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- Madison Kemeny | MKemeny@syracuse.com
HBO’s Emmy-nominated fantasy drama “House of the Dragon” continues with Season 3, Episode 4 on Sunday, July 12, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on HBO and HBO Max
For viewers looking to stream the episode without paying for HBO Max or cable, there are still a few options that can help you watch for free
How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ for free
HBO Max does not currently offer a free trial. However, viewers can still watch “House of the Dragon” for free by taking advantage of a free trial from a live TV streaming provider that includes HBO Max access
DIRECTVcurrently offers a5-day free trial, and its MyEntertainment and Premier plans both include HBO Max
After the trial period, the MyEntertainment genre pack is $34.99/month, and the Premier plan is $169.99/month, and includes 185+ live channels and access to ESPN, Starz, Paramount+, Disney+, and Hulu, in addition to HBO Max
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Other ways to watch ‘House of the Dragon’
Philo’s Bundle+ plan is one of the more affordable options, packaging HBO Max and Discovery+ with Philo’s 70+ live channels, 120+ free streaming channels, and unlimited DVR. It’s not free, but it can be cost-effective at only $33/month
Sling offers HBO as an $18 add-on to its base plans, giving you another way to watch through a live TV provider
There’s also the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle. Plans start at $19.99/month, and they combine all three platforms into a single subscription. If you’re already paying for Disney+ or Hulu, bundling them with HBO Max can be cheaper than subscribing to each separately
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What happened in Episode 3?
Warning: spoilers ahead
Episode 3 finds Rhaenyra struggling with the realities of ruling after taking King’s Landing. While she sits on the Iron Throne, she discovers the crown is nearly broken, food is scarce, and support among the nobles is fragile
She clashes with Corlys Velaryon after refusing to legitimize his sons, frustrating one of her most important allies. Meanwhile, new dragonriders Hugh, Ulf, and Addam begin showing signs of dissatisfaction with how they’re being treated. Rhaenyra also hosts a banquet for nobles accused of hoarding food and shocks them by serving roasted rats before announcing that supplies will be redistributed to the smallfolk
The episode’s biggest twist comes when Rhaenyra learns the boy she believes is Daeron Targaryen is actually a decoy. Lord Ormund Hightower tricked Team Black and kept the real Daeron. News arrives that Ormund has seized Tumbleton, leaving Rhaenyra with a difficult choice: attack and risk civilian lives or allow the Greens to strengthen their position
What is ‘House of the Dragon’ about?
“House of the Dragon” is set nearly 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and chronicles the rise and fall of House Targaryen
Based on portions of George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood,” the series centers on the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. The conflict erupts after competing factions of the royal family stake rival claims to the Iron Throne
The war divides the realm between supporters of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, known as Team Black, and supporters of King Aegon II Targaryen, known as Team Green. As alliances shift and dragons enter the battlefield, the struggle threatens to destroy the dynasty from within
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 release schedule
Season 3 will feature eight episodes over eight weeks, through Aug. 9
Episode 1 — June 21
Episode 2 — June 28
Episode 3 — July 5
Episode 4 — July 12
Episode 5 — July 19
Episode 6 — July 26
Episode 7 — Aug. 2
Episode 8 — Aug. 9
Who stars in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3?
The ensemble cast includes many returning fan favorites:
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
Will there be a ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 4?
Yes. HBO has already renewed “House of the Dragon” for a fourth season
The upcoming fourth installment is expected to serve as the show’s final season, allowing the series to complete its adaptation of the “Dance of the Dragons” storyline
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This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Syracuse.com staff
