Everything you need to know about Season 3 of House of the Dragon (Image source: Instagram)
Season 3 of House of the Dragon currently has a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its June 21 premiere, news site Winter Is Coming reported. The rating is based on early reviews covering the opening episodes, so it could change as more critics rate the full season.Season 3 of House of the Dragon surpassed the first two seasons of the series in one key area ahead of its HBO premiere. Early reviews of the new season gave a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score before the rating settled at 97 percent. Critics praised the faster pace, darker story, and large-scale action, including the long-awaited gullet battle. The fantasy drama returns June 21, 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
Season 3 of “House of the Dragon” received strong scores
Winter is Coming reported that season three initially received a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews. The score later increased to 97 percent after the total number of reviews reached 32.The rating puts the new season ahead of the first part, which received a rating of 90 percent. Season 2 remains the show’s lowest-rated season at 84 percent.The early number does not reflect the average of 9.7 out of 10. It shows that 97 percent of participating critics gave the reviewed episodes a positive rating.
Most reviewers have only seen the first two to four episodes, so the score could change once the full season is available.
Winter is Coming gave the season a B rating and called it “the absolute definition of must-see television.”Mama’s Geeky said the season “wastes no time getting into the dark and gritty.” The outlet also described the esophageal battle as a “massive and devastating spectacle.”Metro UK said that “fans who felt the show had suffered a decline” would welcome the show’s “exciting return”.
Season 3 of “House of the Dragon” promises faster action
Early reviews describe the season as fast-paced and full of major events. The Battle of the Gaul will play a central role as conflict grows between rival Targaryen factions. The season also set another production record. Its team reportedly used more stunt performers in a single shot than any previous television production.Season 3’s current score on Rotten Tomatoes matches the 97 percent earned by Season 4 of Game of Thrones, the highest-rated season of the original series. The final comparison will be based on reviews for all episodes. Currently, Season 3 enters its premiere week with the strongest critical result in the history of the prequel series.