House of the Dragon Season 3 continues its weekly rollout with the third episode set to air in the early hours of Monday, July 6. The HBO fantasy drama, a prequel to Game of Thrones, has already delivered intense action and political maneuvering in its first two episodes, which debuted on June 21. The season consists of eight episodes, airing simultaneously in the US and UK as part of a Transatlantic simulcast designed to curb illegal downloading.
UK Release Time and Viewing Options
Episode 3 will premiere on Sky Atlantic, streaming platform NOW, and HBO Max UK & Ireland at 2am British Summer Time (BST) on Monday, July 6. Subscribers to NOW or HBO Max can watch it on demand from that time or later in the day. Sky Atlantic will repeat the episode at 9pm the same evening for those who prefer a primetime slot.
The simulcast means the episode airs at the same moment in both countries: 9pm Eastern Time in the US on Sunday, July 5, which corresponds to 2am BST in the UK. This practice has been standard for HBO's major shows since Game of Thrones to ensure British fans can watch without delay.
Plot Preview: Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne
HBO has released a teaser for the upcoming episode, showing Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) now seated on the Iron Throne. She strives to uphold her father Viserys I's (Paddy Considine) legacy but finds the crown heavy. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) warns her that she must kill Daeron Targaryen, a claimant to the throne. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) cautions Rhaenyra: “You may not rule and remain yourself. There is in you a door that must shut. You will do things that your heart would have recoiled from.” Rhaenyra resists, saying, “I dispute that I must become what I am not.” Despite her new position, she faces threats from all sides, notably from Ormund Hightower (James Norton). The teaser ends with Rhaenyra staring into a bonfire of items belonging to the Greens.
How to Watch
Viewers can access House of the Dragon through Sky's Essential TV bundle, which includes Sky TV and Netflix for £15 per month, offering live and on-demand content without a satellite dish. The series airs weekly on Mondays on Sky Atlantic, NOW, and HBO Max UK & Ireland.
