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Fans are harassing 'House of the Dragon' actor Fabien Frankel online
Ser Criston Cole hate has gone too far.
![Actor Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole wearing a suit of armor in the show House of the Dragon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/070brRPf4LBNLQUKIoXS4Eq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719322421.jpg)
![Actor Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole wearing a suit of armor in the show House of the Dragon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/070brRPf4LBNLQUKIoXS4Eq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719322421.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' just played one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book
It's a slapstick gambit but make it devastating.
![Luke and Elliot Tittensor play Sers Arryk and Erryk Cargill in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05ln4D51N05N0bRdFRquNkE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719229424.jpg)
![Luke and Elliot Tittensor play Sers Arryk and Erryk Cargill in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05ln4D51N05N0bRdFRquNkE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719229424.jpg)
Did you catch this prophecy in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1?
Poor, sweet Helaena.
![Helaena Targaryen, wearing a green dress, looks up from where's she's sitting on the floor, working on an embroidery project.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04cX11nYNw5gTaMs3GNwmwC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717795366.jpg)
![Helaena Targaryen, wearing a green dress, looks up from where's she's sitting on the floor, working on an embroidery project.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04cX11nYNw5gTaMs3GNwmwC/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717795366.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 1: What exactly is Larys Strong planning?
Up to his old sneaky tricks.
By Sam Haysom
![A man with shoulder-length hair stands in a dark room holding a flaming torch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mRWu6Jk1xISpkNcogOpt7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717771157.jpg)
![A man with shoulder-length hair stands in a dark room holding a flaming torch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05mRWu6Jk1xISpkNcogOpt7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717771157.jpg)
I desperately need one of those 'House of the Dragon' Small Council balls
THE perfect Westerosi souvenir.
![A fake "as seen on TV ad" for the ornamental stone balls and plates used by the Small Council in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eEuwzSkoR0OxL5lrguPSp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718227746.jpg)
![A fake "as seen on TV ad" for the ornamental stone balls and plates used by the Small Council in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eEuwzSkoR0OxL5lrguPSp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718227746.jpg)
Rhaenyra and Alicent reunite in the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere — but not how you'd think
Rhaenicent fans, this one's for you.
![Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen face each other against a backdrop of the Iron Throne.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05KtebTrn7SiYG5OOM7AKYp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718293611.jpg)
![Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen face each other against a backdrop of the Iron Throne.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05KtebTrn7SiYG5OOM7AKYp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718293611.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2's Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects
Targaryens, Velaryons, Hightowers... We've got you covered.
![An illustrated Targaryen family tree against a background of dark red scales.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eri9lWtLaHNBgmQaQeaHq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717694545.jpg)
![An illustrated Targaryen family tree against a background of dark red scales.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eri9lWtLaHNBgmQaQeaHq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717694545.jpg)
Who deserves the Iron Throne in 'House of the Dragon': Team Black or Team Green?
Let's weigh up the pros and cons of Targaryen leadership claims before someone else gets chomped.
![An illustration of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower from "House of the Dragon" looking mad on either side of the Iron Throne where King Aegon sits.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01JmHYbBMcKK4GKVnGav0Ri/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717666353.jpg)
![An illustration of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower from "House of the Dragon" looking mad on either side of the Iron Throne where King Aegon sits.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01JmHYbBMcKK4GKVnGav0Ri/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717666353.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' renewed for Season 3
The Dance of the Dragons is far from over.
![Rhaenyra Targaryen in a black gown with a crown on her head.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00XibYtARmHmmhb95u2263s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718296342.jpg)
![Rhaenyra Targaryen in a black gown with a crown on her head.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00XibYtARmHmmhb95u2263s/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718296342.jpg)
'Fantasmas' review: Surreal Julio Torres comedy is like nothing else on TV
You'll just have to see it to believe it.
![A man with orange hair admires a golden oyster earring in a jewelry display case.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05G40x6ytprxdmJnk0gs3V9/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1716408865.jpg)
![A man with orange hair admires a golden oyster earring in a jewelry display case.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05G40x6ytprxdmJnk0gs3V9/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1716408865.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 review: A tragedy written in fire and blood
The Dance of the Dragons is beautiful and terrible to behold.
