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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.
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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
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
Here Are Our ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Theories and Predictions, Based on the Book
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· Jun 29, 2026
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s Harrenhal invasion reveals more than you think about Aemond
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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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