‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Finale Unresolved Questions We Want Answered

‘House of the Dragon‘ Season 3 is racing towards its final episode, and fans are eager to see how the many loose ends will be addressed. The penultimate episode has left Tumbleton rife with betrayal, dragons in danger, and at least one poisoning scheme that remains uncertain.

With Season 4 already confirmed as the series’ conclusion, this finale must tackle the season’s most pressing mysteries instead of leaving them unresolved.

The most immediate cliffhanger revolves around Alicent’s covert mission to Harrenhal, where she was ordered to kill her own son. Her initial attempt was thwarted when Aemond eliminated the assassin meant to take out the Targaryen prince. However, this setback did not deter her from trying again.

Alicent took a dagger from Ser Adrian’s corpse, and realizing she was outmatched by Aemond, she noticed a poisonous berry nearby. Whether she can bring herself to use it against her own child remains one of the season’s most heart-wrenching questions.

Reports suggest that Alicent did manage to poison Aemond in the penultimate episode, but Alys Rivers intervened just in time, likely saving his life once more. Alicent then vanished into the night, leaving her fate uncertain, especially with her guard dead and Alys aware of the situation.

The finale must clarify whether Alicent can survive the consequences of her betrayal and if Aemond will seek revenge against the mother who attempted to end his life.

Another unresolved thread is the fate of Sheepstealer, a wild dragon that has become a focal point this season. Rhaena and Sheepstealer were ambushed by Rhaenyra, Addam, and their dragons, resulting in a dire situation for the wild dragon.

Rhaena was taken back to King’s Landing, while Sheepstealer faced an attack from the other dragons, seemingly killed by Caraxes. However, his actual death was never confirmed on screen, as he limped away, indicating a severe injury rather than a confirmed demise.

Many fans believe the show would not eliminate such a significant dragon in such an anticlimactic manner. The finale is expected to provide clarity on Sheepstealer’s fate following the ambush.

Tension has been building towards a violent showdown at Tumbleton, and the finale is set to unleash that chaos. Ulf the White has been plotting with Lord Ormund Hightower, which aligns with how his character ultimately turns against the Blacks in the source material. However, it remains unclear how Ormund would allow him to become Lord of the Tides.

Additionally, the role of Hugh the Hammer in the impending chaos remains uncertain. Hugh and his dragon Vermithor, the second largest dragon after Vhagar, are expected to play a significant role in what fans are calling the Treasons of Tumbleton, but the show has yet to bring Hugh’s storyline to a point where his next move is predictable.

As tensions rise at Tumbleton, the finale will reveal Ulf’s true loyalties and Hugh’s next actions. The outcome of this conflict could significantly alter the trajectory leading into Season 4.

Aegon’s storyline has quietly emerged as one of the season’s more intriguing arcs, particularly following his shocking reunion with a dragon presumed dead. Sunfyre was thought to be gone, but Aegon insisted the dragon was alive when he arrived at Rook’s Rest, despite skepticism from others.

When Lord Mooton’s forces became a threat, Aegon chose to confront them rather than flee, delivering a speech that suggested he was ready to sacrifice himself, with Tyland Lannister by his side. His unexpected rescue by Sunfyre marked a significant turning point for a character who had previously been portrayed as cowardly.

There is also the lingering question of the crown’s missing treasury, which was stolen from the city before Rhaenyra’s arrival, with Tyland Lannister believed to be involved. Fans will be eager to see if Aegon’s newfound courage extends to reclaiming what was taken from him.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 8 premieres on HBO, and with Rhaena, Sheepstealer, Alicent, Aemond, Ulf, and Hugh all in precarious situations, which unresolved threads are you most eager to see addressed before the wait for Season 4 begins?