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  • Опубликовано: 19 апр 2024
  • Hello My Sweet Summer Children I'm back with the juice to get you thru the long night! Episode 5 of House of the Dragon was nuts and HBO had been dropping a few teasers for Episode 6. They dropped two First look clips, and a preview Trailer for Episode 6. This Video will contain Spoilers from the book Fire and Blood. In this Video I will breakdown the Preview for House of the Dragon and Explain Rhaenyra's Children and Alicent's Children , Also Daemon and Laena, Baela and Rhaena! House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.Paddy Considine (HBO’s The Third Day and The Outsider), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint (It’s a Sin, Doctor Who), Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel and Rhys Ifans to star. Additional cast members include Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn. See the cast and who they will play here.Martin and Ryan Condal serve as co-creators on the series. Miguel Sapochnik and Condal are showrunners, and the pair also serve as executive producers along with Martin, Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis and Ron Schmidt. Clare Kilner and Geeta Vasant Patel also direct the series. Greg Yaitanes is director and co-executive producer. Game of Thrones and Westworld composer Ramin Djawadi scored the series.
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  • @destinitaylor4360
    @destinitaylor4360 Год назад +196

    Rhae naming one of her children Joffrey hits a LOT different now 😭

    • @sarcasticsid5589
      @sarcasticsid5589 Год назад +25

      Absolutely she was honoring her good judy...I mean husband first love. ❤️

    • @EverythingNetwork1
      @EverythingNetwork1 Год назад +1

      lol

    • @ml.9417
      @ml.9417 Год назад +1

      I thought Laenor named the child Joffrey and she was surprised/didn’t like it.

    • @cherylbaxter8986
      @cherylbaxter8986 Год назад

      We haven't seen any pictures of bit older Joffrey yet

  • @reymagea1
    @reymagea1 Год назад +26

    "Born in my corral, they are mine." Good job, Laenor Velaryon!

  • @Reonnaisme
    @Reonnaisme Год назад +241

    You are forever my FAVORITE for ALL the Westerosi Tea!!

    • @GrayArea
      @GrayArea  Год назад +16

      Thank you❤️

    • @KiDCRuDi_
      @KiDCRuDi_ Год назад +5

      @@GrayArea concurred, also your voice!!!! 😄🙌🏾

    • @opopad
      @opopad Год назад +1

      Enchanting

    • @mzyouknowit8024
      @mzyouknowit8024 Год назад

      @@GrayArea i

    • @tc_rxgaming4291
      @tc_rxgaming4291 Год назад +1

      @@KiDCRuDi_ IKR. Her voice makes my heart melt!

  • @traumer9622
    @traumer9622 Год назад +308

    Laena, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Laenor and their kids basically being one big happy family for a couple of years is one of my favourite parts in the book... I REALLY hope they show us at least a sliver of it. At least to show what could have been if the dance never happened.

    • @LeeBeeDeeTree51
      @LeeBeeDeeTree51 Год назад +21

      They apparently will be skipping over a lot of things to keep the plot moving and get to the start of the war. But I agree, it actually ads depth to the story and the Velaryon siblings loss could be seen as a bonding experience for Daemon and Rhaenyra.

    • @rsin718
      @rsin718 Год назад +8

      With these damn time jumps . We’ll be at
      “KinSlayer” by season end.

    • @Dweller415
      @Dweller415 Год назад +10

      I think it’s so cool that Rhaenyra named one of her sons ‘Joffrey’ after Laenor’s slain lover.

    • @LeeBeeDeeTree51
      @LeeBeeDeeTree51 Год назад +1

      @@Dweller415 Is this supposed to signal that this child might be biologically her hubby's child?

    • @ousmanjallow7866
      @ousmanjallow7866 Год назад

      Same

  • @theresaresendez8471
    @theresaresendez8471 Год назад +179

    I think Alicent is extremely jealous of the love, King Viscerys, has for Rhanerya's mom. Thus, the reason why the King loves his heir and his Grandsires so much. Otto treated Alicent like a chess piece, like a pawn. That's got to hurt.

    • @dtownblastinsalvi62
      @dtownblastinsalvi62 Год назад +9

      Actually no Alicent had Rhanerya’s back when they asked about her chasity when Rhaenyra lied Alicent trusted her friend so much that she even put her honor on the line infront of her husband but when Criston Cole told her what exactly happened the love she had for her friend was finally tainted and not only that she finally understood that her father that wanted his heirs his family on the throne was to survive because it’s obvious Rhaenyra wants the throne so bad that she willing to use people and toss them to the side when she is done with them. When Alicent came to the Royal party in a green dress(green symbolizing the color that House Hightower displays when they are going to war) it’s her declaration of Alicent finally playing the game of thrones. Her checking the kids now and using her power as the queen it’s a move because once you play the game of thrones either you win or you die.

