‘House of the Dragon’ Ep 3 Recap: Rhaenyra’s a Halfway Queen
Rhaenyra ascends to the Iron Throne as 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, Episode 3 introduces a new antagonist and a much-anticipated character.
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The brief
In the third episode of the third season, Rhaenyra takes the Iron Throne. The episode, referred to by The New York Times as "The Rat Banquet," features the arrival of a much-anticipated character and a new antagonist who impacts the ongoing war.
Coverage from USA Today, The Ringer, Slate Magazine, Vulture, and The New York Times focuses on Rhaenyra's status as a "halfway queen" and the narrative twists accompanying the new character's reveal. Future attention is directed toward the release date of the next episode and the influence of the newly introduced antagonist on the conflict.
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Quick answers
What happens to Rhaenyra in Episode 3?
Rhaenyra takes the Iron Throne, though Vulture describes her as a "halfway queen."
What is the title of the episode according to The New York Times?
The New York Times refers to the episode as "The Rat Banquet."
Are there any new characters in this episode?
According to Slate Magazine and The Ringer, the episode reveals a much-anticipated character with a twist and introduces a new antagonist.
Coverage (8)
- 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 3: Heavy hangs the head that wears the wig NPR · 14h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Pushes Rhaenyra Directly Into the Political Fire Gizmodo · 14h ago
- An Awful Day at Work … In a Fantasy Epic The Atlantic · 14h ago
- Rhaenyra takes the Iron Throne. When is the next 'HOD' episode out? USA Today · 14h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3: A New Antagonist Shakes Up the War The Ringer · 14h ago
- This Week’s House of the Dragon Reveals a Much-Anticipated Character—With a Twist Slate Magazine · 14h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: The Rat Banquet The New York Times · 14h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Ep 3 Recap: Rhaenyra’s a Halfway Queen Vulture · 14h ago
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