Summary
TheHouse of the Dragonseason 2 premiere has cleverly hinted at another major upcomingGame of Thronesspinoff. The hit prequel series is set roughly 170 years before the events ofGame of Thrones, displaying the period of time when thehistoric House Targaryenreigned supreme with dragon power. The show is based on the bookFire & Blood, a companion piece to George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firesaga that examines the Targaryen reign, providing enough source material for far more than just one show.
WhileGame of Thronesis the centerpiece of George R.R. Martin’s vast world, he’s established a fictional universe with infinite possibilities for storytelling. Thus, HBO has already begun production on multipleupcomingGame of Thronesspinoffs. Filming has recently begun forA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is expected to air in late 2025. That show will take place roughly halfway in betweenHouse of the DragonandGame of Thronesand is based on Martin’s novellas. The next series to follow after that was just teased inHouse of the Dragon.
Cregan’s Line About Torrhen Stark & Aegon The Conqueror Sets Up Aegon’s Conquest Spinoff
Torrhen Stark Was The Last King In The North Who Knelt To Aegon The Conqueror
House of the Dragonseason 2 introduced audiences to Cregan Stark, the great-great-great-great grandfather of Lord Ned Stark inGame of Thrones. He and Jacaerys Velaryon discuss their potential alliance, and the pair bring up the history between their houses. Jacaerys mentions the nameTorrhen Stark,referring to a key figure from Aegon’s Conquest, who was the last King in the North before Aegon united Westeros under the Targaryen banner. Before this event, the Starks had ruled the North as kings for thousands of years.
He was forever known as the “King Who Knelt,”
Aegon the Conqueror flew from Dragonstone to bring the seven kingdoms of Westeros to their knees, with many taking up arms against him. While families like the Lannisters fought bloody battles and were devastated by Aegon,Torrhen Stark formally surrendered himself, not wanting to lose thousands of Northern men for his pride. He was forever known as the “King Who Knelt,” revered for his wisdom and self-sacrifice as a noble leader. This should be a significant plot point in the upcoming spinoff show.
What We Know About The Aegon’s Conquest Spinoff
Aegon’s Conquest Is In Early Development
There’s not a ton of information just yet about theAegon’s Conquestshow’s development, as it’s still in its early stages. In February, screenwriter Mattson Tomlin was announced to be attached to the project, andthe show has been greenlit by HBO, meaning it’s progressed further along than many of the attempted spinoffs. Given thatA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsis just starting,Aegon’s Conquestwill likely be up next, meaning withHouse of the Dragon, there will be three ongoing series set in Martin’s universe.
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
