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GoT: House of the Dragon Season 3 Official Thread [BOOK SPOILERS]
Posted on 6/20/26 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 6/20/26 at 12:58 pm
Personally, I enjoyed Season 2. It didn't have as much action, but I already know what's going to happen anyway, so it's not as important. They should definitely make up for it this season.
That said, some reviewers have seen the first 4 episodes and I'm hearing that they have changed a lot from the books. 'Mixed reviews' is a term I keep hearing.
Anyway, let's roll. WEINER WEINER!!!
That said, some reviewers have seen the first 4 episodes and I'm hearing that they have changed a lot from the books. 'Mixed reviews' is a term I keep hearing.
Anyway, let's roll. WEINER WEINER!!!
quote:
The season 3 premiere plunges directly into the catastrophic Battle of the Gullet, an epic naval clash as the Triarchy’s fleet ambushes a Black fleet transporting Rhaenyra’s young sons, Aegon and Viserys, to Pentos. The fierce confrontation features massive dragon-on-ship combat and severe losses for the Blacks
This post was edited on 6/22/26 at 8:15 pm
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Posted on 6/20/26 at 1:15 pm to blueboy
I was a little down on season 2 but the trailer got me right back in.
quote:I only know what Joffrey said in GOT. I can't imagine they would change that. I'm guessing the path leading to that will be different than the books?
That said, some reviewers have seen the first 4 episodes and I'm hearing that they have changed a lot from the books. 'Mixed reviews' is a term I keep hearing.
Posted on 6/20/26 at 4:25 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:I would not be shocked if they spin it some way to have Rhaenyra fake her death and escape to Pentos or some shite.
I only know what Joffrey said in GOT. I can't imagine they would change that. I'm guessing the path leading to that will be different than the books?
Posted on 6/20/26 at 5:15 pm to blueboy
quote:It will be hard for them to change which major players and dragons die because the books are pretty concrete with witnesses to the vast majority of them. There’s only one that could be “ambiguous”
That said, some reviewers have seen the first 4 episodes and I'm hearing that they have changed a lot from the books. 'Mixed reviews' is a term I keep hearing.
Posted on 6/20/26 at 6:02 pm to blueboy
Somehow I feel there may be a fundamental change from the book. To stay with the plot would likely be wildly unpopular.
As an aside, I am rewatching Rooks Rest right now and am reminded how much I hate seeing dragons fight. Looking forward to the new season, but then again not.
As an aside, I am rewatching Rooks Rest right now and am reminded how much I hate seeing dragons fight. Looking forward to the new season, but then again not.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 9:21 am to Henry Jones Jr
quote:Have you watched this show?
It will be hard for them to change which major players and dragons die because the books are pretty concrete with witnesses to the vast majority of them. There’s only one that could be “ambiguous”
Posted on 6/21/26 at 11:00 am to Sugarbaker
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I hate seeing dragons fight.
Why?
Posted on 6/21/26 at 11:58 am to KingofthePoint
Have heard the first episode is supposed to be excellent. Kinda stoked to go Braves -> CWS/US Open -> HOTD -> Rick and Morty this afternoon and evening
Posted on 6/21/26 at 12:22 pm to blueboy
I wish the Battle of the Gullet were included at the end of season 2. Excited nonetheless for this season, been rewatching all day!
Posted on 6/21/26 at 1:20 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:I think it's more along the lines of how they're whitewashing Rhaenyra and making her far more sympathetic than she is in the books. They also have to resolve the fact that they have excluded people like Nettles from the show. GRRM has talked about the potentially bad ripple effect that some of their choices will create.
It will be hard for them to change which major players and dragons die because the books are pretty concrete with witnesses to the vast majority of them. There’s only one that could be “ambiguous”
Posted on 6/21/26 at 1:33 pm to blueboy
It’s a weird dynamic and I kind of enjoy it. You can obviously feel that the show is painting her as a sympathetic or guiltless character but if you just judge her actions and their consequences, she’s ignorant, oblivious, self centered and generally awful. I like that it’s open for interpretation and even though there are some weak spots in the show, I think it’s brilliantly written at its strong points.
This post was edited on 6/21/26 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 6/21/26 at 1:43 pm to Madking
quote:They have, in more than one way. In the book, she likely had something to do with Laenor's death and we'll see if the show portrays her as doing some of the Mad King things she does in the book.
You can obviously feel that the show is painting her as a sympathetic or guiltless character
Look, I don't blame them. They need for someone to be at least kind of a good guy. People already complain that there isn't one.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 1:56 pm to blueboy
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They need for someone to be at least kind of a good guy. People already complain that there isn't one.
Yes, both Rhaenyra and Alicent are portrayed as victims in a way. With Rhaenyra it’s through her constant entitled whining to whichever subservient character she can “pull into her web” as Cole would say. With Alicent it’s her constant virtue signaling to everyone. I do think the show does a good job of juxtaposing these things with their actions and all the damage they do with their choices. There are plenty of scenes when other characters confront them on their deluded opinions of themselves it just never deters either character.
This post was edited on 6/21/26 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 6/21/26 at 3:19 pm to blueboy
quote:
House of the Dragon Season 3
Hopefully this season won't be as shitty as the first two seasons have been.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 4:54 pm to Arkapigdiesel
Gotta watch a recap video on YouTube here in a bit to remind me of what all happened
Posted on 6/21/26 at 5:03 pm to Lawyered
Same
Posted on 6/21/26 at 7:40 pm to sgallo3
I'm surprised Alt-Shift-X didn't put a refresher video out this week
Posted on 6/21/26 at 7:58 pm to TigerFanatic99
Several others did. Michael Talks About Stuff had a good one.
Here we go. Just think of this as last season's finale. From what I'm hearing, that's the best description.
Here we go. Just think of this as last season's finale. From what I'm hearing, that's the best description.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 8:02 pm to blueboy
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I never know what’s an acceptable book comment about changes
I never know what’s an acceptable book comment about changes
This post was edited on 6/21/26 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 6/21/26 at 8:03 pm to blueboy
gonna watch this world cup game then check it out. Is this thread spoiler free til page 2? Just asking as a book reader This post was edited on 6/21/26 at 8:04 pm
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