Who killed Criston Cole? House of the Dragon butchers Alysanne Blackwood's big moment

House of the Dragon is facing criticism for how season 3 episode 6 handled Ser Criston Cole’s death at the Butcher’s Ball.

The review says HBO changed key Fire & Blood details, including removing important book dialogue and switching who kills Cole.

It also argues the show failed to properly introduce Alysanne Blackwood, weakening one of the story’s most anticipated moments.

Fans worry these departures from the source material could undermine the adaptation’s credibility at a major turning point.