Key Takeaways
- Episode Overview: In Season 3, Episode 5 of House of the Dragon, Ser Luthor Largent meets a shocking fate.
- Murder Investigation: Daemon Targaryen investigates the murders of his City Watch soldiers, leading to unexpected revelations.
- Coin Evidence: A gold coin links Ormund Hightower to the killings in King’s Landing.
- Character Fate: The show diverges from George R. R. Martin’s original story regarding Ser Luthor’s fate.
House of the Dragon Season 3 keeps raising the stakes every week. Episode 5 delivered another shocking moment involving Ser Luthor Largent. This left many fans wondering what happened to him.
Who killed Ser Luthor in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5?
In House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5, Daemon Targaryen finds many of his trusted City Watch soldiers murdered. Their bodies are placed around a table with their eyes scratched out. A message on the wall, written in blood, reads, “A Feast for Traitors.” Even Ser Luthor Largent, the City Watch commander, is dead.
Throughout the episode, Daemon investigates the murders of the City Watch members. At first, he believes Alicent and the Greens are responsible. But the truth turns out much bigger than he expected.
After capturing one attacker, Daemon questions him about the killings. The man says he serves the King, not Aegon II Targaryen. However, Daemon then finds a gold coin inside his boot. The coin carries Daeron Targaryen’s face, matching Ormund’s earlier gift.
The coin links Ormund Hightower to the King’s Landing killings. Daemon was once the commander of the City Watch. Many guards stayed loyal to him after Aegon took power. The discovery finally reveals who was behind the attacks.
Soon after, Daemon finds a horrifying scene inside a room. Several murdered City Watch members are displayed on a table. Ser Luthor’s body lies in the middle, confirming he was killed during the brutal attack.
Ser Luthor was one of Daemon’s closest allies throughout the conflict. He also played a part in helping the Blacks seize power. Since the show changed his story, fans now have new questions. With only three episodes remaining this season, more answers should arrive very soon.
The show’s decision also changes George R. R. Martin’s original story. Fire & Blood gives Ser Luthor a very different fate. Instead of dying here, he survives much longer. He later dies during the Riots of King’s Landing after public anger against Rhaenyra Targaryen grows and becomes uncontrollable.
House of the Dragon Season 3 is streaming on HBO Max.
