House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 airs, Rhaenyra’s war intensifies

HBO’s fantasy series *House of the Dragon* released the second episode of its third season on 28 June 2026. The episode deepens the civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and the Green Council, with major plot developments including the death of Jacaerys Velaryon, the downfall of Otto Hightower, and a failed plan by Alicent Hightower. Aemond Targaryen’s brutal assault at Harrenhal and new dragon battles further raise the stakes.

The episode was streamed in Turkey via the Max platform with Turkish dubbing and subtitles, prompting a surge in local search traffic for “House of the Dragon 3. sezon 2. bölüm izle”. Reviewers noted several deviations from George R. R. Martin’s *Fire & Blood* source material, highlighting the series’ continued global popularity and weekly release schedule through July 2026.