The greens have lost their mind | House of the Dragon Episode 7 Driftmark Breakdown
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- Hello My Sweet Summer Children Im back with the juice to get you thru the long night! Episode 7 of House of the Dragon was titled Driftmark and We got alot to chat about, Cuz seriously Alicent is crazy and Aemond has claimed Vhagar , Rhaenyra married Daemon! Also Can we talk about how awkward this episode was and Laenor and Seasmoke. In this video I will breakdown Episode 6 of House of the Dragon! In this episode I will review and explain House of the Dragon Episode 6. Lets look into House Targaryen at their peak! The reign of House Targaryen begins: 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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Can we take a moment to acknowledge Alicent's hypocrisy? She acted so disgusted by the idea that Daemon and Rhaenyra were screwing in the pleasure house and commented, "You Targaryen do have queer customs." Then she turns down the proposal to wed Helaena to Jace only to have her son and daughter betrothed.
This was probably a decision made by Viserys and/or Otto, not alicent.
@@ThatAccumulator I’m sure it was alicent.. to prevent Rhaenyra proposal… she just a tragedy
@@ThatAccumulator if it was Viserys, he would wed Haelena to Jace Velaryon. Otto would wed her to someone they can ally with
It was her idea to keep the bloodline pure and not mix it with the Strong's. She is a horrible human being
Can we please talk about this hypocrisy!!
Leanor will return and perform one last act of loyalty to his queen and former wife, called it
I think so too
You and me both
Return her son and poison her killer
I hope so and that he makes a badass return.
I hope it’s a call back to the crab feeder battle, divebombs the greens at an unexpected time when nobody thought he was coming riding in on sea smoke
The scene where everyone is staring at each other during the funeral is actually the very first scene they ever shot for the show. None of the actors really knew each other yet and the producers/directors said this was done on purpose because the funeral scene was meant to be awkward.
Right
Well it freakin worked. It was almost like watching a different show! Dialog was stiff and brief, not flowing like the rest of the episodes.
Shouldn't actors with good direction be able to produce awkwardness? Besides, the scene should convey "I know you piece of...," all around, not "oh, pardon me, we haven't been introduced" vibes??
@@mapletree3434 All I know is what the producers/directors said in the 'after the episode' clip. The fact that the actors didn't know each other has nothing to do with the characters they portrayed knowing each other. There weren't vibes of "we haven't been introduced". The vibes were "this is awkward because these people don't really like each other". The producers/directors said it just added to the awkwardness, which was intended.
Exactly
I've never been to a funeral that wasn't awkward, and you don't know what to say, or who to hug, so I think they got this just right.
I think so. Apparently this was the first scene filmed and they did it intentionally because no one knew each other really.
@@GrayArea - Brilliant.
So true.
I’d like Laena, but her death didn’t hit like Aemma’s death. Aemma was literally in three scenes, but you felt her impact and you could really sense it during her funeral. Not gonna lie thou, that music was beautiful
@@vincentblea4285 The Actor for Aemma is really legendary I've seen her in other movies and shows
Daemon is the real "Queen" in the chess game of Rhaenyra. The most powerful piece in my opinion, he has the military skill and popularity
Battle above the Golds eye
He was a net negative honestly. Single handily got the triarchy involved.. biggest mistake in the whole dance.
I agree and Aemond and Vhager are the queen piece for the greens he almost single-handedly wins but I do hope they didn’t cut Daeron from the show
@@gunneratijuf8915 It wouldn't have been fun if one side just smashed the other in 1 day
@@daquaviousbingleton9763 Daeron did more than Aemond
Yes. I saw Rhaenyra making plans regarding Daemon to protect her children. When the queen literally cuts her, the declared heir, and her father does NOTHING... she knows she and the kids are in serious danger.
You mean a kid gets his eye cut out and his father does nothing and your worried for her kids
@@alexone5045 Um no the kid stole the dragon... and the kid even said it was a fair exchange. But the queen cut the arm of the named heir to the throne and the king did NOTHING... so yeah if I'm Rhaenyra that signals to me that we are in serious danger... he's dying and the queen is out for blood.
Alicent's son had just gotten his eyeball slashed out.
@@laurenbrillante89 He CLAIMED the dragon, which had NO rider.
The king does nothing when she tries to pass off bastards as legitimate heirs
The Thanksgiving analogy was spot on. Lol It’s like all Americans have experienced this exact scenario 😂
🥹🥹 sad for us LOL
@@sfjlfkjsdlfkjds oh yes I understand. Just the specifics of it being the Thanksgiving dinner since that’s what gray referenced.
She started describing all the disfunctional ass relationships, and I was like, “DAYUM, were we raised in the same family?” 😂
Especially in an election year! Shades of 2000, 2016, 2020...all were very brutal, yet...we managed to survive without losing any eyeballs. 🤣
Fkn love your videos. Just saying
Poor Vhagar has seen a lot. She's like that great grandmother that lives to like 99 and had to go to parents funerals, siblings funerals , grandchildren's funerals and poor baby is just Tiiiieeeed!
Nanny Vhagar been THRU it fah'real 😩
Vhagar wants to retire. Baby needs her rest.
