House of the Dragon season 3 premiere draws mixed reviews

The third season of the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon launched with the episode “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood,” opening with the much‑anticipated Battle of the Gullet. Reviewers highlighted the series’ high‑budget production, strong performances and elaborate dragon sequences, noting that the show continues the lineage of Game of Thrones while introducing new plot twists.

Critics in Italy and Greece praised the visual spectacle and the cast’s delivery but expressed mixed feelings about certain storyline choices and character developments. The episode’s reception underscores the series’ ability to attract fan interest despite the waning overall hype for the Game of Thrones universe.