House of the Dragon is starting to veer off course. The Game of Thrones prequel began with a pretty accurate adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, which followed the Dance of Dragons among the Targaryens. But now, in Season 3, the action is a little different. Ormund Hightower, a minor character in the books, has been elevated to lead villain, and we’ve seen him start a murder plot against the City Watch.
But after Rhaenyra tried an underhanded method to assassinate him, Ormund apparently decided to take another tactic. It’s not only a shocking moment for her, but it’s a surprise for fans as well — possibly writing off a character who was supposed to make it out of the fray alive.
Warning! Spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 ahead!
