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Aegon’s inability to speak High Valyrian in House of the Dragon season 2 highlights differences between him and Aemond.
Aegon learned High Valyrian as a child but never practiced, showing his lack of interest in Targaryen traditions.
Aegon’s neglect of High Valyrian risks diminishing House Targaryen’s legacy and power.

Game of Thrones Spinoff Show Statuses

HBO is shooting ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ the third show from George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy world of Game of Thrones. However, the Jon Snow spinoff idea has been sidelined for now.

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Game of Throne Spinoff

Decision-Making in the Game of Thrones Franchise

“When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” This defining phrase from George R.R. Martin’s saga also describes the process for future HBO projects. Unlike other franchises that expand uncontrollably, HBO executives carefully scrutinize each proposed spinoff, prequel, and sequel from the epic fantasy universe. They aren’t afraid to cancel a project, even if it’s well underway, ensuring only the strongest concepts survive.

HBO’s Content Strategy for Game of Thrones Spinoffs

“There are always Game of Thrones scripts being written,” said HBO programming chief Casey Bloys in early 2024. Bloys emphasized a story-first approach rather than hitting a target number of shows. The goal is to maintain the high standards that made Game of Thrones popular, avoiding the pitfalls of overproduction seen in other franchises.

The House of the Dragon

Status: Renewed for Third Season

‘House of the Dragon’ has not only been renewed for a third season but could last four seasons, continuing the Targaryen civil war saga. Showrunner Ryan Condal hinted at a potential anthology series, each based on different chapters of the book ‘Fire and Blood.’

The Jon Snow Spinoff

Status: Shelved

Despite initial excitement and a signed contract with Kit Harington, the Jon Snow spinoff has been shelved. Harington confirmed in April that the project is not moving forward due to a lack of compelling ideas.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight

Status: Shooting has Begun

Based on ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg,’ this family-friendly series follows a naive knight and his squire. George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker are writing the script, focusing on accessible, character-driven stories.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight Game of Thrones Spinoff

Dexter Sol Ansell shaves his head for his role as Aegon V Targaryen for the upcoming filming of ‘A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS: THE HEDGE KNIGHT’

Filming begins in June, aiming for a 2025 premiere. pic.twitter.com/yC96xDVjZO
— westerosies (@westerosies) May 2, 2024

Aegon’s Conquest

Status: Script

‘Aegon’s Conquest,’ inspired by William I of England, is moving forward with Mattson Tomlin and Martin co-writing the script. This project is one of the few that survived the initial selection process post-Game of Thrones.

Aegon's Conquest Game of Thrones Spinoff

Bloodmoon

Status: Pilot Filmed and Rejected

Despite a $30-million pilot starring Naomi Watts, ‘Bloodmoon’ was rejected. The series aimed to explore the Age of Heroes and the origin of the White Walkers but didn’t capture the essence of the original series.

The Sea Snake/Nine Voyages (Animated)

Status: In Development

Corlys Velaryon’s adventures as a naval warrior are being developed into an animated series to save on filming costs. Additional animated projects include ‘The Golden Empire,’ based on an imperial China-inspired empire in the Seven Kingdoms.

The Sea Snake/Nine Voyages Game of Thrones Spinoff

Ten Thousand Ships

Status: Revived

The story of Princess Nymeria, founder of Dorne, has been revived. Pulitzer winner Eboni Booth is currently handling the script, though adapting the fleet of 10,000 ships, 300 dragons, and giant turtles remains a challenge.

Ten Thousand Ships Game of Thrones Spinoff

Flea Bottom

Status: Canceled

HBO quickly canceled the ‘Flea Bottom’ project, set in the underworld of King’s Landing, to avoid potential damage to the franchise. The network plans to proceed cautiously, avoiding the mistakes seen in Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Secret Invasion.