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House of the Dragon – Season 3, Episode 3 Rhaenyra Triumphant

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Rhaenyra, driven by her faith in Alicent, prepares to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sets sail to confront Corlys at the Gullet.
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Cast & Crew

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Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Rhys Ifans

Otto Hightower

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys Velaryon ("The Sea Snake")

Eve Best

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

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Mysaria
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Glen Weldon NPR Aug 10, 2026
A light-on-plot episode this week, as the writers hammer home Rhaenyra's tenuous purchase on the Iron Throne. Go to Full Review Amanda Whiting New York Magazine/Vulture Jul 6, 2026
4/5
Rhaenyra is on a new arc in a new theater of an old war. Go to Full Review Jarrod Jones AV Club Jul 6, 2026
B
In fact, the misogyny is so thick this week that you can cut through it like a serving of poached rat. Go to Full Review Helen O'Hara IGN Movies Jul 14, 2026
9/10
From the impossibly cool pre-opening credits scene to Rhaenyra ultimately swearing to burn all who stand against her, this episode moves almost too fast to track; no wonder Rhaenyra dissociates as she sits on her uncomfortable throne. Go to Full Review Jean Henegan Pop Culture Maniacs Jul 7, 2026
4/5
Things aren’t going well. And we were able to feel every ounce of frustration, pain, disappointment, and exhaustion from the writing, direction, and great work by Emma D’Arcy in this solid episode. Go to Full Review Alan French FandomWire Jul 6, 2026
8/10
Taking a turn to an "internal" episode, House of the Dragon reminds us that wearing the crown is not as simple as some would-be kings and queens would believe. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Rhaenyra, driven by her faith in Alicent, prepares to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sets sail to confront Corlys at the Gullet.
Director
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
Jul 5, 2026
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