The crown is a heavy weight, and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen learns as much in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — and she'll continue grappling with that reality into episode 4.
As if discovering the crown's treasury is gone, fighting with Lord Corlys Velaryon, and dealing with tedious things like candles isn't bad enough, Rhaenyra finds herself facing yet another dilemma at the end of House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3. Following the realization that the Daeron Targaryen in King's Landing is an imposter, she's informed that Lord Ormund Hightower and his host have taken Tumbleton. It's a bold power play, and one that proves some of the Greens are still resisting her rule.
Rhaenyra will need to respond in the coming episode, but she's not in a great position to do so. With no coin and Lord Ormund holding the people of Tumbleton hostage, it'll be difficult for her to retaliate without suffering losses of her own. Needless to say, we can expect more political maneuvering in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4. What time can fans watch it on HBO?
- What time is season 3 episode 4 out?
- How long is season 3 episode 4?
- Sign up for HBO Max
- What happened in episode 3 and what to expect from episode 4
What time is season 3 episode 4 out?
House of the Dragon season 3 follows the same schedule as the spinoff's previous seasons, as well as Game of Thrones. There's one new installment every week, and those episodes air on HBO at 9 p.m. ET every Sunday. This will continue until House of the Dragon season 3's finale arrives. It's set to shake up the kingdom on Sunday, August 9.
Fans watching this season on the classic HBO channel will need to press play exactly when the episode starts. Otherwise they risk missing key details. Anyone who can't tune in at 9 p.m. ET on the dot can catch up later, however. Per HBO's TV schedule, episode 4 will air again at 10:06 p.m. and 11:12 p.m. ET. HBO will also continue playing re-runs through the night, with the final one ending at 3:36 a.m. ET.
HBO Max subscribers don't need to worry about specific times, as they can watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4 at any point after 9 p.m. ET. The streaming service will pick up at the beginning of the new installment whenever they start it. It will also allow them to rewind, pause, and fast-forward — handy options, since there's always something new to catch in House of the Dragon.
How long is season 3 episode 4?
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 clocks in at an hour with credits, but episode 4 is running a little longer. According to HBO's schedule, the new episode will be an hour and six minutes long. That includes the credits as well, but it's still plenty of time to deal with the rocky start to Rhaenyra's reign. And while most of the prior installment takes place from her point of view, this one promises to cast a wider net on that front.
Sign up for HBO Max
If you still need to sign up for HBO Max and start House of the Dragon season 3, it's not too late. Breezing through the first half of the season should be easy enough, and fans will want to be caught up for the later episodes. They're bound to feature events that risk spoilers circulating online, and no one wants to be on the receiving end of that.
Now's also the ideal time to sign up for HBO Max, as there are only a few days left to take advantage of the streamer's 40% discount on annual subscriptions. That deal started on June 18 and is running through July 15. It ensures that fans will be able to watch House of the Dragon season 3 through to the end, and it comes with plenty of other great TV and movie offerings.
If you're not interested in an annual plan, there are also a number of monthly options to take advantage of. Those might be better for anyone just looking to watch House of the Dragon on the platform. You can check out what each monthly and yearly HBO Max plan consists of below.
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What happened in episode 3 and what to expect from episode 4
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4 promises a heavy focus on the dilemma established at the end of last week's episode. HBO's preview opens with Rhaenyra questioning Ormund Hightower's motives and wondering if he intends to sway the people of Tumbleton to his cause. That does seem to be the case, at least partially, as Ormund is later shown giving a speech about restoring Aegon to the throne and doing "the will of the gods."
We also see him at a table with documents spread out before him, and we get a shot of him standing in the glow of dragon fire. He's clearly working hard against Rhaenyra, but whether he uses persuasion or tyranny at Tumbleton remains to be seen.
We'll also be reunited with the other Greens in episode 4. Aegon and Larys' buddy-cop adventure continues, and it looks as though it'll take them back to Rook's Rest. That's where they're supposed to be headed, anyway, and they clearly reach what's left of some broken-down keep or castle. The pair also has a run-in with another angry character, though their complaints about "Rivermen" suggest they may be on Aegon's side.
Finally, House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4 looks to return fans to Harrenhal. There's a shot of Criston Cole arriving and demanding to know where Aemond is. It's difficult to glean that from the odd reaction Alys Rivers gives him, but we can count on the prince wreaking more havoc in future episodes. There's no way the show would kill him so early, especially when it doesn't align with his Fire & Blood fate.
Mysaria also shines in the preview, responding to Daemon's insistence that they have to pay their soldiers with a harsh suggestion: appointing a Master of Coin, then blaming them for the problems that arise. If Rhaenyra takes her advice, it'll likely push her even closer to her downfall.
Only time will tell how things play out, but we can look forward to more deception and difficult choices in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4.
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