Criston Cole dies on a battlefield against Team Black. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the series ‘House of the Dragon’. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.Bringing a chapter of ‘actions leading to consequences,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 witnessed yet another death on the battlefield. In the recently released episode 6, the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, who is known for changing biases, faced a brutal death after leading a suicide mission against the army of Rivermen and Winter Wolves. Even after winning a tussle, Cole’s army promptly realised they were being lured into a trap where they were surrounded by the enemies. Here’s a closer look at the death of Criston Cole in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 6.
Criston Cole’s brutal demise in ‘House of the Dragon’
After cementing his character as one of the most detestable in the show, Criston Cole took his last breath on the battlefield. In episode 6 of season 3, the commander led his army even though they were largely outnumbered. Intending to die a warrior’s death, he was shot by an arrow three times, including one in his face. Gwayne Hightower abandoned him after learning of his promise to face death by doing the ‘righteous’ deed. Cole had even attempted to bring a truce to the fight by surrendering to Team Black; however, they wouldn’t let the golden opportunity of combat go? Upon his death, the team forged ahead to slaughter the men.
Fabien Frankel says about the trajectory of Criston Cole
“It does change as the course of the series goes on — as the third season goes on — it certainly takes turns,” Fabian Frankel, who plays Criston Cole, had said of his character’s trajectory in the third season, according to PEOPLE. He added, “He regained some sense of purpose, I think, [just] to have it struck down again.” “It would be hard for me to argue that he’s a good guy. Obviously, when you’re playing any character — good, bad — you’re trying to find the humanity,” Frankel had said ahead of the Season 3 premiere. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 premiered on June 21, 2026, and will conclude on August 9, 2026. Episode 7 will release next week on JioHotstar.
