HBO releases sizzle reel of upcoming shows: The Last of Us 2, A Knight of Seven Kingdoms, White Lotus 3 are highlights

As House of the Dragon season 2 ended, HBO promised the fun hasn't ended. Take a look at what's coming up next.

Published on: Aug 5, 2024, 10:22:46 IST

By Soumya Srivastava

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As the second season of Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon came to a close this Monday morning, HBO shared an exciting sizzle reel for their next slate of upcoming shows for 2024-25. These include highly anticipated titles such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1, The Last of Us season 2 and The White Lotus season 3. All three will be out next year. (Also read: The White Lotus 2 review: Sex-fuelled drama skewers the rich once again)

HBO has a bunch of exciting shows coming up next year.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

The video shows tiny glimpses at the new series with tentative release dates. A Knight is another prequel series from the Game of Thrones universe, telling the story of Ser Duncan, the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and Aegon V Targaryen (played by Dexter Sol Ansell).

The official logline says, “A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends."

The Last of Us Season 2

Up next is the return of the highly acclaimed The Last of Us. Pedro Pascal returns with Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie. The new season also introduces new cast members Catherine O Hara and and Jefferey Wright. The teaser shows Joel still struggling to come to terms with his ‘selfish’ decision of saving Ellie and not the world, last season.

Other shows

A first glimpse at the third season of The White Lotus was also on offer. Jason Isaacs leads a new bunch of insufferable rich tourists, this time in Thailand. Other cast members include Michelle Monaghan and Aimee Lou Wood. There are more first looks at And Just Like That, It: Welcome to Derry and The Peng

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More