After the finale of House of the Dragon, YouTuber Preston Jacobs didn’t hold back on his thoughts during his live stream. In his opinion, the show had hit its “jump-the-shark” moment, deeming it unsalvageable. Many fans resonated with his criticisms, agreeing that the plotlines seemed to contradict each other, and certain story arcs led nowhere, ultimately resulting in a messy conclusion.
Without giving away any spoilers for Season 2’s finale, many viewers echoed their disappointment over the lack of a major battle between the Greens and the Blacks of the Targaryen family line. The abrupt ending left many feeling unfulfilled, drawing comparisons to the controversial conclusion of The Sopranos.
The criticism and disappointment didn’t stop at just the ending of the season. Many fans took to social media platforms like X and Reddit to express their frustrations over what they perceived as a lackluster build-up for the next season, questioning whether they had just watched a lengthy trailer instead of a substantial episode.
As viewers eagerly await the next season, speculation surrounding the show’s future remains uncertain. The turmoil within HBO and its affiliated networks post-merger with Discovery, combined with challenges such as shortened seasons and production hurdles, may have contributed to the lackluster finale of Season 2.
Despite the mixed reception and declining viewership numbers, HBO has greenlit a third season of House of the Dragon, signaling potential redemption for the show. With the promise of a fourth season, fans hope to see the anticipated confrontations and resolutions they’ve been waiting for.