House of the Dragon 1x3 Reaction: Second of His Name
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- The Game of Thrones universe is finally back! Hope you enjoy as I react to and review House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 3 "Second of His Name"! #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones
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The king half-heartedly killed the stag thereby making its suffering worse than of he had gone in with more commitment. Could be a metaphor for how he rules the kingsom
But in the same respects, it is not done out of hate or ignorance.
"Never trust a Lannister!" Spoken like a true northman, lol
My favorite episode so far. I really liked the two-sided coin of Rhaenyra and Daemon both being covered in blood after their own battles, but Rhaenyra getting the blessing of the White Hart is so awesome.
Also, Daemon Targaryen is already up there with the best characters in all of Game of Thrones history.
I don’t like the white hart thing, in the book it’s a conflict between two bad people over power, in the show it looks like they’re trying to make Rhanerya out to be some sort of saint
It’s been a few years since I read Fire and Blood so I forgot a lot about House Strong’s members so I’m liking how the show is rather effectively establishing their personalities/roles:
- Lord Lyonel: Is politically astute and gives non BS answers to Viserys’ dilemmas and seems to be the only person on the Small Council there to do his job without letting ambition get in the way
- Harwin “Breakbones”: While every other noble looks scandalized that a beautiful Targaryen woman is walking around covered in the blood of the boar she seemingly killed, Breakbones looks at her like it’s Christmas Morning
- Larys “Clubfoot”: Unassuming and is content sitting with the court ladies and collecting intel from all their gossiping. Almost like they’re his “little birds”
Lyonel is a good advisor. If he has an agenda it is pretty subtle. I got the impression he was trying to persuade Viserys to intervene in the Stepstones when, after pitching Laenor as a potential match, he said "We can only hope Ser Laenor survives the fighting in the Stepstones". An idea that I didn't think of but I head online is that maybe Lynonel is in league with the Velaryons - he has pitched matches to them twice and I think is trying to get Viserys to aid them. It would be interesting because it seems likely that Grand Maester Mellos is in league with Otto, so Viserys's council might be split down the middle (although Tyland Lannister has assumed Corlys's position of master of ships now, he seems pretty down to earth with his few lines).
I was very excited to see Larys join the gossip almost unnoticed. I was expecting Harwin to appear bigger and stronger than he does but I like how he was characterised in the few moments of screen time he got.
@@sam_c95 It could be true. It's GOT so everyone has an agenda. However, it's definitely wise to marry into the most powerful family in Westeros, regardless of the agenda. It's so obvious that Otto and the Maester both said was a good idea, even though Otto wanted him to marry Alicent. Though he did mention that he didn't envy the King for having to marry so soon after his wife's death, so he was still nudging Vesyris to marry with his heart.
Matt Smith who's playing Daemon had only one line in the whole episode yet he stole the entire show by just being a badass! Amazing actor!
Idk if you noticed but the king is missing his finger he put in the maggots
Oh I didn't!!
Somebody watched other reactions.
@@donwon7592 i always watch the show and then watch reactions. otherwise your missing like 70% of the shows immersion
@@sh0ts420 agreed. I stay away from shows like
Emergency awesome. They give away too much info.
Paddy Cosidine plays the Targaryen King, one of best English actors ever, watch him in 'Dead Man's Shoes' to see him at his most.
He was the standout this episode.
I actually prefer if reactors are clueless about Daemon and that he's growing on them. Happened with Jaime Lannister too. People hated him in S1 & S2. Season 1 Jaime looked like Prince Charming from the Shrek movies.
Daemon is complicated. Newbies who never read the books will love him and hate him at the same time. He's a grey character as George R.R. Martin has said numerous times. GRRM described Daemon as dashing, daring, and dangerous. He's popular with books fans for a reason.
It's more satisfying when your feelings changes for a character after each episode. Some of my best friends were people I hated when I first met them. The unpredictability is exciting. I hated Jaime initially and only grew to love him by S3 when he saved Brienne from getting gang raped.
Daemon has that compassion in him too. There is good in him like Anakin. Bad*ss with a heart of gold (towards his family) are the fun ones to follow. But when Blood and Cheese happens, your loyalty towards Daemon will be tested. All these characters can be bad including Rhaenyra. You'll see. GRRM likes them grey.
