Disney+ launches 'Alice and Steve' as HBO's 'House of the Dragon' season 3 premieres

Disney+ debuted the comedy series "Alice and Steve," a British‑produced show following lifelong friends Alice and Steve as they navigate mid‑life challenges, family dynamics, and a controversial relationship between Steve and Alice’s daughter Izzy. The first episode mixes dark humor with references to classic cinema, highlighting themes of ageing, loneliness and drug‑infused misadventures.

Meanwhile HBO’s "House of the Dragon" began its third season, opening with a violent confrontation that showcases the reckless, adolescent behaviour of the Targaryen aristocracy. The season features the dramatic Battle of the Gaznate and emphasizes how youthful impulses drive political turmoil in the fictional Seven Kingdoms, drawing parallels to modern power struggles.

Both series generated discussion for their stark portrayals of power, immaturity, and personal conflict within high‑budget television productions.