House of the Dragon has killed off a major character just a few episodes after his introduction, delivering another brutal blow to viewers in the latest installment.
In season three, episode five, Daemon Targaryen discovers that Ser Luthor Largent and several members of the City Watch have been murdered and displayed in a disturbing tableau.
The bodies are arranged to evoke a twisted version of a final supper, with a message reading "A Feast for Traitors" left behind at the scene.
Luthor first appeared earlier in the season when he helped Rhaenyra enter King's Landing and later swore fealty to her after she claimed the Iron Throne.
Under her rule, he led violent crackdowns in Flea Bottom against those accused of defacing the city with slurs, killing suspects before any confessions were made.
His death marks a departure from the source material, where the character survives longer and perishes during the later Riots of King's Landing.
Fans have expressed outrage over the early exit, with many arguing that the treacherous Criston Cole should have been the one to die instead.
Viewers have described feeling personally devastated by the loss, citing Luthor's loyalty and the actor's strong performance as reasons for their frustration.
The season has maintained a grisly tone, opening with the death of Rhaenyra's eldest son at the Battle of the Gullet.
As the Targaryen civil war progresses toward the extinction of the dragons, further violence and bloodshed are expected in the episodes ahead.
