House of the Dragon season 1 tops the list of the most popular TV shows in 2022

The first season of House of the Dragon has topped the list of the most-pirated TV shows in 2022 after breaking numerous records for HBO and HBO Max.

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The fantasy drama serves as a prequel to Game of Thrones, adapting George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book and tracing the fall of House Targaryen, beginning with the death of Paddy Considine’s King Viserys

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House of the Dragon season 1 was created by Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal.

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It received generally positive reviews from critics and viewers, and even the less savoury parts of the Internet are noticing its success.

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As 2022 draws to a close, TorrentFreak announces that the most pirated TV show of the year is House of the Dragon.

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The HBO series has officially eclipsed its forerunner, Game of Thrones, which was leading the rankings for piracy even three years after its conclusion.

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Nonetheless, Warner Bros. Discovery House of the Dragon’s high level of piracy in 2022 may not have been something HBO took great satisfaction in, but it is nonetheless encouraging for the future of the show.

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Game of Thrones maintained its top spot on many pirated charts in the three years since season 8’s release, even as recently as July, when it was reported to have had an average of over 8,500 searches per month.

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This is despite the show’s unfavourably received final season. While Game of Thrones may eventually surpass House of the Dragon on the pirated rankings

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House of the Dragon has succeeded Game of Thrones admirably, even in more formal channels.

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