House of the Dragon: Season 3

2026 · 8 episodes · ★ 6.8

What Season 3 of House of the Dragon

The war for the Iron Throne has entered its most destructive phase. The Black and Green factions fight relentlessly, and diplomacy has completely collapsed. Rhaenyra sets aside her empathetic nature and launches a ruthless quest for dominance. Daemon and Alicent Hightower are part of a realm where no one is safe from the betrayals of the past. The season takes viewers to the Battle of the Gullet, a naval and aerial clash that leaves losses on both sides. As dragons and armies clash across the realm, Corlys and the Triarchy fight for control of the sea. The terrible price of total war falls on everyone.

8episodes

Jun 21, 2026released

Aug 9, 2026final episode

8.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
Jun 21, 2026 · 66 min · ★ 7.7
Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.
Directing: Loni Peristere · Writing: Ryan J. Condal · Starring: Phil Daniels, Paul Kennedy, Max Wrottesley, Nicholas Jones
3x02 Queen's Landing
Jun 28, 2026 · 64 min · ★ 7.5
As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.
Directing: Clare Kilner · Writing: Sara Hess · Starring: Phil Daniels, Max Wrottesley, Paul Clayton, Nicholas Jones
3x03 Rhaenyra Triumphant
Jul 5, 2026 · 57 min · ★ 6.7
Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.
Directing: Clare Kilner · Writers: Sara Hess · Starring: Jordon Stevens, Michelle Bonnard, Matt Wakeford, James Weber Brown
3x04 Tumbleton
Jul 12, 2026 · 62 min · ★ 6.4
Ormund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner.
Directing: Clare Kilner · Writing: David Hancock · Starring: Samson Kayo, James Doherty, Amanda Collin, Tom Cullen
3x05 Unbowed and Unbent
Jul 19, 2026 · 64 min · ★ 6.0
As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.
Directing: Nina Lopez-Corrado · Writing: Philippa Goslett · Starring: Jordon Stevens, Antonio Magro, Tom Cullen, Richard Pepper
3x06 Faceless Men
Jul 26, 2026 · 63 min · ★ 6.5
While Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt.
Directing: Loni Peristere · Writing: David Hancock, Shyam Popat · Starring: Amanda Collin, Annie Shapero, James Weber Brown, Barry Sloane
3x07 The Dragon in Winter
Aug 2, 2026 · 64 min · ★ 6.7
Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail.
Directing: Nina Lopez-Corrado · Writing: Philippa Goslett, Zenzele Price · Starring: Jordon Stevens, Amanda Collin, Annie Shapero, Michelle Bonnard
3x08 The Treasons at Tumbleton Season Finale
Aug 9, 2026 · 71 min · ★ 7.3
Shifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand.
Directing: Andrij Parekh · Writers: Ryan J. Condal, Ti Mikkel · Starring: Jordon Stevens, Ellora Torchia, Tommy Flanagan, Annie Shapero