Pakistan, July 27 -- House of the Dragon continued its deadly third season as episode six delivered another major character death and left the fate of a longtime fan favorite uncertain. The latest episode, which premiered on HBO on Sunday, featured a brutal battle in the Riverlands and intensified the growing conflict, with only two episodes remaining in the season. The dramatic developments have further raised the stakes in the battle for power.

The episode confirmed the death of Ser Criston Cole after he chose to stand and fight despite facing overwhelming enemy forces. During the battle, he was struck by multiple arrows and died while carrying a keepsake from Alicent Hightower. His death marked the end of one of the series' most contr...