In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss House Of The Dragon Season 3, Episode 3, "Rhaenyra Triumphant."

We break down Rhaenyra's latest victory and why it may actually represent her greatest loss yet, the growing cost of power across both Team Black and Team Green, Daemon's continuing search for purpose, Alicent's increasingly complicated place in the conflict, and how this episode continues the show's exploration of the stories people tell themselves in order to justify their choices.

We also discuss:

• Why "Rhaenyra Triumphant" is such an ironic title
• Whether Rhaenyra is changing—or simply becoming who she's always been
• The episode's biggest emotional and narrative turns
• Our favorite performances and standout scenes
• Our Dragon Scale ratings
• And what all of this means as the Dance of the Dragons continues.