Experts weigh in on why hit shows like Stranger Things and House of the Dragon have such big gaps between seasons. Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016, and released its season 4 in 2022. Stranger Things season 5, which is confirmed to be the show’s last, is now confirmed to arrive in 2025, a three-year gap. House of the Dragon, HBO’s acclaimed Game of Thrones spinoff, premiered in 2022 and didn’t return until earlier this year. Season 3 of that show is now confirmed, with no release date set.
