After a number of bloody battles, Rhaenyra is on the Iron Throne at last—but will her reign last?&nbsp;

The season may only be three episodes in, but in such a short time, House of the Dragon has managed to deliver plenty of action, drama, and intrigue.&nbsp;
After a series of intense battles and schemes, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-2-recap-summary-plot-who-dies-review-spoilers-aemond-rhaenyra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Rhaenyra</a> has ascended the Iron Throne at last, but in keeping with the rest of her time on our screens, plenty of issues quickly arise that prove more challenging than she or her advisers had expected.&nbsp;
Below, catch up on everything you may have missed with our complete House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 recap.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 Recap</h2>

After years of effort, sacrifice, and planning, Rhaenyra Targaryen finally ascended the Iron Throne last episode. But that triumph didn't come without a price. As Alicent walked through the door to the throne room in the custody of city guards, she watched as Rhaenyra executed her father, who had been secretly imprisoned in the keep's dungeons. After Alicent cut a deal with Rhaenyra and their relationship has been on the mend, many viewers have been left wondering what this means for the pair.&nbsp;
Luckily, the episode doesn't take long to answer. But first, we meet Daemon on the road, who intercepts Lord Ormund Hightower and forces him to stand down and pledge for Rhaenyra. Before Ormund leaves, Daemon requests that he turn over custody of Daeron to the crown. Daemon returns to King's Landing to share the news with Rhaenyra, who appears deep in thought as she considers her new role. Before long, she makes an introduction to Daeron, her half-brother. After brief pleasantries, she begins asking Daeron about his knowledge of the conspiracy to usurp her throne. He refuses to answer, and she confines him to his new chambers.&nbsp;
In the small council room, trouble is brewing. Maester Orwyle informs Corlys that the crown's treasury has been depleted, and they only have enough to sustain the castle for a week or two. Rhaenyra wonders about her coronation and suggests that she must have a proper one to declare her legitimacy. Meanwhile, Corlys and Mysaria ask what her plans are to quell famines and Triarchy attacks. She devises a plan to get around these troubles and puts a bounty on Aemond's head, to which Daemon points out that they have nothing to give as a bounty. Meanwhile, rats scurry and squeak around Rhaenyra's feet, as the maester tells her that Aegon had all of the ratcatchers killed. Stewards and members of the castle's staff approach Rhaenyra with requests and reminders, but she ignores all of them as she strides into Alicent and Helaena's quarters to ask about the gold. Unfortunately for Rhaenyra, Alicent knows nothing about it. The two argue, and Alicent says that she has held up her end of their bargain, while Rhaenyra expresses outrage at the fact that she has not yet had the opportunity to kill Aegon, as he has fled. Alicent reminds Rhaenyra that she killed her father, and Rhaenyra needs to take a moment to steady herself. Rhaenyra declares that she cannot release Alicent until Aemond is dead.&nbsp;
Rhaenyra orders that Aegon be declared dead and that Joffrey should be brought to her from the Vale to be raised as her rightful heir. Mysaria gives Rhaenyra counsel about what to do about Daeron. As they walk the halls, Rhaenyra sees a vision of Jacaerys walking by, and suggests killing him as her own sons were slain. She approaches the High Septon to speak about her coronation and Aegon's death, but he asks many questions about the manner of the death, causing her to become defensive. She says that she was born to rule, but "no good can come of dragons," he says, before advising her not to make an enemy of the faith.&nbsp;
At dinner later that evening, Corlys reveals to Rhaenyra that Addam and Alyn are his sons. He tells her that he wishes to name Alyn his heir and asks her to legitimize them as Velaryons. She appears hesitant and gives him no concrete affirmation. In the hall on her way to bed, she encounters Baela as discordant music plays in the background. In her nightgown, she wanders the halls with a lantern before climbing into bed with Daemon. She watches the lights of the cityscape before falling asleep.&nbsp;
The next morning, Rhaenyra readies to meet petitioners in the throne room. People make requests to Rhaenyra, and she struggles to receive them. Sylvi comes forward, asking her to help the lowborn people of the city. In a small council meeting later, Daemon says that citizens should not criticize the crown and start a rebellion because, in a war, all suffer. Rhaenyra struggles to concentrate and stares into her tea. She asks whether Baela has found Sheepstealer's rider and Vhagar. Mysaria and Daemon continue to disagree over the issue of the people. She suggests a banquet, thinking her father would have done the same thing.&nbsp;
Later on, she and Daemon knight Hugh, Ulf, and Addam. Hugh asks Rhaenyra if she will provide for him as promised, and she says yes, but tells him that she is "awash in dilemmas and deficiencies." As she attempts to sit in her quarters later on, Alicent appears and asks her to allow her father's remains to rest in Oldtown. Before she exits the room, Rhaenyra asks how she handled ruling while Viserys was ill. "You may not rule and remain yourself," Alicent says.&nbsp;
Rhaenyra hosts her banquet and comes before the invited lords and ladies as a self-proclaimed conciliator. A bell rings, and the feast is served. The guests look at their plates with disgust, before one asks Rhaenyra what she has served. Gesturing at the rats on the plates, Rhaenyra responds that this is what the people of the city ate while the highborn lords and ladies stockpiled food. Rhaenyra says that as they sit there, the Gold Cloaks are searching their store rooms and intend to distribute what they find throughout the city. She walks away from the table.
She and Daemon talk about how to address the issue at large. Rhaenyra sends him to the Vale to claim a debt of gold from Lady Jeyne. Daemon tells her to look beyond the Seven Kingdoms and strive for greater power. She rebukes this and looks to her father as an example. The two argue, and Daemon walks off after reminding her she needs to kill Daeron. She stands over the boy's bed as he sleeps, but does not act.&nbsp;
The next day, she addresses the city in public and hands out food to the people, who cheer at the gesture of goodwill. Later, Corlys comes to Rhaenyra and asks about his sons' legitimacy once again. She denies him politely, and he asks why in anger. The two exchange heated words, and Corlys accuses her sons of being bastards.&nbsp;
Rhaenyra tells Alicent that she has custody of Daeron and that he is somewhere within the castle. Alicent asks what she plans to do, and Rhaenyra tells her that she plans to send the boy to the Wall. Alicent asks to see him. Rhaenyra brings Alicent in to see Daeron, but quickly realizes when neither reacts that he is an imposter, which Alicent confirms.&nbsp;
Rhaenyra is informed that a Hightower host has taken over Tumbleton and taken a young dragon with them. She declares that she will take action as she watches Hightower regalia, stripped from the castle walls, burn in the courtyard.&nbsp;

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