On the other hand, Viserys continues to keep out of the conflict: It’s been three years.

It can wait another three days.

However, by merely the third episode,House of the Dragonquickly resolves this storyline.

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Daemon raises a white flag, allowing the Triarchys soldiers to approach him.

This allows Daemon to finally pursue Craghas Drahar, who has retreated into his cave.

He hassuccessfully won the War of Stepstones, without the help of his brother.

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Would it have been nice to learn more about Craghas Drahars motivations and the man behind the mask?

The Crabfeeders political alliance with the Triarchy might have been a great spinoff on its own.

But thats not the story thatHouse of the Dragonis about.

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ButHouse of the Dragonsubverts expectations in another way.

House of the Dragonpremieres new episodes every Sunday on HBO and HBO Max.

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