House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 - Reaction Live Stream

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 - Reaction Live Stream

From Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast by Game of Thrones

June 22, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Ser Matt shares his immediate, spoiler-filled reactions to the Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is finally here, and what a premiere it was. Ser Matt jumped on immediately after watching the Season 3 premiere to share the raw, spoiler-filled reactions to one of the most epic episodes HBO has ever produced. From the breathtaking Battle of the Gullet to shocking character moments, incredible dragon action, and what may be some of the best large-scale battles we’ve ever seen in the Game of Thrones universe, this episode absolutely delivered. For me, it’s an easy 10/10 and an unforgettable start to the season. This is an immediate reaction episode, so expect first impressions, favorite moments, standout performances, and early predictions for what’s coming next. Jimmy and I will be back later with our full in-depth review and breakdown, where we’ll analyze every major scene, compare the episode to Fire & Blood , discuss the biggest changes from the source material, and answer your questions. ⚠️ Full spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 throughout this episode. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to subscribe to the Bend the Knee Podcast for weekly House of the Dragon coverage, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, lore deep dives…

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Host: Ser Matt

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Books & works: House of the Dragon, Fire & Blood

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