Otto Hightower Did Nothing Wrong
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- In-depth analysis of Otto Hightower in House of Dragon Season 1.
Among the fans, there is a highly negative sentiment towards Otto Hightower; and from the way in which people speak of him, one might assume that Otto is the epitome of evil and the worst person in the world. However, I believe that this perception is based on assumptions and a lack of understanding of the distinction between what we and what Otto knows.
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Otto fits perfectly into what a Medieval Lord should be and would have done
Daemon is a sociopathic narcicist who murderered his young wife. Otto's determination to keep him away from the throne demonstrates his commitment to the realm.
Otto's opposition to Daemon is entirely hypocritical given the fact that he wants to put a degenerate lazy pdf file on the throne. He is not committed to the realm at all. He is a moralistic, deceitful, self serving hypocrite.
Low iq comment@@seto_kaiba_
Otto reminds me of Ibrahim Pasha, Grand Vizier under Süleyman the Magnificent.
@@seto_kaiba_ - A lazy bum on the throne is much better than a crazy murdering lunatic. A lazy bum will simply let the hand rule for him.
@@seto_kaiba_who is the pdf file? I don’t remember any implication that Aegon was a pedo.
. FINALLY COMMON SENSE!!!!! Corlys was willing to give his 8 year old daughter to viserys but everybody forgets that happened.
Exactly !!!! Though she was 12 not 8 but yes people are ignoring everything of blacks side .
@@mg-cx5tv Aaaah my mistake.
The right choice was Corlys daughter. Politically it made more sense. He would have married into a more powerful family and solidified unity throughout the realm. This is a mistake he tried to rectify by Marrying Rhaenyra into their family.
because the show is putting the targaryeans on the forefront...subconsciously people root for the targaryeans and see the hightowers as social climbers. sadly people don't think objectively, but that's also part of how the fandom behaves
@@dontatme__ - The right choice would have been to marry low-born whore or no one at all. Any high-born marriage was a threat to Rhaenyra. A son of Viserys and a former whore might have been a threat as well, if he was competent, but at least he would not have the family of a lord paramount bound by blood to back him.
There's nothing that makes Otto exceptionally evil for a man of his setting. He's just the archetypical ambitious lord. Most lords would've taken the opportunity to marry their daughter to the unmarried king without a son as well. On the contrary, he's such a pragmatic and talented statesman that even Jaehaerys I recognized him. He pretty much always gives the most objective advice for a medieval context. Haters will say that him picking Rhaenyra over Daemon and then Aegon is a contradiction but it's not. Male preference primogeniture says children of Monarchs's come before siblings and that principle does give Rhaenyra a leg up over Daemon. With Aegon however, the dilemma becomes brother or sister. Also, Aegon marrying Rhaenyra is much less weird than Daemon marrying Rhaenyra. The age gap is much worse for Daemon and Rhaenyra. It was the best advice.
Considering that Aegon and Rhaenys are the male and female candidates to the throne with the strongest claims or that the customs and precedents heavily support the Greens at all, Rhaenyra's claim with bastards to follow her is so weak that she would have to deal with Aegon, Aemond, and Daeron to save her dynasty from them or their descendants. Them or their descendants will inevitably press their claims against the Strong boys at some point since they could always claim to be the true kings. Otto didn't orchestrate this war as much as people think he did. In understanding a medieval setting one can see that most of what Otto says is common sense. This is why he would support a son even if he wasn't his grandson. Succession rules applied consistently means less dynastic conflict because people aren't claiming the throne by wildly different metrics (heir by customs and precedents vs named heir).
As for his hatred of Daemon, it's clearly justified given how so many of his actions already would be grounds for deposition or would otherwise be seen as extremely cruel even by medieval standards. He's the epitomy of "doing whatever the hell you want just because you're a Targaryen." He's summarily executing people all the time. He's a literal murderer and does it in almost every episode.
And, despite what people think about medieval societies, killing your wife and/or treating her the way Daemon did was always looked down upon. Everyone even knows Daemon killed her or at the very least they suspect him of doing it. Viserys was just too spineless to do anything about it
First of all even if rhaenyra doesn't wants to kill her siblings she would have to eventually because there would always be a risk of rebellion and backstabbing etc even if she wouldn't have had bastards , she would never let her half brothers live or anyone from her side would have get them killed if she would become the undisputed queen.
