TheGame of Thronesprequel spinoff,Aegon’s Conquest, has had very few concrete updates so far, but the show’s writer recently answered some burning questions about King Targaryen’s upcoming story. Despite the dismal reception ofGame of Thrones’final season, George R.R. Martin’s Westeros remains a major TV draw, with the Targaryen-focusedHouse of the Dragonworking towards a season 3 release.
The Targaryens are a popular dynasty. The dragon-riding family is still so popular, in fact, thatin April 2023, HBO announced another Targaryen-centric spinoff was in the works, this one set 100 years before the events ofHouse of the Dragon.It will detailAegon the First’sbloody and violent quest to unite the Seven Kingdoms under the Targaryen banner alongside his wives, Rhaenys and Visenya.
Aegon’s Conquestis being developed and written by Mattson Tomlin(Terminator Zero). Tomlin previously revealed Martin was providing valuable insight into Westeros’s history and politics. Now, while answering a series of fan questions on the social media platform X,Tomlin confirmed that Martin is still involved, that he’s done"lots"of writing for the show, and that his favorite scene is the"opening scene."
What This Means For Aegon’s Conquest
The Show Is Still Actively In Development
Although there’s still no word of a release window or even a cast, Tomlin’s updates confirm the show is still in active development. Given the building anticipation forHouse of the Dragonseason 3 and the importance of Aegon’s brutal war in Westeros' timeline,Aegon’s Conquestcould tie the entireGame of Thronesuniverse together.
King Aegon only set out on his conquest because he had a prophetic dream, one that told him that a Targaryen ruler would one day sit on the Iron Throne, unite the Seven Kingdoms, and wage war against the North’s White Walkers. Aegon’s dream is key for Game of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon. It directly affects Rhaenyra Targaryen’s, Jon Snow’s, and Daenerys Targaryen’s character arcs.
Our Take On Aegon’s Conquest
HBO Needs To Move Quickly
House of the Dragon’s popularity revived theGame of Thronesfranchise.There’s real interest in Aegon’s character and his role in Westeros’s ever-shifting history now, and HBO should capitalize on this. With the news that several previously announcedGame of Thronesprequels have been canceled or delayed indefinitely –Jon Snow, 10,000 Ships,andFlea Bottom,for instance – pushing forward withAegon’s Conquestis arguably the best course of action.
There are still a few other spinoffs seemingly in development, too, namelythe animated seriesNine Voyagesstarring Corlys Velaryon. There’s alsoA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is planned for release in 2026. Yet,Aegon’s Conquestis the most exciting prospect of the lot; if HBO can make that work, Westeros will once again become unstoppable.
