Ser Criston Cole Explained

In this video, we delve into the controversial character of Sir Criston Cole in House of the Dragon, exploring why he is one of the most misunderstood characters in the show. From his diminished fighting abilities to the fabricated romance with Rhayneera, we dissect the choices made by the show creators that did a disservice to his character. We also examine the complexities of his relationship with Rhayneera and the internal struggles he faces, shedding light on the true depth of Cole's character. Join us as we uncover the untold story of Sir Criston Cole and explore the nuances of his journey in the world of Westeros. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth analysis and theories from the world of “A Song Of Ice And Fire”. See you next time! #asoiaf #gameofthrones #targaryens #cristoncole #rhaenyratargaryen

[@ygr6484]

"Seven save this realm if we seat a bastard on the Iron Throne. They will turn the Red Keep into a brothel. No man's daughter will be safe, nor any man's wife. Even the boys ... we know what Laenor was."

[@UOFelucca]

He is my favourite character in the show lol...

[@TerpsMatterPodcast]

Did Grrm say that what happened in the show is what really happened and is basically Cannon?

[@ygr6484]

That's cope

[@UnbowedUnbentUnbroken93]

nope,

[@drachentopf5470]

He definitely didn't say that. Neither of the tv shows has anything to do with the book canon, it's a completely separate universe.

[@swayback7375]

@@drachentopf5470I don’t think grrm has said hotd is a separate universe, and so far he’s been quite involved. I haven’t heard him say hotd is canon, but he definitely did say the book was written by maesters that weren’t present, or even alive during the dance, while we’re actually watching these events unfold on the show. That’s basically saying show cannon trumps book cannon in this case… I was only able the watch the got tv by telling myself it’s 2 different stories with different characters who share names.

[@drachentopf5470]

@@swayback7375 He said many times, including in an interview about hotd, that there are two separate cannons, the book cannon and the show cannon. And I wouldn't say that he's "quite involved" in the show. He's only there as an advisor. He has absolutely no control over the decisions, and the showrunners can just ignore anything he says. And it seems that's what they mostly do. And I am not saying that the book is 100% accurate, but it's definitely a more relevant information about what "actually happened" than a show that's not even a part of the same cannon.

[@swayback7375]

Yo. Grrm straight up said the books are written by flawed people, maesters that weren’t alive and wrote it after, or accounts they heard from small folk, while the show is actually following those characters live the story. I think that’s saying, in this specific instance that show cannon beats book cannon every time. Honestly it’s the only way the show has a chance at being good, the book is dry, short of details and no dialogue, so it’s perfect to fill all that stuff in on the show.

[@HOEAHHNIGGAS]

Grrm said “We have two canons. We have the show canon, the game of thrones canon. And we have the song of ice and fire canon” He Continued: “There are 2 different canons. Now, because most of these shows that we’re developing, almost all of them are prequels. I think it’s a single canon. Because all of these prequels can lead up to Game Of Thrones at the beginning.” Martin seemed to imply that the TV Shows will generally adhere to the TV Show canon, not the book canon, but his real concern was avoiding further divergences

[@Lord_Taron_Texas]

His Name Will now Forever be known as..... Der Fist'n Pole

[@SarutoHyuga]

I think the structure off the argument doesn't work. It's kinda hes not like that in the books, so he shouldn't be considered as he is portraid in the show. you can critizise the portraid of the carrecter in comperison to the books but not the reactions to the portraid character with the book. In addition aure there is a power imbalance. But that doesn't free him of his personal respawnsabillities. I think that's why he struggles. He knows he broke his oath, he hates himselve for it. He copes by hating Rhaenyra. I think they ruined it a bit when they made him kill somebody at a feast. I can't see how he still has his head and even less why he has the cloak. But they did, which makes him a homicidal mainiac. And I agree that the book character sounds more interesting but that doesn't change how he is in the series.

[@HOEAHHNIGGAS]

Rhaenyra is the reason the thing he put his entire self worth into is forever ruined!!

[@amer1865]

Vikings is better than house of the dragon because in vikings every character is hero for example ivar and bjorn but in hotd only rhayneera and her allies are shown good while greens are shown evil. who agrees?

[@thisguy8106]

😂😂😂😂

[@ezrealxshsh5460]

The Greens are evil, however they had good moments, and Blacks arent without fault either. Did we watch the same show?

