‘House of the Dragon’ Ep 3 Recap: Rhaenyra’s a Halfway Queen
The third episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 introduces a new antagonist and sees Rhaenyra take the Iron Throne.
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The brief
Rhaenyra has taken the Iron Throne in the third episode of Season 3. The installment, referred to by The New York Times as "The Rat Banquet," features the arrival of a much-anticipated character and a new antagonist who is impacting the war.
Coverage from Vulture describes Rhaenyra as a "halfway queen," while Slate Magazine notes that the anticipated character's introduction comes with a twist. The Ringer and The New York Times are focusing their recaps on the shifting dynamics of the conflict and the specific events of the episode.
Future attention is directed toward the arrival of subsequent episodes, as noted by USA Today.
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Quick answers
What is the title of Season 3, Episode 3?
The New York Times refers to the episode as "The Rat Banquet."
What major plot development occurs for Rhaenyra?
According to USA Today and Vulture, Rhaenyra takes the Iron Throne, though Vulture characterizes her as a "halfway queen."
Who new appears in this episode?
Coverage from Slate Magazine and The Ringer indicates the introduction of a much-anticipated character and a new antagonist.
Coverage (5)
- Rhaenyra takes the Iron Throne. When is the next 'HOD' episode out? USA Today · 11h ago
- This Week’s House of the Dragon Reveals a Much-Anticipated Character—With a Twist Slate Magazine · 11h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: The Rat Banquet The New York Times · 11h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3: A New Antagonist Shakes Up the War The Ringer · 11h ago
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Ep 3 Recap: Rhaenyra’s a Halfway Queen Vulture · 11h ago broke it first
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