And now our watch is ended…for now! Ser A.Ron, King Jimhaerys, and Acolyte Max finish up the book to show comparisons for season three of House of the Dragon. They analyze the biggest differences between Fire & Blood and the last two episodes, “The Dragon in Winter” and “The Treasons at Tumbleton”.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 481, par. 5 – p. 487, par. 2, plus p. 505, pars. 2–3 on Helaena’s death
Kindle: pp. 512–518, plus the two paragraphs on Helaena’s death beginning “The two knights died at dawn…”
Begins: “On the headwaters of the mighty Mander stood Tumbleton, a thriving market town and…”
Ends: “None of this constitutes proof that Daemon Targaryen had carnal knowledge of the bastard girl, but…”

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We’re nearing the end of our book vs. show coverage with episodes five and six of House of the Dragon Season Three. King Jimhaerys, Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max talk Sabitha Frey’s protective privy, Criston Cole’s surprisingly more flattering depiction in the show than the book, and the questionable intelligence of dragons.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 473, par. 3 – p. 481, par. 4
Kindle: pp. 503–512
Begins: “In the riverlands, Ser Criston Cole abandoned Harrenhal, striking south along…”
Ends: “Though the lusts of men and cruelty of women can never be gainsaid, we must…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 481, par. 5 – p. 487, par. 2, plus p. 505, pars. 2–3 on Helaena’s death
Kindle: pp. 512–518, plus the two paragraphs on Helaena’s death beginning “The two knights died at dawn…”
Begins: “On the headwaters of the mighty Mander stood Tumbleton, a thriving market town and…”
Ends: “None of this constitutes proof that Daemon Targaryen had carnal knowledge of the bastard girl, but…”

Pete Peppers debunks HOTD Season Three’s Jetpacking

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Jim, A.Ron, and Max are back to compare episodes 3 and 4 of House of the Dragon Season 3 with Fire & Blood. They break down the business at Bitterbridge, talk Daeron differences, and answer your feedback questions along the way. What did the show change, what did the book do better, and what fresh chaos has the adaptation unleashed?

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 460, par. 2 – p. 467, par. 2
Kindle: pp. 491–497
Begins: “West of Harrenhal, fighting continued in the riverlands as…”

Spoiler section only:
Hardcover: Continue through p. 473, par. 2
Kindle: Continue through p. 503
Ends: “Lady Caswell watched from her walls, then commanded…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 473, par. 3 – p. 481, par. 4
Kindle: pp. 503–512
Begins: “In the riverlands, Ser Criston Cole abandoned Harrenhal, striking south along…”
Ends: “Though the lusts of men and cruelty of women can never be gainsaid, we must…”

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In this episode, Jim, A.Ron, and Max cover the jam-packed opening episodes, “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood” and “Queen’s Landing.” They’re comparing the episodes to their Fire & Blood counterparts.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 441, par. 4 – p. 460, par. 1
Kindle: pp. 471–490
Begins: “Yet Seasmoke, Vermithor, and Silverwing were accustomed to men…”
Ends: “Thus did the flower of House Strong, an ancient line of…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 460, par. 2 – p. 467, par. 2
Kindle: pp. 491–497
Begins: “West of Harrenhal, fighting continued in the riverlands as…”

Spoiler section only:
Hardcover: Continue through p. 473, par. 2
Kindle: Continue through p. 503
Ends: “Lady Caswell watched from her walls, then commanded…”

Pete Peppers' Season 3 Timeline Revelations

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Anthony and Steve hijack the podcast to talk about the Treasons of Tumbleton. Then Anthony talks with Kavita Mudan Finn and Valerie Garver.

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The season may be over, but King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron will never yield. They answer a ton of your feedback and discuss everything from Rhaenyra’s makeup and her lack of discretion to ravens literally talking. Be wary of the spoiler section—if you don’t want to know what happens in the book, as Davos would say, “steer clear!”

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King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron gather to speak their opinions on the finale of season 3 of House of the Dragon. Who dies, who has a major case of butt-hurt, and who has the best lines. Overall, the season was wildly entertaining and Jim and A.Ron are looking forward to season 4! 

Send in your feedback for the final episode of HOTD at [email protected].

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The King has been put to bed, and the Maesters convene to discuss the fate of the realm. Ser A.Ron, Maester Anthony, and Acolyte Max answer listener questions and dive deep into the differences between book and show in this spoiler-heavy edition of Maester’s Corner.

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King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron return to hear the petitions of their leal listeners as they break down House of the Dragon, Season 3, Episode Seven, “The Dragon in Winter.”

We’re doing things a little differently this week—this entire episode is free of book spoilers. If you’re craving deeper book-to-show comparisons, keep an eye out for a jam-packed discussion later this week featuring Maester Anthony, Ser A.Ron, and Acolyte Max.

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Ser A.Ron and King Jimhaerys continue their campaign through House of the Dragon Season Three with Episode Seven. Jim bemoans the current state of Team Black, while A.Ron urges Green loyalists to rally behind their one true hope...wait, Gwayne!? And don't worry—Aemond's Oedipus complex gets the attention it deserves. Stick around for a brief spoiler section at the end of the show—but only if you're into that sort of thing.

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We’ve got a Hightower of mail to get through this week for House of the Dragon, Season Three, Episode Six, “Faceless Men”. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron hear the concerns of the realm, from the fate of Corlys to the history of Alys Rivers to Rhaenyra’s romantic entanglements. And as always, if you’re a book reader (or simply not averse to spoilers), stick around for Maester’s Corner—our spoiler section—where Acolyte Max joins Ser A.Ron to compare the ancient scrolls of GRRM with what Ryan Condal and company have cooked up this season.

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