In House of the Dragon's third episode, tensions escalate between Rhaenyra and Alicent, leading both sides to prepare for war.

In House of the Dragon's third episode, tensions rise between Rhaenyra and Alicent as their attempts at peace falter. Alicent misunderstands Viserys' final words about naming Aegon as king, and despite Rhaenys' suggestion for Rhaenyra to reach out to Alicent, war looms closer. Both sides fortify, with Aegon II and Rhaenyra each retaining spy chiefs, Larys Strong and Mysaria respectively. The episode concludes with the inevitability of war, and all characters prepare for the impending dragon-powered conflict that threatens to consume the kingdom.