House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Rhaenyra Triumphant Recap & Guide

Name: Rhaenyra Triumphant
Director: Clare Kilner
Released: 2026-07-05
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, "Rhaenyra Triumphant," aired Jul 5, 2026 on HBO. Directed by Clare Kilner. Written by Sara Hess. Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.

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Episode: Season 3, Episode 3 of 8
Title: Rhaenyra Triumphant
Air Date: Jul 5, 2026
Runtime: 57 min
Director: Clare Kilner
Writers: Sara Hess

Overview

Episode Summary

Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.

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Main Cast

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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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as Red Keep Housekeeper

FAQ

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

Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.

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

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, 'Rhaenyra Triumphant,' aired Jul 5, 2026 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3?

'Rhaenyra Triumphant' was directed by Clare Kilner.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3?

'Rhaenyra Triumphant' was written by Sara Hess.

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

'Rhaenyra Triumphant' features Jordon Stevens as Elinda Massey, Michelle Bonnard as Sylvi, Matt Wakeford as an unnamed character, James Weber Brown as an unnamed character, Simon Chandler as High Septon, Tom Cullen as Luthor Largent.

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