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- Ariana Tourangeau | atourangeau@masslive.com
Season 3 of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” continues with a new episode airing on Sunday, July 5
The new episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and HBO Max are other options for streaming the show and promotional offers are available
“House of the Dragon” is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” and tells the story of House Targaryen. It is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
We are only two episodes into season 3 of the series and already several characters have died, castles and ships have been destroyed and a new ruler sits the Iron Throne. Fans are probably panicking because of what else could be in store for this epic season; I know I am
House of the Dragon season 2 recap:
War is raging in Westeros, and since the season 2 finale over two years ago, we last saw Alicent Hightower (Oli strike up a secret deal with Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) to end the civil war by handing over King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) to Rhaenyra, giving her the rightful title she was owed
Alicent agreed to open the gates to King’s Landing and hand over her son, Aegon, to be killed as long as Rhaenyra promised to spare Alicent, her daughter Helaena (Phia Saban), her granddaughter and to end the bloodshed
Season three of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” did not hold back at all in the first two episodes. War is in full bloom and there were several casualties, one of whom is going to hurt for a while. This season is sure to be a wild one with Dragons, battles, and tons of fire
Below is a look at a preview for episode 2 of season 3 from Game of Thrones’ YouTube channel:
Watch HBO’s “House of the Dragon” onDirecTV with a 5-day free trial
| DIRECTV | $59.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| HBO Max | $10.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
How can I watch “House of the Dragon” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and HBO Max are other options for streaming the show and promotional offers are available
What isDIRECTV?
The streaming platform offers a vast array of content, including the best of live and on-demand streaming, with over 75 live TV channels to get started
What isSling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service, letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premium Add-ons, DVR Plus and more
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