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Prime Video Announces 'Phenomenal' Fantasy Series Full Of Dragons: This Project Promises To Be Bigger Than 'House Of The Dragon'!
This new epic fantasy project on Prime Video is set to surpass 'House of the Dragon.'
Dragons are no longer solely the domain of House of the Dragon. Prime Video is also working on a grand fantasy project where winged monsters will play a central role. The series, based on the popular book series by Rebecca Yarros, seemed to falter for a while due to internal issues, but it is now making progress.
Amazon has heavily invested in various genres over the past few years. However, fantasy remains a challenging territory for Prime Video. For instance, The Wheel of Time was canceled after three seasons, despite a relatively strong final series. Only The Rings of Power remains standing, although opinions on it are highly divided.
For Wings of Blood, as the series will be called, 2025 was a year of uncertainty. Showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett stepped down after long preparations, temporarily halting production. Meredith Averill has now been appointed as her successor. She previously worked on Locke & Key and was involved in the second season of Wednesday. Her experience with supernatural stories is expected to help bring this adaptation to fruition.
The project is of great importance to Amazon. The streaming service holds the exclusive adaptation rights to the entire book series and could gain a new franchise with success. Yarros’ novels sell well worldwide, creating a solid foundation for a loyal audience. The series is expected to premiere in 2026.
Wings of Blood follows Violet Sorrengail, a young woman who is reluctantly admitted to the Basgiath War School. This academy trains future dragon riders and is known for its deadly admission trials. Violet must learn to cope with rivals who are stronger than herself and with the harsh expectations of her mother, an influential general. Amidst the dangers, a complicated bond develops with Xaden, the leader of her team, which gradually evolves into something deeper.
Amazon has heavily invested in various genres over the past few years. However, fantasy remains a challenging territory for Prime Video. For instance, The Wheel of Time was canceled after three seasons, despite a relatively strong final series. Only The Rings of Power remains standing, although opinions on it are highly divided.
New Leadership
For Wings of Blood, as the series will be called, 2025 was a year of uncertainty. Showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett stepped down after long preparations, temporarily halting production. Meredith Averill has now been appointed as her successor. She previously worked on Locke & Key and was involved in the second season of Wednesday. Her experience with supernatural stories is expected to help bring this adaptation to fruition.
The project is of great importance to Amazon. The streaming service holds the exclusive adaptation rights to the entire book series and could gain a new franchise with success. Yarros’ novels sell well worldwide, creating a solid foundation for a loyal audience. The series is expected to premiere in 2026.
The Story
Wings of Blood follows Violet Sorrengail, a young woman who is reluctantly admitted to the Basgiath War School. This academy trains future dragon riders and is known for its deadly admission trials. Violet must learn to cope with rivals who are stronger than herself and with the harsh expectations of her mother, an influential general. Amidst the dangers, a complicated bond develops with Xaden, the leader of her team, which gradually evolves into something deeper.
