Eight spin-off series are to come, all the information

Sea Snake

This is what it’s about: This TV series is said to revolve around the infamous explorer Corlys Vearyon, who explored the world of A Song of Ice and Fire on board his own ship: He traveled from Drachenstein via Lys to the mysterious lands of Yi Ti and Leng. At some point he even explored the North Passage in the north of Westeros, only to discover frozen seas and gigantic icebergs there.

There is something else to know: For this project, the main person behind TV series like Rom or Gotham should be responsible for Bruno Heller, while he is supported by George RR Martin.

We have seen a lot of Game of Thrones from the north of Westeros. However, other countries in the universe have so far remained quite unlit. Image source: HBO

Roberts Rebellion

This is what it’s about: Game of Thrones viewers already know the rough circumstances of Robert Baratheon’s rebellion against the mad King Aerys II Targaryen: Together with Ned Stark, Robert turned against the rule of the Targaryens, while the King of Westeros was murdered by Jaime Lannister.

Should Robert Rebellion actually be implemented as a TV series, we would see the young versions of well-known characters again – for example Tywin and Cersei Lannister and of course Robert, Jaime and Eddard.

Robert Baratheon as a mighty fighter with a mighty war hammer – so far we have only read or heard about it, but haven’t seen anything. Image source: HBO

10.000 Ships

This is what it’s about: The spin-off 10,000 Ships revolves around the legendary warrior princess Nymeria and the surviving members of the Rhoynar after they had to flee from Essos to Dorne due to their defeat against the Valyrians.

Nymeria was supposed to marry Mors Martell at some point – which happened about 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones, during which Arya Stark called her direwolf Nymeria.

Even if it’s just a working title, “10,000 Ships” could indicate where a large part of this spin-off is taking place.

Animation series # 1

This is what it’s about: What exactly HBO is currently planning with an animation series set in the universe of Game of Thrones is still a secret. We only know that such a project is currently in development, which is still aimed at an adult audience.

There is something else to know: In the cartoon spin-off, it is therefore just as explicit, brutal and vulgar as in Game of Thrones or the novels by George RR Martin.

Speaking of Martin: According to the THR report, the author is once again involved in the development of this project. To do this, Martin works with Francesca Orsi – a »drama expert« at HBO. Since this project is currently still in a “very early stage of development”, it is quite possible that this TV series will never come about.

Animationsserie #2: The Golden Empire of Yi Ti

This is what it’s about: Yi Ti is an empire based in the Far East of Essos. For the Golden Empire of Yi Ti, George RR Martin was inspired by imperialist China. In the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, Yi Ti is considered to be one of the most advanced and at the same time oldest civilizations in the world. For the kingdoms we know, this region is almost inaccessible and in Westeros there are very few traces of Yi Ti to be found.

Animation series # 3

This is what it’s about: What is in the meanwhile third animation series for the universe of Game of Thrones, which HBO is planning, is currently not known. Nor who should be involved in the development of it.

Animation projects and a harder pace are not automatically mutually exclusive. The fact that cartoons or series are aimed at children is a long outdated cliché. Image source: HBO

How are the chances?

It is certain that House of the Dragon will start. The project was officially commissioned by HBO and the first season of the new Game of Thrones series is scheduled to start in 2022 at the latest.

No other projects need to be implemented: At the moment, however, it remains questionable whether the other projects will actually become a reality. At this point in time, HBO should discuss how the plans for the other projects meet the company’s own requirements and expectations. Until then, the potential TV series can still slide a lot in between.

These planned spin-offs are already history

Projects have already started and stopped again: For example, before House of the Dragon, the prequel Bloodmoon was planned, which, thousands of years before the war for the Iron Throne, should explore the history of the children of the forest and the origins of the White Walkers. Even a pilot was filmed before the project starring Naomi Watts was sawed off.

And “Flea Bottom” is also not pursued by HBO: The poorest of the poor in King’s Landing, who are struggling to survive in the so-called flea hole, should be treated. We already got to know this side of Westeros in the course of Game of Thrones, when Arya Stark and King Roberts Bastard Gendry were in the city. Characters like Ser Davos Seewert also come from this inglorious neighborhood.

We saw a lot of Flea Hole in the first four seasons of Game of Thrones. Now the slum is to become the focus of its own TV series. Image source: HBO

Wait: According to this, fans shouldn’t rejoice too early, as there is still a long way to go to the green light at HBO for every Game of Thrones project currently in development.