The season 1 finale of House of the Dragon has been leaked online only days before its scheduled premiere, triggering a response from HBO. Fire & Blood, George R.R. Martin’s 2018 book about the downfall of House Targaryen, serves as the basis for the hit Game of Thrones prequel series. The first season of this epic fantasy drama covers thirty years of important events leading up to the civil conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons.
In the most recent episode of “House of the Dragon,” King Viserys Targaryen is killed. Queen Alicent Hightower makes it clear that Viserys wanted his son Aegon, not his daughter Rhaenyra, to succeed him as king. A lot of new information is revealed in this episode, including the fact that Viserys’ council had already plotted to remove Rhaenyra from the throne and that Aegon had a bastard son living in King’s Landing.
The chapter concludes with an explosive event: Rhaenys Targaryen, Aegon’s aunt, crashes through the floor of the grand hall on her Dragon and flies away to notify Rhaenyra of her overthrown reign. In particular, the ending prepares viewers for the thrilling series finale of House of the Dragon, which they will eagerly watch on Sunday night.
On the other hand, the season finale of House of the Dragon apparently appeared online without authorization, prompting a response from HBO, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. HBO has stated that the leak originated via a distribution partner in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Therefore, we can rest assured that it is authentic. The following is a statement released by HBO in response to the episode’s leak:
It appears to have originated from a distribution partner in the EMEA region. HBO is aggressively monitoring and pulling these copies from the internet. We’re disappointed that this unlawful action has disrupted the viewing experience for loyal fans of the show, who will get to see a pristine version of the episode when it premieres Sunday on HBO and HBO Max, where it will stream exclusively in 4K.
Due to the leaked episode, viewers waiting for the official release will need to exercise heightened caution while browsing the internet over the next few days. While the events of House of the Dragon’s season finale are still up for debate, spoilers may be spread if fans discuss the episode openly online before downloading and watching it. The leak may be disappointing for fans who wanted to speculate seriously about the episode. Still, it needn’t detract from the exciting climax to House of the Dragon’s first season.
The intriguing season finale teaser suggests that Rhaenys would alert Rhaenyra of Alicent’s intentions, leading the Rhaenyra-loyal blacks to be ready for war against Westeros’ Queen. One of several signs that the Dance of the Dragons is about to begin in earnest is the apparent imminence of a showdown between Daenerys Targaryen and Otto Hightower. They are on opposing sides of the conflict. The episode is titled “The Black Queen,” which hints at the impending confrontation and the direction season 2 of House of the Dragon will take viewers. Even though the finale was leaked online, audiences who have been waiting will still enjoy a thrilling conclusion to the series.
