Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episodes 1-8.The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale upends the power dynamics of the Dance of the Dragons, and it’s not the first time they’ve shifted during the latest outing. Rhaenyra and her forces regain ground at the beginning of Season 3, but they’re met with obstacles at every turn. The tables are constantly threatening to turn, and they finally do when the First Battle at Tumbleton unfolds. It initially promises to be an easy win for Rhaenyra’s forces. However, Ulf’s betrayal complicates things — and leaves both sides of the conflict reeling.

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