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

R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series is full of memorable deaths, and House of the Dragon is no exception. Readers of the Fire & Blood prequel series, which sets up the main events in Game of Thrones , were particularly looking forward to watching the show depict a certain Kingmaker's end.

What they got in season 3 episode 6, however, was a series of nonsensical choices that betray the source material. And the worst part is that the disappointment was avoidable.