Even the book’s author,George R.R.

However, suchcomplexity has been stripped away from Criston Coleas his story continued through the first season.

If Daemon is a villain fans hate to love, Criston is a villain fans love to hate.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower & Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole in a custom image for House of the Dragon

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But the changes to his character could have lasting ramifications for the show’s future.

While Criston is smart not to yield immediately, this added detail lessens the victory.

The purpose of the duel is to demonstrate Criston’s supremacy in combat through his skill.

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

Giving the Velaryons more screen time could have made ‘House of the Dragon’ even better.

This crime is only made worse by his previous defeats in battle throughout the show.

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A custom image of Rhys Ifans, Eve Best, and Olivia Cooke from House of the Dragon

Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) donning knight gear in HBO’s House of the Dragon (2022)

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