DUBAI: After a divisive second season that often felt like an extended prologue to a war that viewers were desperate to see, “House of the Dragon” returns with a burning and renewed zeal. Showrunner Ryan Condal appears to have taken criticism of the previous outing to heart, wasting little time in reminding audiences why Westeros remains one of television's most compelling battlegrounds. Season three opens with the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet — one of the most significant clashes in George R.R. Martin’s source work. And it marks a bold statement of intent.

The Battle of the Gullet is here, and we're so back.

Season 3 of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel drama 'House of the Dragon' cranks up the action after a relatively sleepy sophomore effort.