Suppose if after war greens lost , blacks won and in this alternative version all rhae rhae's kids are alive. How can people be so naive as to think that Daemon Targaryen would let her bastards take place before his own trueborn sons? That man is crazy about blood purity and all. He would have find a way to get rid of strong boys one way or another and before or after would get either full control over rhaenyra aka queen or put her in a cell or something , I mean are we forgetting that he took her to brothel to defame her and wanted to marry her simply to get closer to power ?
Besides what otto did is same what corlys did just played better and won. Yeah I hate all this as a woman and feminist but in those days things were unfortunately like this and that's why people don't want to understand TG characters ( except few actually problematic ones like Larys, aegon ) , people think they would seem old fashioned to even understand these characters so they simply settle for seem silly and judge these characters by 21st century.
Those who can't understand HOTD's medieval world should really watch Magnificent Century, that series is the reason why I could understand TG and intentions of Alicent specially.
You can hate Otto as much as you want but you can't deny the fact That OTTO IS ALWAYS RIGHT EVENTUALLY
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People calling Otto the "new littlefinger" and "a snake" don't understand his character at all. By all accounts, he was a solid Hand of the King, did it for years, and was Politically savvy
How people blame Otto for what Viserys did or what didn't I never understand. Viserys always thought he is living in a wonderland while Otto knew the reality of Westeros.
Uuuh, because perhaps, he’s her father while viserys is not emotionally or familiarly responsible for her
@@tylergracyne2511what are you even talking about?
You make some very interesting points.
Still Otto's plans often seem pretty flawed. If Aemond hadn't happened to claim Vhagar (something Otto had nothing at all to do with) the Greens position is far weaker. Otto later launched a Coup d'etat in Aegon's name without first securing Aegon's support. There was a non-zero chance that he could have been left without the king he was fighting for. Even once he had Aegon on the throne it was a king who'd never been prepared to rule and who actively disliked Otto.
I think the popular villification of Otto is exaggerated but to say he did nothing wrong is going a bit far.
Of course I am not suggesting that he was successful, clearly he was not, but I think from his perspective, he did what he had to.
As a grandfather, he was not wrong for expecting Aegon's support in the coup.
Wouldn't say he actively disliked Otto, just wasn't overly fond of him
Still not sure about that. Rhaenyra sent her sons off after saying she does not want to rule over a kingdom of ash and bones. So she definitely planned to try to get the throne
This is some fair criticism. Otto really should have put more effort into preparing Aegon for his role and paving the way for a smooth succession, he could have secured him strong alliances beside the Hightowers and Lannisters and found decent marriage pacts for his siblings. And he should have encouraged them to claim powerful dragons like Vermithor or Silverwing. It's amazing how poorly they were prepared for something so predictable and long awaited as the kings death. I suppose his efforts were hindered somewhat by his dismissal and his absence in Aegons youth. He also couldn't risk making his intentions too obvious to Viserys.
If Aemond hadn't claimed Vhagar I don't think Otto would have proceeded as he did.
I love that Otto has spent his entire life ruining Daemon's aspirations for the throne. I have a thing for underdogs and to see a mere knight and second son unabashedly defy this prideful, malevolent prince who thinks himself so superior is just entertaining as hell.
finally someone with a common sense.
Otto is the only sane person in the show 💚
Otto Hightower is my favorite character in HOD. I agree with you 100%. That is why I support Team Green.
It's so good to be among my own people
Team Green Forever 💚💚💚💚
My lord hand!!!
If only this video can go viral to all the supporters of the blacks, It's like they are applying the standards of the the modern world instead of the times envisioned by GRRM esp the role of women and security for family imo, Thanks for great content , Go Greens
Black supporters are not applying "standards of the modern world", only the fantasies of the young fools who call themselves "progressive" and believe they are the first generation to have a brain.
The writers and directors either purposely showed the story from Rheanyra’s limited pov, or the audience are easily lead astray.
Because put a dope background music behind some useless character and suddenly, they are baddass? I hope the writers write and direct the greens like they are the heroes in season 2, I want to see how people react to that so bad. Then in future seasons, play neutral.
Very well made. Made me reconsider my thoughts on Otto 👏
I am so glad there are still people out there who are able to think, and analyze smart decisions and motives of people and not confuse it with treachery and malice. In GOT it was kinda obvious that the Lannisters are the bad guys since they have done several evil things with or without much reason, like Joffrey and Cersei did.
