House of the Dragon finale episode LEAKS online as HBO responds

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The finale episode of Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has leaked online, forcing HBO to respond expressing their disappointment over the 'unlawful action.' 'We are aware that the tenth episode of House of the Dragon has been posted on illegal torrent sites,' a spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter Friday.The television network have blamed the leak on a distribution partner in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, claiming: 'It appears to have originated from a distribution partner in the EMEA region.

HBO is aggressively monitoring and pulling these copies from the internet.'The statement concluded: 'We're disappointed that this unlawful action has disrupted the viewing experience for loyal fans of the show, who will get to see a pristine version of the episode when it premieres Sunday on HBO and HBO Max, where it will stream exclusively in 4K.' Spoiler: House of the Dragon finale episode LEAKS online as HBO responds and encourages fans to wait for 'pristine version' of Game of Thrones prequelThe episode - titled 'The Black Queen' - is set to air this Sunday and is expected to be a huge ratings hit for the network.Since the start of the season, millions of viewers have been tuning in to watch the Games of Thrones prequel, with avid fans waiting patiently each week for a new episode unlike other shows that are released in full on streaming platforms.It received a record-breaking premiere with just under 10 million viewers tuning in back in August and has grown steadily since.It's not the first time the network has faced leaks, with the original show based on the work of George R.R.