Well. In episode one and two Daemon was portrayed very one dimensionally as a whiny thug. And certainly the enemy of the state. So ...
And I read the books. If he was in them, he was forgettable.
@@t0dd000 In episode one and two Daemon was portrayed very one dimensionally as a whiny thug.
bro wtf u talking bout? he was obviously the grayest character in that episode? nice try at trolling lmao
Cinematography in this episode is off the charts gorgeous
Matt Smith is perfect for Daemon Targaryen. Some fans say they wanted another actor because they imagined Daemon being more physically imposing. I prefer if the actor nails the personality more than the looks.
It's similar to how I feel about Austin Butler portraying Elvis. I used to watch Once Upon A Time In Hollywood a lot, so I knew who Austin was. When I read he was going to be Elvis, I scoffed. He looks nothing like him. But when I saw the movie, he nailed Elvis perfectly. Performance matters more than physical looks.
I'd rather have an actor not look quite we imagined that character as long as he got the character traits nailed down over an actor who may look more like that character but acts nothing like him. Example of the latter is Demetrius Shipp Jr. portraying Tupac Shakur. Looks like him but couldn't capture Tupac's charisma. While Matt Smith captures Daemon's charisma. Basically how *most* of us picture him from the books.
It's crazy to think Queen Elizabeth II died and we're watching a show called House Of The Dragon about royal succession. Queen lasted 70+ years. Longest rein similar to King Jaehaerys Targaryen. Then we have a woman as the next heir which is Rhaenyra similar to Elizabeth 70+ years ago. And then Matt Smith portrayed Prince Phillip in The Crown.
Say it with me, Ray-near-ah. Not Ray-nair-ah, Ra-near-ah, or Ra-nair-ah. Rhae = ray. Nyr = near. She's been my favorite among female characters so far. It's going to be painful by the final season though..
Queen Elizabeth "reigned" over a civic family foundation. Her irrelevance to actual governance and power dynamics is very conducive to a long tenancy. Plus, a bit of luck and excellent medical care.
Visarys indecisiveness is really grating because he really is a nice guy and he knows better. But he let his wife name the baby Aegon after the conqueror and let people call the boy Aegon II. He really is sleepwalking into a disaster.
I've been waiting all week for this reaction! Really enjoying this show.
I feel like the scene where Criston chased Rhaenyra down on horseback was taken straight from the Storm of Swords chapter where Arya gets chased down by this stable bloke she knews from Winterfell. If I recall correctly he also stopped her getting away by pulling on the horse's leash.
Yes it was Harwin
Great reaction as always :)
Fun facts for this episode:
Viserys and Alicent's actors bonded over RuPaul's drag race before filming their more together-y scenes.
Laenor's dragon, Seasmoke, is apparently laid by Dreamfyre (who laid Baelon's egg and most likely Dany's), and thus is the same 'breed' as Drogon, Viserion and Rhaegal. Dany's dragons are thus technically older than Seasmoke on account of being laid earlier, which is fun and kinda weird to think about.
Dreamfyre was originally ridden by Viserys' grand-aunt Rhaena (another Queen who never was like Rhaenys, kinda) and should appear in the series eventually
Despite his volatility, you gotta give Daemon his street creds.
the show keeps getting better and better with every episode
I was a bit dissapointed the crab villain got took out off screen after the build up of his character, but how cool is it that daemon just dominated this episode without a single word of dialogue! Excited to see what episode 4 brings.
The build up of his character? Oh yeah that crazy 1 episode build up! It’s shame I suppose but not exactly a massive deal
In the first episode, they said that the only thing that could take down the Targeryens was the Targeryens. The implication of the Crabfeeder being taken out so easily/without special attention is that he was never truly their biggest problem, it's the conflicts within the family itself(Daemon wanting attention from his brother but not his help, Rhaenyra wanting to be heir while people are working against her, etc.)
Well I'm not really surprised, Daemon his one of the best fighters and the Crab doesn't look like he can withstand an intense fight.
