Season Guide
House of the Dragon Season 3
Season 3 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 3 of House of the Dragon premiered 2026-06-21 and ran 8 episodes through 2026-08-09.
Episodes
1
Summary Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King’s Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet. Our Take A confident, patient…
2
SummaryAs Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an…
3
SummaryRhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance…
4
SummaryOrmund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why House of the Dragon works.
5
Summary As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King’s Landing. Our Take A slower, talkier hour that mostly works because Matt…
6
SummaryWhile Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt.Our TakeA well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth…
7
Summary Torn between Mysaria and Daemon’s visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail. Our Take A quiet, wintry hour that leans on prophecy…
8
SummaryShifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and…