The HBO sensation 'House of the Dragon' has reached a staggering cumulative audience of 25 million for its second season, showcasing a remarkable resilience despite mixed reactions to its season finale. While some viewers might have felt slightly underwhelmed by the climax, the series undeniably captivated a vast audience, peaking with a whopping 8.9 million viewers across all platforms on its Sunday night premiere. This marked a triumphant 14% surge from the season's opening episode in June and surpassed even the previous season's best, with an additional 800,000 eyeballs glued to the screen, totaling 8.1 million for the fourth episode.
HBO boasts that the entire second season, on average, has garnered 25 million viewers per episode, a slight dip from the 29 million audience garnered by the show's inaugural season. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most watched HBO series since the conclusion of its predecessor, the iconic 'Game of Thrones'.
A detailed breakdown of Sunday's viewing figures, segmented by platforms, is yet to be unveiled, but it's evident that the majority of the 8.9 million viewers embraced the convenience of streaming on HBO Max. The preceding seven episodes of the season, during their initial HBO broadcasts, averaged a solid 1.25 million viewers, suggesting that less than 20% of Sunday's colossal audience tuned in live on TV. The rest, undoubtedly, joined the fray through streaming and replays on HBO post-premiere.
Moreover, Sunday's episode marked a pivotal moment for 'House of the Dragon' as showrunner Ryan Condal confirmed to reporters on Monday that the series is set to conclude after four thrilling seasons. With season three poised to commence production early in 2025, fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this epic tale, brimming with intrigue, power struggles, and dragonic delights.