@@hm4654 even with the short buildup crabfeeder was already one of the creepiest Villains we’ve seen in the world of thrones
@@hm4654 I never said it was a massive deal, i said I was dissapointed. A 3 year ongoing battle with the crabfeeder, in which a powerful army, with dragons, still have not won, is a build up to something more than an off screen death with no lines imo.
Crabfeeder is hardly 2 pages in the Book
So it makes perfect sense
I’m glad you are enjoying this series
There’s massive stuff ahead believe me as a book reader
Viserys wants Rhaenarya to get married because it's her duty and that would strengthen her claim.
He doesn't want her married out of spite or hatred of her. He loves her and wants her to be happy.
Daemon took on an army single-handedly out of spite. He's a beast.
The fact that he did it because he thinks Viserys doesn't believe that he could finish his war. Peak younger sibling move
It was do or die. He had no choice.
Brandon, you have to watch Severence. It is the absolute show of the year even though no one talks about it. But it is so brilliant pleasepleasplease
I love Daemon's pettiness, instead of waiting for the help, he just went up there and did work. The man's black air force energy skyrocketed.
He knew if his brother saved the day, he'd lose any hope of a rise to power. It was literally do or die. And this one episode finally made him an interesting character.
once again someone who doesnt understand this show. he didnt do it to be "petty" wtf u think this is kindergarten? he did it cuz he didnt want his brother to come in after 3 years help them win and take all credit.. then people would talk of it like "oh yea and then the king had to come in and save his baby brother Daemon"
But dont worry they will dumb the writing down soon so yall can understand. We will be back to season 8 of GOT writing in no time 😪
@@ducksauce9187 the man was willing to die to prevent the king from taking credit for the victory and you say that's not petty... get out of here with your faux-righteous superiority, you're not as smart as you think you are.
Bro, your set looks amazing.
Bro?
@@t0dd000 hi Todd, new here?
Did you miss the part where Brandon is a GUY?
Does it bother you?
He uses the term “bro” quite often….
It’s almost like I watch the channel and I’m using terms of endearment to refer to its creator 🤷🏼♂️
Go away.
Ser Criston cannot be married. He's king's guard.
Remember that being an issue for Jaime?
Aegon is the name of like 6 Targaryens tbh this not the Aegon you thinking of.
This kicks the living shite outta LOTR series, this feels more authentic to GOT, compared to the off Tolkien BS that has no resemblance to the origins or lore.
Two different series.
We get it you don't want black elfs lol get a life
@@koki84ji7 LUL funny that if someone doesnt like something, it has to come from racism, you are pathetic at best, sad little person.
I just finished watching episode 10 and I'm really enjoying going back to see if I missed anything. Very good reaction.
This ep is all about pride. Lannister pride, Viserys' pride, Rhaenyra's pride and at last Daemon's pride. He set out to achieve something to prove himself better than the king - and then the king offers to come and help out? Not what Daemon had in mind :D Loved the moment with the White Hart and Rhaenyra! Btw, I think one of the most interesting characters is Alicent - because she is between all of them, torn at from all sides and also by herself. I wonder which way she goes.
Dameon is the only one holding the family together. The king is a deathly Ill pawn.
To make a point, Rhaenyra cannot marry Criston Cole because he's the Kingsguard, like the Night's Watch they have to take a vow to hold no land, take no wives, and bear no children.
Excellent symolism with the 2 stags; the one they were hunting was to honour Aegon so the King was relieved to find it was not white (thus confirming he was right to name Rhaenyra heir), and then Rhaenyra gets the blessing of the white stag herself
As a member of the Kingsguard, Criston Cole is forbidden from marriage. That wouldn't rule out a dalliance or affair with Rhaenyra, but they couldn't get married.
Just after watching this episode I realized that Otto is the lizard from Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man. Also the dude from notting hill
Actors acting in TV shows? What??? Next you gonna tell me Damon targ was in Dr. Who or the king was in Hot Fuzz. Crazy stuff
i wonder if people realize how much harder it is to run on sand too. Daemon's an absolute gangster.
You need to watch dead man’s shoes! paddy considine is such a great actor.
I think the time jumps stop at episode 6.
