American fantasy drama House of the Dragon returned with season 3, much to the excitement of fans. Based on the events of the book Fire &amp; Blood by George RR Martin, the show premiered in India today, ie, June 22. The show is buzzing with reactions on social media, and they are calling it 'pure epicness'.<h2>Netizens' reaction to House of the Dragon S3</h2>Soon after the release of episode 1 of House of the Dragon S3, fans took to social media, and one X user wrote, "Watched Episode 1 of House of the Dragon!! What madness did I just watch?!! Pure epicness, intensity and complete shock, this is House of the Dragon at its absolute best!! An excellent first episode, the Battle of the Gullet was legendary, one of the best battles in the series. The ending left me shattered, it's incredible what happened. My rating for the episode: 9/10."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-2-review-an-emotional-return-battle-that-sets-stage-for-the-future-1782110601465">House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 review: An emotional return and battle that sets stage for the future</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VISTO EL EPISODIO 1 DE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON!!! ¿Que locura acabo de ver?!!! Epicidad pura, intensidad y completo shock, esto es House of the Dragon a su mejor nivel!!! Un excelente primer episodio, Battle of the Gullet fue legendaria, de las mejores batallas de la serie. El final… <a href="https://t.co/ZO9BOjJxJG">pic.twitter.com/ZO9BOjJxJG</a>&mdash; Basilio (@Basilioxsb) <a href="https://x.com/Basilioxsb/status/2068881078299881973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, "An excellent start to the season, with a tremendous pace where almost all the time things are happening. I would have liked to see the Starks battle the Lannisters before getting to the Demon plot, but other than that, we have a great naval battle and a spectacular chapter closing. For those who didn't know what was going to happen, I'm sure he left them with their mouths open. I was completely shocked, at least. And believe me, the war has just begun. What did you think of this first episode of the third season of House of the Dragon?"&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/one-dragon-two-team-black-members-every-major-death-in-house-of-the-dragon-s-battle-of-the-gullet-1782117670444">One dragon, two team black members: Every major death in House of the Dragon's Battle of the Gullet</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An excellent start to the season, with a tremendous pace where almost all the time things are happening. I would have liked to see the Starks battle the Lannisters before getting to the Daemon plot, but other than that, we have a great naval battle and a spectacular chapter… <a href="https://t.co/PWAigwP5hS">pic.twitter.com/PWAigwP5hS</a>&mdash; Afolabi🀄 (@OxAbbe) <a href="https://x.com/OxAbbe/status/2068923504091635852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Watching House of the Dragon episodes once ain't enough. I watch the YouTube breakdown then re-watch the episode again so I don't miss no hidden gems", wrote the third user.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watching house of the dragon episodes once ain’t enough I watch the YouTube breakdown then re watch the episode again so I don’t miss no hidden gems&mdash; Trilly (@YoungsTeflon) <a href="https://x.com/YoungsTeflon/status/2068954954845298899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about House of the Dragon S3</h2>House of the Dragon S3 premiered in India today, ie, on June 21, and is based on the events of the book Fire &amp; Blood, a prequel novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin. Fire &amp; Blood tells the history of House Targaryen, the dynasty that ruled the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros in the backstory of his series, A Song of Ice and Fire.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-release-here-s-the-exact-release-time-in-india-1781956582862">House of the Dragon season 3 release: Here’s the exact release time in India</a>&nbsp;The second half of this first volume (an expanded version of The Rogue Prince and The Princess and the Queen) has been adapted into the HBO series House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon S3 currently streams in India on the OTT platform JioHotstar.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-cast-20-actors-return-who-has-left-and-the-7-new-stars-1781950750310">House of the Dragon season 3 cast: 20+ actors return, who has left, and the 7 new stars</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, HBO has officially renewed House of the Dragon for a fourth and final season in November 2025. This confirmation came as part of a double renewal announcement alongside A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. A fourth season is slated to serve as the conclusion of the series and is expected to premiere in 2028.

Makers of House of Dragon season 3 dropped the first episode, and fans are already praising it for the plot twist and performance of the cast. The series premiered on streaming platform Jio Hotstar in India today.  

