House of the Dragon Episode 3 is about “leaving childhood behind”

House of the Dragon is rolling now. The third episode, “Second of His Name,” aired the other night, and it may be the high point of the series so far. On the one hand, we got a lengthy hunt sequence that dove deeper into characters like Rhaenrya and especially Viserys, and on the other the show tried its hand at one of those big battle scenes that Game of Thrones became so famous for in the back half of its run. It was a good time all around.

As always, HBO released an “Inside the Episode” feature that breaks down some of the big moments. Watch it below:

I know this is incredibly dense of me, but when I first watched the episode I honestly didn’t make the connection between both Rhaenyra and Daemon being covered in blood. Also interesting to hear that it symbolizes the both of them moving on from childhood. That’s a little embarrassing for Daemon, being a full-grown man, but it takes a while for some people.

Watch the trailer for House of the Dragon Episode 4, “King of the Narrow Sea”

And now we look to next Sunday and the fourth episode of House of the Dragon, “King of the Narrow Sea.” It looks like Viserys will be back in the same room as Daemon for the first time since the series premiere, which should be exciting.

Also, someone is spreading gossip. If you read George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, you probably have an idea of what kind.

“King of the Narrow Sea” airs on HBO and HBO next Sunday, September 11.

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