The Peripheral: Season 2 is unfortunately canceled, making House of the Dragon: Season 3 the only option for viewers looking forward to a new season of a complex fantasy/sci-fi series. House of the Dragon promises significant battles, character arcs, and a faster pace.
| Attribute | The Peripheral: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video) | House of the Dragon: Season 3 (HBO) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The Peripheral: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video) | House of the Dragon: Season 3 (HBO) |
| Premiere Date | Initially expected in early to mid-2024, but the show has been canceled. | Expected in Summer 2026 |
| Number of Episodes | Potentially reduced compared to Season 1's 8 episodes. | 8 |
| Lead Actors | Chlo Grace Moretz, Jack Reynor, Eli Goree, Gary Carr, T'Nia Miller, JJ Feild, Louis Herthum, Katie Leung, and Melinda Page Hamilton were expected to return. | Emma D Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) |
| Setting (Time Period) | 2032 (a 'stub' or alternate reality) and 2099. | Approximately 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen and 200 years before the events of *Game of Thrones* |
| Setting (Location) | Near-future rural town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of America (near Clanton, North Carolina) and futuristic London. Filming locations included London, England, and various places in North Carolina, such as Asheville, Marshall, and Burnsville. | Primarily Westeros, including King's Landing and Dragonstone. Filming locations include the UK (Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire) and North Wales. |
| Overall Plot Complexity | Complex and mind-bending, involving virtual reality, time travel, and alternate timelines. | The season will continue to chronicle the events leading to the Targaryen dynasty's downfall, focusing on the "Dance of the Dragons," a Targaryen civil war. Expect significant battles and character arcs. |
| Visual Effects Quality | No information available for Season 2. Season 1 had extensive visual effects (approximately 2,500 VFX shots). | The show aims for film-quality visual effects, with significant resources dedicated to CGI dragons and large-scale battles. |
| Pacing of the Story | No information available for Season 2. Season 1 was described as a slow burn. | Season 3 is expected to have a faster pace than Season 2, as the war truly gets underway. |
| Critical Reception (Rotten Tomatoes Score) | Season 1 has a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.7/10. Critics' consensus: the show's focus on lofty ideas comes at the expense of character or coherence. | Not yet available |
| Target Audience (Age) | Not specified. | Not specified, but likely similar to *Game of Thrones*, which had a mature audience. |
| Availability of Subtitles/Dubbing | Subtitles are available. | Information not available in the search results. |
| Renewal/Cancellation Status | Canceled after initial renewal. Cancellation was influenced by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. | Renewed for a third season. It has also been confirmed that the show will end after a fourth season. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Overall Rotten Tomatoes Score (Season 1): 78%, Average Rating: 6.7/10 | overall: Not available, performance: Not available |