But here both sides are relateable and understandable, and it's up to the audience whose side are they on based on their views.
It's partly because of Otto why I am team green since their characters feel much more real, relateable, disciplined and overall a lot of them are much more better people than the blacks.
In summary, that was a great video explaining how many of Otto's moves were based and actually bold and smart. So great job my man!
I love Otto tbh. I think he’s more comparable to Tywin who I also love.
as always great explanation/analysis from Mr. Valaritas! But still, I support the blacks and Otto would never gain my affection.
I really love your analysis!
mr valaritas, thanks for that great video!
Your videos are really underrated
Keep up the good work. Your indepth analysis is very hard to find
Thanks a lot!
Great video 🎉
still he has no redeeming qualities..
He does, more so than Tywin.
@@Darius-_being calculating is not a good quality to have at all
@@Darius-_ I personally disagree whether it does help you in a way to go about obstacles, having calculating tendencies is a very disingenuous attribute to possess and is not a positive one.
Otto has the wish and drive to improve his families standing. He doesnt do so by some dagger and poison method but by carefully political movements and diplomacy. Honestly the only argument you could bring against his political actions in general is saying that in a feudale society no one should dare and try to improve their own standing.
Also if you look at daemon only through his actions...than daemon is a bloody psychopath
As you said, I think that problem with Otto might lie in the show's composition. In my opinion the show makes blacks' decisions more understandable and explored than the greens'. Everyone is cheering for Daemon and Rhaenyra while Alicent and the rest tends to be portrayed as the bad ones
I hope they explain why the greens wanted to make Aegon king because there are several good reasons. I don't know why they would leave them out of the 1st season since it would add more context then them just being power hungry. But because it would keep the realm at peace and fulfill Viserys dream he told Aemma in episode 1
The show is entirely written for young American idiots and it is obvious in every scene.
Fans often like to forget that the fear factor of Maegor the cruel was still in everyone, even extending to King Viserys. It shocks me that they think Viserys would even consider Daemon to have a powerful position, or even the throne.
Nice explanation
Totally agree
Corlys offered his daughter in a marriage pact, While Otto sent his unwilling daughter straight into the grieving kings bedchambers. While trying to marry off your very young daughter too an adult is fucked up, sending your young daughter into an adults bedroom in your dead wifes revealing dresses is no less fucked up. Had Otto offered a marriage pact like Corlys then you would have a point, but what Otto did was wrong.
Whilst it’s quite fucked up, from a purely practical stance, it was a pretty good move. Laena was the better marriage option and in order for Otto to beat Corlys in the race for Visery’s hand he needed to do something to better Alicent’s chances. So he planted his daughter in the Kings bedchambers and got Viserys to “lust” for her. So he won the contest.
Thank you I been arguing this case and everybody keep saying I’m crazy
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5:54 Otto isn't dumb, this is a complete fantasy. By the time Viserys died there was obviously never going to be a peaceful road for Aegon becoming king. Otto doesn't get any credit for maintaining peace when he's brewing up the stage for inevitable civil war. Viserys through wishful thinking and good intentions was trying to avoid war, Otto was outright preparing for it. Reframe it in the time or context however you want, but feigning loyalty to a man for over a decade while planning to kill his daughter and most likely starting a civil war is just wrong.
Team green is here! ❤ Love the video. Otto could see the realities of Westeros and always acted accordingly. Didn't spill the first blood and always tried to compromise. He is far better than Daemon, just because he didn't choke Rhaenyra or didn't beat a soldier out of small d**k anger people doesn't like him.😂
People always told me that Otto tried to isolate Viserys from Daemon out of ambition. However…
When has Daemon ever EVER shown Otto that he isn’t a threat to the crown?! Otto served as a hand for a long time. It was too long ago when two Targaryen brothers brought chaos to Westeros for ambition and war Maegor and Aenys and Aeny’s children.
We know that Daemon loves his bro. But Daemon also loves power. Daemon is ambitious reckless ruthless merciless acts first thinks later, casually commits violence consistently. Why wouldn’t Otto think that Daemon is a threat to his much weaker older brother and to the realm? He’s not scared of Rhaenyra he’s scared of Daemon.
