Fabien Frankel, the actor behind Ser Criston Cole on House of the Dragon, “f---ing” loves that fans of the show will change their opinion of this knight in shining armor after episode 5. Frankel joins West of Westeros to discuss the true “thuggish,” “reactionary” nature of Ser Criston. Plus, hosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan are joined by a special guest, Nerdist staff writer Mike Walsh, to unpack the big moments of House of the Dragon episode 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Emma D’Arcy on taking over the Rhaenyra role on House of the Dragon

The Game of Thrones isn't over. HBO's blossoming franchise is expanding with multiple spin-offs, starting with this fall's House of the Dragon. Entertainment Weekly's Westeros gossip columnist Nick Romano and resident maester Lauren Morgan are here to unpack it all. Join them and their special guests weekly as they dig into everything in the Game of Thrones universe, both what happens on screen and behind the scenes, in the books, and much more. West of Westeros launches August 21st following HBO's upcoming House of the Dragon series.

Theme Song "Dragon King" by Jo Wandrini.