House of the Dragon
The Treasons at Tumbleton
TV Flash files “The Treasons at Tumbleton” as the latest listed hour in an open run — House of the Dragon (2022–present) on HBO, season 3, episode 8, aired 2026-08-09, 75 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S03E08: listed hour 26 of 26 in the House of the Dragon guide, last listed hour of season 3. It aired 2026-08-09 (75 min). The listed hour before it is “The Dragon in Winter” (S03E07). No later hour is listed in this guide.
Season 3’s last listed hour, not a series end. Tumbleton in the title is a wiki word. Mute the tags if you are behind.
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Shifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Treasons at Tumbleton sit in the House of the Dragon guide?
S03E08 is listed hour 26 of 26 — last listed hour of season 3, season 3 episode 8.
When did House of the Dragon S03E08 air?
The Treasons at Tumbleton aired 2026-08-09 and is listed at 75 minutes.
Do I need to watch Game of Thrones first?
No. This is a prequel set generations earlier. Thrones knowledge adds Easter eggs and emotional scar tissue, not a required map.
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