- By Tanya Garg
- Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Review: Olivia Cooke returns as Alicent Hightower, alongside Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon and the rest of the ensemble cast. The battle for the Iron Throne grows even more intense in the fifth episode of House of the Dragon season 3.
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 raises the stakes ahead of the coming war with the Starks and Riverlanders moving towards Tumbleton, Ser Criston Cole facing setbacks during his march, and Rhaenyra continuing her fight to gain a foothold in King's Landing.
As House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 became available for Indian viewers, fans quickly shared their first reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Twitter Review
A user (@jf5h_) wrote, "The writing level in this episode is a masterclass in polish, with top-of-the-top dialogues—this is the caliber we've been missing and waiting for since the start of the season."
Another user (@Basilioxsb) said, "Everything's still super interesting, I really liked the mystery and the deaths in King's Landing. The ending was incredible. My rating for the episode: 8/10."
A third user (@TRG_CONFIRMED) wrote,"Peak ending I must say for this episode. 10/10 for me."
A fourth user (@letPedri) said, "House Of The Dragon S3E5 - 9/10 one of the best House episodes so far for me."
A fifth user (@SankaMitchell) wrote, "House of the Dragon. Season 3 Episode 5. Unbowed and Unbent. One of the best episodes in Game of Thrones history. Dialogue was rich and delivered. Some of the finest acting. Every single conversation was precise and eloquent. That was all around beautiful. #HotD."
The moment Aegon k!lled the minor lord who humiliated him
Every episode makes Aegon feel more unpredictable, and that's what makes him so compelling to watch#hotd #houseofthedragon pic.twitter.com/QtjyWxvL2m
— SieZer 🀄️ (@SiezerW) July 20, 2026
Peak ending I must say for this episode.
10/10 for me, what say you?
This is a summary, I’ll delve in further in other videos #hotd #episode5 #houseofthedragon pic.twitter.com/2UhWpISnUa
— TimilehinOla🔥 (@TRG_CONFIRMED) July 20, 2026
Definitely a 10!! Loved the character development from Haelena to Ormond, Daeron, Cole & Gwayne. Rhaenyra’s council is just awful. Allyn is doing fine but Manderly and Ms Frey are going to cause problems. I knew when Alicent gave away her necklace so she and Haelena could escape…
— Julie Miller (@JerseyGirlsOne) July 20, 2026
I had the privilege of watching Episode 5 of #HOTD Season 3, and if anyone was worried about a weak back half, you can take those fears, put them in a box, and bury them 49 feet underground.
It's a strong episode from start to finish, with some pleasant and shocking surprises,… pic.twitter.com/YRGvkLEp0n
— Targaryen Loyalist (@Targ_Loyalist) July 15, 2026
Nah bro you can’t say nothing is happening
Right now in season 3 of House Of The Dragon
we are witnessing action but also ELITE politicking at the same time https://t.co/hXoPp5L5e0
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) July 20, 2026
VISTO EL EPISODIO 5 DE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON!!!
Sigue todo muy interesante, me gustó mucho el misterio y las muertes en king's landing. Las cosas en Harrenhal se pusieron buenas, Rhaenyra y su reinado siguen con problemas y Alicent este episodio me gustó mucho. El final fue… pic.twitter.com/fzkBl5hQGg
— Basilio (@Basilioxsb) July 20, 2026
THAT was yalls fave episode of the season????#hotd pic.twitter.com/StFp8DCvnK
— kida 🌊 (@realmsmisery) July 20, 2026
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Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon was created for television by Ryan Condal. Serving as a prequel to HBO’s Game of Thrones, the fantasy drama continues its third season with Episode 5, which is now streaming in India on JioHotstar from 6:30 AM IST.
Overall, Episode 5 has received a positive response from viewers online. Many fans called it one of the strongest episodes of the season so far, with the climax emerging as the biggest talking point. Several users even rated the episode a perfect 10/10, praising its ending for setting up what’s to come.