House of the Dragon Just Derailed a Shocking Game of Thrones Record

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I was truly hoping to see “House of the Dragon” shine at the 2025 Emmy Awards, breaking the impressive streak set by its predecessor, “Game of Thrones,” since Season 1. Remarkably, all eight seasons of the original show earned a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series in their respective eligible years, and season 1 of “House of the Dragon” followed suit. However, it was a bittersweet moment for Westeros as this year saw no Emmy nods for our beloved series. As the franchise continues to expand, I can’t help but feel that this snub might be inevitable. The most surprising aspect? Not a single Emmy nomination this year! With two new shows, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and “House of the Dragon” Season 3, premiering in 2026, let’s hope they can secure some well-deserved nominations and make up for this missed opportunity. In the meantime, I’ve been reading through some reviews for season 2, and it seems that even critics are chuckling at our series’ absence from this year’s Emmy race.

The acclaimed television series, “Game of Thrones,” has been the talk of the town for the last decade and garnered numerous Emmy awards. So many that hosts at award shows often joked about it. Airing over eight seasons from 2011 to 2019, it was consistently nominated for best series. It’s no wonder that when “House of the Dragon” debuted in 2022, a spinoff of the franchise, it too earned a nomination. This new series returned to the political machinations within the palace while enhancing the stunning visual effects of dragons.

La segunda temporada de House of the Dragon, estrenada en agosto del pasado año, no fue tan aclamada por todos. A principios de la producción, se tenía previsto que contara con diez episodios, pero HBO redujo su presupuesto y solo pudo financiar ocho episodios. Luego, los paros laborales en Hollywood de 2023 dejaron poca o ninguna posibilidad a los guionistas para reescribir el material existente, y al final se cortó la batalla climåtica de la temporada. Es probable que esto sea el motivo por el cual los fanåticos y críticos sintieron que la temporada terminó de manera abrupta, dejando arcos de historia tanto grandes como pequeños sin resolver.

It’s uncertain whether the lack of a big Emmy nomination for the season was the reason. What makes this even more surprising is that the show didn’t receive any nominations in other categories. Notably, Game of Thrones had amassed 164 Emmy nominations during its run, with 59 wins, making it the most awarded show in Emmys history, along with numerous other accolades. It had eight outstanding drama series nominations and four wins for outstanding drama series.

The accolades amassed by Game of Thrones during its award shows stand somewhat unusual given its enduring popularity among viewers and critics. The series finale, criticized for rushed writing, was widely panned by many fans and critics alike. This unfavorable conclusion may have influenced the cautious reception towards House of the Dragon Season 2, as some fans were hesitant to invest their emotions again due to fear of being let down once more. Fingers crossed that when the franchise resumes in 2026 for a double feature, it will demonstrate its continued positive trajectory.

The Emmy Awards for 2025 will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ on September 14th. Meanwhile, “House of the Dragon” can currently be streamed on HBO Max.

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2025-07-16 01:39