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S0 · E1 · 21 Aug 2022 · 26 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E1

A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics, set design, and special effects used in the series premiere of House of the Dragon.

S0 · E2 · 28 Aug 2022 · 22 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E2

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E2 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E3 · 4 Sept 2022 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E3

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E3 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E4 · 11 Sept 2022 · 23 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E4

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E4 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E5 · 18 Sept 2022 · 24 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E5

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E5 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E6 · 25 Sept 2022 · 26 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E6

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E6 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E7 · 2 Oct 2022 · 24 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E7

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E7 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E8 · 9 Oct 2022 · 23 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E8

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E8 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E9 · 16 Oct 2022 · 22 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E9

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E9 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E10 · 23 Oct 2022 · 24 min

The House That Dragons Built S1 E10

A behind-the-scenes look at the crafting of S1 E10 of the HBO original series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E11 · 21 Aug 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E1

Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, and more discuss why they opened the episode with the Great Council, the juxtaposition between the tournament and Queen Aemma's birthing sequence, and the motivation behind Viserys choosing Rhaenyra as heir.

S0 · E12 · 28 Aug 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E2

Milly Alcock (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower), Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik and more discuss the selection of the Kingsguard, the face-off at Dragonstone, and the pressure Viserys faces to choose a new wife in "The Rogue Prince."

S0 · E13 · 4 Sept 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E3

Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more speak to the timejump in the third episode, Viserys and Rhaenyra's mental states during the hunt, and Daemon's fight at the Stepstones.

S0 · E14 · 11 Sept 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E4

Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more hone in on the motivation behind Daemon's advances towards Rhaenyra, approaching intimate scenes, and the fractures in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship.

S0 · E15 · 18 Sept 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E5

Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Emily Carey (Alicent Hightower) and more dive into Rhaenyra and Laenor's marriage arrangement, and where Alicent's allegiances lie.

S0 · E16 · 25 Sept 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E6

Cast and crew, including Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra) and Matt Smith (Daemon), examine how Rhaenyra's lies are starting to catch up with her, and the slow unraveling of Daemon's marriage while living in Pentos.

S0 · E17 · 2 Oct 2022 · 7 min

Inside S1 E7

Leo Ashton (Aemond Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), John MacMillian (Laenor Velaryon) and more speak to the fallout that occurs after Aemond loses his eye during a fight, and how Laena's death causes Laenor to reflect on his own life.

S0 · E18 · 9 Oct 2022 · 9 min

Inside S1 E8

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, Paddy Considine (Viserys Targaryen), Wil Johnson (Vaemond Velaryon) and more dive into the motivation behind Vaemond challenging Luke's claim to Driftmark, and Viserys' attempt at bringing his family together.

S0 · E19 · 16 Oct 2022 · 6 min

Inside S1 E9

Showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, director Clare Kilner, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen) and more unpack the moment when Alicent finally sees her father for who he is, Aemond's underlying resentment for Aegon, and Rhaenys' escape from King's Landing.

S0 · E20 · 23 Oct 2022 · 10 min

Inside S1 E10

Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, director Greg Yaitanes, Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), and more explore the emotional complexity Rhaenyra endures after hearing the Greens usurped the throne, Rhaenys' change of heart, and the implications of Aemond and Luke's encounter.

S0 · E21 · 20 Dec 2022 · 6 min

Welcome To Westeros

Featurette from House of the Dragon season 1.

S0 · E22 · 20 Dec 2022 · 3 min

A New Reign

George R. R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik offer a look at what's to come in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon.

S0 · E23 · 20 Dec 2022 · 5 min

Returning to Westeros

The cast and crew share the thrills and challenges of entering the world Game of Thrones, and approaching it when the Targaryens at the height of their power.

S0 · E24 · 20 Dec 2022 · 6 min

Before the Dance: An Illustrated History with George R. R. Martin

Creator and executive producer George R. R. Martin sets up the Game of Thrones prequel, sharing key details on major Houses and relationships featured in the series, alongside illustrations from Fire & Blood artist Doug Wheatley.

