According to production schedules, the third season of House of the Dragon started filming in the UK in March of this year and will run through October 2025. Due to the show's extensive post-production demands and the duration of filming, industry sources indicate that the new episodes are not expected to be available before the middle of 2026. The launch window is not yet set by HBO.

The progression of Aegon is teased by Tom Glynn-Carney

Given this backdrop, Tom Glynn-Carney has suggested a different creative timeline for his portrayal of King Aegon II Targaryen's inner journey when the program returns. In an interview with Awards Buzz, the actor said that Aegon's personality in season 3 changes from the reckless and insecure king he was in season 2 to a more self-aware ruler who is still traumatized by the almost fatal wounds he sustained at Rook's Rest.

In his analysis, Glynn-Carney noted that Aegon's journey throughout the story is driven by a need to understand his identity and the reasons behind his behaviour. He seeks answers to numerous personal enquiries, which could potentially aid in his personal development, acceptance of accountability, and illumination of previously dark and obscure aspects of himself. Therefore, it represents a significant journey of self-discovery. His arc appears to be coming together as the tapestry unfolds.

Aegon’s complexity

Instead of trying to erase his record, the remarks seem like an effort to further polarise one of the most divisive characters in the narrative. As Aegon strengthened his hold on the Iron Throne in Season 2, he exacerbated every irrational impulse that had previously driven his Red Keep allies away. According to Glynn-Carney, the writers want viewers to comprehend the motivations behind these acts, but they don't want them to overlook the king's previous authorisation of executions, provocations, and civilian deaths.

After season 2, showrunner Ryan Condal stated his creative goal that the Greens and the Blacks should not be portrayed as heroes or villains in the traditional sense. This approach aligns with that mandate. According to George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, public opinion rapidly shifts against Rhaenyra once her faction takes King's Landing in the upcoming season. If the show sticks to that model, the moral ambiguity in the series will be maintained while Aegon's gradual introspection and Rhaenyra's descent into harsher techniques occur simultaneously.

What to expect in Season 3

Production insiders have confirmed that the third season would feature large-scale sequences based on the source material, including the Battle of the Gullet and four other significant events. On set in England are returning cast members Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke, as well as newcomers in parts that have not yet been announced.

The main point is not a "redemption arc" for the audience. The term implies a pardon that the series has never granted to any participant in the Dance of the Dragons battle. Instead, the third season will see how well a wounded monarch can accept responsibility for his actions as the war he started becomes increasingly horrific on all fronts.

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