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Page Six reports “House of the Dragon” Season 3 premiere includes a kiss scene between Aemond and Alicent
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Page Six reports “House of the Dragon” Season 3 premiere includes a kiss scene between Aemond and Alicent

The outlet described a moment in the series’ new episode as an incest-themed exchange after Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) kissed his mother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke).

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“House of the Dragon” entered its new stretch with a Season 3 premiere that drew immediate attention online after a scene featuring Aemond Targaryen and his mother, Alicent, was widely discussed, according to Page Six’s coverage published Monday.

In its report, Page Six said the show’s premiere included a kiss in which Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) kissed his mother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke), “on the lips.” The same report framed the exchange as the series’ “weirdest incest moment yet.”

Page Six’s story was published June 21, 2026, and it also accompanied the account with an image captioned “incest-comp-house-of-dragons,” tied to its entertainment recap of the premiere. The report appeared the following day, June 22, 2026, in the outlet’s entertainment section.

The moment was presented as part of the series’ next chapter within the broader “Game of Thrones” prequel franchise. In Page Six’s write-up, the scene is identified by the two central performers involved, Ewan Mitchell and Olivia Cooke, with their characters’ relationship serving as the basis for how the outlet described the interaction.

Because the coverage comes from an entertainment outlet and focuses on what viewers saw in the episode rather than on any studio-issued statement, the report functions as a description of content rather than as an official confirmation of additional production or casting details.

Viewers and critics typically use premiere episodes as reference points for how subsequent storylines are likely to handle mature themes, and the prompt attention to this kiss scene underscores how quickly streaming-era fandom can elevate specific moments into broader discussion after an episode drops.

As of publication time for the Page Six report, the episode’s key creative details cited in the coverage were the characters and the on-screen action described, including the kiss between Aemond and Alicent in the Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon.”

Why It Matters

  • Premiere episodes tend to drive fast audience attention, and the scene described by Page Six is likely to be a focal point in early season discussion.
  • The moment involves a parent-child relationship portrayed by named performers, which can heighten viewer sensitivity to mature content.
  • For families and community viewers, early-season reports like this can influence whether households adjust viewing settings or watch together.
  • The coverage is an example of how major streaming franchises can generate rapid mainstream headlines around specific on-screen beats soon after release.

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Key Facts

  • Page Six reported that “House of the Dragon” Season 3 premiered on June 21, 2026.
  • The report said the premiere included a kiss scene between Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his mother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke).
  • Page Six described the exchange as an incest-themed moment and called it “the weirdest incest moment yet.”
  • Page Six published a companion image associated with its description of the scene.
  • The report identified the series as a “Game of Thrones” prequel franchise.