Few television shows have the level of special effects of House of the Dragon, HBO's lavish Game of Thrones prequel series.

There are, however, some differences between the show’s Battle at Rook’s Rest and the book’s. In the book, Ser Criston’s host is much larger – consisting of around 3,000 men.

This also doesn’t happen in Fire & Blood, with Criston Cole remaining in the role during this period. Otto Hightower is also briefly seen in the final episode of Season 2, looking worse for wear ...

Theo Whiteman/HBO In the book, Aemond, Vhagar, and Criston Cole leave King's Landing with a big army to fight Daemon, Rhaenyra's husband, in the Riverlands and reclaim the fortress Harrenhal.

Criston is almost dragon chow in 'House of the Dragon' season 2, episode 3 In the latest episode of the season, which aired Sunday, Criston is sent to Harrenhal in an attempt to take the Riverlands ...

In the book, Cole lasts through much of the Targaryen civil war – sorry, Team Black! – and is killed during a battle called the Butcher's Ball by a mix of soldiers from the River Lands and ...

Alicent and Criston Cole’s sexual relationship is completely created for the show. In the book, Cole is merely Alicent’s sworn shield and that’s about as far as the relationship extends.

House of the Dragon Season 2 official trailer House of the Dragon fans have slammed Ser Criston Cole’s (played by Fabien Frankel) decision to parade a slain dragon’s head through King’s Landing.