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One House of the Dragon character who just killed a major character hasn't actually been introduced

The article discusses a new character in House of the Dragon, Alysanne Blackwood, who killed Criston Cole but has not been formally introduced to the audience. Despite her limited on-screen presence and dialogue, book readers recognize her, and the show has two episodes left for a proper introduction. The piece also touches on other plot points and character tensions within the season.

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Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3 fans have a surprise new favorite character: "Gwayne is unexpectedly becoming the one person I'm keeping a tight prayer circle for"

Fans of House of the Dragon season 3 have identified Gwayne Hightower as a new favorite character, praising his development and interactions, particularly with Daeron Targaryen. Despite his potential fate mirroring the books, viewers are invested in his journey. Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth discussed the nuanced relationships Gwayne and Ormund have with Daeron.

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Retro Gamer

Daeron Targaryen star says Ormund and Gwayne Hightower are both "parental figures" to his "isolated character" in House of the Dragon season 3

Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon, discusses the complex relationships his character has with Ormund and Gwayne Hightower. Ainsworth describes Ormund as a domineering parental figure and Gwayne as a more brotherly influence, highlighting how these dynamics shape Daeron's isolated and manipulated character.

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Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5 sets up a character's death from George R.R. Martin's book in a very…

House of the Dragon season 3, episode 5 sets up a character's death from George R.R. Martin's book, Fire and Blood. Ser Criston Cole expresses a desire for a glorious death in battle, but the book reveals he will die anticlimactically from archer fire. The episode also features a conversation between Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower.

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Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3 makes huge changes to the Battle of the Gullet, but I love that it makes the death of one of my favorite characters even bleaker

This analysis discusses the significant changes made in House of the Dragon season 3's Battle of the Gullet compared to George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, particularly regarding the death of Jacaerys Velaryon. The article argues that while the show's alterations make Jace's demise more bleak and anticlimactic, they effectively underscore the series' central theme of the devastating consequences of dragon warfare and family conflict.

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Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 recap and Easter eggs: Who dies during the Battle of the Gullet?

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1, titled "The Battle of the Gullet," details the brutal naval conflict and its aftermath. Key deaths include Jason Lannister, Admiral Sharako Lohar, Vermax, and Jacaerys Velaryon. The episode also features character developments for Rhaenyra, Daemon, Alicent, and Aemond, alongside new Easter eggs and a remixed theme song.

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