Season 3 of “House of the Dragon” is just around the corner, and fans cannot wait to see their favorite characters return to the screen. Apart from wanting to know how the story will move forward, viewers are also curious about the runtime of the episodes, and it seems HBO is set to deliver a longer-than-usual opening episode that would set the tone as the battle for the Iron Throne intensifies.
According to the schedule on HBO’s official website, the first episode of Season 3, which is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, June 21, will be the longest premiere episode in the show’s history. The schedule shows that the first episode will air from 9:00 p.m. to 10:12 p.m. ET, which means that it has an official runtime of 72 minutes. With that timing, it surpasses the duration of the premiere episodes of the first two editions.
The first episode of Season 1 ran for 65 minutes, while the first episode of Season 2 came in at 58 minutes. The longer duration makes it clear that the TV series is wasting no time diving into the next chapter of the deadly Targaryen civil war. However, it is worth mentioning that the reported 72-minute duration could include both the end credits and the highly anticipated “Inside the Episode” segment.
It has already been established that Season 3 of “House of the Dragon” will begin with the Battle of Gullet, and people who were fortunate enough to watch the first two episodes at the premiere event cannot stop raving about it. There is a lot of excitement among fans for the long-awaited Battle of Gullet, a pivotal moment from George RR Martin’s “Fire & Blood” novel. For those who are not familiar with the novel, the aforementioned war is widely regarded as one of the most devastating clashes in Targaryen history, and forced Rhynaera to take a darker route as grief and war began reshaping all her decisions.
So, it doesn’t come as a shock that the makers are giving this event ample time to unfold, considering its importance to the story and its impact on Rhynaera’s journey.
For viewers, the supersized premiere episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 3 is an encouraging sign. It indicates that the makers have given the story the room it needs to balance fiery battle sequences and all the drama that has defined the franchise from the very beginning. If the opening episode lives up to the expectations, fans could see Dance of the Dragons becoming one of the most enthralling spectacles in recent television history.
“House of the Dragon” Season 3 will premiere on HBO on Sunday, June 21, at 9 p.m. ET.
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