You guys like vhager but will you after aemond feeds Rhaynera to her? You guys act like they aren’t bloodthirsty creatures lol it’s not a fucking puppy
@@daquaviousbingleton9763 sunfyre will eat raenyra not vhagar
@@elwinjohnson4004 I forgot oops but my point still stands
I had a heartbreaking theory about Heleana. What if the reason she is so disconnected and appears to be a strange child . Maybe like her future grief and madness is so strong, it's leaking backwards, through her prophetic abilities. Sort of like a Hodor situation.
Yep, or like that cousin of Tyrion's.
@@mortalkomment8028 The one that smashed beetles repeatedly?
I wonder if she’s seen her own death.
I wondered the same. I love what they did with Helenas Character, especially with what comes from the rats
Oh my god, that is heart-breaking😔
Yeah I have no problem with Alicent being pissed about Aemond's eye but people out here trying to act like her demanding the eye be cut out of the head of a five-six year old is fair and reasonable are insane.
In medieval times it was common. An eye for an eye ruled for along time. Alicent was right. But even without that Viserys completely drops it all together as soon as Rhaenyra talks about words getting said, and doesn't even discipline him at all, at the least Viserys could've disinherited him.
It is Westeros, if Luce wasn't from the royal family he would be dead already.
I watched tons of period dramas and I'm slightly mad at how much they break protocol in HOTD and GOT...like I know it's fantasy and they want us to witness Viserys' incompetence but the HEIR to the throne is more important than a Consort. Always. Like in all history...the heir is always more important but it seems like no one gives a F to protect Rhaenyra besides Viserys...Criston Cole is a freaking white cloak. He is loyal to the king, not the queen consort wtf.
Even Jamie Lannister in one of his chapters remembers how King Aerys was abusing Queen Rhaella and he couldn't do anything because he was the king🙄
A consort has no power...her or his power is giving heirs and support the monarch. Alicent accuses Rhaenyra of not respecting her duties while she doesn't either💀
Her role is to always be behind the king and support him. She is not meant to rule...
I still remember The Crown and how Prince Philip truly struggled with his role as consort because he couldn't take away the protagonism of his wife... "She is the job". Alicent, darling, your job is to take care of your kids and respect the king. That's it.
Agreed! You are absolutely correct.
Also (and everyone seems to get this wrong), what is treason? GRRM based the laws of Westeros on Medieval laws:
Treason is: Acting or speaking against the King or Queen (NOT the queen or king consort!). They have NO power. No standing. No authority. Any "power" vested in them is influence - only by virtue of their marriage.
Treason in medieval times (and Westeros) is any attempt to undermine the king's authority, word, physical body, or that of the HEIR apparent.
Everyone goes on and on, saying Rhaenyra has committed treason. But she has not. Her affair with Harwin Strong is a lapse in morality (though we could argue she had no choice given that she was forced into marriage with her husband, who is gay). The ensuing illegitimate children are an embarrassment to the crown (unless they are legitimized).
Otto, Alicent, and Cristen Cole are the only ones committing treason here. But, yes, Ser Crispy committed treason when he slept with Rhaenyra and broke his oath.
Here is a recent example of infidelity in royal circles: When the Prince of Whales had an affair with Camilla - while married to Diana - it was a scandal with tragic consequences, but not treason. Yes, they didn't produce a child - but no one would say it was treason. And today - he is King Charles, and Camilla is queen consort.
This is the only bugbear for me with the show. they never SAY it's treason, but they allow characters (like Alicent, Otto, and Crispy) to act as if they have the moral high ground.
I guess they need the drama. People LOVE drama. LOL., and it's fantasy.
Amennnn!!! Completely agree!!!😍
Cersei's infidelity with Jamie was treason because she was married to the King and passed off her children as his. That is an injury to the King and the Crown.
Rhaenyra is the named heir apparent.
I've never agreed more
That's exactly what I was thinking! In all of history, regardless of what land, ANYONE, besides the king himself, drawing blood from the heir (after threatening the third in line to the throne) would be facing some CONSEQUENCES. Period. And let's add snatching the sacred dagger that is so important that Viserys always carries it. For that matter how Cole was able to escape the black cells/death for crushing the head of a noble man who outranked him societally, politically AND socially needed to be explained because how could even the consort queen explain his out of control behavior? He ruined the heirs wedding.
8:48 I thought it was interesting that Daemon directly mentions LEECHES 🐛 (just pretend w/the emoji 😅) to Otto. Bc it seems pretty clear that Otto & Grand Maester Mellos (who only recommended the damn leeches) were in it together to keep Viserys weak/ailing.
Which is why when Orwlye (sp?) took over, you actually see Viserys get better/stronger (tho he had to lose some limbs bc of previous neglect).
For me, this was confirmation that Daemon KNEW what they were doing, but he also knew Viserys wouldn't listen to him if he brought it up bc of how deep Otto had his claws in.
Something else I missed. Dang it, now I have three more things to look out for when I watch it again.
I agree
*For book readers*
It's interesting how Aemond wasn't really strapped in on Vhagar during their first meeting and the opposite being his downfall in the end👀
Oohhh. I wonder if Rheana will claim Seasmoke too. They seem to diverge from the books, so maybe this is one of their work ins.
@@santsi7306 Rhaena gets her own dragon, and its not Seasmoke. I wont say more other than they both survive the Dance.
The whole funeral scene sequence was tense and uncomfortable as it was supposed to be. These are the core family members who are about to start a civil war and try to kill each other. The kids, aside from the taunts about parentage, don't quite know what to do or whom to turn to - so I feel sorry for them. