Warning: Includes SPOILERS for Fire & Blood, the source material for House of the Dragon.House of the Dragonseason 3 has theopportunity to change a George R.R. Martin book moment while also making up for a mistake inGame of Thronesseason 8.House of the Dragonseason 3is on its way, with several battles and critical moments established in the closing montage of season 2, including the Battle at the Red Fork. The clash between the Lannisters and Riverlords isn’t going to absorb the most screen time early in season 3, but it’s still an important battle with a character death that will alter the political landscape of Westeros.
House of the Dragonseason 2’s endingsaw almost every house in Westeros marching off to war. The Lannister brothers, Jason and Tyland, are both with significant forces who are about to enter the conflict for the Greens. Jason Lannister leads the Lannister army, which he assembled as the Lord of Casterly Rock, while Tyland Lannister is sailing to Westeros with the Triarchy navy. Both of these characters are about to enter the fray, butJason Lannister will be the first to perish ifHouse of the Dragonsticks to the books' timeline.
Jason Lannister Should Be Killed By A Lion At The Red Fork
This Would Be An Incredible End For A Supporting Antagonist
Jason Lannister dies in the Battle at the Red Fork inFire & Blood, a conflict which sees the confident Lannister army attempting to cross a major river and enter the Riverlands. This battle was foreshadowed inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 on multiple occasions and should happen very early in the season. Given that Jason is the only notable character present, it will likely be a brief scene, but, as mentioned, the consequences will be notable. Jason Lannister’s death results in a power struggle at Casterly Rock, which allows Lord Dalton Greyjoy an opportunity to attack the Westerlands.
In George R.R. Martin’s text, Jason Lannister is wounded and ultimately killed by a squire named Pate of Longleaf, which would be an enjoyable death. However, I’m hoping for a bit more, given that season 2 went through the trouble ofarming the Lannister forces with caged lions. Let’s be clear, the lion might be the banner of House Lannister, but they don’t share the bond theGame of ThronesStarks do with their direwolves. It would be incredibly satisfying to see House Lannister release the lions onto the battlefield, only for them to kill their lord.
Putting lions among an army of marching soldiers is a Chekhov’s gun thatHouse of the Dragonseason 3 has to pay off.
Jason Lannister knows that the lions won’t fight for them. The moment they’re released from cages, they’ll go after whoever they see fit. Having them go after Jason, particularly after his despicable behavior in season 1 with the underage Rhaenyra, would be hilarious. Putting lions among an army of marching soldiers is a Chekhov’s gun thatHouse of the Dragonseason 3 has to pay off. There’s no character more suitable for a poetically humiliating death than Jason Lannister.
Game Of Thrones Fans Deserve To See A Fulfilling Lannister Death After Jaime & Cersei
Jason Lannister’s Death Could Capture The Feeling Of The Purple Wedding
Game of Thrones’eight seasons had some satisfying deaths, with Tywin and Joffrey’s being the chief representatives of House Lannister. Even Lancel had a relatively enjoyable send-off. There are likable Lannisters, but the wealthy house is almost always recognized for its more despicable members. Cersei perfectly encapsulates what the house represents in pop culture, and even if Jaime had something of a redemption arc, his deeds in the early seasons still deserved a more memorable death than being crushed under the Red Keep.
Joffrey’s death at the Purple Wedding was one of the most memorable inGame of Thrones, as it paid off years of fans hating the character. Jason is far less prominent inHouse of the Dragon, but he still carries the typical Lannister narcissism, and he’s deserving of a similar exit. This could be aquick moment that could satisfy years of dread caused by House Lannister.