    • @ivannasantos6838
      @ivannasantos6838 Год назад +16

      @@dtownblastinsalvi62 yeah alicent had raenhyras back until she married her dad without telling her, her claim of the throne challenge because alicent had sons and alicnet father planned, spyed and everything to stop raenhyra to sit on the iron throne
      So excuse me after all of this "friendship" from alicent that raenhyra didn't trust her suppose friend and didn't told her what really happened because she may thought alicent father is trying everything for preventing me to be the queen especially now his daughter alicent has a son (which for most nobility has more right then raenhyra) so maybe alicent is the same or if she tells her dad what I told her yet again she will betray me
      So I completely supported raenhyra on the scene of not telling anything to alicent because after everything alicent did was disappoint raenhyra, imagine having your best friend same age become one day your stepmom all of a sudden and without her telling me or comment about just for the sake of friendship I would have feel betrayed by her and never forgive her

    • @dtownblastinsalvi62
      @dtownblastinsalvi62 Год назад +5

      @@ivannasantos6838 but wasn’t it the King’s decision to choose Alicent to marry him instead of Corys’ daughter? But sure blame the friend who has no power in court.
      Also you comparing your best friend marrying your dad to a Targaryen who marries is own sister or cousin is completely ridiculous hell. Ain’t it obvious that Daemon wants the throne only so why play with your own uncle who is obviously using you? But blame the best friend sure. Rhaenyra is getting played and she doesn’t even notice some queen she is making enemies of people who are pawns themselves.

    • @ivannasantos6838
      @ivannasantos6838 Год назад +5

      @@dtownblastinsalvi62 what alicent has no power in the court what about her dad the king's hand or advisor in case you missed that part.
      Yes the Targaryen marry they siste, brother, cousin whatever but that's the drill in the family so raenhyra probably would be like ok my dad has to marry someone in the family like cousin or whoever since for them is a common thing and is not shook for anyone but not her best friend in her eyes is betrayal and I understand.
      And again if you watch the first episodes way before raenhyra is declared heir to the throne between them already had a chemistry and spark going on for both of them it was obvious they liked each other even by the way they look at each other, even if daemons goal was the iron throne his love for raenhyra was already obvious and for him to get married to her and as a plus have the throne is a bonus

    • @dtownblastinsalvi62
      @dtownblastinsalvi62 Год назад +1

      @@ivannasantos6838 ok first of just because your father is hand of the king doesn’t mean you automatically have power specially in Westeros. Also Alicent’s father Otto Hightower road away mad at Alicent because Alicent chose her husband’s family over her own. So that theory you got there is out the window.
      Idk what kinda relationship you got but having siblings is the closest relationships you will ever have. Hell even in Westeros during the Blackfyre rebellion 2 Targaryen bastard brothers hated eachother because they both loved their own sister so they tried to kill themselves over and over again. A best friend is nothing actually in Westeros many women are forced to marry guys they don’t even like like Alicent for example in one episode her face even showed how much she was disgusted having sex with Viserys.
      Also Daemon love? Lmao 🤣that’s the most hilarious shit I ever heard he wants the iron throne and he would marry Rhaenyra to get it lust and love are 2 different things. Rhaenyra lusts for Daemon but lusts for the iron throne and he sees Rhaenyra as a tool for him to use. He is literally a manipulated arrogant bastard. If he truly loves Rhaenyra he would stay in King’s landing and help out his brother instead of giving him trouble.

  • @simonejenns9473
    @simonejenns9473 Год назад +204

    In the book Rhaenyra said that she would’ve given Alicent’s sons a place in her court had they not challenged her claim to the Throne. I believe she would’ve honoured this up until the loss at Storms end, that marked the point of no return.

    • @Lionspel
      @Lionspel Год назад +17

      True! Maybe Alicent knew that, but she probably didn't trust Daemon to honor that and went with her instincts.

    • @theSilver_Witch
      @theSilver_Witch Год назад +17

      @@Lionspel Agreed. I think for Book!Alicent, and to a much lesser extent Otto (because he's a power-hungry jerk in every cannon), the question about whether to oppose Rhaenyra came down less to "do I think Rhaenyra will kill my kids" and more to "do I think *Daemon* will kill my kids." The answer to the first question is somewhere between a no and a maybe (kinslaying and all that), but the answer to the second question is heck yes.
      And personally, I can understand why Daemon would kill the kids: it's the pragmatic thing to do. Terrible and morally reprehensible, but pragmatic. Look throughout history (both ours and theirs) and you'll see instance after instance of discontented lords rallying behind this banner and that because the person on the throne displeased them and there was someone *right there* with enough of a legitimate claim to the throne that they could be seated upon it with swords. It doesn't matter if the claimant actually wants the throne or not. What matters is that they're a rallying point (see Elizabeth Tudor who never tried to actually usurp her half-sister, but was still used as the figurehead for multiple plots against her, which eventually landed her in the Tower).
      And in this situation, given how patriarchal and sexist the lords are, Aegon and his brothers would always be a threat to Rhaenyra's rule, so yes, the terrible but pragmatic thing to do would be kill them, which is how Daemon would have justified it and what Alicent feared.

