India, July 20 -- The battle for the Iron Throne has entered its darkest phase. House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 moves beyond dragon fights and battlefield clashes, reminding viewers that some of the deadliest blows are delivered in the shadows. As Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) fights to keep control of King's Landing, a horrifying chain of events inside the capital leaves her reign looking more fragile than ever. While earlier episodes centred on armies and shifting alliances, this chapter is driven by fear, revenge and carefully planned bloodshed. [Warning: Spoilers ahead.]

Season 3 begins with Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) finally taking the Iron Throne after capturing King's Landing following the death of her older son Jacaerys Velaryo...