And by medieval feudal standards he did what any father would do and secure the highest most beneficial, not necessarily happy, match for his daughter. The King is the most eligible man ever. So he secures her a the best match. I’m not saying he did something good as Alicent was not happy but that was what fathers did.
And yes by Machiavelli from the Prince, in order for your reign to be secure you can’t have any threats aka potential heirs who can usurp you. In a world where male line goes over female line which Jaehaerys great council reinforced, as long as Aegon Aemond and Daeron live then Rhaenyra will never be secure especially when she intended to crown a bastard her bastard after her. Rhaenyra in the show versus the book may not have the stomach for kin slaying but Daemon who has no love for Otto or Alicent and by extension Aegon Aemond and Daeron certainly wouldn’t. He’s scared rightfully so as well.
And even if Aegon chooses to be a figurehead we all know Otto is a competent leader and Aegon also has other people to provide good guidance such as Alicent Criston etc. people who know how to lead from experience. Rhaenyra will be influenced by Daemon who is not a good influence.
Otto was just afraid of losing his job if Dameon became king.
People act like Otto is the Devil but what has he actually done that's objectively evil? He's ambitious, sure, so is every one else. Fans are deluded if they think Viserys, Daemon, and Rhaenyra aren't ambitious too. He hasn't done anything evil though. The only characters so far I think of that has actually done something evil are Larys, Daemon, Rhaenys, Aegon, and Cole
House Hightower: Machiavellian merchant princes vs House Targaryen: eugenics sorcerer-kings.
Perhaps being ambitious was a necessity and not a choice.
Think about it, if you truly had the best interest of the Realm in mind, would you not want the best of the minds controlling it?
I wouldn't skip a beat in saying Otto would have been a far better king than Visyeris.
Perhaps how Otto saw it, there was really no better choice than him for the Realm. And I would be inclined to agree!
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Common sense finally....
Based Otto is based.
lyonel : "why did you fire otto, your grace?"
viserys : "that man is as slime as a lizard, lyonel"
Otto is an intelligent man so the dumb part of the audience dislikes him. it's that simple.
Otto isnt evil AT ALL, LIKE AT ALL. He is not bad man in any sense. Sometimes people are so stupid .... People just like take Daemons view of Otto as true, but Daemon is worse as person in everything. Otto not good man either, its true. Because he gave his daughter for ambitions. But he gave her to a good man and basically made her a queen, and 80 % people in Westeros in his position would do the same. He was a loyal hand to Viserys, and wanting to made his grandson a king isnt something evil. Because its what shouldve happened, he is first born son of a king. Its true that he was working for benefit of his house ,but thats what any smart man in his position would do . Daemon killing his wife, and he in people eyes not as evil as Otto.
otto is somewhere between tywin lannister and peter baelish
All things what Otto makes cannot be justified...
Lore of Otto Hightower Did Nothing Wrong momentum 100
Good vid but your pronunciation of Viserys is distracting. Vi-ser-rees
While I agree generally with what you said, you have to admit his plot to murder Rhaaenyra and supplanting her with the incompetent Aegon render his previous "prudent governing" null and void.
All of them were incompetent in some way; otherwise, there wouldn't be a civil war.
The problem of rhae rhae side fans is they are watching the show by logic of 21st century .
There are some great points here, although I would definitely argue that his true intentions were made with less consideration for the realm and more consideration for his house and himself. They were by no means altruistic.
Rhaenyra, though far from a perfect individual was Viserys’ chosen heir and regardless of tradition, the King’s word should stand. Not to mention the Lords and Ladies of Westeros had already sworn fealty to her.
Being aware of the headstrong personality traits of many a Targaryen, Otto would’ve known that usurping the crown would provoke war and bloodshed, still he did it. And not for the realm’s sake either. Aegon II was poorly suited for the throne and did nothing to prepare for it.
I do think that he holds very close resemblance to little finger, albeit a less unscrupulous version.
The person whom I would say schemed with overall altruistic motivations would be Varys. He knew he had little to gain in way of status being a eunuch, and a foreign born one at that, still schemed for the greater good.
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Most people are idiots n even though I’m a green supporter Otto definitely did wrong but to me he ain’t no different or evil compared to any man in Westeros n that’s including Corlys n Daemon.
being ambitious doesn't mean being wrong. He knows the world he lives in and act accordingly. He maybe ambitious but he did nothing wrong. He even tried to convince Rhaenyra to step back and even before offered Aegon & Rhaenyra engage. He didn't spill the first blood and he didn't get advantage by deceiving.
