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Milly Alcock stars as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, as seen in Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Episode 3 of House of the Dragon saw King Viserys (Paddy Considine) remarried and a royal prince being born that could usurp Princess Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock) stake on the Iron Throne.

And, because the princess is next in line to rule, it also means she is next in line to be married — something she is dead against.

Meanwhile, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) took the Stepstones when his brother, the king, couldn’t be bothered. Killing the Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith), he claimed victory there.

In Episode 4, Daemon returns to King’s Landing and publically gives up that crown to his brother.

This settles the rift between the pair that was torn asunder years earlier when Daemon referred to the king’s dead son as “Heir for a Day.”

So,...

Daniel Scott-Smith stars as Crabfeeder, as seen in Episode 2 of House of The Dragon. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Episode 3 of House of the Dragon delved further into the conflict at the Stepstones.

This conflict involving the Triarchy had been simmering away under the surface throughout all of Episode 1 of the hit epic fantasy series.

While King Viserys (Paddy Considine) seemed to hold little interest in the spat over a small stretch of land between Westeros and Essos, Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) was very worried about it.

So much so, in fact, that he went behind the king’s back and called on Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) to help him defeat the Triarchy, headed by a character called Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith).

Crabfeeder was a super creepy-looking character that seemed entirely intent on controlling the Stepstones and making it hard — and very expensive — for anyone trying to travel through the region.

When I first heard that there was a character on "House of the Dragon" named the Crabfeeder, I was pumped. This guy disposes of his victims by tying them up on the beach and letting a bunch of crabs slowly kill his victims — sounds like a nasty bugger who would make for an interesting antagonist for the series. At the end of episode 2, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Touissant) decide to go to war with the Crabfeeder, so I fully expected for this character to be a major part of the show. My expectations were for naught.

Basically, the entire war between the two factions takes place off-screen, and the Crabfeeder is unceremoniously dispatched without ever so much as saying a word of dialogue. All we are left with is a pretty cool character design and our imagination. His look does make "Game of Thrones" fans ask a lot of questions.

House of the Dragon just fixed what George Rr Martin described as his “least favourite” Game of Thrones scene.

The author, who was a consultant on GoT, is taking a much more hands-on approach with the recently released spin-off.

It has already been noted how, in the first few episodes, there have been several changes to reflect book details that David Benioff and Db Weiss skipped while making GoT.

Episode three of House of the Dragon had the most striking difference yet, which seemed to be an intentional way of correcting a scene Martin has been vocal about disliking.

In fact, Martin said of the GoT scene in question: “Where we really fell down in terms of budget was my least favourite scene in the entire show, in all eight seasons.”

This scene came in the first season, and it was when King Robert Baratheon goes on an ill-fated boar hunt.

A House of the Dragon actor has confirmed a fan theory about his mysterious character

Daniel Scott-Smith made his debut in episode two of the Game of Thrones prequel as Crabfeeder, and had a big showdown with Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen in the latest instalment, which aired on Sunday (4 September).

Shortly after the episode, it was noted that Crabfeeder, real name Craghas Drahar, had an intriguing link to the original series.

The link came in the form of his mask, the same one worn by the Sons of the Harpy, who challenged the rule of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clake).

Scott-Smith discussed the costume with Entertainment Weekly, stating: “It was definitely a nod to that for, I guess, the fans, because it’s something familiar for them.

“And we spoke about the idea of him being the first person to wear this mask and it becoming iconic and, therefore, it...

This article contains spoilers for the third episode of "House of the Dragon."

Fantasy is the most imaginative genre there is. The ability to conjure and craft entire worlds with characters that call them home always makes for a larger-than-life setting. It also makes for great television. Fantasy novels and television shows have paved the way for epic otherworldly battles and wondrous warfare sequences that are exciting to read and witness. Whether it's the Battle of the Pelennor Fields from the pages of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" universe or the many battles of "Game of Thrones," the scope of fantasy warfare is only increasing, as evidenced in "Second of His Name," the third episode of "House of the Dragon."

