HBO is betting big on its current slate. During a press presentation in New York on Thursday morning, HBO and HBO Max Content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys announced a wave of renewals that will keep some of the network’s most popular shows on air through 2028, signaling the premium cable giant’s confidence in its programming lineup.
‘House of the Dragon’ Soars Into Season 4
Perhaps the biggest news of the day: “House of the Dragon” has been renewed for a fourth season, set to debut sometime in 2028. The announcement ensures that fans of the “Game of Thrones” universe will have new content to devour for years to come.
The Targaryen-filled prequel series, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” takes place 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones”—several generations before the birth of Daenerys. Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in summer 2026, meaning there will be a two-year gap between the upcoming season and the newly announced fourth installment.
The sprawling cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, and many others bringing the complex political intrigue of House Targaryen to life.
Ryan Condal serves as creator and showrunner, executive producing alongside co-creator Martin, Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett.
House of the Dragon Renewed for Season 4
In an unprecedented commitment to the “Game of Thrones” universe, HBO also renewed “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” for a second season before its first season even premieres on January 18. The second season is slated for 2027, creating a pipeline that will deliver new Westeros content annually through 2028.
“We are thrilled to be able to deliver new seasons of these two series for the next three years, for the legion of fans of the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO programming and head of drama series and films. “Together, ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ reveal just how expansive and richly imagined George R.R. Martin’s universe continues to be.”
Orsi added that January’s premiere would bring “the inspiring underdog tale of Dunk and Egg that George and Ira Parker have captured so beautifully,” while this summer’s “House of the Dragon” return is “set to ignite once again with some of its most epic battles yet.”
Task Renewed for Season 2 With A Returning Mark Ruffalo
HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed crime drama “Task” for a second season, with Mark Ruffalo returning as FBI agent Tom Brandis. The announcement is particularly noteworthy given the first season only debuted in September, demonstrating HBO’s quick confidence in the series.
“Task” has been a hit with both critics and audiences, currently holding a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The first season followed Ruffalo’s Brandis as he leads a law enforcement task force investigating armed robberies at drug houses operated by a biker gang. The robberies are carried out by a crew led by Robbie (Tom Pelphrey), a struggling garbage collector trying to provide for his family.
“We knew well in advance of its launch that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience’s fervor and embrace of this show as it grew week after week,” Orsi said. “Rarely does a writer balance humanistic storytelling with intricate, explosive plotting but Brad Ingelsby is one of our industry’s greats and we have no doubt he will strike as profoundly and addictively once again in season two.”
Series creator and showrunner Brad Ingelsby, who previously created the hit limited series “Mare of Easttown,” expressed gratitude for HBO’s support. “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have HBO’s unwavering support of ‘Task’ from the very first script onwards, throughout production, and during their extraordinary launch of our first season to audiences,” Ingelsby said. “They are an unmatched creative home.”
‘The Chair Company’ and ‘I Love L.A.’ Both Renewed For Season 2
HBO’s comedy slate is also expanding, with renewals for both “The Chair Company” and “I Love L.A.”—two freshman comedies currently airing their debut seasons.
Tim Robinson’s “The Chair Company” has been a breakout success, averaging 3.3 million viewers in the U.S. via live+3 cross-platform metrics, making it HBO’s top freshman comedy in platform history. The series currently boasts a perfect 100 score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show stars Robinson as William Ronald Trosper, a man who, after an embarrassing workplace incident, finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy. The eight-episode first season will conclude with its finale on November 30. Robinson and Zach Kanin created the series and executive produce alongside Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Andrew DeYoung, and Igor Srubshchik.
“I Love L.A.,” created by and starring Rachel Sennott, has also earned a second season after premiering just three episodes. The series has become one of HBO’s fastest-growing original comedies, averaging nearly two million cross-platform viewers in the U.S.
Sennott plays Maia, an aspiring talent manager juggling various relationships, including with her college friend-turned-rising-star Tallulah (Odessa A’zion) and her schoolteacher boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hutcherson). The Season 1 finale will air on December 21.
“We’re thrilled by the incredible response to ‘The Chair Company’ and ‘I Love L.A.’ debuts,” said Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming and head of HBO and HBO Max comedy series. “Both shows confidently carry on the HBO comedy tradition, in their own singular way. We couldn’t be happier to continue collaborating with Tim, Zach, Rachel and their exceptional teams.”
HBO’s Confidence in Original Programming
The wave of renewals demonstrates HBO’s continued commitment to original programming across genres—from fantasy epics and crime dramas to edgy comedies. By greenlighting these shows early in their runs (or even before their premieres), HBO is signaling confidence not just in the creative teams behind them, but in their ability to attract and retain audiences in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.
With a slate that promises new content from the “Game of Thrones” universe every year through 2028, along with returning seasons of critically acclaimed dramas and breakout comedies, HBO is positioning itself to remain a dominant force in prestige television for years to come.
