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Season 3 – House of the Dragon

Play trailer Poster for Season 3 – House of the Dragon Jun 2026,  Drama/ Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to popular HBO series "Game of Thrones;" based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," "House of the Dragon" is set nearly 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys I Targaryen's children battling for control of the Iron Throne.
House of the Dragon — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

The fate of Westeros comes to a head in a reinvigorated and riveting third season of House of the Dragon, complete with wicked new characters and more thrilling battles, crafting a punchy prequel that matches the expectations of its predecessor.

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Sarah Larson The New Yorker Aug 10, 2026
There’s little lightness, little love, and sex seems like a device to create more characters to kill, with blood and fire galore. Go to Full Review
Aayu Sharma Newsweek Jun 27, 2026
4.5/5
All in all, House of the Dragon is a thrilling, emotionally devastating, and a visually stunning chapter in the saga. It delivers everything fans hoped for: spectacle, heartbreak, political intrigue, and dragons. Go to Full Review
Geordie Gray The Australian Jun 23, 2026
There is nothing on television as lavish, knotty or spectacularly expensive-looking. Even when it makes you want to put your head through a wall. Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry Status News Oct 6, 2026
7/10
The prequel seems destined to go down as a commercially successful baton pass that, perhaps inevitably, rivals the scale that defined the flagship series without matching the alchemy that truly made it take flight. Go to Full Review
Jinal Bhatt Variety India Sep 23, 2026
3.5/5
Season 3 comes pretty close to reviving the aura of "House of the Dragon" Season 1 and making up for the abrupt, sauceless ending of Season 2. Yet, there are some kinks that hold it back from being truly great television. Go to Full Review
Zosha Millman Thirty, Flirty + Film Aug 21, 2026
House of the Dragon is learning from Game of Thrones’ mistakes. I wish it weren’t. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Loni Peristere

Director

Clare Kilner

Director

Nina Lopez-Corrado

Director

Andrij Parekh

Director

Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 21, 2026 Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 28, 2026 Queen's Landing Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain; Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 5, 2026 Rhaenyra Triumphant Rhaenyra, driven by her faith in Alicent, prepares to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sets sail to confront Corlys at the Gullet. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2026 Tumbleton Ambition turns into annihilation as Rhaenyra and Aegon tighten their grips on a crumbling throne; betrayal, prophecy and fire redraw the fate of Westeros in blood. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 19, 2026 Unbowed and Unbent As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 26, 2026 Faceless Men Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund; tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 2, 2026 The Dragon in Winter Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 9, 2026 The Treasons at Tumbleton Rhaenyra and Aegon compete for control of the throne; betrayal, prophecy, and conflict affect the fate of Westeros. Details

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House of the Dragon — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Loni Peristere, Clare Kilner, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Andrij Parekh
Executive Producer
George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin De La Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis, Miguel Sapochnik, Ron Schmidt
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 21, 2026
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