Filming Update for House of the Dragon Season 3 Sparks Fan Outrage

Exciting news is on the horizon for fans of **House of the Dragon**: filming for Season 3 is scheduled to commence in just a couple of months. However, the catch is that viewers will have to exercise considerable patience as the release will likely be quite some time away.

This **Game of Thrones** prequel made its debut in 2022, carefully navigating the high expectations and skepticism that followed the controversial conclusion of its predecessor. Ultimately, House of the Dragon emerged as a significant success, surpassing competitors like **Rings of Power** and reviving fan enthusiasm for the series.

Season 2 of the show was released last year, marking a two-year gap between seasons. While this is certainly not the longest wait fans have experienced—especially compared to **Severance Season 2**—it’s enough to test the patience of even the most loyal viewers. Adding to the frustration, this season featured only eight episodes, a notable reduction from the usual ten, and concluded with a gripping cliffhanger that teased the onset of the **Battle of the Gullet**.

Producing for Season 3: A Look Ahead

Tyland Lannister and Sharako Lohar — HBO

According to **Redanian Intelligence**, filming for **House of the Dragon Season 3** is set to begin in March 2025 and will continue through October of the same year. Production will primarily take place in the picturesque regions of southeast England and northern Wales.

This announcement has reignited frustrations among fans who are already weary of the prolonged gaps between seasons. Many are voicing their impatience over the two-year timeline between relatively brief seasons.

Comments on social media reflect a growing dissatisfaction: one user expressed their confusion, stating, “I don’t really understand why the f**k it hasn’t happened already.”Another remarked on the dissatisfaction with the standard of eight-episode seasons, emphasizing the lengthy wait for so few episodes.

whoever is responsible for the 8-episode seasons every two years format has a special place in hell reserved just for them https://t.co/OOnqyJ6Mtn

— rhaenyra targaryen’s lawyer (@Targ_Nation) January 19, 2025

Another fan added, “Can we get more than eight episodes this time? It takes two years man. Two years wait to get just eight episodes is lame.”The sentiment of frustration is echoed broadly among the show’s audience.

In response to the delays and criticism, showrunner **Ryan Condal** has addressed fans’ concerns and offered reassurances. “The show is incredibly intricate,”he explained, “and we are essentially creating multiple feature films each season. Nevertheless, if Rook’s Rest and the Red Sowing are indications, I believe we will deliver an amazing portrayal of the **Battle of the Gullet**.”He further assured listeners on **The Stuff Dreams are Made Of** podcast that, “This will be the best season yet, pushing the boundaries of what we have accomplished so far.”

For those eager to delve deeper into the characters you’ve encountered in the series, don’t forget to check out our detailed guides on **Oscar Tully**, **Alys Rivers**, and **Alyn of Hull**.

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