S0 · E25 · 20 Dec 2022 · 4 min

Height of an Empire

Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and more cast and crew discuss how House of the Dragon takes place during the height of the Targaryen reign over Westeros, and how that influenced the story and design of the series.

S0 · E26 · 20 Dec 2022 · 4 min

Noble Houses

Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, and more cast and crew break down the historical significance and role of the two prominent houses in the series: the Velaryons and the Hightowers.

S0 · E27 · 20 Dec 2022 · 4 min

Familiar Places

The cast and crew describe the various changes made to recognizable sets like the Red Keep and the Throne to reflect the decadence of the time period and how they evolved over time.

S0 · E28 · 20 Dec 2022 · 26 min

Return to the Seven Kingdoms

S0 · E29 · 20 Dec 2022 · 2 min

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra & Alicent

Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy discuss their roles in the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.

S0 · E30 · 20 Dec 2022 · 2 min

Introducing the Characters: Corlys Velaryon

Steve Toussaint discusses playing the role of Lord Corlys Velaryon, "The Sea Snake", in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E31 · 20 Dec 2022 · 1 min

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenys Targaryen

Eve Best discusses playing the role of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E32 · 20 Dec 2022 · 1 min

Introducing the Characters: Rhaenyra Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy discusses playing the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E33 · 20 Dec 2022 · 1 min

Introducing the Characters: Viserys Targaryen

Paddy Considine discusses playing the role of King Viserys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E34 · 20 Dec 2022 · 1 min

Introducing the Characters: Daemon Targaryen

Matt Smith discusses playing the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E35 · 20 Dec 2022 · 2 min

Introducing the Characters: Otto Hightower

Rhys Ifans discusses playing the role of Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E36 · 20 Dec 2022 · 2 min

Introducing the Characters: Mysaria

Sonoya Mizuno discusses playing the role of Mysaria in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E37 · 20 Dec 2022 · 2 min

Introducing the Characters: Criston Cole

Fabien Frankel discusses playing the role of Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E38 · 16 Jun 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E1

Showrunner Ryan Condal, Director Alan Taylor, Production Designer Jim Clay, and more reflect on the making of the making of season 2 episode 1, "A Son for a Son".

S0 · E39 · 23 Jun 2024 · 21 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E2

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, actress Olivia Cooke (Queen Alicent Hightower), and more take us behind the scenes of the chaotic opening of episode 2, and the funeral scene where Queen Alicent Hightower and Queen Helaena Targaryen's (Phia Saban) emotions are on full display.

S0 · E40 · 30 Jun 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E3

Director Geeta Vasant Patel, production designer Jim Clay, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more reflect on the scale of the Harrenhal castle set, the introduction and design of Baela’s (Bethany Antonia) dragon, Moondancer, and the creation of Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) ancient Valyrian armor.

S0 · E41 · 7 Jul 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E4

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and actress Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) reflect on the massive scale of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the devastating consequences of dragons joining the battle.

S0 · E42 · 14 Jul 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E5

Director Clare Kilner, director of photography Alejandro Martínez, actor Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys), and more discuss the aftermath of the battle at Rook's Rest and the immersive filming locations of episode 5.

S0 · E43 · 21 Jul 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E6

Showrunner Ryan Condal, stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam, special effects supervisor Michael Dawson, and more discuss the complex stunt work and innovative pyrotechnics used to create Ser Steffon's encounter with Seasmoke.

S0 · E44 · 28 Jul 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E7

Director Loni Peristere, production designer Jim Clay, VFX producer Thomas Horton, and more reflect on the creation of the Godswoods at Harrenhal, the intense stunt work behind Vermithor's attack, and the cutting-edge visual effects behind riding dragons.

