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A Ferocious ‘House of the Dragon’ Advances Multiple Plots at Once

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A Ferocious ‘House of the Dragon’ Advances Multiple Plots at Once

Across a consequential episode, James Norton's Ormund Hightower wins the award for devouring the most scenery.

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 11, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 2, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 21, 2026

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Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Pointless’ sexual assault scene in House of the Dragon leaves fans outraged

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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