American fantasy drama House of the Dragon returned with season 3, much to the excitement of fans. Based on the events of the book Fire & Blood by George RR Martin, the show premiered in India today, ie, June 22. The show is buzzing with reactions on social media, and they are calling it 'pure epicness'. Netizens' reaction to House of the Dragon S3 Soon after the release of episode 1 of House of the Dragon S3, fans took to social media, and one X user wrote, "Watched Episode 1 of House of the Dragon!! What madness did I just watch?!! Pure epicness, intensity and complete shock, this is House of the Dragon at its absolute best!! An excellent first episode, the Battle of the Gullet was legendary, one of the best battles in the series. The ending left me shattered, it's incredible what happened. My rating for the episode: 9/10." Also Read: House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 review: An emotional return and battle that sets stage for the future

Makers of House of Dragon season 3 dropped the first episode, and fans are already praising it for the plot twist and performance of the cast. The series premiered on streaming platform Jio Hotstar in India today. &nbsp;

House of the Dragon S3 ep 1 x review: Netizens hail fantasy drama as 'pure epicness and intense'

Get ready for Westeros’ most brutal war! House of the Dragon is coming back with the third season, and the fight for the Iron Throne is getting brutal, bloody, and more tragic.&nbsp;Starring Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke and Matt Smith, the hit HBO MAX series is set bout 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and revolves around the civil war of the Targerians. Ahead of the season 3 debut, the makers have dropped the final trailer.<h2>House of the Dragon Season 3: New trailer released</h2>Fans of 'House of the Dragon' have waited two years, and as the wait is about to get over, the makers are doing everything possible to keep the excitement on the edge. While everyone is versed, the third season is going to see the war that has been brewing from the past two seasons between the Greens and the Blacks.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/no-longer-pitt-angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitt-s-son-maddox-reportedly-wants-to-drop-father-s-surname-1780073026342">No longer Pitt? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Maddox reportedly wants to drop father’s surname</a>&nbsp;With Season 3 to be all-out war, the final trailer opens with a dragon destroying everything in sight. As chaos unfolds, the High Septon warns that these are turbulent times, while Rhaenyra secures the city amid a war that makes everyone suffer and as she has been told by her husband Daemon (Matt Smith) about how far she has come.

Meanwhile, Aegon is brutal, but his mother, Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke), is scared as they prepare for war.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/5-crore-gone-johnny-depp-s-card-details-stolen-fraud-went-unnoticed-for-2-years-1780066751692">₹5 crore gone! Johnny Depp’s card details stolen, 308 transactions; fraud went unnoticed for 2 years</a>&nbsp;The final trailer shows brutal war scenes with dragons flying around the king's landing, armies clash in blood-soaked fields, and so many deaths.<h2>When will House of the Dragon season 3 be released, and when will it air in India?</h2>Based on George R.R. Martin’s book series “Fire &amp; Blood,” set to premiere on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. It will be available to stream on HBO Max. Season three has eight episodes, and will air weekly with a finale on August 9.&nbsp;In India, fans can watch the first episode on June 22, Monday, June 22, 6:30 a.m. IST, on Jio Hotstar.<h2>Which cast members are returning for House of the Dragon season 3?</h2>&nbsp;The three leading figures, Emma D'Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower) and Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen) are returning.&nbsp;The other cast members are: Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Abubakar Salim, Tom Cullen, Tommy Flanagan, Dan Fogler, Joplin Sibtain, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, and Barry Sloane.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s book series “Fire & Blood,” set to premiere on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. It will be available to stream on HBO Max. Season three has eight episodes, and will air weekly with a finale on August 9.

Get ready for Westeros’ most brutal war! House of the Dragon is coming back with the third season, and the fight for the Iron Throne is getting brutal, bloody, and more tragic. Starring Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke and Matt Smith, the hit HBO MAX series is set bout 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and revolves around the civil war of the Targerians. Ahead of the season 3 debut, the makers have dropped the final trailer. House of the Dragon Season 3: New trailer released Fans of 'House of the Dragon' have waited two years, and as the wait is about to get over, the makers are doing everything possible to keep the excitement on the edge. While everyone is versed, the third season is going to see the war that has been brewing from the past two seasons between the Greens and the Blacks. Also read: No longer Pitt? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Maddox reportedly wants to drop father’s surname With Season 3 to be all-out war, the final trailer opens with a dragon destroying everything in sight. As chaos unfolds, the High Septon warns that these are turbulent times, while Rhaenyra secures the city amid a war that makes everyone suffer and as she has been told by her husband Daemon (Matt Smith) about how far she has come.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s book series “Fire &amp; Blood,” set to premiere on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. It will be available to stream on HBO Max. Season three has eight episodes, and will air weekly with a finale on August 9.

