House of the Dragon Season 3 has once again split the fandom; this time over a brief but highly charged intimate moment between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Mysaria.
The ending scene of Episode 7, which features a kiss and closer physical contact between the two women, quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the show. Within hours of airing, reactions flooded social media, revealing just how divided viewers remain on the pairing and its place in the story.
Strong Reactions on Both Sides
On one end of the spectrum, many fans celebrated the moment with excitement. Some admitted they skipped ahead specifically for the scene, while others expressed relief and gratitude that the show revisited the chemistry between Rhaenyra and Mysaria. For these viewers, the sequence felt long overdue and delivered a rare moment of intimacy for the queen.
On the opposite side, criticism was equally intense. Some fans called the scene uncomfortable or even “disgusting,” arguing that Mysaria appeared to be taking advantage of Rhaenyra’s vulnerable emotional state. Others felt the moment was poorly timed, tonally off, or simply underwhelming given the amount of pre-episode discussion it generated.
A noticeable number of viewers also complained about the scene’s short runtime, feeling that it had been built up more than it ultimately delivered.
Here are some of the reactions:
Why the moment landed so differently
The strong divide is not surprising. Rhaenyra is still deep in grief and political isolation, while Mysaria occupies a complicated and often opportunistic role in her circle. Supporters interpret the encounter as a moment of genuine comfort and desire. Critics see it as manipulative or narratively forced.
Whatever the individual take, the scene has succeeded in generating passionate discussion.