SPOILER WARNING: This article contains spoilers and key details from the “House of the Dragon” series. If you haven’t seen it yet, readers are advised to make their own discretion.Season 3 of House of the Dragon brings an “actions have consequences” chapter that sees yet another death on the battlefield. In the recently released sixth episode, the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, known for changing prejudices, faces a brutal death after leading a suicide mission against the River Man and the Winter Wolf’s army. Even after winning a battle, Cole’s army immediately realized they had been lured into a trap surrounded by enemies. Here’s a closer look at Criston Cole’s death in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6.
Criston Cole dies tragically in ‘House of the Dragon’
After solidifying his role as one of the show’s most hateful characters, Kriston Cole took his last breath on the battlefield. In Season 3 Episode 6, the commander leads his troops despite being outnumbered. He wanted to die a warrior’s death, but was shot three times with arrows, one of which hit him in the face. Gwayne Hightower abandoned him after learning that he promised to face death by doing the “just” thing. Cole even tried to call a truce by surrendering to the Black Team. However, they will not let go of this excellent fighter opportunity? After his death, the group continued to massacre the men.
Fabien Frankel discusses Criston Cole’s trajectory
“As the show develops, as it goes on in season three, it does change,” Fabian Frankel, who plays Kriston Cole, said of his character’s trajectory in season three, People reported. He added, “I think he regained some sense of purpose, [just] Let it be shot down again. ” “It’s hard for me to say he’s a good guy. Obviously when you play any character, good or bad, you’re trying to find the humanity,” Frankel said ahead of the season three premiere. House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered on June 21, 2026 and will end on August 9, 2026. Episode 7 will be released on JioHotstar next week.