Fans of House of the Dragon were dealt a major blow this week when significant portions of the season two finale were leaked online just five days before the episode’s scheduled release, on August 4. A TikTok account uploaded nearly 30 minutes of footage from the highly anticipated conclusion. Despite swift action to remove the leaked content, duplicate clips quickly spread across social media. Fans eager to avoid spoilers have been advised to be cautious on social media and mute relevant hashtags. The TikTok account shared 14 videos from the Season 2 finale, each garnering thousands of views, reported Variety.
This isn’t the first time the series has faced such a setback. A similar leak occurred during season one, prompting speculation about a breach within the distribution chain. The final episode of season one of the series was also leaked online two days before its premiere in October 2022. The previous leak was said to have come from a distribution partner in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, according to HBO .
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Regarding the episode leak which happened on Tuesday, HBO has yet to pinpoint the exact source, but they have confirmed it originated from an “an international third-party distributor.” HBO also said that it is actively working to remove the leaked content.
“We are aware that clips from the House of the Dragon season finale have surfaced across social media platforms. The clips were posted after an unintentional release from an international third-party distributor. HBO is aggressively monitoring and removing clips from the internet, and fans can watch the episode in its entirety this Sunday night on HBO and Max,” read a statement from HBO’s spokesperson, as reported by IGN.
Actually very ok with missing/not seeing the House of the Dragon leaks🙏🏽
I realize I very much do love my Sunday ritual of watching the new episodes💆🏽♀️
— Tay (@taylorlennea) July 31, 2024
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Game of Thrones also had to encounter similar situations where episodes from several seasons, especially the finale season were leaked online ahead of release.
House of the Dragon Season 2 premiered in June, and plunged fans back into the fiery family drama. Season two picked up shortly after the first season’s finale, where Rhaenyra Targaryen’s claim to the throne was dismissed in favour of her half-brother Aegon, leading to the murder of her son Lucerys by his uncle Aemond. Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon aims to match its predecessor’s grandeur with epic battles and action sequences.
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