    • @Lucky210309
      @Lucky210309 Год назад +3

      @@braveandblessed9279 ​ Really liked that point you made about Elizabeth considering elements of this time period make up the Game of Thrones world after Aegon’s conquest it definitely makes sense why Daemon would want them dead and why Alicent would think he would hurt them. I also thought about Mary Queen of Scot’s in this way. She may have been more involved in plots that Elizabeth but there was evidence to suggest she was not involved in all the plots her name was used against Elizabeth. Elizabeth was hesitant to sign her death warrant but ultimately did because even if Mary wasn’t going to plot against her, a catholic monarch who had a claim was a threat of rebellion that she had to get rid of. Keeping Aegon on court even if he supported Rhaenyra was likely going to spark support for him and against her.

    • @heeza12oclock39
      @heeza12oclock39 Год назад +1

      I just love your video’s. You truly know your stuff and the way you explain is the best on RUclips!! Love ya!!!

  • @charlenem220
    @charlenem220 Год назад +114

    I would add to the conflict between Alicent and Rhaenyra is Alicent’s jealousy of Rhaenyra because she has a certain freedom that Alicent did not have. Alicent father sent her to seduce the King who was old enough to be her father and who was also sick and diseased. This is who she lost her maiden head to. Someone she neither loved or was attracted to but did as her father bid her do. Where as Rhaenyra got to give hers to someone of her own choosing and that person happen to be the young dashing Ser Cristin.. I’ve always felt this is what angered her more and not the “lie” about not having sex with Deamon which Rhaenyra did not lie about.

  • @forgotmyun
    @forgotmyun Год назад +144

    I wish we got to see more of Rhaenyra and Laenor as the dynamic duo we know they are!
    We know their bond isn’t romantic, but you know that they are besties

    • @jenv2402
      @jenv2402 Год назад +8

      I will miss the actress. She did a great job!

    • @jeshurundaniel794
      @jeshurundaniel794 Год назад +8

      In the book he was hardly with her only came during necessary social moments so I doubt they were besties

    • @firasasiri9136
      @firasasiri9136 Год назад +5

      i don't think they are besties
      what i remember from the book
      That Rhaenyra couldn't stand Lenore

    • @TeflonDom201
      @TeflonDom201 Год назад +7

      Trying so hard to force that huh

    • @randomchannel9473
      @randomchannel9473 Год назад +2

      I feel surprised they didn’t have them bonding over riding dragons. We know that Rhaenyra loved the idea of winning glory in battle, and Laenor literally did that while by masterminding the high risk plan and coming in with his dragon on the step stones. They could have talked about that, really showed that their mutual respect went beyond just their arrangement to stay out of each other’s love lives. I think it would have been super sweet to also show Laenor verbally and enthusiastically agree to raise the kids as his own, maybe seeding the idea that he would have loved to take them on their first sea voyage when they were close to coming of age, basically declaring that he wants them to have some Valyrion traditions even if Jace was going to eventually become a Targaryen.

  • @manvirshergill1739
    @manvirshergill1739 Год назад +246

    I can't wait to see Aemond Targaryen. I really hope they show just how cold, crazy and unforgiving his character actually is. Daemon on Caraxes with Laena on Vhagar is gonna be fun to see. Can't wait. the first 5 eps were really setup, this is where the true story starts! bring on the Dance!

    • @jb-dn5fy
      @jb-dn5fy Год назад

      Are Aemond and Daemon similar?

    • @dantesos7564
      @dantesos7564 Год назад +6

      facts, i been trying to explain to ppl the first 5 episodes are a sort of prologue for us viewers, a set up of all the pieces. the real chess game begins now! im ready for it!

    • @iqbalmikey7698
      @iqbalmikey7698 Год назад +3

      @@jb-dn5fy no. daemon is rhynaera uncle. Aemond is 3rd son of Alicent and viserys.

    • @dantesos7564
      @dantesos7564 Год назад

      @@jb-dn5fy from what i understand Aemond is comparable to Joffrey Baratheon.

    • @user-if6qp1lw2b
      @user-if6qp1lw2b Год назад +3

      @@dantesos7564 no, aemond is gigachad dangerous and reckless dragon rider like daemon, joffrey baratheon is cringe

  • @desmiichilds7984
    @desmiichilds7984 Год назад +114

    I'm hating how they assume the dark hair signals bastards when in the books Rhaenys is dark a haired Targaryen...but I get it 😂

    • @georgiamackinlay5706
      @georgiamackinlay5706 Год назад +23

      The difference is Rhaenys is half Baratheon, hence the black hair. Rhaenyra and her husband both have white hair

    • @gunneratijuf8915
      @gunneratijuf8915 Год назад +6

      Not just the hair their features were common.

    • @gunneratijuf8915
      @gunneratijuf8915 Год назад +1

      As described by the book.

    • @sweetspicy7880
      @sweetspicy7880 Год назад +4

      It does confirm that children are bastards , even in book

    • @j.e.9737
      @j.e.9737 Год назад +24

      Yep, plus Aemma Arryn’s father (Lord Rodrick Arryn) might have had dark hair too

  • @taytayqueen7024
    @taytayqueen7024 Год назад +110

    They really showed how cruel Alicent has become. Asking someone to walk up the stairs right after birth, holy shit. Plus no modern medicine and ‘ stitching ‘ back then.

