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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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Kotaku
· Jun 29, 2026
Oh Great, There’s Another Unnecessary Sexual Assault In Game Of Thrones
The latest episode of House of the Dragon goes back to what the series is known for: sexual assaults that do nothing for plot or character development
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· Jul 6, 2026
This Week’s <em>House of the Dragon </em>Reveals a Much-Anticipated Character—With a Twist
Rhaenyra learns a hard lesson about the realities of ruling.
Slate
· Jun 22, 2026
<em>House of the Dragon </em>Returns With the Mother of All Betrayals
Disaster ensues on the Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.
Cosmopolitan
· Jul 8, 2026
A Guide to Alicent's, Rhaenyra's, and Daemon's Kids on 'House of the Dragon'
If you've lost track of the Targaryen family tree, you're not alone.
ComicBook.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Power Ranking House of the Dragon’s 5 Strongest Characters After Season 3, Episode 2
At its core, House of the Dragon is a power struggle — just like Game of Thrones before it — and Season 3, Episode 2 upends where many of the characters rank. SPOILERS ahead for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2. Following the massive Battle of the Gullet, which shakes things []
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Two major House of the Dragon characters are missing from the Battle of the Gullet, and now fans are wondering what the show will do with them
Two major House of the Dragon characters are missing from the Battle of the Gullet, and now fans are wondering what the show will do with them
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· Jul 6, 2026
House of the Dragon: Where is Tumbleton, and why is it so important?
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
What Happened to the Real Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Truth Behind the Books and 2 TV Shows
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UPI
· Jul 9, 2026
'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels
'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels
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· Jul 8, 2026
Meet the woman who dresses Westeros in ‘HOTD’: costume designer Caroline McCall
Dragons, sprawling sets and spectacular fire effects may grab viewers’ attention, but it’s the costumes that truly bring House of the Dragon to life. From queens and kings to knights and commoners, every character’s look is carefully crafted. Leading that effort is costume designer Caroline McCall. Giving Westeros its look McCall’s resume is impressive. She...
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· Jun 22, 2026
House of the Dragon Kills Off Main Character in Season 3 Premiere
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· Jul 2, 2026
House of the Dragon season 3 opening credits feature an ingenious reference to George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood
House of the Dragon season 3 opening credits feature an ingenious reference to George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood
Us Weekly
· Jun 22, 2026
'House of the Dragon' Stars Break Down Shocking Season 3 Incest Scene
House of the Dragon returned with a bang on Sunday, June 21, featuring a scene that will undoubtedly have everyone talking. During a tense exchange with his mom, Alicent Hightower (played by Olivia Cooke), during the season 3 premiere, Ewan Mitchell‘s prince regent, Aemond Targaryen, shocked viewers — and his mother — by planting a []
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· Jun 26, 2026
Disney's new supernatural series 'The Doomies' draws from real French folklore
Disney's new supernatural series 'The Doomies' draws from real French folklore
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· Jun 21, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?
“House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of Dragons civil war but stopped short of showing the first major battle, Season 3 will continue the action and kick []
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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
House Of The Dragon Kills Off Another Character As Rhaenyra Takes Iron Throne
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· Jun 23, 2026
<i><em>House of the Dragon </em></i>Season 3 Is Bringing Us 8 Episodes of Fire, Blood, and Chaos in Westeros
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· Jul 9, 2026
Review: 'Little House on the Prairie' stays true to the spirit of the novel, if less so its letter
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· Jun 23, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Shocks Fans As Aemond Targaryen Kisses Mom Alicent Hightower-Here’s Why It Happens
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered with a shocking moment as Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) unexpectedly kissed his mother, Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). This 'uncomfortable' scene, which aired June 21, 2026, on HBO and Max, ignited fan debate. Actors and showrunner Ryan Condal offer insight into the twisted motivations behind the controversial interaction in 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood'.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Ignore the ‘woke’ backlash, Netflix’s Little House reboot is gritty and joyous
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DNyuz
· Jun 29, 2026
Biggest Battles ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Skipped Over
“House of the Dragon” Season 3 kicking off with The Battle of the Gullet has catapulted it into the highest echelon of battles seen in the HBO franchise, but not every skirmish gets its due. The second episode of Season 3 finds Daemon (Matt Smith) celebrating a major win thanks to his Riverlands army teaming []
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