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S0 E86: Inside S3 E5

Tensions rise and truths are revealed. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) break down Season 3, Episode 5 of #HOTD. They discuss Aegon’s renewed confidence and violent revenge, Alicent’s and Mysaria’s striking similarities, and Lord Ormund’s ruthless plan to return the Iron Throne to its rightful heir.

Air date	Jul 20, 2026
Runtime	8 minutes