'House of the Dragon' renewed for Season 2 after series premiere

Aug. 26 (UPI) -- House of the Dragon will return for a second season on HBO.

The network confirmed in a press release Friday that it renewed the fantasy drama series for Season 2.

News of the renewal follows the Season 1 premiere, which aired Sunday. The episode drew the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history and has now been seen by over 20 million viewers across linear, On Demand, and HBO Max platforms in the United States.

Fire reigns. #HouseoftheDragon has been renewed for Season 2. pic.twitter.com/6CxhzC7SKv— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) August 26, 2022

House of the Dragon is based on the George R.R. Martin book Fire & Blood, which explores the history of House Targaryen. The series is a prequel to Game of Thrones, based on Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series.