Summary
TheHouse of the Dragonseason 2 finale viewership set new records despite not matching season 1’s numbers. WhenHouse of the Dragondebuted in 2022, theGame of Thronesspinoff seriesbecame the most-watched premiere in HBO’s history between its linear channel and streaming service, which at the time was called HBO Max. Two years later and with the streaming service now called Max, the fantasy prequel remains one of HBO’s strongest performing series.
According toVariety, theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 finale garnered 8.9 million viewersbetween HBO and Max, which marks the best streaming day ever on Max globally and in the United States, along with the highest viewership during season 2’s run. This is a 14% increase from the season 2 premiere’s 7.8 million viewers. Season 2’s success was not able to match season 1’s numbers, though, with the series premiere bringing in over 10 million viewers, episode 2 exceeding that with 10.2 million, and the season 1 finale finishing with 9.3 million.
House Of The Dragon Remains Dominant Despite Divisive Reactions To Season 2
Its Viewership And Ongoing Impact On Pop Culture Discourse Are Impressive
Succession’s series finale released on August 25, 2025, more than a year beforeHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s premiere.
Daemon Targaryen’s visions at Harrenhal, the lack of action in the season 2 finale, and changes made to “Blood and Cheese” from the source material proved to be divisive, while the Battle at Rook’s Rest and the dragonseeds successfully claiming their dragons received widespread praise. Whether story decisions were heavily criticized or celebrated,House of the Dragoncontinued to dominate cultural conversationand bring in extensive viewership. The season 2 finale’s numbers exceeding the premiere shows how the interest in the season only grew larger as the episodes progressed.
Why Daemon Changes His Mind About Rhaenyra In House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 8
Finally, Prince Daemon Targaryen officially changes his mind about Rhaenyra’s purpose on the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale.
House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
