House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 1: Number one with a gullet | WNYC

The recap of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, Episode 1 focuses on new developments two years forward in the story timeline, while only seconds pass for characters in Westeros. The episode revisits major prior arcs, including the return of the Tapestry depicting the Doom of Valyria and events from earlier seasons. In the Vale, Rhaena formally commits to her wild dragon, Sheepstealer, and the relationship quickly turns into action as she bonds with the creature. In King’s Landing, Aemond notices that King Aegon and Larys have disappeared from the Red Keep; they have been hidden in a carriage heading north. The carriage is intercepted by soldiers loyal to Queen Rhaenyra, who intend to kill them, but Larys reveals the secret identities and persuades the leader to spare them and bring them to Rhaenyra. Meanwhile on Dragonstone, Rhaenyra plans to travel to seize the throne, backed by assurances from Alicent.