@@KhalkedonYT Otto duty n tradition aligns with his ambition. I would say it’s wrong to sell ur children n manipulate their lives but again he is no different to any other man in Westeros.
I say there is a lot wrong with the culture of Westeros. Fans just hate Oto because the see him as a judging manipulative person n for some reason they can’t see the same with Daemon(even though he is more upfront about it)
there is a lot wrong with the culture of world, you mean.@@jjosifovic
@@AndreFlickUS well our world different cultures n their is good n bad lol but in Westeros their is a lot wrong with the culture n some good things
No, I mean it's all about human nature... @@jjosifovic
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Otto was clearly responsible for the dance in the show.
He pushed viserys to disinheirt daemon and name rhenyra heir.
Poor planning on his side.
Should have just said nothing and married alicent to viserys akd let her have a male heir.
No it was his simple minded hatred of daemon and his mistaken belief that he could control rhenyra that led to this mess
I think it's all because of Viserys...
@@ValaritasYT Incorrect.Viserys did not even think of naning rhenyra heir until otto suggested it.
He then went out of his way to collect evidence against daemon to push the king to do that,falsely thinking he could manipulate the king to do anything he wanted.
He doomed his own line to extinction thanks to his actions.
You sound like Viserys had a lot of options, but there were only Daemon and Rhaenyra and it's easy to understand why Otto suggested her. After Aegon was born, Otto could have set Rhaenyra aside and push for his grandson's claim but instead he tried to convince Viserys for Rhaenyra & Aegon engagement.
@@ValaritasYT That was his stupidity.
He could have just been patient and allowed daemon to be the heir.
He thought he was smarter than he was in reality,and thought he could manipulate both viserys and rheynera.
His lack of foresight was clear.
He cost his line everything thanks to his ambition
Daemon would never be a good king. @@drrohanjacob5343
Otto Hightower Did EVERYTHING Wrong.
He is not evil but in my opinion, he is indeed a bad person and a psychopath who wanted power for himself. He wasn't exactly doing things for the realm. I will argue each and every point that you made in this video but first of all, let me agree with you Otto wishing his daughter to be a Queen wasn't wrong at all because anyone would want their daughter to be a Queen in that world but after that everything Otto did was plain stupid and wrong.
1) About Otto's mistrust of Daemon. Otto's mistrust of Daemon in the show is somewhat flawed. It was never really established why he thinks Daemon would be the "second coming of Maegor." Daemon murdering a bunch of ra*ists does not make him like Maegor. Daemon did not burn innocent smallfolk. Besides that, Otto can see many times that Viserys actually loves Daemon as a big brother loves his little bro. So, the way Otto perceives Daemon's character as some evil person is kind of baseless. Yet, I would still agree that as a hand, Otto was right for wishing that Daemon doesn't become king.
2) Otto was anything but brave going to Dragonstone. Do you really think Daemon was going to kill Otto? Yes, Daemon went rogue but he wasn't stupid enough to kill the hand of the king. So, Otto was pretty secure if you ask me.
3) 5:50 you actually mention that "Otto is willing to bend the laws for order and stability". Can you please explain how tf it is not wrong??? lol. Otto was TOTALLY wrong there. What stability is Otto talking about?? Then you asked - "Why Otto wanting Aegon to be a King is wrong?". Come on. That bs is totally wrong and makes Otto the absolute villain. First of all, who is Otto to decide that Aegon should be the King and not Rhaenyra?? It is written in the Aegon's law and Great Code of Septon Barth that any Targaryen who sits on Iron Throne has a right to choose an heir to the throne. It does not specify that a woman can not sit on iron throne. Before Viserys, even Maegor had named a woman, Princess Aerea as his heir. Otto actively trying to change what King Viserys wanted was the reason he was fired from position of hand and it was totally wrong. Viserys had total rights to name Rhaenyra his successor and Otto should have accepted that but Otto did not because HE WAS WRONG. Otto wnated power. He wanted his daughter's son to be queen.
4) 6:30 you say "Realm has known peace during Otto's tenure as hand". Wtf are you even talking about dude? Otto is literally the sole reason why the realm was literally burnt down. Otto is the reason why the upcoming dance of the dragons war will happen. Millions died because Otto could not accept a woman sitting on Iron Throne when it is established that King can name anyone as heir. Otto wasn't a strong hand. He was a self-serving psychopath who wanted power.
