House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 trailer breakdown: Rhaenyra vs. Ormund clash, Tumbleton move, and more

A still from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 preview (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)
A still from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 preview (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)

House of the Dragon Season 3 has wasted no time in delivering big twists that have already changed the course of the story. With only three episodes released so far, viewers saw Rhaenyra losing her son, Jacaerys, reclaiming the Iron Throne, and the escalation of the war between the Blacks and the Greens.

The latest trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 hinted at the growing tension because of the war, and from the scenes, viewers can expect a big and intense battle to happen soon.

Created by Ryan J. Condal and George R.R. Martin, the series stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, and Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon.

Let's have a look at House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 spoilers.


House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 spoilers: Rhaenyra struggles to understand Ormund's plan

Ormund Hightower (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)
Ormund Hightower (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 trailer opens with Rhaenyra asking why Ormund decides to seize Tumbleton. She believes that Ormund is provoking her into attacking the region that supported her while wondering if he is trying to win their support. The trailer also features clips of Ormund's army moving through the streets.

In episode 2, she reclaimed the Iron Throne after losing her son. With the new situation arising in the upcoming episode, Rhaenyra has to come up with a strategy to deal with it, considering if she burns it, she would end up killing her own allies. Talking about Tumbleton, viewers might also remember the Battle of Tumbleton and how brutal it was, and this conflict could be hinting at another battle like that.

The trailer shows Daemon warning that the soldiers must be paid, or things could quickly get out of hand. The trailer also hints at their financial issues as Rhaenyra's side appears to be running short on resources. The episode will focus on how she faces the situation and aims to solve it.


House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 spoilers: Criston Cole arrives at Harrenhal

Alys Rivers (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)
Alys Rivers (Image via YouTube/@HBO Max)

As of now, Daemon Targaryen is at Harrenhal, where Gwayne Hightower and Criston Cole arrive in search of Aemond. They tell Alys that they are looking for Prince Aemond and advise her to tell the truth in case she knows his exact location. However, the trailer doesn't reveal what Gwayne Hightower and Criston Cole will get to hear and what their next plan will be.

On the other hand, Ormund Hightower seems to be all ready for the battle, looking all confident as he says his purpose is to return the Iron Throne to its rightful heir. Though it is yet to be seen why Ormund is behind Tumbleton.


House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 spoilers: What's next for Aegon and Larys?

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 trailer shows Larys Strong and Aegon on their journey as Larys tells him that they should protect what they plan to do quietly and assume that these men are only loyal to themselves.

The trailer shifts to another scene as a man asks, "You riverfolk?" as he turns and hears a man saying he hates riverfolk. While Aegon doesn't react to it, considering the anger he holds inside, it remains to be seen how he will respond later. The overall trailer seems focused on strategy and the bloodbath that is coming in the future.


House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 will release on HBO and HBO Max on July 12.

Edited by Vatsala Chauhan