House of the Dragon’s director reveals how Master and Commander inspired the Battle of the Gullet

House of the Dragon finally delivered one of its biggest and most anticipated moments. In its season 3 premiere, titled “Sea and Salt, Fire and Blood,” the series gave us The Battle of the Gullet, a moment that’s been discussed by fans ever since the show was first announced. The battle, originally depicted in George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, is one of the most devastating in Westeros history. While it’s ultimately considered a win for Queen Rhaenyra and the Blacks, the Battle of the Gullet also resulted in the loss of a large part of her navy and some of the key figures in the saga. It’s remembered as the bloodiest naval battle in the Dance of the Dragons.