    • @reanukeeves3692
      @reanukeeves3692 Год назад

      No she didnt she wished to see the baby but its hoenyra choice to walk up like bitch chill out let them bring the bastard

    • @ml.9417
      @ml.9417 Год назад +2

      She expected Rhaenyra not to come up, which is also rude

    • @justarandompotterhead71
      @justarandompotterhead71 Год назад +2

      She only asked for the baby but rhaenyra came with because she didnt trust alicent with her child wich i wouldnt too like duh

  • @brittneystreeter493
    @brittneystreeter493 Год назад +42

    The kinslaying was a big thing for Rhanera I don’t think she would have harmed her half siblings if she took the throne like you said Daemon would have for sure but Rhanera wouldn’t have. She didn’t harm Haelena and she didn’t harm Alicent either…once they took the throne from her that was a different story they would have to die for treason.

  • @MarjanKaykavoosi
    @MarjanKaykavoosi Год назад +61

    I really love the casting with this whole series. I think that casting has been awesome. I know that some people complain about the casting but I personally think that it was great.

    • @virgoqueen8950
      @virgoqueen8950 Год назад +1

      THE ONLY COMPLAINING IS ABOUT THE BLACK CAST MEMBERS AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE BUGGING.......ALL THESE ACTORS ARE MARVELOUS

  • @theSilver_Witch
    @theSilver_Witch Год назад +79

    Just a thought, while I personally also think that Rhaenyra's first three kids are Harwin Strong's, the argument could be made, within the book universe, at least, that the older boys actually are Laenor's.
    Hear me out. Laenor's mother is Rhaenys Targaryen, who's mother was Jocelyn Baratheon (daughter of Alyssa Velaryon and Rogar Baratheon). Jocelyn Baratheon's hair was black because the Baratheon seed is strong, even though her mother was pure Valyrian. Book!Rhaenys' hair is also black (I assume they changed it to silver/white in the show to make it clearer that she's a Targaryen). Therefore, it is possible that Laenor, although he inherited his father's silver Valyrian hair, could pass on dark haired genes to his sons because the Baratheon seed is strong (plus, genetics are weird in this world so who knows what's possible). The fact that the boys are large and lusty? That doesn't automatically make them Strongs. You know what other characters are described as large and lusty? Baratheon men. If I recall correctly, Orys was described as very large, as was Rogar.
    Therefore, the argument could be made that Luke, Jace, and Joffrey actually were legitimate, they just didn't inherit the Valyrian looks (similar to how Baelor Breakspear inherited his Dornish mother's looks rather than his Targaryen father's, which also caused whispers that he might not be worthy of the throne because he didn't look Valyrian enough). And Alicent, who's own children did look Valyrian, simply used their non-Targaryen looks against them because it strengthened her own sons' claim to the Iron Throne.
    And yes, I know Laenor is gay, but that just means he's not sexually attracted to Rhaenyra. Sexual attraction is not strictly necessary to do what's necessary to produce a child (bodily reactions to stimuli happen whether we will them to or not). Or maybe Rhaenyra pulled a Show!Margaery and brought in her husband's paramour to 'get things started' for him. Who knows? The point is, I think it is possible that the brown-haired boys are trueborn, and I think that would add yet another layer to the whole tragedy of the Dance, the fact that Rhaenyra was punished and maligned for yet another thing outside of her control (she can't help that she's a woman who's husband has too much Baratheon blood!).
    Anyhow, just a thought.
    Also, keep in mind that, historically, the reason bastards were such a problem (dynastically speaking) was that they often threatened to inherit stuff from a father who wasn't actually theirs (it's one of the reasons men could go around having all the bastards they wanted but women couldn't since monogamy was the only way to ensure paternity back then and inheritance was through the father). But in this case, Rhaenyra's sons would be inheriting titles and positions from her, not their father (with regards to the Iron Throne). It's her blood that's royal, therefore it's her blood that matters. The father is irrelevant in this context. All that matters is that they're Targaryen, which they are because we know that they're definitely Rhaenyra's children.

    • @sanitizerwilson1599
      @sanitizerwilson1599 Год назад +4

      I think it have do with Robert's line and his family have always produce children with Black of hair. Black is dominant, over lighter hair color. This go with whole who is Jon Snow's Parents, I don't think it Rhaegar or Lyanna. In the books Jon is always mistake for Robb because he looks like a Stark and Robb takes after his mother colouring. Only Arya out Cathyn's 5 kids looks a like Stark.

    • @yihanlin8019
      @yihanlin8019 Год назад +13

      well said. This is an interesting theory. I think the book also wrote in a way that encourages disputes regarding who the real father of rhaehyra's three children is. But as you said, who the real father is doesn't matter cuz the children are inheriting title from their mother. I guess essentially those people just don't want a woman to be the heir to the throne.

    • @venus-zt8ww
      @venus-zt8ww Год назад +4

      this is a POINT

    • @beibei1986
      @beibei1986 Год назад +3

      @@sanitizerwilson1599 correct. Black hair is a strong gene to pass. Just recall this from bio class after reading ur post. I once had two purely black fur puppies, they gave birth to a little puppy with purely white fur.

