The season finale of House of the Dragon has garnered mixed reactions from viewers, with some feeling underwhelmed by the conclusion. Despite this, the HBO series managed to attract a significant audience, drawing its largest first-night viewership of the season on Sunday, totaling 8.9 million viewers across all platforms.
This figure represents a notable 14 percent increase compared to the season premiere in June. Additionally, it surpassed the previous season best of 8.1 million viewers for the fourth episode. Throughout the second season, House of the Dragon has maintained an average of 25 million viewers per episode, slightly lower than the 29 million viewers per episode during its first season.
House of the Dragon's viewership numbers remain impressive, positioning it among the top-performing HBO series since the conclusion of its predecessor, Game of Thrones. The series has continued to captivate audiences, with a strong following across various platforms.
While a detailed breakdown of the audience for the season finale is not yet available, it is anticipated that a significant portion of the 8.9 million viewers accessed the episode through streaming on HBO Max. Previous episodes of the season averaged 1.25 million viewers during their initial airings on HBO, indicating a substantial shift towards streaming platforms.
Looking ahead, House of the Dragon is set to conclude after four seasons, with showrunner Ryan Condal confirming that production for the third season will commence in early 2025. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for the series, signaling its progression towards a planned conclusion.
