Ser Criston Cole is undoubtedly one of the most hated characters on House of the Dragon, and he is also one of the most misunderstood. Most viewers see him as nothing more than Rhaenyra Targaryen's vengeful ex-lover, but Rhaenyra didn't make Criston Cole into who he became.

Content Of This Video:
00:00 Rhaenyra Is Only One Chapter Of Cole's Story
05:50 Criston's Real Connection With Alicent
08:55 Not The Stepdad, The Dad Who Stepped Up
16:12 All The Ways The Audience Misunderstands Criston Cole
19:09 Outro