    • @greymatters7039
      @greymatters7039 Год назад +1

      Excellent points. 👍

  • @wenl5369
    @wenl5369 Год назад +45

    I think the one touching the kid is Harwin saying goodbye, you can see tears in Rhaenyra's eyes and some shots of both the kid and her staring while someone leaves

  • @guitaristAustin
    @guitaristAustin Год назад +4

    Gray Area I have returned to your channel and I have to say your intro is simply nostalgic for me at this point. Going back to Game of Thrones I always loved your videos about Valyria and The House of the Undying. I am so grateful to have your commentary on this series.
    It feels good to have a solid Fire and Blood show.

  • @cremeanglaise5346
    @cremeanglaise5346 Год назад +54

    Girl I screamed when you said😭💀 “take 2 Husbands boo”. Yes, Rhaenyra is following Targaryen tradition and all the gossipers and courtiers need to pipe down.

    • @tentathesane8032
      @tentathesane8032 Год назад +1

      Yeah, good way to end up like Maegor the Cruel

  • @brittneystreeter493
    @brittneystreeter493 Год назад +115

    People complaining about the character swap are silly. Pretty soon Alicent is going to be a grandmother how in the hell do you expect the actress who portrayed a young Alicent to be convincing as a grandma?

    • @sweetspicy7880
      @sweetspicy7880 Год назад +1

      Grandma??? How ??? Aegon 2 will reign for 2 years and die

    • @melissablackwood
      @melissablackwood Год назад +5

      @@sweetspicy7880 How do you know that part, yet don't know about his 3 kids?

    • @RedRoseSeptember22
      @RedRoseSeptember22 Год назад +2

      She's not a grandma??!! What are you weirdos talking about????

    • @emperorquinlanix4195
      @emperorquinlanix4195 Год назад +21

      @@RedRoseSeptember22 She's is gonna be a grandmother soon, Aegon marries and sire 3 children before the dance start.

    • @brittneystreeter493
      @brittneystreeter493 Год назад +7

      @@RedRoseSeptember22 she’s going to be a grandmother to three grandkids. The actress who played the younger Alicent looks like she’s 17 it wouldn’t be convincing for her to have four kids and three grandkids.

  • @elocc9570
    @elocc9570 Год назад +5

    Love love love your channel!
    So happy to have HOTD for even more content. ❤️

  • @no_one8224
    @no_one8224 Год назад +27

    I was hoping they would show the deep connections between Dragons and the riders not just show them on screen for the sake of screen presence
    Them bonding now adds so much meaning when they face eachother in the later seasons 🤷‍♂️
    without this bond their deaths won't be as powerful and as impactful as it should be

  • @made-line7627
    @made-line7627 Год назад +48

    I like that you brought up that _both_ girls were put in impossible positions. People can hate Alicent or they can hate Rhaenyra, though it's the f**ked up system that deserves the hate.
    P.S. It's hard to believe that Lyonel, of all people, took a decade to realise Rhaenyra's children are his _own_ son's children. I reckon he's known almost the entire time.

  • @WatashiMachineFullCycle
    @WatashiMachineFullCycle Год назад +29

    Thank you for keeping me fed during the week!!! ✨

  • @angelmelendez2468
    @angelmelendez2468 Год назад +45

    I just want to say I just love GreyArea's breakdowns , just such a refreshing break from the monotony . Team Black ride or Die ... Aegean II looks like he needs some fkn vitamins asap !

    • @klm4446
      @klm4446 Год назад +1

      Looking like the crypt keeper.

    • @patrickdoherty3541
      @patrickdoherty3541 Год назад

      He kinda fits the book descriptions, not bad looking, kinda typically "handsome" but not the look of a warrior, abit weaker looking, I thought the casting was good

  • @HulaMask
    @HulaMask Год назад

    Now this is how I like to start my morning! Thank you for making this I can’t wait to see more content. You are one of my favorite Game of Thrones RUclipsrs. Your sense of humor it really makes it even better

  • @dantesos7564
    @dantesos7564 Год назад +2

    "whatchu gone do, boo?"
    Rhyneria to Alicent in Grey Area speak. 😁

  • @mateomayorga23
    @mateomayorga23 Год назад +2

    The way you eloquently explain, “and then he knocked him the fuck out,” kills me. Bravo.

  • @iamsecond411
    @iamsecond411 Год назад +5

    Yes!!! Thank you for the sweet juice! I’m so hyped for next episode. As sad as I am to say by to Emily and Milly the incoming actresses look amazing and are slaying in all the previews and clips as Rhaenyra and Alicent

  • @OA-qw5hf
    @OA-qw5hf Год назад +3

    Finnaly a content creator with a consistent HOD videos keep up the grind 🐐

  • @louv4437
    @louv4437 Год назад +2

    Loving your HOD breakdowns!! So on point with a funny twist! Thank you!

  • @mattquintana7814
    @mattquintana7814 Год назад

    So much content lately! You are keeping us so well fed!

  • @amethystmoon4973
    @amethystmoon4973 Год назад +1

    My favorite you tuber! You are funny and knowledgeable and you make GOT extra fun to watch! Keep shining sis! Love and light to you!! 💕

  • @va9136
    @va9136 Год назад +5

    You are the Break-Bones of breakdowns and I can not get enough. 🖤

  • @sweetthellaphat
    @sweetthellaphat Год назад +1

    I just love your channel you always keep us informed ❤❤❤

  • @tralosum9854
    @tralosum9854 Год назад

    I love your breakdowns! I'm one of your biggest fan! Your perspective is clear and I'm all for it!

