Watch Emily Carey shine in Netflix’s Geek Girl, the 100% RT-rated hit that gave her a second act post-House of the Dragon. Season 2 is officially coming!

Emily Carey is back—and she’s bringing her Netflix magic with her. The House of the Dragon breakout star is riding high with Geek Girl, her hit Netflix series that scored a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes—and yes, it’s officially coming back for Season 2!

While everyone’s buzzing about big hitters like Stranger Things wrapping up with Season 5 and The Witcher powering through to Seasons 4 and 5, Geek Girl quietly snuck onto the scene and stole hearts with its charm, wit, and a refreshing take on teen drama.

It’s been nearly a year since the show dropped, but Netflix just gave fans the green light they’ve been waiting for. So buckle up—because Emily’s just getting started.

Emily Carey continues her reign on Netflix

Emily Carey in a still from Geek Girl | Credit: Netflix

The last time Emily Carey graced our screens, she was knee-deep in royal politics, riding the dragon-slaying chaos of Westeros, and rocking more platinum wigs than a Marvel multiverse cameo reel.

As young Alicent Hightower in HBO’s House of the Dragon, Carey held her own among fire-breathers, schemers, and some of the most ruthless dynastic drama this side of King’s Landing. A daughter of the King’s Hand turned queen with her eyes on the Iron Throne, Alicent was the kind of character who didn’t play the Game of Thrones. Instead, she rewrote the damn rules.

Now, Carey’s swapped fire and fury for fashion and fierce self-discovery in Geek Girl, Netflix’s surprise smash hit based on Holly Smale’s bestselling YA novel. Gone are the dragons (well, at least the fire-breathing kind), but the transformation arc? Still iconic. Carey stars as Harriet Manners, a socially awkward teen who accidentally falls face-first into the world of high fashion—and somewhere between the runways and the real world, discovers who she really is.

The show debuted in April 2024 and held its own in Netflix’s global Top 10 English-language TV shows for four straight weeks. Clearly, audiences couldn’t get enough of Harriet’s quirky charm, nor Carey’s pitch-perfect performance that balances vulnerability, humor, and girlboss-in-the-making energy. As per Carey, through Radio Times,

It’s important to have loud women on-screen. And I don’t necessarily mean literally in the sense of shouting. I mean loud as in big characters; multifaceted, three-dimensional women on-screen who aren’t just there to serve the purpose of feminism. They’re there because they have stories to tell.

Sure, Geek Girl may not have dragons—or at least not the scaly, fire-breathing kind—but it does have fierce fashion, unexpected power moves, and a leading lady who knows how to light up the screen in any universe.

Emily Carey’s career glow-up: From Westeros to the catwalk

Emily Carey and Liam Woodrum in Geek Girl (Credit: Netflix)

Turns out, good things really do come to those who binge. Despite radio silence after Geek Girl Season 1 wrapped, Netflix has officially hit that coveted greenlight button, proving they haven’t forgotten the buzz this breakout hit stirred when it first dropped. Sure, it’s been a minute (eleven months, to be exact), but fans can breathe easy: Harriet Manners is getting her encore.

The series renewal suggests the streamer is betting big on lightning striking twice. Whether it can keep that same coming-of-age-meets-catwalk momentum is anyone’s guess, but the confidence is there—and so is the hype. Cameras roll in summer 2025, and the new season is currently eyeing a 2026 drop.

Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon (2022- present) | Credits: HBO

It may be a slow burn, but if Season 2 delivers anything close to the charm, humor, and heart of its first act, we’re in for another standout performance from Emily Carey.

From Westeros royalty to runway rookie—Emily Carey’s not just building a résumé, she’s building a legacy.

Geek Girl Season 1 is currently available on Netflix.