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HotD S3 Premiere: Dragon Riders' Secret Intel Revealed
22 Jun
Summary
- Actors received full battle scope for realistic dragon rider scenes.
- Unexpected dragon rider arrival and a wild dragon's defiance occurred.
- The Season 3 premiere featured a massive naval and dragon battle.

The third season of House of the Dragon has begun with a spectacular naval and aerial confrontation, the Battle of the Gullet. Showrunner teasers hinted at this epic event, which unfolded on screen with dragons playing a significant role.
To ensure authentic portrayals, actors portraying dragon riders were provided with the complete scope of the battle sequences. This detail allowed them to react realistically to the unfolding chaos below, enhancing the immersive experience for viewers.
The premiere episode also featured a surprising twist when Rhaena Targaryen arrived on the wild dragon Sheepstealer, which unfortunately did not obey her commands. This unexpected turn of events, alongside other dragon rider appearances, led to a major character's death by the episode's conclusion.