King Viserys was married to his cousin. His father and mother were brother and sister and his grandfather and grandmother were also brother and sister. Incest isn't uncommon in real world royal families and also especially not with Targeryan families in fiction
The king simply does not make good or reasonable decisions. The deer shows that he is simply a weak king. His throne shows him that too. He is a good man but a weak king.
The first episode already shows how weak he is. He simply leaves his wife in the dark to avoid a discussion based on his decision to let his wife die. This runs through all episodes. He avoids any conflict. His advisers have the power.
He is fully aware of who is playing with him and yet he does not draw any consequences and lets everything happen.
its so funny how otto was 100% right here. if aegon and rhaenyra were to marry, they could rule together and not cause a civil war
Hey Brandon, how come we haven’t had any more HOTD reactions on RUclips? I can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts and analysis’.
One stone is fourteen pounds. The White Hart, weighing 35st, at least, equates out to 500lbs, again, at least.
Hey! Don't know if you watch Indian films but would love your reaction to Sardar Udham
It’s not really madness. Targaryens would usually wed amongst themselves to keep the power within the family or bloodline ‘pure’. Viseyrs marries his cousin Emma and The Mad King marries his sister. It’s messed up but politically speaking Otto gave the best option of wedding Aegon and Rhaenyra. Both parties would be king and queen that way. May or may not have saved the entire line… but alas.
It's not unusual for Targaryen's to marry siblings. Viserys own parents were brother and sister as well as his grandparents.
Too bad erondir wasn't here to grab all the arrows out of the air and headshot the crab -feeder... Such a shame...
Criston cole saying 'they will have no choice to' when rhaenyra asking if they will accept her as queen really explains why this civil war never should have happened. No house in that era of Targaryen dominance would ever try and overthrow rhaenyra as queen with 15 dragons on her side but then we wouldn't have a show so bring on the betrayal 😅
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I do understand the point that Rheanyra is trying to make that she has to do things she doesn't like but seriously Criston is 100% correct in this conversation. She is spoiled no matter what. In the middle ages like this world mimics the poor had extremely short lifespans and extremely low quality of life. She comes across as a bit of a spoiled brat to me in that conversation.
You had Paddington bear in the background ❤️🥲. Xx
"I like Criston"
Thats not gonna age well
next Film "Das Boot"
Thank me later
I don't think the crabfeeder even had a weapon so of course Valyrian Steel is going to slice him clean in half
He was a leader, not a warrior. At least, not any more.
About the White Hart: The people in Westeros are very much into signs and prophecy, it is believed that the White Hart is a sign of real royalty. The reason why Otto is so giggly about them trying to get the White Hart is because this would totally mess Viserys up mentally and could've been the final push to make him name Aegon his heir instead. You can see that it's working with Viserys getting super drunk and questioning his decision of naming Rhaenyra his heir. When they come across a normal stag, you can see that Viserys is relieved that it's not a white one, because that's when he is sure that he made the right choice.
Meanwhile, the White Hart shows itself to Rhaenyra, showing to us, the audience, that she really was the right choice for the Throne. Maybe all she needed to do was kill the White Hart and take it to camp to prove everyone that she was the true heir and stop all the bickering. Instead, she lets the animal go, a decision she might regret later in the future.
Was waiting for this to pop up
My only complaint about the show is some of the CGI looks really bad (the crabs, the boar, the blood from the boar, Dameons first attack..etc)
But King Visery’s isn’t weak. He still breathes fire. He commands a room when he wants to. His delivery of “even I do not exist above tradition and duty” gave me chills. He’s a dreamer, he’s similar to Robert Baratheon (another peace time drunken king who just wanted to hunt)
Edit: just got to the end of the video I love your new outro clip and music it’s super cool!!!
one of the best warriors in the region who's been fighting a 3 year war armed with a super sword vs a semi blind rotting crab man who lives in a cave. ezpz.
