House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere - “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood”

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Happy Wine Wednesday! I'm thrilled to have Michelle Jaworski back with me to delve into all of the drama that unfolded in the premiere episode of HBO's House of the Dragon.

In this episode:

• A heartfelt farewell to Jace, but did his death hit with its intended impact?
• Character dynamics: Aegon’s chaos, Rhaenyra’s leadership struggles, and the cursed cycle of family conflict.
• We dig into the massive Battle of the Gullet.
• Show vs. book comparisons: Adaptation changes, omitted characters, and plot shifts.

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Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring in-depth season breakdowns, guest conversations, and special bonus content from the wine cellar! And don't miss my coverage of The Vampire Lestat with Terence Johnson.

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