House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7 Recap and Review

In House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7, the intricate relationship between House Targaryen and their dragons is explored more deeply than ever before. The episode delves into the emotional connection between riders and their dragons, questioning how much their feelings affect one another, and whether this bond affects their temperament or bonding.

The scenes of dragon conflict, such as when Rhaenyra discovers her husband Daemon has been lying to her, reveal a surprising closeness between her and her dragons. Aegon, in particular, shares a disfigured and apparent madness with his dragon Sunfyre. The episode opens with a dream of Helaena, which features her envisioning herself on Dreamfyre shouting "Dracarys!" as an angry mob rushes at them in the Dragonpit.

This dream, along with Aemond's dream of his mother Alicent appearing in bed with him, highlights the prophetic nature of dreams within the Targaryen family. As the episode progresses, Rhaenyra struggles to address her numerous problems, creating a power vacuum at the seat of her authority. Meanwhile, Daemon feels guilty for separating Rhaenyra from her dragon and failing to protect her.

Ormund, on the other hand, is enjoying his position of power despite the impending threat of Rivermen. The episode concludes with Ormund courting Ulf, a dragon rider, in an attempt to gain control over the Driftmark fortress and its resources, leaving the viewer with a complex web of relationships and power struggles in the Targaryen family.