*My* *50* *Favorite* *GOT/HOT* *D* *Characters*
*1.* *Daemon* *Targaryen*
2. Bronn
3. Tormund Giantsbane
4. Jaime Lannister
5. Tyrion Lannister
6. Davos Seaworth
7. Euron Greyjoy
*8.* *Corlys* *Velaryon*
*9.* *Rhaenyra* *Targaryen*
10. Olenna Tyrell
*11.* *Viserys* *I* *Targaryen*
12. Walder Frey
13. Khal Drogo
14. Stannis Baratheon
15. Arthur Dayne
16. Barristan Selmy
17. Jorah Mormont
18. Oberyn Martell
19. Varys
20. Cersei Lannister
21. Tywin Lannister
*22.* *Otto* *Hightower*
23. Petyr Baelish
*24.* *Alicent* *Hightower*
25. Sansa Stark
26. Ned Stark
27. Robert Baratheon
28. Sandor Clegane
29. Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun
30. Lyanna Mormont
31. Ygritte
32. Jon Snow
33. Hot Pie
34. Samwell Tarly
*35.* *Rhaenys* *Velaryon*
36. Night King
37. Melisandre
38. Benjen Stark
39. Robb Stark
40. Ayra Stark
41. Daenaerys Targaryen
42. Tommen Baratheon
43. Margaery Tyrell
44. Renly Baratheon
45. Podrick Payne
46. Brienne Tarth
*47.* *Laenor* *Velaryon*
48. Grey Worm
49. Missandei
*50.* *Criston* *Cole*
Qyburn, Gendry, and Laena Velaryon nearly made the cut. Not a Hodor fan but Hold The Door was a fantastic episode. All Bronn did was save Lannister brothers. All good ol' Uncle Benjen did was save his nephews. I liked Renly but not Loras. Renly seemed like a kind gay man.
Daemon debuted at #6 after one episode. He's now at #1 after three episodes. And I don't see anybody surpassing him. We only got a flashback for Arthur Dayne and Barristan Selmy was already too old when we first see him. We get Rogue Prince at his absolute prime of his life.
Daemon is the GOAT BAMF we never got from Game of Thrones while still having a complicated and colorful personality. He's my Darth Vader, Batman, and Iron Man of GOTverse. He's my Jaime/Tyrion Lannister, Bronn, Euron Greyjoy, Oberyn Martell, Khal Drogo, and Jon Snow rolled into one.
Just for me -
Viserys > Ned
Rhaenyra > Daenerys
Rhaenyra is already funnier to me with her insults than Dany in all 8 seasons of GOT. Viserys might be a WEAK KING but I believe Paddy Considine is doing a better job as Viserys than Sean Bean as Ned Stark. I'm enjoying these HOT D characters even though I'm aware of their fate and I wasn't sure I would like a lot them beyond Daemon. I already knew Daemon's popularity and reputation among book fans prior to this show.
Lyonel Strong will move up high on my list the more the season progresses. He could be top 50 by Sunday. He's more Varys than Littlefinger. He only cares about protecting the realm. He's currently ranked 11th on my HOT D list behind Laena. It's just I'm aware Laena will grow up and be a dragon rider herself! Laena is that little girl who is going to turn into a likeable character once the decade time jump happens.
Interesting that I have Cersei, Tywin, Otto, and Littlefinger all next to each other. I enjoy bad characters if the acting and scheming are great. I also have Alicent and Sansa next to each other even though I think Alicent is more of a Margaery by this point. But I believe Alicent will keep moving up my ranks once Olivia Cooke takes over after Emily Carey.
Characters I hated? Obviously, Joffrey Baratheon and Ramsay Bolton. I thought Ramsay was worse. Was way more sadistic. Joffrey was just an annoying brat but I hated how he ordered Ned to be executed and hated that he killed Ros. I hated Shae but pretty much everybody did. If only Daemon taught Rickon Stark how to dodge arrows. 🤣 Rickon was the most useless Stark. No Bran Stark or Theon Greyjoy for me. No Yara and Sand Snakes. Well, maybe Tyene. She and perhaps her bad poosy makes me thirsty.
Hated Samwell's father, Randyll Tarly, but I guess he was no different than Tywin. While Dickon Tarly seems like a Beavis & Butt-Head joke they would laugh at. I never cared for Catelyn Stark although Red Wedding was still shocking and sad. I hated how Cat treated Jon. If she only knew Jon was really her nephew, she wouldn't have acted like a c*nt towards him all those years. Ned had to keep lying, so Jon got mistreated by his aunt. But his other aunt from his real father's side, he got to smash her.. 🤣 Incest is a perk being a Targ! #wincest
I'm impressed that 9 characters from HOT D has already made my top 50 after 3 episodes. And it will continue to grow once Alicent's children and Laena Velaryon grows up. We have another pair of Lannister twins. Does that mean Tyland and Jason sleep together? Remember when Cersei slept with her first cousin, Lancel, when Jaime was away? Targaryens do incest to tame dragons. Lannisters do incest out of fun.