[@blueboylugos4920]

🤡

[@kleber4282]

good joke

[@seth_fitzgerald]

Cole is a character being sacrificed and used by the feudal system of society that does not care of any individuals life, Cole’s actions against the Blacks is perceived to be as villainous, even though some see him as a hero for the Greens, and as a villain for the Blacks. So I believe that he was always meant to be the villain not by choice, but by force and persuasion. I heavily support Rhaenyra for her claim to the throne, but her actions against Criston Cole and what she did when she was a teenager, i heavily do not agree with or condone her for that. Why? Because she made a huge reckless mistake of endangering someone who was very loyal to her and would’ve done the same things for her and her children. But I do not support, and I do not like Criston Cole because he is a Knight with false honor, and what he believes in his own mind is what’s right for the kingdom and what’s right for himself I did not buy into the first scene when we saw him because from his book counterpart, some of the things remain true about him. I see his actions towards Reynera is coming from a place of spite, bitterness and hatred. It’s not loves, and I honestly believe he should’ve just left the Kings guard after what happened with Rena and when she rejected him if he couldn’t handle it mentally and emotionally then he should’ve just left either to Essos or go to the Night’s Watch.

[@HOEAHHNIGGAS]

Leave The Kings Guard? He Was Gonna Kill Himself Because Of The Thing He Put His Entire Self Worth Into Getting Ruined But Alicent Stopped Him. He Has No Problem Handling Rejection Nor Does He Hate Rhaenyra Because Of Rejection

[@JustAnotherAccount8]

No, already off to a bad start. I adore Aemond and Otto, yet I hate the greens, and I think that's a common sentiment. People hate Cole because he's self centered (Refuses Rhaenyras proposal to continue their affair under the pretense that the kings guard is all he has to his name, but before that, he asks Rhaenyra to go to essos with him and abandon her name... kinda hypocritical) and he's also fickle. He despises rhaenyra and calls her a spoilt c*nt (remember, he CHOSE to sleep with her, she was 18, he was around 22-31 at the time, GRRM's lore book says he is 16 years older, so he could be as old as 34 at the time shes 18) or something, but in one of the later episodes he says all women are made in the image of the mother (one of the gods) and should be spoken of with reverence, again hypocritical. He beats a guy to death over a proposed alliance of secrecy and gets no repercussions, he kills a member of the council in the presence of the most powerful people and gets no repercussions, it's hinted that he sleeps with Alicent but at the very least loves her, and is basically the embodiment of a white knight (armour and all) or incel. You seem to be relying on the book for evidence, but you have to remember that the whole point of the book is to give unreliable narration, and is supposedly written AFTER the Targaryen rule... by a Maester (aka the people who hate Targaryens and have bias towards the Hightowers)

[@GhengisGoon]

He hates Rhaenyra because he realised she was just using him as sex toy and never had any true feelings for him. To just label him as an incel is a very lazy character assessment. Besides, he's literally the opposite of a incel.

[@HOEAHHNIGGAS]

Midnyra Literally Wanted To Continue Using Him For Sex After Already Ruining The Thing He Put His Entire Self Worth Into. Midnyra Wanted To Continue Despite Knowing The Dangers A Kings Guard Could Face & It Made Criston Realize That She Never Loved Him & Was Just Using Him To Please Herself & Playing With His Life!! She cried about her duty to him for 3 years… Fickle? He’s been loyal to Alicent for damn near 20 years & dies being loyal to her so…. He Rightfully Hates Rhaenyra. Criston Said STOP Which Means NO & Tried To Leave!! Switch The Roles & The Man Gets All Of The Blame!! She ruined the thing he put his entire self worth into potna. She was 18 & he was 27 in episode 4. He literally said what he said about all women 6 years after he called midnyra that. Y’all like to act like he said it literally right after calling midnyra a c^nt. Joffrey Was Being Caviler, Basically Rubbing The Dishonor In His Face & He Also Knew Cristons Secret so criston snapped. What he did to that old dude was vaemond lite Potna. Incel? Incels: Involuntarily Celibate & Hates All Women!! Criston Voluntarily Celibate & Rightfully Hates One Women For Ruining The Thing He Put His Entire Self Worth Into As Well As Spitting In His Face He literally Treats Women Better Than The P*do R*pist Daemon That You Like Lmao Midnyra is a hypocrite!!

[@donfrank2544]

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