5) 7:22 You mentioned, "...He is actually what everything a reasonable Westerosi man supposed to be" Oh really?? So all the Westerosi men should deny Targaryen king's orders? If King wants his daughter to sit on Iron throne, all westerosi men should go up in rebellion against the King? is that so?? All the Westerosi lords bent their knees in front of true queen of seven kingdoms - Rhaenyra but you suggest that all the men should forget about their vows and loyalty and against their own word because a woman cant sits on iron throne. Really???
6) let's talk about Otto's justification for him wanting Aegon to be king. "A woman cant sit on Iron throne because Westerosi lords would not accept Rhanyra as Queen. Westeors will burn if Rhaenyra becomes Queen. Rhaenyra will kill Alicent's children if she becomes Queen." All of those Otto beliefs are absolutely nonsensical, baseless, and downright outrageous. He was TOTALLY WRONG in all of those beliefs. What exactly makes Otto believe that Rhaneyra would kill Alicents' children as soon as she becomes Queen?? There is literally nothing mentioned in books or shown in the HoTD that Rhaenyra was horrible cruel person in her childhood or early teens so what are Otto's beliefs to that Rhaenyra would murder Alicent's children. Unless, Otto, Alicent or anyone in the realm actively pushes Alicents children, i.e. Aegon to be King, Rhaenyra wouldnt harm anyone.
Next up, Lemme ask you who exactly in the realm didn't want Rhaneyra as the Queen besides Lannisters and Hightowers. Lets go over that regionwise - Entire North, Vale, Crownlands, and even 80% of the Riverrlands wanted Rhaenyra to be their Queen. Baratheons would have supported Rhaneyra as well if Lucerys had agreed to marry Boros' daughter. Dorne doenst care to join war at all. So in terms of power level, only 25% of the entire Westeros wanted to go against Viserys' orders.
7) Otto knew that if he pushed for Aegon to be the King, then war would follow for sure but he didn't care about it. He pushes Aegon to be the King and he is the sole reason why millions will die and dragons will die. He always knew war will happen but he actively moved towards it rather than being diplomatic and refraining from that conflict. THAT IS WRONG
8) Alicent misinterpreting Viserys' last words "Aegon should be King" is one of the worst writing i ever seen. For 20 years, Viserys mentioned that his daughter would sit on the iron throne but out of nowhere, on his deathbed, in his dying breaths, viserys apparently said "Aegon should be king" to Alicent. It is absoultely absurd that Alicent and Otto actually believe it. And the worst part of that is...in that scene, Viserys never actually says that Aegon should be the king. I have seen that scene many times and I still don't know what exactly Alicent heard in there to come to the conclusion that Viserys outright wants Aeogon should be king. It was just pathetic reasoning for Alicent. woke HoTd didnt want to make alicent power-hungry and cruel like book so they gave her some random reasoning that she "misheard". what a joke.
9) Last but not the least, everything would have been perfectly fine if Otto just accepted Rhanyra as Queen. Indeed, in medieval times, woman being the Queen wasn't really happening a lot, but in throughout England's history, there have been many Queens. It isn't exactly out of the ordinary so Rhaenyra becoming Queen shouldn't have been such a hard pill to swallow for Otto as she had legit right to sit on iron throne and Viserys wanted it. Bottomline is...Otto didnt want Rhaenyra to be Queen ONLY because he wanted his grandson to sit on iron throne. Thats selfish and WRONG.
First of all. We don’t need your life story. Second of all, how does Otto not want whats best for the realm? Visarys’s marriage to his daughter is a respectable marriage. Also, it was really emphasized that the realm wanted aegon on the throne instead of rhaenarys, and that is exactly his intent.
Umm... yeah bravery be established, however doing something incredibly dumb by insulting Prince Daemon, who Otto KNOWS has a dragon and without having a backup plan other than "Sheeth the fucking steel", does not equate to bravery. It equates to utter incompentancy and arrogance. Seriously how would you imagine yourself in such a situation? Otto is a brilliantly educated dim wit that did pretty much everything wrong, not just in his actions but also by being the silver serpent that had the kings ear.
You can’t even say the kings name right