*My* *Favorite* *GOT/HOT* *D* *Dragons*
1. Drogon
2. Caraxes
3. Syrax
4. Seasmoke
5. Rhaeghal
6. Viserion
So far, I've seen Drogon the most and he's still #1 for me even though I'm not the biggest fan of his mother but I don't actually hate Daenerys. I hated her brother more.
Drogon still looks cooler than Caraxes. But I do love Caraxes' temperament similar to his rider's. And according to Reddit fans, Caraxes is the 3rd greatest dragon behind Balerion and Vhagar. When you want ferocious, you choose Caraxes. The more I see Blood Wyrm, the more he can move up. But seeing Caraxes' belly from the recent episode made me turned off by his design.
From the three dragons from the 17 we'll see in this series, I think Seasmoke looks the best so far. His color was like camouflage in the clouds and fog/smoke/smog. Love the shape of his head. I can't wait when we get to see BIG GIRL that Laena mentioned. I would like to see a very green dragon 🐲 for once. I also want to see a golden dragon like Sunfyre.
The Battle Above The Gods Eye between Vhagar/Aemond vs. Caraxes/Daemon should be the series finale. Balerion would actually be my favorite if we're talking books here. Balerion is the GOAT. Some are asking, did Daemon catch grey scale since he was holding Crabfeeder's wrist? But Daemon has Targaryen blood exceptionalism. Dragon riders don't die from diseases.
*My* *Top* *50* *Favorite* *Movie/TV* *Characters*
1. Iron Man
2. Darth Vader
3. Batman
4. Indiana Jones
5. Han Solo
*6.* *Daemon* *Targaryen*
7. Al Bundy
8. Vito Corleone
9. Yoda
10. The Joker
11. Loki
12. Jules Winnfield
13. Drexl Spivey
14. Marty McFly
15. Emmett "Doc" Brown
16. Bill S. Preston, Esq.
17. Ted "Theodore" Logan
18. Bronn
19. Bret Maverick (1994 film version)
20. Peter Griffin
21. Stewie Griffin
22. Professor Farnsworth
23. Zapp Brannigan
24. Beavis
25. Homelander
26. Soldier Boy
27. Johnny Lawrence
28. Thor
29. Wolverine
30. Spider-Man
31. Obi-Wan Kenobi
*32.* *Din* *Djarin*
33. Leia Organa
*34.* *Grogu*
35. R2-D2
36. Fred Mertz
37. Walter Sobchak
38. Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski
39. Tormund Giantsbane
40. Jaime Lannister
41. Tyrion Lannister
42. David Wooderson
43. Ethan Hunt
44. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
45. James Bond
46. Biff Tannen
47. Desmond Hume
48. James "Sawyer" Ford
49. King Kong
50. Godzilla
I wish Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito (Goodfellas) and Nicky Santoro (Casino) made the cut but alas. They both used to rank in my top 30. Yoda used to rank higher than Han but decided to move him down a bit.
Characters I love from Mad Men like Roger Sterling and Joan Harris also didn't make the cut. Too many great characters I love. I can name hundreds of them. Don't get me started with characters I enjoyed from Tarantino films. I couldn't even include Floyd from True Romance and Brad Pitt was awesome as him. No Captain Jack Sparrow and Negan either.
All I know is Daemon Targaryen should be the poster boy of GOT lore moving forward. And he's not even the main protagonist to HOT D. I learned a new word yesterday. Walter from The Big Lebowski is described as a deuteragonist. That means being the 2nd most important character to the story. That's Daemon. To me, HOT D is really about Rhaenyra's journey to the throne.
Rhaenyra Targaryen AKA The Realm's Delight is a great character herself. Not a Mary Sue and an annoying feminist Karen like Jennifer Walters from She-Hulk is. I wish in HOT D, we see Rhaenyra face Alicent and go...
