Phia Saban Reflects on Queen Helaena's Death in 'House of the Dragon' Season Three Finale

The episode features a major twist in which Helaena delivers a cryptic warning before her exit from Westeros: Do not trust the queen. Aegon has returned. His dragon lives.

Your unborn child is a hostage, a prize by which she can hold power over her enemies. She will never release you. Saban shared her reaction to the tragic turn with The Hollywood Reporter, discussing the character's final moments and the implications for the series moving forward.