Rhaenyra and Daemon Seize the Iron Throne as Jace’s Death Redraws the Map

Variety recaps House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, where Rhaenyra and Daemon move to seize the Iron Throne in King’s Landing following Jace’s death, confront Alicent’s shock, and cement a fragile new power alliance even as loyalties and threats shift (notably with Alys Rivers). The piece also includes notes from Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith about filming the harrowing Jace scene and the cast’s return to the Red Keep between seasons.