House of the Dragon Season 2 Breaks 14-Year Emmy Streak Set by Game of Thrones
House of the Dragon Season 2 fails to earn a 2025 Emmy nomination, ending Game of Thrones’ 14-year Emmy streak. Here's why it was snubbed and what’s next.
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The second season of House of the Dragon has unexpectedly ended a lengthy Emmy streak that started with Game of Thrones in 2011. This is the first time in 14 years that a Westeros-based show has not received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.
Since the debut of Game of Thrones, the first Miss
Every one of Game of Thrones' eight seasons was nominated in the coveted drama category, setting a high standard. When House of the Dragon Season 1 received a nomination in 2023, the tradition was carried on. A significant departure from the custom that HBO's fantasy epics had established, however, was made when the second season was unable to gain a berth this year.
The following individuals are this year's nominees for Outstanding Drama Series:
- Season Two of Andor
- Season Two of The Diplomat
- Season Two of The Last of Us
- Paradise
- Pitt
- Season Two of Severance
- Season Four of Slow Horses
- Season 3 of The White Lotus
Mixed Reaction and Difficulties Behind the Scenes
The reaction of both fans and critics to House of the Dragon Season 2 was more mixed than that of its predecessor and debut season. Author George R.R. Martin of Game of Thrones expressed worries about the potential course of the series in upcoming seasons. Martin cautioned that if some suggested changes for Seasons 3 and 4 are made, there will be "larger and more toxic butterflies," according to a blog post that has since been removed.
What Does House of the Dragon Have in Store?
Even after losing the Emmy, the show is still a big part of HBO's schedule. In the wake of a violent succession crisis, the series, which stars Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, examines the growing tension between two erstwhile friends who have become fierce rivals. Other members of the ensemble cast are Sonoya Mizuno, Rhys Ifans, and Matt Smith.
The third season of House of the Dragon is now in production, and Season 4 is anticipated to mark the show's conclusion. As the Targaryen civil war heats up, fans can anticipate more bloodshed and fire, even though no official release date has been set.
For updates on House of the Dragon Season 3 and other top TV shows premiering in 2025, stay tuned to our entertainment section.
