House of the Dragon · Season 3 · Episode 1

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

Name: Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
Director: Loni Peristere
Released: 2026-06-21
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Aired Jun 21, 2026 66 min HBO

Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1, "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood," aired Jun 21, 2026 on HBO. Directed by Loni Peristere. Written by Ryan J. Condal. Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.

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Episode: Season 3, Episode 1 of 8
Title: Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
Air Date: Jun 21, 2026
Runtime: 66 min
Director: Loni Peristere
Writers: Ryan J. Condal

Overview

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Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.

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Matt Smith

as Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Olivia Cooke

as Queen Alicent Hightower

James Norton

as Lord Ormund Hightower

Steve Toussaint

as Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon

Fabien Frankel

as Ser Criston Cole

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Guest Stars

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Phil Daniels

as Maester Gerardys

Paul Kennedy

as Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde

Max Wrottesley

as Ser Lorent Marbrand

Nicholas Jones

as Lord Bartimos Celtigar

Vincent Regan

as Ser Rickard Thorne

as Ser Roderick Dustin

Ben Dilloway

as Ser Soren

Lucas Aurelio

as Green Kingsguard knight

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What is House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 about?

Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.

When did House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 air?

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1, 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood,' aired Jun 21, 2026 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1?

'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood' was directed by Loni Peristere.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1?

'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood' was written by Ryan J. Condal.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1?

'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood' features Phil Daniels as Maester Gerardys, Paul Kennedy as Lord Jasper 'Ironrod' Wylde, Max Wrottesley as Ser Lorent Marbrand, Nicholas Jones as Lord Bartimos Celtigar, Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne, Archie Barnes as Ser Oscar Tully.

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