#01decider.comJun 22
‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 1 Recap: The Flame Monster0
Decider's recap focuses on the new title sequence and the chaos of dragon warfare, framing the episode as a return to form after the long hiatus.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere dominates
The long wait for House of the Dragon Season 3 is over, and the premiere is all anyone can talk about. The Battle of the Gullet delivers a major character death and some genuinely impressive filmmaking, while Rick and Morty quietly serves up a Jerry-centric episode.
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Dragon war begins
The premiere landed with a bang, and every outlet has a different angle on the same battle.
#02www.tvline.comJun 22
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Premiere Recap: Jacaerys Dies In Episode 10
TVLine confirms the biggest spoiler: Jacaerys Velaryon dies in the premiere, a major turning point in the war between Blacks and Greens.
#03variety.comJun 22
'House of the Dragon' Director Breaks Down Battle of the Gullet0
Variety's interview with director Loni Peristere goes behind the scenes on building real ships and filming the sea battle, offering a production deep dive that the recaps don't cover.
Meanwhile, in animation
A lighter note from the other side of the genre spectrum.
#04bleedingcool.comJun 22
Rick and Morty Season 9 Ep. 5: "Jer Bud" Preview: What, Jerry Worry?0
Bleeding Cool previews a standalone Jerry episode in Rick and Morty Season 9, where his anxiety over a job interview leads to a worm-based crisis.
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