House of the Dragon season 3 marks a return to form for the Game of Thrones prequel, which took a slight tumble towards the end of its second run.

Although not quite as catastrophic as the original show’s infamous final entry, House of the Dragon season 2 stirred up notable backlash for its delay of an anticipated battle and major changes to the source material.

Indeed, George RR Martin himself joined the chorus of voices questioning the show’s creative decisions, so it was important that season 3 be strong enough to win back those doubters.

Martin’s verdict is still forthcoming, but House of the Dragon season 3 is getting strong reviews from critics (including our very own), who are saying that the plodding set-up of the previous run is paid off effectively here.

There’s reason to be excited, then, but how can you tune in to House of the Dragon from the UK? The belated launch of HBO Max has left some viewers confused over where to find the fantasy epic.

Fortunately, we’re hear to clear things up – read on for all your essential viewing details.

How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 in the UK

House of the Dragon is available to stream on Sky Atlantic, NOW and HBO Max.

Season 3 premieres on 22 June, with a new episode to be released every Monday at 2am (BST) until the finale in early August.

Sky TV subscribers can watch the show on Sky Atlantic without having to sign up for any extras. If you don’t have a Sky package, you can subscribe to NOW’s entertainment pass, which costs £9.99 per month (or £6.99 per month if you commit to six months).

The launch of HBO Max in the UK hasn’t affected House of the Dragon, as shows that previously aired on Sky/NOW will continue to do so in accordance with a deal struck between the two broadcasting powerhouses.

On the other hand, brand new HBO shows, such as Rooster, will be exclusive to HBO Max. But you can get a combined NOW and HBO Max subscription which gives you access to both services from one central hub.

Yes, streaming is getting rather complicated these days. Check out out full guide to HBO Max deals for more information.

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Can you watch House of the Dragon online for free in the UK?

Yes, NOW Entertainment offers a seven-day free trial, providing viewers with an opportunity to check out House of the Dragon for free.

However, it should be noted that this trial is only available to first-time customers, so if you have previously had a membership with NOW, you will not be eligible for another trial period.

How many episodes are in House of the Dragon season 3?

Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon in House of the Dragon season 3, standing on a ship and looking worriedly out to sea. — Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon in House of the Dragon season 3.HBO

House of the Dragon season 3 will consist of eight episodes.

The first season was comprised of 10 episodes, but the series dropped down to a slightly shorter run from its second instalment. This hasn’t come without consequences, most notably the pushing of a key battle from season 2 to season 3.

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House of the Dragon is available to stream on Sky Atlantic, NOW and HBO Max in the UK – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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