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That Daeron Targaryen Twist in House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3 Explained

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July 6, 2026

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Image via HBO Daeron Targaryen has finally arrived in House of the Dragon. Viserys Targaryen and Alicent Hightower’s other children – Aegon, Aemond, and Helaena – have all made a significant mark on the series across the first two seasons, but Daeron has not only been missing, but hardly even mentioned. He was brought up briefly in Season []

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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'.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 23, 2026

Here Are Our ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Theories and Predictions, Based on the Book

This is soooo much easier to predict than Game of Thrones.

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.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

House of the Dragon Season 3 Finally Uses Major Stark & Targaryen Twists That Game of Thrones Cut

Image via HBO Warning: This article contains SPOILERS. House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3, “Rhaenyra Triumphant,” was largely focused on the queen who provided the installment with its title, but its biggest twist was focused on another character: Daeron Targaryen. The youngest son of Viserys Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, who had been sent to ward at []

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· 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?

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 []

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Related coverage for "That Daeron Targaryen Twist in House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3 Explained": Latestly.com — ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Shocks Fans As Aemond Targaryen Kisses Mom Alicent Hightower-Here’s Why It Happens. Cosmopolitan — Here Are Our ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Theories and Predictions, Based on the Book. Out Magazine — 'House of the Dragon' star Abigail Thorn reflects on her iconic queer character's return. ComicBook.com — House of the Dragon Season 3 Finally Uses Major Stark & Targaryen Twists That Game of Thrones Cut. Mashable — House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s Harrenhal invasion reveals more than you think about Aemond. 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