  • @lthomas6022
    @lthomas6022 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I didn't read the book so this was easy to understand. The show has done a great job of breaking down the characters and dynamics as well.

  • @trinamclain6180
    @trinamclain6180 Год назад +7

    Thank you! I think it's ALL Otto's fault as well. He's the mastermind behind the whole Dance. No one else has said that.

  • @chrisrubin6445
    @chrisrubin6445 Год назад +8

    i still think its possible that Jaces father is Criston Cole, Lukes is Harwin Strong, and Joffs is Laenor

    • @lindarubick969
      @lindarubick969 Год назад

      I wonder this as well!

    • @theroyalone5765
      @theroyalone5765 Год назад +1

      That’s what I said!!!! You’re the only one beside me that thinks this, Rhaenyra’s youngest son asked if Strong was HIS father, not “Our father” and the oldest just looked and didn’t go after strong, no one has figured that out yet

    • @claudiaheras6408
      @claudiaheras6408 Год назад

      I’ve wondered this too. I hope he is so Cole’s son, I’d love to the jerks reaction and regret how he bullied him.

  • @rtgue5136
    @rtgue5136 Год назад +2

    I love your take on this.....I listened to others and all their takes sound the same and right on point as to what I was thinking....then I hear your take and it was so different than the others but so interesting and right on

  • @Tinaxmachina
    @Tinaxmachina Год назад +1

    I love how u keep it real you got the juice!

  • @sherrimaldonado
    @sherrimaldonado Год назад +1

    You’re my go to Westeros channel! Love it! Thank you 😁

  • @SCHRODINGERS_WHORE
    @SCHRODINGERS_WHORE Год назад +1

    Loving the breakdowns. Thank you

  • @copperhead2694
    @copperhead2694 Год назад

    Love love 💕 your channel and all the info and “Tea” lol

  • @OhSnapItzSam
    @OhSnapItzSam Год назад

    I’m so glad I found your channel! ❤🎉 I’m so glad to be here!

  • @aaronwilliams2400
    @aaronwilliams2400 Год назад +19

    The age up of characters is no problem. So glad the show is treating us as adults. Keep up. This shop is a master class in tv.

  • @crystalthompson9700
    @crystalthompson9700 Год назад

    Okay I decided to join
    You are always on point and I love your voice ❤

  • @aprivera103105
    @aprivera103105 Год назад +37

    Alicent is so jealous of Rhae living her life and being happy. She wanted to be queen, this is the cost.

    • @virgoqueen8950
      @virgoqueen8950 Год назад +2

      HER FATHER PUSHED HER TO BE QUEEN .......SHE HAD NO CHOICE

    • @aprivera103105
      @aprivera103105 Год назад +1

      @@virgoqueen8950 "In the year 103 AC King Jaehaerys I Targaryen died in his bed as Lady Alicent was reading to him" (Fire & Blood)
      She tried with The Old King as well.
      Also "A few even cast doubt on Lady Alicent’s virtue, suggesting she had welcomed King Viserys into her bed even before Queen Aemma’s death"

    • @MAKG435
      @MAKG435 Год назад

      @@aprivera103105 And there was a rumor that Daemon had deflowered Alicent, and that was why Otto hated him so much.

    • @ml.9417
      @ml.9417 Год назад

      @@aprivera103105 did she “try with the old king” or did her father make her do that as well. Also, rumors can’t be used as proof in anything. You have to think critically and realize that she is not merely jealous that Rhaenyra is living her best life. She’s envious because her father is setting her up with all these old men in these inappropriate situations where she can’t choose her lover or who takes her virginity. But Rhaenyra has the freedom to do so, much more complicated

  • @leecook7904
    @leecook7904 Год назад

    Found you a month or so ago. Hands down my favorite voice and attitude for HOD commentary. Excellent. Keep it up. SUb’d.

  • @1logue01
    @1logue01 Год назад

    Thank you for your videos and for your delightful narration.

  • @ltyree856
    @ltyree856 Год назад

    Not me starting another preview video .. seeing yours and exiting ASAP 😂😩🙌🏽

  • @MAYK1NG
    @MAYK1NG Год назад +3

    Thank you!!
    (Daemon & Laenna look the most interesting - hope they're featured a lot)

  • @lilpatchface4325
    @lilpatchface4325 Год назад

    Great video Gray! I’m ready for the next episode as well

  • @ACinemafanatic
    @ACinemafanatic Год назад +15

    Im excited to see the twins I wish they could show a bit more of Laena cause she’s one of my favorites in fire and blood

  • @amandasilvas2312
    @amandasilvas2312 Год назад

    Such a great video as always!

  • @rageintothelight
    @rageintothelight Год назад +28

    Argh I am not looking forward to dragon deaths! 😫 I will not be able to handle it!