S0 · E45 · 4 Aug 2024 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S2 E8

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect the revelations of Daemon's (Matt Smith) final vision at Harrenhal, the visual effects used to grow Rhaenyra's (Emma D'Arcy) army, and the innovative special effects used to create the impactful montage at the end of season 2.

S0 · E46 · 16 Jun 2024 · 9 min

Inside S2 E1

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, and the cast discuss where the story picks up in the new season, finding Rhaenyra deep in grief, Aegon facing his first challenges as king, and Alicent seeking comfort in an unexpected companion.

S0 · E47 · 23 Jun 2024 · 8 min

Inside S2 E2

Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer Sarah Hess, and more discuss Aegon's (Tom Glynn-Carney) lost sense of stability, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) embracing her rage, and the plot set in motion by Ser Criston (Fabien Frankel), culminating in the epic showdown between Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk.

S0 · E48 · 30 Jun 2024 · 9 min

Inside S2 E3

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more dissect Ser Criston's (Fabien Frankel) anxiety-inducing first day as Hand of the King, Daemon’s (Matt Smith) supernatural hallucinations about his past, Rhaena's (Phone Campbell) resentment towards not having an important role in the war, and the long awaited face-to-face conversation between Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke).

S0 · E49 · 7 Jul 2024 · 9 min

Inside S2 E4

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Alan Taylor, actor Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and more discuss the escalating tensions between characters that comes to a head during the epic Battle at Rook's Rest.

S0 · E50 · 14 Jul 2024 · 7 min

Inside S2 E5

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Clare Kilner, and more reflect on the aftermath of the Battle at Rook's Rest and the shifting power dynamics on both sides of the war.

S0 · E51 · 21 Jul 2024 · 8 min

Inside S2 E6

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Andrij Parekh, and more reflect on Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) newfound power, the rising tensions amongst the people of King's Landing, and the changing dynamics between Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno) and Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).

S0 · E52 · 28 Jul 2024 · 8 min

Inside S2 E7

Showrunner Ryan Condal, actor Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra), actor Clinton Liberty (Addam), and more discuss Rhaenyra and Syrax's standoff with Addam and Seasmoke, and Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) shock when he discovers Rhaenyra's army of dragons.

S0 · E53 · 4 Aug 2024 · 13 min

Inside S2 E8

Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer Sara Hess, director Geeta Vasant Patel, and more reflect on Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) fear of losing power as his secret comes to light, Daemon's (Matt Smith) evolution after his time at Harrenhal, and the difficult decisions made by Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) that set the tone for Season 3.

S0 · E54 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

House Who? House Stark

"The North must stand ready." Showrunner Ryan Condal discusses Season 2's return to the Wall and the importance of the Starks in the escalating conflict.

S0 · E55 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

House Who? Bracken & Blackwood

Showrunner Ryan Condal and director Geeta Vasant Patel discuss the centuries-long feud between the Blackwoods and the Brackens that comes to a head at the Battle of the Burning Mill.

S0 · E56 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

House Who? Tully & Frey

Showrunner Ryan Condal, writer David Hancock, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more explain the important role House Tully and House Frey play in helping the Black Council gain support in the Riverlands.

S0 · E57 · 21 Nov 2024 · 4 min

Guess that Line - Eve & Steve

Eve and Steve attempt to guess who said specific lines in Season 1.

S0 · E58 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Eve Tribute Piece

Showrunner Ryan Condal, actress Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), and actor Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys) pay tribute to Princess Rhaenys, after her death during the Battle at Rook’s Rest.

S0 · E59 · 21 Nov 2024 · 6 min

Targaryen Family Tree

Westerosi family ties can be confusing. This primer will help viewers keep track of the complex and far-reaching branches of House Targaryen.

S0 · E60 · 21 Nov 2024 · 8 min

The Curse of Harrenhal

Showrunner Ryan Condal, director Geeta Vasant Patel, actor Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and more discuss the mysterious, seemingly cursed Harrenhal castle, as well as Daemon's personal journey of discovery and unraveling.

