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‘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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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.
Vanity Fair
· Jun 22, 2026
Where Do All the Game of Thrones Spin-Offs Stand?
Fire-breathing dragons, court intrigue, dynastic wars. With the arrival of the highly anticipated third season of House of the Dragon, let’s take a look at the current status of each offshoot of the HBO series.
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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 []
Mashable
· Jun 29, 2026
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s Harrenhal invasion reveals more than you think about Aemond
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2 has another Harrenhal invasion, this time carried out by Aemond. But what does the comparison with Daemon's Season 2 invasion reveal about them both?
People.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Inside the Targaryen Family Tree: See How Characters in “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon ”Connect
Both 'Game of Thrones' prequel series explore the Targaryen family's ties
Out Magazine
· 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.
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Related coverage for "‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?": Cosmopolitan — A Guide to Alicent's, Rhaenyra's, and Daemon's Kids on 'House of the Dragon'. Vanity Fair — Where Do All the Game of Thrones Spin-Offs Stand?. 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. Mashable — House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s Harrenhal invasion reveals more than you think about Aemond. People.com — Inside the Targaryen Family Tree: See How Characters in “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon ”Connect. Out Magazine — 'House of the Dragon' star Abigail Thorn reflects on her iconic queer character's return