  • @InHouseShoes
    @InHouseShoes Год назад +1

    I have become a recent GOT and HOTD fan and I’ve watched a bunch of history lore videos but this has by far the funnest time I’ve had with the commentary. I will for sure keep watching!!

  • @kevinshuler820
    @kevinshuler820 Год назад +1

    I'm so glad you are back doing your thing. I'm your sweet summer night fan...

  • @idanieljr2282
    @idanieljr2282 Год назад

    I love your channel you break it down so real.

  • @exoticbarbie1000
    @exoticbarbie1000 Год назад

    We love these videos back to back from you Gray ❤

  • @melizzavelez6823
    @melizzavelez6823 Год назад

    Loved the breakdown! ❤

  • @kushig2932
    @kushig2932 Год назад +1

    Best break downs! Love your videos❤ Do you think Rhaenyra and Criston will have a scene together ? Heated discussion ? Etc?

  • @rivermistfae
    @rivermistfae Год назад +46

    All hail Gray Area, the true and rightful Queen of Tea 👑
    please don't *ever* stop bringing us content 😍

  • @gabbythesag
    @gabbythesag Год назад

    Thank you so much for explaining this !!!!

  • @Donnie8907
    @Donnie8907 Год назад

    Love the vibes here, subscribed!

  • @samanthaa.6055
    @samanthaa.6055 Год назад +112

    I'm just here to remind the internet that most of the time, a 75% white baby is going to look 100% HWYTE!
    Of course Laena had to be the exception with some beautiful chocolate twins, but...
    And Rhaenys's hair was BLACK until she got much older. The Baratheon seed is STRONG. Remember?
    Does that mean those kids aren't Harwin's? Well no... but I hope they play on the ambiguity. I like how in the later books even Catelyn doesn't believe the rumors about Jaime and Cersei having kids together just based on them having Lannister looks. It's enough to start a war maybe, but not a smoking gun.

    • @vanessaamesty6739
      @vanessaamesty6739 Год назад +4

      I wish they would have given Raenerys a more noticeable black hair.

    • @cmd7930
      @cmd7930 Год назад +5

      Rhaenys's hair is not black in the show.
      The kids are 100% not Laenor's, new clip from episode 6 where Rhaenyra gives birth to Joffrey and Laenor doesnt care about the baby. He knows himself he is not the father.
      Harwin is 100% the father of at least two of them. Criston might have fathered the eldest if Rhaenyra didnt drink the tea.

    • @Captain_Insano_nomercy
      @Captain_Insano_nomercy Год назад +3

      First of all, anytime somebody writes HWYTE...I take it as an insult. That's just weird, stop. Secondly Targaryens have extremely distinct features beside pale skin, such as high cheekbones and aqualine features; ie, a "Roman nose". So let's just be honest it makes no sense

    • @missilotze2985
      @missilotze2985 Год назад +2

      The only real twist or shock is if after all the gossip, the boys actually are Laenor's children.

    • @KierensWebofChaos
      @KierensWebofChaos Год назад +3

      I’ve seen you say that before but it’s not true. A 75% white baby isn’t going to look completely white. They’ll look like a like a lighter skinned Indian or Brazilian

  • @batgurrl
    @batgurrl Год назад +2

    Thanks for your snarky breakdown. can’t wait too see even more dragons. The episodes continue to get batter and better so I’m expecting something exciting.People have eyes was a great line.

  • @specialrican69
    @specialrican69 Год назад +7

    I subscribed to you after listening to a few of your uploads YOU ARE WONDERFUL Narrarator you give the book knowledge and keeping the pace if the show its direct love it do you have a podcast?

  • @Dweller415
    @Dweller415 Год назад +1

    First time viewer. Really enjoyed your breakdown…. 👏

  • @mr_coffee9917
    @mr_coffee9917 Год назад +1

    No one makes quality Song of Ice and Fire videos like you. Like no where near. I am so grateful to almighty 😭

  • @EmylouGall
    @EmylouGall Год назад

    Really love your voice and the way you story tell!!

  • @heatherf4730
    @heatherf4730 Год назад

    I just love you! You are the best telling it like it is.

  • @L3TLIFEBee
    @L3TLIFEBee Год назад

    Informative vid 🔥

  • @Rogue-bt4wp
    @Rogue-bt4wp Год назад +9

    You are absolutely right about Otto...he started this..I don't understand those who want to blame Rhaenyra..all she did was defend her claim to the throne..the throne that her father the King said was hers

  • @dlilwon
    @dlilwon Год назад +10

    I dunno why i also find Bloodworm endearing also. Even the way he shrieks/roar 🥰

  • @bobmorris9137
    @bobmorris9137 Год назад

    Once again Gray you brought the juice!! Love ❤️ your content Always

  • @applewagon253
    @applewagon253 Год назад +2

    Gray is really on her game with these videos! Love it!

  • @adonnarowe1811
    @adonnarowe1811 Год назад

    1st video I’ve seen of yours and you got a subscriber out of me!! ❤

  • @AMH1988
    @AMH1988 Год назад +64

    Also, technically NOT bastards if they have been claimed by Laenor as his own. Especially because the claim to the throne flows through their mothers blood.

