He performs his duty with the utmost care, guarding the royal family and offering advice when applicable.

Harrold Westerling serves as the ideal white knight to compare Criston to, and he fills that role perfectly.

While this doesn’t excuse his more deplorable actions, it reminds audiences thatnobody is truly born evil.

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Rather than plot and scheme, she would rather spend time with her young children or look at insects.

Laenor is a tragic case of a good man whose life isdictated by the society he lives in.

However, Luke doesn’t want Driftmark and would rather spend his time with his family.

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Jace is the closest thingHouse of the Dragonhas to a true hero.

Lyonel Strong is one of thebest Hands of the King in both shows.

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Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling on his horse in House of the Dragon Season 1

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Tyland Lannister, Master of Coin, from House of the Dragon

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Mysaria wearing a refined cloak in House of the Dragon

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Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) pointing a dagger in House of the Dragon Season 2

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Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen looking concerned in House of the Dragon Season 2

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John MacMillan as Laenor Velaryon frowning at someone in House of the Dragon Season 1

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Lucerys Velaryon stands, looking ahead in House of the Dragon

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Jacaerys Velaryon sitting on a table and looking intently ahead in House of the Dragon

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