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Battle of Gullet Kills Prince Jacaerys, Dragon, Lannisters

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The premiere staged the Battle of the Gullet, where Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon Vermax died after Vermax fell into the sea.
The episode confirmed the deaths of Sharako Lohar, Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister.
Harry Collett said filming his character’s death required staying afloat in a water tank.
The series diverges from Fire & Blood by killing Admiral Lohar and omitting princes Aegon III and Viserys II.

History

Historical Context

On May 19 1999 George Lucas returned after a 22-year directing hiatus to launch Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the first film of a prequel trilogy that revived the saga. The movie’s surprise death of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, combined with its $1.03 billion worldwide gross, showed that major franchises could profit from bold character exits, a pattern echoed in later series.

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Story summary

The premiere staged the Battle of the Gullet, where Prince Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon Vermax died after Vermax fell into the sea.
The episode confirmed the deaths of Sharako Lohar, Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister.
Harry Collett said filming his character’s death required staying afloat in a water tank.
The series diverges from Fire & Blood by killing Admiral Lohar and omitting princes Aegon III and Viserys II.

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