's future after Season 3

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: HBO's 'House of the Dragon', a prequel to the monumental 'Game of Thrones,' has officially set its course toward a definitive conclusion.

During a press conference on Monday, August 5, co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal announced that the series will wrap up with its fourth season, as per Us Weekly. 

This news ends months of speculation about the show's future, aligning with George RR Martin's original vision for the 'Dance of the Dragons' storyline.

'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal reveals show will end with Season 4

Ryan Condal provided insights into the production timeline for the series' concluding chapters. While the third season is currently being penned, the team plans to start preparatory work this fall, with production expected to commence in "earlyish 2025."

When asked about the potential episode count for the upcoming seasons, Condal remained cautious, stating, "I haven’t had discussions with HBO about it. I would just anticipate the cadence of the show, from a dramatic storytelling perspective, will continue to be the same from Season 2 on."

This announcement aligns with Martin's previous statements.

On his personal blog, the author had expressed that four seasons of ten episodes each would be necessary to properly depict the 'Dance of the Dragons' from his book 'Fire & Blood'. However, HBO had not officially confirmed the series' length until now.

HBO's 'House of the Dragon' stands as a significant chapter in the 'Game of Thrones' universe, which originally captivated audiences for eight seasons from 2011-2019.

Additionally, HBO is exploring more of Martin's rich lore with 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', another prequel set a century before 'Game of Thrones'. This series will delve into the 'Tales of Dunk and Egg', further expanding the sprawling world Martin created.

During the press conference, Condal addressed fan expectations regarding the Season 2 finale, which aired on August 4. The episode notably omitted the Battle of the Gullet, a highly anticipated sequence from 'Fire & Blood'.

Condal explained the decision, emphasizing the importance of delivering this pivotal event with the gravitas it deserves.

"We were trying to give the Gullet, which is arguably the most anticipated — well, I would say maybe the second-most-anticipated — action event of ‘Fire & Blood', the time and the space that it deserves," he said.

"Obviously, as anybody that’s seen the finale, we’re building to that event. That event will happen very shortly in terms of the storytelling of 'House of the Dragon'," Condal added.

Confirmation of the endpoint for 'House of the Dragon' sparks trolling online

The confirmation of the show's endpoint sparked a flurry of trolling across social media.

One X user quipped, "Yeah, 4 seasons is a stretch for the material. The new name for this show: House of the Dragging." Another remarked on the lengthy production timeline, saying, "Two year turn around for 8 episodes... s**t is crazy."

A user joked about the expected release date, posting, "Final season going out in 2028," alongside a meme of Kim Kardashian saying, "It seems like nobody wants to work these days." Another user lamented the long wait with a cheeky post: "We getting GTA6 before season 3 idgaf anymore."

One user shared a sketch from Comedy Central, captioned "House of the Dragon Season 2," depicting a waiter serving an empty plate.

Another summed up the fanbase's sentiment with a meme that showed a happy expression at "New HOTD Episode Today," quickly turning to disappointment at "We have to wait 2 years for the next episode."

A user wrote, "How House of Dragon Season 2 did us," and shared a clip from 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' comparing Season 1 and Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' with Wolverine and Deadpool, respectively, humorously illustrating a lack of balance between the seasons.

Another comment summed up the frustrations of modern television: "One day I would like to live in a world where we get shows longer than 8-10 episodes and you don't have to wait two years for the next season."

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