A man with black hair in a white tunic sits on a log by a fire.
Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole in "House of the Dragon."
  • Criston Cole almost gets caught by a dragon in "House of the Dragon" season two.
  • Gwayne Hightower also threatens Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) in the last episode of the season.
  • Here's how Cole dies in the book, "Fire and Blood."

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three.

The newly christened Hand of the King, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), has a near-miss with death when he gets chased by a dragon in "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three. Unfortunately for the many fans who absolutely hate this guy, he survives this time.