HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ has hit a snag yet again. Fans of the hit show, who were eagerly waiting for the Season 2 finale, have found themselves dodging spoilers all over social media. You’d think HBO would have learned from past mistakes, but nope, here we are.
The leaks have caused quite a stir online. It’s almost as if the internet enjoys throwing spoilers at fans like it’s a sport. And who could blame them? With the finale scheduled to air on August 4, this unexpected sneak peek has both thrilled and frustrated viewers in equal measure.
‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2 Leak Spreads Like Wildfire
On Tuesday night, five days before the official airing, several scenes from the Season 2 finale found their way onto TikTok. One particular account posted a whopping 14 videos, showcasing around 30 minutes of footage. With views ranging from 50,000 to 100,000, the clips spread faster than wildfire in a dry forest.
HBO moved quickly to have the account banned within three hours, but the damage was done. The videos had already made their rounds on Twitter/X and Reddit.
This isn’t the first time HBO has faced such a predicament. Remember the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 finale leak? That incident occurred just two days before the episode’s official release in October 2022.
HBO attributed that leak to a distribution partner in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Fast forward to now, and it seems history has repeated itself. As of now, Variety is still waiting for a comment from HBO and TikTok regarding the latest leak.
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A Recurring Nightmare For HBO
If you thought ‘House of the Dragon’ was the only victim, you’re wrong. Its predecessor, ‘Game of Thrones’, was plagued by similar issues, especially during its final season. Illegal sites and even legit platforms like DirecTV Now and Amazon Prime Video’s German platform couldn’t resist the urge to post episodes ahead of schedule. It’s like HBO’s worst nightmare, playing on repeat.
Despite HBO’s efforts to curb piracy by not sending screeners to journalists for the Season 2 finale, the episode still managed to leak. It’s almost impressive, in a twisted sort of way.
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