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House of the Dragon Fans Are Devastated With Premiere’s Tragic Death (Even Though They Knew It Was Coming)

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June 22, 2026

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House of the Dragon returned for its third season tonight, and like with every other season of the series, the show wasted no time hitting fans with a tragic death that will have major ripple effects throughout the rest of the season. That death rocked fans all across social media, even when they admitted they []

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E! Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

House of the Dragon Kills Off Main Character in Season 3 Premiere

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the House of the Dragon season three premiere. The Battle of Gullet ended with a devastating tragedy for the Targaryens. House of the Dragon returned...

Out Magazine

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· Jun 22, 2026

'House of the Dragon' star Abigail Thorn reflects on her iconic queer character's return

Spoiler warning: Massive spoilers for the House of the Dragon season 3 premiere.

Polygon

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· Jun 29, 2026

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 ending explained: Let's talk about [SPOILERS] big death

The second episode of House of the Dragon season 3 ends with a shocking execution.

Variety

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, his tragic passing []

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 28, 2026

Everyone Who Dies on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3

Nobody is safe anymore.

Mashable

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· Jun 22, 2026

House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Lets talk about that major death

Through fire and blood House of the Dragon has roared back onto HBO for Season 3. With one major death.

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Related coverage for "House of the Dragon Fans Are Devastated With Premiere’s Tragic Death (Even Though They Knew It Was Coming)": E! Online — House of the Dragon Kills Off Main Character in Season 3 Premiere. Out Magazine — 'House of the Dragon' star Abigail Thorn reflects on her iconic queer character's return. Polygon — House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 ending explained: Let's talk about [SPOILERS] big death. Variety — ‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3. Cosmopolitan — Everyone Who Dies on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3. Mashable — House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Lets talk about that major death