S0 · E61 · 21 Nov 2024 · 9 min

Divided Kingdoms

Join Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer Ryan Condal and the cast and crew as they provide an overview of Season 2 and a glimpse of the war to come.

S0 · E62 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Defend Your Council

The cast has pledged their loyalties. Now, it’s your turn.

S0 · E63 · 21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Return to Winterfell

Showrunner Ryan Condal, Production Designer Jim Clay, and more talk about the full circle moment of returning to Winterfell for House of The Dragon Season 2.

S0 · E64 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Return to the Realm

Showrunner Ryan Condal and the cast express their excitement to be back on set and what fans can expect in Season 2.

S0 · E65 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Fire Hot Takes: Team Green vs. Team Black

Team Green or Team Black? A choice must be made.

S0 · E66 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Fire Hot Takes: Case for Ruler

Who do you think would make a better king or queen? All Must Choose.

S0 · E67 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Fire Hot Takes: Daemon vs Aemond

Team Black and Team Green weigh in on "who has less fucks to give" in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E68 · 21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Character Spots: Rhaenyra

Emma D'Arcy discusses what's next for her character Rhaenyra Targaryen after the devastating events of the Season 1 finale.

S0 · E69 · 21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Character Spots: Aegon

Tom Glynn-Carney looks ahead at what Season 2 has in store for his character Aegon Targaryen.

S0 · E70 · 21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Character Spots: Daemon

Matt Smith discusses his character Prince Daemon Targaryen and what's to come in Season 2.

S0 · E71 · 21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Character Spots: Corlys

Steve Toussaint discusses playing the role of Lord Corlys Velaryon, "The Sea Snake", in House of the Dragon.

S0 · E72 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Character Spots: Alicent

Olivia Cooke discusses what's to come for her character Queen Alicent Hightower in Season 2.

S0 · E73 · 21 Nov 2024 · 2 min

Character Spots: Aemond

Ewan Mitchell discusses what's next for his character Prince Aemond Targaryen in the wake of the shocking events of the Season 1 finale.

S0 · E74 · 21 Jun 2026 · 24 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E1

Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, EP and episode director Loni Peristere, and more share behind-the-scenes insights from the season 3 premiere. Cast and crew share what it was like to film the most complicated buck sequences yet, the elaborate combination of SFX and VFX that makes the Battle of the Gullet so visceral and say goodbye to a beloved character.

S0 · E75 · 28 Jun 2026 · 22 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E2

Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Harry Collett (Jacaerys Velaryon) and more dive into Season 3’s meticulous production and design, detailing Aemond’s new battle armor crafted specifically to accommodate his missing eye, learning to operate the buck to simulate dragon riding, and the challenging yet rewarding experience of filming a beheading scene.

S0 · E76 · 5 Jul 2026 · 20 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E3

A new reign has begun. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen), Clinton Liberty (Addam of Hull), and more give behind-the-scenes insight into Episode 3 of the new season. Cast and crew discuss the special lenses and filming techniques used to portray Rhaenyra’s point of view, how the prosthetics teams created realistically edible rat dishes, and the stylistic choices behind the newly-knighted dragonriders’ costumes.

S0 · E77 · 12 Jul 2026 · 19 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E4

No task is too big for this team. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen), Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Daeron Targaryen), and more, walk through the massive production behind Season 3, Episode 4. Cast and crew discuss the attention to detail that went into crafting a full-size prosthetic head for Aegon’s dragon, Sunfyre, introducing the idyllic town of Tumbleton in an authentic way, and reimagining the Eyrie's Moon Door from Game of Thrones.

S0 · E78 · 19 Jul 2026 · 19 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E5

This crew is up for any challenge. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D'Arcy (Queen Rhaenyra), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower), and more, break down the logistics behind producing this latest episode. They dive into the challenges of staying above ground while filming Cole’s army on a muddy bog, the trial and error involved in properly lighting a labyrinth, and the research required to create lifelike bowels for a macabre massacre.