House of the Dragon season 3 trailer out! Promises ‘brutal and horrific’ war ahead

The highly anticipated third season of HBO Max's House of the Dragon has officially begun filming in the UK. Showrunner Ryan Condal recently shared insights into the upcoming season and addressed George R.R. Martin&rsquo;s criticism of the show.
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Based on Martin&rsquo;s novel Fire &amp; Blood, the series chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, a brutal conflict that shaped the history of Westeros and set the stage for Game of Thrones.
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<h2>George R.R. Martin&rsquo;s criticism</h2>
In his Not a Blog LiveJournal, Martin expressed disappointment over House of the Dragon, particularly its omission of key characters from the books.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Condal responded to Martin&rsquo;s remarks:
"It was disappointing. I will simply say I've been a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire for almost 25 years now, and working on the show has been truly one of the great privileges of, not only my career as a writer but my life as a fan of science fiction and fantasy. George himself is a monument, a literary icon in addition to a personal hero of mine, and was heavily influential on me coming up as a writer."
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<h2>What to expect in season 3</h2>
Despite the criticism, Condal expressed excitement for Season 3, calling it the show&rsquo;s most ambitious yet:
"This is certainly our biggest season to date, both in terms of ambition and just the practical size&mdash;the amount of sets. We're creating that narrative parabola here and starting to come down into, if not the endgame."
The first two seasons of House of the Dragon are currently streaming on Max.
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House of the Dragon's showrunner, Ryan Condal recently shared insights into the upcoming season and addressed George R.R. Martin’s criticism of the show.

The highly anticipated third season of HBO Max's House of the Dragon has officially begun filming in the UK. Showrunner Ryan Condal recently shared insights into the upcoming season and addressed George R.R. Martin’s criticism of the show. Also Read: Kim Soo Hyun gains followers on Instagram following emotional press conference Based on Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, the series chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, a brutal conflict that shaped the history of Westeros and set the stage for Game of Thrones. Also Read: Did you know Val Kilmer didn't want to do Tom Cruise's Top Gun initially? Thought script was 'silly and....' George R.R. Martin’s criticism In his Not a Blog LiveJournal, Martin expressed disappointment over House of the Dragon, particularly its omission of key characters from the books. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Condal responded to Martin’s remarks: "It was disappointing. I will simply say I've been a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire for almost 25 years now, and working on the show has been truly one of the great privileges of, not only my career as a writer but my life as a fan of science fiction and fantasy. George himself is a monument, a literary icon in addition to a personal hero of mine, and was heavily influential on me coming up as a writer." Also Read: L2 Empuraan: The Mohanlal starrer faces new controversy over Mullaperiyar dam issue What to expect in season 3 Despite the criticism, Condal expressed excitement for Season 3, calling it the show’s most ambitious yet: "This is certainly our biggest season to date, both in terms of ambition and just the practical size—the amount of sets. We're creating that narrative parabola here and starting to come down into, if not the endgame." The first two seasons of House of the Dragon are currently streaming on Max. Also Read: Val Kilmer's brutal and insightful takes on his iconic roles

"It was disappointing,": House of the Dragon's showrunner responds to George R.R Martin's criticism of the show

American network HBO has handed a third season order for the hit series House of the Dragon. The renewal of the show, which is a spin-off of the epic fantasy drama Game of Thrones, comes days before the debut of its second season on June 17.

“We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart. We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three," Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in a statement.

House of the Dragon, which premiered on HBO in August 2022, is based on George R R Martin's book Fire &amp; Blood, a history of House Targaryen set 200 years before the events described in Game of Thrones, which ended its eight-season run in 2019.

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"Set in a world of dragons and dynasties, the series explores the complex dynamics of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as key figures vie for control over the Seven Kingdoms," the release said.

Martin has co-created the show with Ryan Condal, who also serves as the showrunner. The duo executive produce alongside Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere and Vince Gerardis.

The second season of House of the Dragon&nbsp;stars Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.

Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.

Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Tom Taylor, and Vincent Regan are the new additions to the upcoming season.

American network HBO has handed a third season order for the hit series House of the Dragon. The renewal of the show, which is a spin-off of the epic fantasy drama Game of Thrones, comes days before the debut of its second season on June 17.

American network HBO has handed a third season order for the hit series House of the Dragon. The renewal of the show, which is a spin-off of the epic fantasy drama Game of Thrones, comes days before the debut of its second season on June 17. “We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart. We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three," Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in a statement. House of the Dragon, which premiered on HBO in August 2022, is based on George R R Martin's book Fire & Blood, a history of House Targaryen set 200 years before the events described in Game of Thrones, which ended its eight-season run in 2019. Also read: Taylor Swift reveals the final concert date of her popular Eras Tour "Set in a world of dragons and dynasties, the series explores the complex dynamics of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as key figures vie for control over the Seven Kingdoms," the release said. Martin has co-created the show with Ryan Condal, who also serves as the showrunner. The duo executive produce alongside Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere and Vince Gerardis. The second season of House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Tom Taylor, and Vincent Regan are the new additions to the upcoming season.

It's confirmed! HBO's House of the Dragon renewed for season 3

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House of the Dragon S3 ep 1 x review: Netizens hail fantasy drama as 'pure epicness and intense'

House of the Dragon season 3 trailer out! Promises brutal and horrific war ahead

"It was disappointing,": House of the Dragon's showrunner responds to George R.R Martin's criticism of the show

It's confirmed! HBO's House of the Dragon renewed for season 3