Archive · 20 Jul 2026
House of the Dragon S3E5: Gold Cloaks Twist
In the latest episode of House of the Dragon, Queen Rhaenyra is struggling with her kingdom and enemies.
Ormund Hightower has taken over Tumbleton, and Prince Daemon regrets not using dragons to stop him.
The gold cloaks are being murdered by someone, and Alicent and Helaena are trying to escape the palace but get caught.
The episode is heavy on dialogue and conspiracies, setting up for the climax.
Aemond and Aegon are weak but may become stronger in the future.
The episode ends with Daemon seeing the murdered gold cloaks and Alicent and Helaena trapped in a secret passage.
Ormund Hightower takes over Tumbleton, which was pledged to Queen Rhaenyra.
Prince Daemon regrets not using dragons to burn Ormund's forces.
The gold cloaks are being murdered by an unknown assailant.
Alicent and Helaena attempt to escape the palace but are caught by Mysaria.
Aemond and Aegon are weak but may become stronger in the future.
- Who
- Queen Rhaenyra, Prince Daemon, Ormund Hightower, Alicent, Helaena, Aemond, Aegon
- What
- The gold cloaks are being murdered, and Alicent and Helaena are trapped in a secret passage.
- When
- During House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5
- Where
- Primarily in Tumbleton and the Red Keep
- Why
- The gold cloaks are being targeted by an unknown assailant, and Alicent and Helaena are trying to escape the palace.
Queen Rhaenyra's Supporters
Ormund Hightower's Forces
Control of Tumbleton
Queen Rhaenyra's Supporters
Queen Rhaenyra's forces initially controlled Tumbleton.
Ormund Hightower's Forces
Ormund Hightower and his army took over Tumbleton.
Use of Dragons
Queen Rhaenyra's Supporters
Prince Daemon regrets not using dragons to burn Ormund's forces.
Ormund Hightower's Forces
Ormund Hightower's forces are currently opposing the dragons.
- Episode Title
- Unbowed and Unbent
- Main Characters
- Rhaenyra, Daemon, Ormund Hightower, Alicent, Helaena, Aemond, Aegon
- Key Event
- Gold cloaks are being murdered by an unknown assailant.
- Significant Location
- Tumbleton
- Episode Length
- 1 hour 3 minutes