Read our Privacy noticeLast night’s season three finale of HBO’s House of the Dragon was ruthless in whittling down the major players ahead of the hit fantasy show’s fourth and final season. Here’s a recap of all the key characters we’ve said goodbye to in the last eight episodes:*Warning — Major spoilers ahead for ‘House of the Dragon’ season three. *Prince Jacaerys Velaryon (and his dragon Vermax)open image in gallery Harry Collett (left) as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon with Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) in 'House of the Dragon' ( HBO )It didn’t take long for House of the Dragon long to bring the axe down this season. Helaena Targaryenopen image in gallery Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' ( HBO )Perhaps the most devastating character death this season was Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban). Season three of House of the Dragon is available to stream on HBO Max.