"You broke my heart 💔, Alicent. You broke my heart. I loved you. I still haven't got over you."
It's been 3 years and Rhaenyra still can't get over her girlfriend marrying her father. I don't mind seeing a lesbian couple heartbreak scene. Emma D'Arcy seems lesbian any way and her chemistry with Olivia Cooke off-camera is awesome. And I think Alicent still has feelings for Rhaenyra too.
Its so amazing how the mic cut out in respect for the majestic white stag
This episode was great and George R.R Martin's chance to fix his biggest gripe with the earlier seasons of GOT. When Robert hunts the Boar, its just him, Barristan Selmy, Renly Baratheon, and Lancel Lannister. George was annoyed because if a King goes hunting he would be accompanied by guards, food, a campsite, horses, dogs, it would be a HUGE event and we got to see some of that majesty in this episode!
And they really captured the ridiculousness and obscenity of royal "hunts."
The show is starting to grow on me. Rhaenyra's childish brattiness is wearing thin though. I mean, by modern standards, she is a child, but still.
Daemon is a more complicated character in this episode which really adds some depth. He was portrayed so shallowly before this and the episodes suffered for it. King Viserys is the standout though. He is so conflicted.
Daemon loves it when a plan comes together!
Fire and blood.
I did not like the scene with Daemon taking on the crab feeder army. I thought it was way over the top. He seemed more like a Marvel character than someone from the GoT universe. And it was a stupid plan that had no realistic chance of succeeding if not for movie magic.
The only gripe I had with this episode is Daemon's god mode invincibility, much like Jon Snow or Arya in GoT...No way you can evade hundreds of arrows (some even pierced his armor and leg) and then fight off an army singlehandedly, run after the Crabfeeder and come out unaffected by his wounds.
It's unrealistic and reminded me of the later GoT seasons where mistakes or (potentially lethal) wounds didn't have any consequences for the main characters, unless it was relevant to the plot.
Aegon might not be Aegon the Conqueror you were probably thinking of, but Aegon 'II' IS mentioned in Game of Thrones. Also Jon Snow's real name is Aegon 'VI' Targaryen.
Edit: removed a spoiler
Jon's name isn't aegon that was a stupid show only thing
@@koki84ji7 and that is what we're talking about..... 🤔
Wow man to much hate for Viserys!He is a good guy just being prodded by to many who want a piece of the crown.
Would anyone like to see Goosbumps, Rl Stine The Haunting Hour and Are You Afraid of the Dark(original) on here?
I wonder if they will take this in the obvious direction: Daemon contracting grayscale. (Sorry, I need to spell it like the Brits: greyscale.)
Those WERE the kings dragons and troops there at the end. Daemon only has the one. The timing was confusing but yeah. They showed up and helped win the battle.
No
I love HOTD, but this was my least favorite episode.
Not sure why they tried to build up that crab character up as this big bad guy, he never fought or talked either. The only boring thing about this episode
It’s a nod the the fire and blood book. This show dives into the war among the T family. This is just a highlight for Daemon in his overall storyline they want to show. If the crab feeder had no attention at all it would’ve meant even less.
I didn't feel like there was the same build up tbh. He was shown when he was relevant to the episode. Corlys' barging into the council in ep2 wouldn't make sense without seeing Drahar first, then he's shown at the end to remind the audience where Daemon and Corlys are going. Then at the start of this one to show what they've been up to. I don't think they could've really shown Drahar any other way, even though I can sort of understand why some people thought he might be a bigger character
They didn't really build him up at all. Mentioned in ep 1 n had a couple scenes where they showed him in ep 2 and killed in ep 3
It showed he's a capable war commander
They didn't build him up tho... he had like 3 scenes lol. They mostly covered everything about Craghas's story from the book, its anti-climatic as well in the book. The only difference is Daemon beheaded him in the book versus Daemon bisected him in two here in the show. The TV Show actually made it more interesting than it was.
anyone worried that after episode 5 when they change the actresses that play Rhaenyra and Alicent that it will harm the show? why not just age the existing actresses like they there doing with the actors seems weird