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House of the Dragon S3 Premiere Slays Prince, Angers Martin

6/23/2026

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HBO aired House of the Dragon season 3 premiere, “Battle of the Gullet,” on June 21, 2026.
Rhaena Targaryen bonds with Sheepstealer, whose fire kills Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon Vermax.
The series removed Nettles from the book, assigning her narrative to Rhaena to create a “monkey’s-paw” twist.
Author George R.R. Martin called his relationship with Condal “abysmal” and condemned the show’s departures from Fire & Blood.

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Story summary

HBO aired House of the Dragon season 3 premiere, “Battle of the Gullet,” on June 21, 2026.
Rhaena Targaryen bonds with Sheepstealer, whose fire kills Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon Vermax.
The series removed Nettles from the book, assigning her narrative to Rhaena to create a “monkey’s-paw” twist.
Author George R.R. Martin called his relationship with Condal “abysmal” and condemned the show’s departures from Fire & Blood.