    • @babyray5643
      @babyray5643 Год назад +6

      Lol that's not how that works

    • @thatoneblackdude3333
      @thatoneblackdude3333 Год назад +4

      Laenor and visarys acknowledge them so by all tens and purposes they are legitimate regardless of them being Basterds .

    • @sweetspicy7880
      @sweetspicy7880 Год назад +8

      Absolutely right

    • @patrickdoherty3541
      @patrickdoherty3541 Год назад

      Not how it works, if they arent actually Laenors genetic offspring they are bastards, acknowledged by Laenor or not.

    • @itrrii6582
      @itrrii6582 Год назад

      Nah that’s not how that works they are definitely bastards and have no right or claim to the throne

  • @glennaugustine-rutledge955
    @glennaugustine-rutledge955 Год назад

    Oh snap I'm first and I love all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to do all of this

  • @sebastianholden4759
    @sebastianholden4759 Год назад +7

    House Strong has blood of the First Men. It seems whenever FM and Targaryen blood mix something beautiful and horrible comes out of it.

  • @jennas7155
    @jennas7155 Год назад

    excellent breakdown, so excited!

  • @LordDomSnow
    @LordDomSnow Год назад

    blessed to have a video from the queen 👑

  • @natalief3145
    @natalief3145 Год назад

    I am soooo fnk happy I found this channel 👏👏👏

  • @kkfree8690
    @kkfree8690 Год назад

    I am a new subscriber, love your channel!!

  • @rollyro71
    @rollyro71 Год назад

    Great breakdown 👍

  • @debrablanck2460
    @debrablanck2460 Год назад

    Loved this video!

  • @AnotherOther99
    @AnotherOther99 Год назад +4

    One day I hope to meet someone who looks at me the way Gray looks at Caraxes. 😆

  • @bilosdiogee410
    @bilosdiogee410 Год назад +11

    I cannot wait to see Aemond, I have a feeling he will be a fan favorite, just like Daemon, despite the hate between them
    hahahaha "And Harwin knocks him the fuck out" hahaha that's why I love your vids lol

    • @uchiwamadara4614
      @uchiwamadara4614 Год назад

      idk tbh i think alot of people will hate him since he is team green and really savage

  • @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615
    @lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615 Год назад +23

    Strong Bastards! Slice, oh damn A, you lost an eye

    • @SouthJerzVillains
      @SouthJerzVillains Год назад +2

      Oh damn lucerys u just got merked 💀

    • @gunneratijuf8915
      @gunneratijuf8915 Год назад +1

      And gained a Dragon. A fair exchange. Aemond on Vhagar will be awesome.

    • @februaryschild0216
      @februaryschild0216 Год назад

      I'm dead! I died! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

  • @adalin3255
    @adalin3255 Год назад

    Right on point 🙌

  • @SuperEholmes
    @SuperEholmes Год назад +1

    I love your reviews. You are funny.

  • @beckysamuel3965
    @beckysamuel3965 Год назад

    Love your videos 💗💗💗

  • @nicolesmith5240
    @nicolesmith5240 Год назад +46

    They don’t have proof, because Laenor’s mother had Black hair. Genetics are funny like that and it’s been known that certain features, coloring ect can skip a generation. My grandfather had grey eyes, his kids didn’t get them and only 1 grandchild( the youngest of us) inherited those eyes.

    • @lemonadelemon1960
      @lemonadelemon1960 Год назад +1

      That would make sense and the fact that black hair is a dominant trait.

    • @schrodingerscat1604
      @schrodingerscat1604 Год назад +4

      Laenors mother is rhenys and she's platinum blonde

    • @gunneratijuf8915
      @gunneratijuf8915 Год назад

      People have eyes. Laenor should keep trying maybe he will have one that looks like him….

    • @annkowal5086
      @annkowal5086 Год назад +1

      Gdybyś znała się na genetyce, to byś tego nie napisała. Dwóch blondynów nie może spłodzić osoby o czarnych ani rudych włosach. Jest to niemożliwe.

    • @wintyforever
      @wintyforever Год назад +5

      Laenor’s mother is Rheinys. She was a full blooded Targaryen with platinum blonde hair.

  • @almostvlue9364
    @almostvlue9364 Год назад

    You're my fav ASOIF youtuber

  • @heathermason9311
    @heathermason9311 Год назад

    I just found this channel and I’m loving it! You put such an amazing spin on the information you share, very entertaining and I’m here for it! Keep it up 👍

  • @ben_sisko2149
    @ben_sisko2149 Год назад +1

    Lucerys looks so cute in the armor XD it's like a kid cosplaying as a knight

  • @Minerva536
    @Minerva536 Год назад

    You’re hilarious. I’m so glad I found this channel

  • @burtik4real
    @burtik4real Год назад +1

    damn Gray Area u still callin him Crispin thats cold blooded! :)))

  • @FernandoCastillo-mw9wd
    @FernandoCastillo-mw9wd Год назад +2

    Caraxes my lil bow legged boy🤣🤣🤣...

  • @unlovethebs6625
    @unlovethebs6625 Год назад

    “My lil bowlegged boy” 😂😭the way I choked love this

  • @justinperrone3885
    @justinperrone3885 Год назад

    Thank you!!!