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‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap And Review: The Battle Of The Gullet

The Triarchy fleet joins Tyland Lannister after the Hightower and Lannister navies fail to break Rhaenyra’s blockade, officials said.

  • On Sunday, June 21, 2026, House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered on HBO, opening with the "shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet," an epic naval conflict featuring dragons, fire, and massive casualties.
  • To break the naval blockade Rhaenyra placed on King's Landing, Lysene Admiral Sharako Lohar led the Triarchy fleet, aiming to challenge the queen's claim to the Iron Throne.
  • Prince Jacaerys Velaryon died after his dragon, Vermax, was struck by a ballista and dragged into the sea . Alyn of Hull killed Sharako in a brutal one-on-one brawl, saving his father Corlys.
  • Rhaena Targaryen's arrival with the rogue dragon Sheepstealer caused chaos when friendly fire damaged the Black's fleet and struck Vermax, directly contributing to her cousin Jacaerys' death.
  • Showrunner Ryan Condal confirmed writing for Season 4 began in January 2026, hinting at a "go big or go home" approach as the series heads toward its final chapter.
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Inverse broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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