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10 Things to Remember About ‘House of the Dragon’ Ahead of Season 3

Earlier this year, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms injected fresh energy into Westeros, weaving a brutal yet wickedly amusing tale of a hedge knight who gets in over his head with some troublesome Targaryens. The outsider perspective showed viewers what it was like slogging around the realm as a regular person—though main character Dunk did pick up an important ally in the pint-sized Egg, real name Aegon Targaryen. Another Aegon—this one from several generations earlier—returns to HBO when House of the Dragon season three kicks off, and Game of Thrones fans will swiftly be reminded of Westeros on a much grander scale. Unlike A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, House of the Dragon has a sprawling array of characters, many of whom are actively vying for the Iron Throne, as well as far-flung locations and the sort of budget that’s required when your story involves naval battles and dragons. Despite the contrast, Game of Thrones fans will no doubt eagerly slip back into House of the Dragon mode; after all, season two ended with several cliffhangers. Season three will have to address those while ramping up to the show’s fourth and final season. With that in mind, here are 10 important things

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'House of the Dragon' just united three generations of House Velaryon in one shot

In House of the Dragon, the ancient noble house of Westeros has sat in the glow of royal power for generations, but over two seasons of the Game of Thrones sequel, we've seen patriarch Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) lose his…

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'House of the Dragon' just united three generations of House Velaryon in one shot

In House of the Dragon, the ancient noble house of Westeros has sat in the glow of royal power for generations, but over two seasons of the Game of Thrones sequel, we've seen patriarch Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve…

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'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 3 trailer teases Rhaenyra struggling with the crown

It's all very well and good battling for years to claim the Iron Throne, but then that just opens the door to a whole new set of problems. This is very much the case for Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in the trailer for House…

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After a divisive season 2 finale, House of the Dragon is finally living up to its Game of Thrones legacy

The prequel is delivering everything that made fans fall in love with Westeros Ever since Game of Thrones ended with one of the most scorned finales of all time, HBO has struggled to keep fans from walking away from the…

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10 Things to Remember About ‘House of the Dragon’ Ahead of Season 3

Earlier this year, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms injected fresh energy into Westeros, weaving a brutal yet wickedly amusing tale of a hedge knight who gets in over his head with some troublesome Targaryens. The…

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In House of the Dragon, the ancient noble house of Westeros has sat in the glow of royal power for generations, but over two seasons of the Game of Thrones sequel, we've seen patriarch Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) lose his…

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It's all very well and good battling for years to claim the Iron Throne, but then that just opens the door to a whole new set of problems. This is very much the case for Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in the trailer for House of the Dragon Season…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonJun 15, 2026

The prequel is delivering everything that made fans fall in love with Westeros Ever since Game of Thrones ended with one of the most scorned finales of all time, HBO has struggled to keep fans from walking away from the franchise entirely.…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoJun 11, 2026

Earlier this year, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms injected fresh energy into Westeros, weaving a brutal yet wickedly amusing tale of a hedge knight who gets in over his head with some troublesome Targaryens. The outsider perspective showed…

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