The "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" returns for its third season on Friday, June 21, at 9 p.m. ET, signaling the long-awaited start of the Targaryen civil war, known as "The Dance of the Dragons." The season premiere will immediately feature the Battle of the Gullet, a significant naval engagement from George R. R. Martin's novel "Fire and Blood," according to showrunner Ryan Condal. The new season is described by critics as a high-paced continuation, with one reviewer noting that after two seasons of build-up, the show "finally gets to the good part" and is "all gas, no brakes."
How to Watch
New episodes will be available simultaneously on the HBO cable channel and the HBO Max streaming service. Viewers without traditional cable can access the series through an HBO Max subscription. Subscription tiers for HBO Max start at $10.99 per month for an ad-supported plan and $18.49 per month for an ad-free experience. Discounted bundles including HBO Max, Hulu, and Disney+ are also available, priced at $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.
Episode Schedule and Cast
Season 3 of "House of the Dragon" will consist of eight episodes, airing weekly in the same 9 p.m. ET timeslot. The release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 on June 21, Episode 2 on June 28, Episode 3 on July 5, Episode 4 on July 12, Episode 5 on July 19, Episode 6 on July 26, Episode 7 on August 2, and Episode 8 on August 9. The returning cast includes Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, and Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon, among others. New cast members joining for Season 3 include James Norton as Ormund Hightower and Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin.