Overview
- Episode 3 streams Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and Max, with weekly releases continuing through late February.
- HBO chief Casey Bloys says the show’s success is influencing spinoff plans, with smaller character-focused projects set to coexist with epics and potentially return on a faster cadence.
- Season 2 is officially set for 2027 and is already in production following an early renewal.
- Episode 2 drew strong notices for its Ashford tourney, with Collider calling the opening joust the best in the franchise.
- Viewers anticipate a darker turn centered on Prince Aerion based on Episode 3 promos, as critics highlight faithful touches like the two‑legged Targaryen sigil and Ira Parker’s close collaboration with George R.R. Martin.