S0 · E79 · 26 Jul 2026 · 19 min

The House That Dragons Built S3 E6

It’s all in the details. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), and more go in-depth into the diligent planning and preparation that went into creating Season 3, Episode 6 of House of the Dragon. Cast and crew discuss the process of choreographing Ser Criston’s last battle and Gwayne’s epic fight sequence, constructing Flea Bottom in a way that captured the poverty of its community, and the on-set effects of Lord Corlys’s spirit-lifting sea shanty.

S0 · E80 · 2 Aug 2026

The House That Dragons Built S3 E7

Producing House of the Dragon requires pulling off the impossible. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen), and more go in-depth into the massive scale and fiery effects that went into creating Season 3, Episode 7. Cast and crew discuss the elaborate CGI and on-the-ground production needed to film an epic dragon altercation, the meticulous planning behind setting twenty-three stuntmen on fire, and the unwavering dedication Tom put into portraying Aegon’s most powerful on-screen moment.

S0 · E81 · 9 Aug 2026

The House That Dragons Built S3 E8

S0 · E82 · 22 Jun 2026 · 9 min

Inside S3 E1

Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, along with episode director Loni Peristere, and the cast discuss how the first episode of Season 3 unravels in surprising and catastrophic ways. Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is fleeing in the shadows, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) must face the consequences of her bargain with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), and in the Battle of the Gullet, Rhaenyra suffers another unfathomable loss, as war rages across sea and sky.

S0 · E83 · 29 Jun 2026 · 9 min

Inside S3 E2

Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, along with episode director Loni Peristere, and the cast discuss how the first episode of Season 3 unravels in surprising and catastrophic ways. Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is fleeing in the shadows, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) must face the consequences of her bargain with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), and in the Battle of the Gullet, Rhaenyra suffers another unfathomable loss, as war rages across sea and sky.

S0 · E84 · 6 Jul 2026 · 8 min

Inside S3 E3

Rhaenyra’s reign begins. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower), and more break down season 3, episode 3 of House of the Dragon. They discuss Rhaenyra’s trying first few days as queen, her shifting power dynamics with Alicent, and her revelation of Ormund’s shocking deceit.

S0 · E85 · 13 Jul 2026 · 9 min

Inside S3 E4

House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole), and James Norton (Ormund Hightower) dive in-depth into Season 3, Episode 4 of #HOTD. They discuss Lord Ormund’s strategic occupation of Tumbleton and its impact on Rhaenyra, Ser Criston’s feelings of betrayal, and Daemon’s conflicting family encounter.

S0 · E86 · 20 Jul 2026 · 8 min

Inside S3 E5

Tensions rise and truths are revealed. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) break down Season 3, Episode 5 of #HOTD. They discuss Aegon’s renewed confidence and violent revenge, Alicent’s and Mysaria’s striking similarities, and Lord Ormund’s ruthless plan to return the Iron Throne to its rightful heir.

S0 · E87 · 27 Jul 2026 · 8 min

Inside S3 E6

The longing for power lies with many. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole) and James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower) break down Season 3, Episode 6 of #HOTD. They discuss Daemon’s and Rhaenyra’s conflicting approaches to war, Aemond’s and Alys’s potentially powerful partnership, and Cole's shocking, yet inevitable final moment on the battlefield.

S0 · E88 · 3 Aug 2026 · 8 min

Inside S3 E7

Secrets and lies come to light. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) break down Season 3, Episode 7 of #HOTD. They discuss Daemon’s struggle to balance his loyalties, Alicent’s ill-intentioned reunion with Aemond in Harrenhal, and Aegon’s redemption-turned-rebirth.

S0 · E89 · 10 Aug 2026 · 9 min

Inside S3 E8

No one emerges unscathed. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) explain their character arcs and the evolution of war in the #HOTD Season 3 finale. They dive into Ulf’s impact on the war between the factions, Helaena’s devastating decision, and Rhaenyra’s season-long transformation as a ruler.