Actor Fabien Frankel appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in late July to discuss the fate of Ser Criston Cole [1].
The appearance marks a significant moment for the series as it navigates the conclusion of one of its most polarizing characters. Because the show draws a massive global audience, the departure of a central antagonist often shifts the narrative trajectory of the entire season.
Frankel said to Fallon at the NBC Studios in New York City that he was discussing the development of his character's storyline [1]. During the interview, the actor reacted to the events leading to his character's exit and described the experience of filming his final scene [2].
There is some discrepancy regarding exactly when the character's fate is revealed to viewers. Some reports indicate the event occurs in Season 3, Episode 5 [3], while other reporting places the event in Season 3, Episode 6 [4].
Frankel used the platform to promote the latest episode of House of the Dragon [1]. He said he discussed the emotional weight of the scenes and the progression of Ser Criston Cole's arc throughout the series [2].
The interview aired around July 29 or 30 [2]. BroadwayWorld reported on the appearance on July 30 [5].
“Fabien Frankel appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in late July to discuss the fate of Ser Criston Cole.”
The exit of Ser Criston Cole removes a primary catalyst for conflict within the Greens' faction. By addressing the character's fate in a high-profile press appearance, the production is signaling a transition into the final stages of the season's conflict, moving the focus away from internal court tensions and toward the broader war.