![Rhaenyra from "House of the Dragon" stands on a rocky cliff by the sea, wearing a long red coat.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03alTDljcvdwoGzTzv3YA71/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1717622857.jpg)
![Rhaenyra from "House of the Dragon" stands on a rocky cliff by the sea, wearing a long red coat.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03alTDljcvdwoGzTzv3YA71/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1717622857.jpg)
Here's what happens next in 'House of the Dragon,' according to the book
If you're really ready for spoilers, then here they are.
![Rhaenyra from "House of the Dragon" stands with her back to the ocean.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03WzoutemfoDOkgLd2J78Bo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715118251.jpg)
![Rhaenyra from "House of the Dragon" stands with her back to the ocean.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03WzoutemfoDOkgLd2J78Bo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715118251.jpg)
John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' Season 2 is streaming for free if you want to time travel
"Remember Season 2? Neither do we."
![John Oliver on Last Week Tonight](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03VZDQQ4AB4Jgn67MGUEASH/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1716886415.png)
![John Oliver on Last Week Tonight](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03VZDQQ4AB4Jgn67MGUEASH/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1716886415.png)
It was tough, but we found the 25 best movies on Max
From "Dune: Part 2" to "Barbie" to "Spirited Away," and more.
![Composite: "Parasite," "The Lobster," "Moonlight"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05QyxAPLS08DrYUkg5kgDiP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1706740795.jpg)
![Composite: "Parasite," "The Lobster," "Moonlight"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05QyxAPLS08DrYUkg5kgDiP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1706740795.jpg)
Joel and Ellie return in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 first look
Emotional devastation is coming to HBO and Max.
![Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in "The Last of Us" Season 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00uA4TWSvhoIGeie3hFfUcf/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715790518.jpg)
![Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in "The Last of Us" Season 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00uA4TWSvhoIGeie3hFfUcf/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715790518.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 wish list: Everything we want to see
More dragons, more battles, less incest — and dare we dream for a callback to a meme moment that set the internet on fire?
![Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, and Oscar Eskinazi as Rhaenyra and her sons in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04VZFzyJgdO7kY6fSd6pgl5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715703958.jpg)
![Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, and Oscar Eskinazi as Rhaenyra and her sons in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04VZFzyJgdO7kY6fSd6pgl5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715703958.jpg)
7 of the most exciting moments from the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer
So many dragons, so little time.
![A large dragon roars in a rainstorm.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/062v2YhoPmbN3H2ZFYtS52M/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715713866.jpg)
![A large dragon roars in a rainstorm.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/062v2YhoPmbN3H2ZFYtS52M/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715713866.jpg)
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer: Westeros prepares for war
"Neither of us may win."
![Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04Cff1GuxrdzOHLWMRe4Y2S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715701129.jpg)
![Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04Cff1GuxrdzOHLWMRe4Y2S/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715701129.jpg)
Watch 'House of the Dragon' stars react to key scenes ahead of Season 2
"It's quite a good scene!"
By Sam Haysom
![A woman pulls a face while watching herself acting in a TV show, holding a knife and looking angry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02p22yLhi93LNnl5QCe1qHW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1715594174.jpg)
![A woman pulls a face while watching herself acting in a TV show, holding a knife and looking angry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02p22yLhi93LNnl5QCe1qHW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1715594174.jpg)
Everything we know about 'House of the Dragon' Season 2
June 16 can't come fast enough.
![Emma D'Arcy in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05UrPyEiivCNVm8hcSoxnLP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1714927638.jpg)
![Emma D'Arcy in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05UrPyEiivCNVm8hcSoxnLP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1714927638.jpg)
'7 Days in Hell' is the perfect post-'Challengers' watch
Aaron Williams and Charles Poole were the original Patrick Zweig and Art Donaldson.
![A tennis player in a white shirt hits a ball.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06jyYEY3PwCFildrzbUg3jD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1714682932.jpg)
![A tennis player in a white shirt hits a ball.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06jyYEY3PwCFildrzbUg3jD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1714682932.jpg)
'Hacks' Season 3 will make you miss 'The Other Two'
Jean Smart continues to dazzle, but the jokes aren't landing.
![Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jean Smart in "Hacks."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02KjDIhKkwamC52lKw5decy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1714516785.jpg)
![Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jean Smart in "Hacks."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02KjDIhKkwamC52lKw5decy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1714516785.jpg)