Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.‘Dragon House’ returned with a fiery and action-packed show in Season 3 on Monday, June 22 (IST). After keeping fans waiting for two years, the series contributed to dragon fights, political coups, devastating losses and conflicting family events that became the most talked about time on social media.The anticipated third season began with the Targaryen civil war already underway, where the Greens and Blacks clashed on land, air and sea and showed a series of shocking events that lit up the Internet immediately.
Prince Jacaerys meets his end
Among the episode’s saddest moments is the death of Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, whose fate left viewers deeply saddened. The young prince’s final stand became one of the most talked about events of the episode, as fans prepared for the long season ahead, which began not only with the death of the heir, but also the death of his dragon.“The fact that Lucerys and Jacaerys died on top of their dragons like the Targaryens and were buried at sea like the Velaryons…” wrote one viewer.One fan admitted, “how I screamed when that first arrow hit him even though I knew it was coming…oh Jace.”Others were more concerned about the situation during his last moments, with one post saying, “JACE GOT HIMSELF TO BAELA IM CRYING.”
Aemond and Alicent’s KISS surprises fans
While Jacaerys’ death dominated most of the news, one scene left viewers shocked for a very different reason. During the conflict between Aemond Targaryen and his mother Alicent Hightower, the acting king, unexpectedly kisses him on the lips. Apart from the man’s shock, many onlookers were shocked and expressed their displeasure.“I had to go back three times because there was no way my eyes could handle it. “House of the Dragon continues to find new ways to leave me speechless,” one fan wrote.Actress Olivia Cooke, who portrays Alicent, spoke about the moment and how it affected her character. “I think Alicent always thought there was something more sinister with the feelings Aemond had for her mother, but she never thought it would show. She’s left devastated and scared of what that means.”Ewan Mitchell, who plays Aemond, also considered the prince’s dilemma. He said, “Maybe a little bit about the Oedipus problem. Aemond has a very distorted view of love, missing it when he was growing up. And so he doesn’t really know how to express it.”
The North remembers
The news also gave a big boost to Team Black and the long-awaited arrival of the promoters in the North. Roderick Dustin and the Winter Wolves finally made their appearance, bringing support to the north for Rhaenyra Targaryen.The arrival of the Starks’ allies has been met with enthusiasm by fans, many of whom have been waiting for the northern warriors to enter the fray since the series’ adaptation of George RR Martin’s Fire & Blood.
A bloody start to Season 3
With characters falling in battle and alliances moving across Westeros, Season 3 has established the Dance of Dragons’ most dangerous army. A trailer for season 2 has also been posted online, prompting fans to tease Rhaenyra Targaryen’s fury as she vows to ‘destroy’ her enemies.