When comparing "House of the Dragon" with its predecessor, you'll see that a lot has changed: the show progresses at breakneck speed, refusing to waste your time. It's...

Nobody would accuse "House of the Dragon" of lacking in spectacle or tension thus far, but one thing the show has been missing until this point would have to be the massive, cinematic battle sequences that "Game of Thrones" turned into its bread and butter. But episode three of the prequel series finally unlocked the shackles and plunged Westeros into full-fledged war ... even if it isn't the war that viewers have been waiting to erupt from within the Targaryen family, steadily building since the opening prologue of the very first episode. But before we get there, "House of the Dragon" served up a violent appetizer thanks to the headstrong and utterly reckless Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) launching his own offensive in the distant Stepstones, waging an unsanctioned war along with Corlys Velaryon (Steven Touissant) against the sinister Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith).

With so much going on in the series, however, co-creator...

Matt Smith stars as Prince Daemon Targaryen in Season 1 of House of the Dragon. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) was all set to become the heir apparent in Episode 1 of House of the Dragon.

Everyone assumed that because he was male, he would step in to replace his older brother, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), who was yet to produce a living son in his marriage to Queen Aemma (Sian Brooke).

However, after Daemon mocked the King’s only-born son, who died within the same day, he was knocked from the line of succession, and Viserys’ daughter, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), was officially declared his heir.

In Episode 3, a slight time jump showed Viserys now married to Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) and a son had now been produced in that union, pushing Daemon even further out of line for succession, were he still even in the running for it.

Matt Smith stars as Prince Daemon Targaryen in Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Episode 3 of House of the Dragon saw Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) battling it out in the Stepstones.

Previously, he had been rejected by his brother, King Viserys (Paddy Considine) as the next in line to rule over Westeros and banished to the Vale.

Not to be disgruntled, Daemon decided to join with Lord Corlys Velaryn (Steve Toussaint) and attack the Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith) in order to claim victory in the Stepstones, which is an important travel route between Westeros and Essos.

It also meant that Daemon could look good among the people of Westeros for finally settling this conflict when the king wouldn’t.

The battle lasted some time but, eventually, Daemon was victorious and killed the Crabfeeder.

Now, he will be named King of the Narrow Sea in...

Matt Smith stars as Prince Daemon Targaryen in Episode 2 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Episode 3 of House of the Dragon saw Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) in conflict with her father regarding her marital status.

It also featured a time jump that saw King Viserys (Paddy Considine) already married to Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) and the son from this union turning two.

Because of this, many in the realm were suggesting that the king set aside Rhaenyra as his heir and declare his new son as the next in line for the Iron Throne.

By the end of the episode, though, Viserys had made it quite clear that his daughter would follow in his footsteps.

In addition to this, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) successfully defeated the Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith).

Now, let’s take a look at what to expect in Episode 4.

House of the Dragon Episode 4 details

According to IMDb,...

When “House of the Dragon” premiered on HBO, there was little doubt in the minds of “Game of Thrones” fans that the show would be just as bloody, ruthless, and violent.

“House of the Dragon” debuted with its metaphorical medieval guns akimbo, with a graphic C-section, jousting tournament, and a scene in which criminals are dismembered as punishment. The latest episode, “Second of His Name,” again includes images of soldiers being eaten alive by crabs, culminating in the defeat of the “Crab Feeder” (Daniel Scott Smith) at the hands of Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), who arrives on the battlefield dragging a severed torso, innards trailing behind it.

Content warning or not, “House of the Dragon” is clearly trying to outdo its predecessor and itself with graphic spectacle. George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” quickly lays out events from this chapter of Westerosi history, but adapting that for the screen means...

House of the Dragon is well underway – with the latest episode airing this weekend.

In the third episode of the Game of Thrones spin-off, which features a three-year leap forward in time, we learn more about one particularly intriguing character.

Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith) was introduced in the first episode of the series when he is mentioned by Lord Corlys. The character is named after his preferred method of punishing enemies, which is to leave them on the beach for the crabs to feast on.

Behind the pseudonym is Craghas Drahar, the self-appointed prince-admiral of the Triarchy who has been allowed to take over the Stepstones as his base of power.

As per The Los Angeles Times, the Triarchy is an alliance of three of the nine Free Cities of western Essos. Most are former colonies of the old Valyrnian empire. According to Lord Corlys, Crabfeeder and the Triarchy have begun attacking Velaryon ships,...

Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 1 episode 3 (Photo by Ollie Upton / HBO)

HBO’s House of the Dragon season one episode three, “Second of His Name,” finds King Viserys in a miserable mood, his daughter still at odds with her stepmother and former best friend, and the battle in the Stepstones coming to an end after three brutal years. The Hand continues to attempt to manipulate his daughter into choosing her family over Rhaenyra in the line of succession, while King Viserys shows compassion toward Rhaenyra over the issue of marriage.

And now on to the detailed House of the Dragon episode three recap:

Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) has sided with Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and agreed to join his war against the Triarchy, led by Prince Craghas Drahar. The episode begins with Prince Daemon riding Caraxes over a burning ship owned by House Velaryon.

(Warning: the below has spoilers from House of the Dragon.) We bend the knee to Matt Smith. The actor, who plays the arrogant Prince Daemon, just gave a tour de force performance in the Sept. 4 episode of House of the Dragon—and he had barely any lines. For those of you who've not kept up with the drama of House of the Dragon, Smith's Prince Daemon has since been disinherited by his brother King Viserys (Paddy Considine). And, in an attempt to prove himself, has waged war against the Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith) in the Stepstones, a disputed piece of land. And while Daemon has a fierce dragon as part of his cavalry, the Crabfeeder's army has...

The villains on "Game of Thrones" have some terrifying nicknames, but "House of the Dragon" might have the weirdest creepy-villain name yet: the Crabfeeder. Not only does he have a brutal method of conquest, but he's also already set to be a major enemy for at least a few of the show's biggest players.

Who Is the Crabfeeder?

Early in "House of the Dragon," we learn that Corlys Velaryon, among others, is concerned about the rise of a leader called Craghas Drahar, aka the "Crabfeeder." He is gaining power out by the Stepstones, a distant set of islands famed for their dangerous and pirate-infested waters but are also critical to trade routes. The Crabfeeder is currently leading the Triarchy, a group of Free Cities who have banded together to impose law and order on the region and rid their seas of dangerous pirates.

While safer trade routes are a good thing,...

Daniel Scott-Smith stars as Crabfeeder in Episode 2 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

In House of the Dragon, the main conflict is between members of House Targaryen. However, there is another conflict viewers should be paying close attention to.

Currently, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) is heir to the Iron Throne after her father, King Viserys (Paddy Considine) revoked Prince Daemon’s (Matt Smith) claim.

While Daemon gathers in the background to try and reclaim his title. At the end of Episode 2, Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) decided to join sides with Daemon thanks to the king rejecting the offer of marriage to Corlys’ daughter, Laena (Nova Mosé-Foueillis).

However, there has been another storyline that is simmering away under the surface involving Corlys and will become much more significant as House of the Dragon continues.

Most notably, it involves a character called Crabfeeder and his hold on the Stepstones.

Milly Alcock stars as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in Episode 2 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton

Episode 2 of House of the Dragon saw cracks appearing in House Targaryen as those who want to see a man on the Iron Throne continued to play the long game.

Already, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) is trying to show her authority by giving suggestions during council meetings but she is being put back in her place.

This didn’t stop her, though, and she managed to avert a situation between Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) and Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans).

As King Viserys (Paddy Considine) pointed out after the event, Rhaenyra should have stayed where she was because she is the only heir, showing that the character still has plenty to learn about ruling.

But will she even get there?

As we know from Game of Thrones, this is a game...