House of the Dragon · Season 3 · Episode 5

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5: Unbowed and Unbent

Name: Unbowed and Unbent
Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado
Released: 2026-07-19
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Aired Jul 19, 2026 64 min HBO

As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5, "Unbowed and Unbent," aired Jul 19, 2026 on HBO. Directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado. Written by Philippa Goslett. As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.

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Episode: Season 3, Episode 5 of 8
Title: Unbowed and Unbent
Air Date: Jul 19, 2026
Runtime: 64 min
Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado
Writers: Philippa Goslett

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Episode Summary

As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.

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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 Ser Luthor Largent

Richard Pepper

as TBA

Barry Sloane

as Ser Adrian Redfort

as Prince Joffrey Velaryon

Cecily Cleeve

as TBA

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What is House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 about?

As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.

When did House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 air?

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5, 'Unbowed and Unbent,' aired Jul 19, 2026 on HBO.

Who directed House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5?

'Unbowed and Unbent' was directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado.

Who wrote House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5?

'Unbowed and Unbent' was written by Philippa Goslett.

Who are the guest stars in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5?

'Unbowed and Unbent' features Jordon Stevens as Elinda Massey, Antonio Magro as Lord Petyr Piper, Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent, Richard Pepper as an unnamed character, Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort, Archie Barnes as Lord Oscar Tully.

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