Rhaenyra’s reign begins with surprises that test her resolve, from courtly intrigue to an ominous issue with rats lurking nearby. The new Queen quickly learns that the Iron Throne demands more than simply wearing a crown.

In House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen orchestrates a banquet that no one saw coming. By serving rats to King’s Landing’s nobility, she delivers what some are calling the series’ “nastiest moment,” one that never appears in the original source material.

Less than a day into her reign, Rhaenyra Targaryen shoulders the burden of the Iron Throne. This spoiler-filled review explores the immediate fallout of King’s Landing’s takeover, offering insights into the challenges of newfound power.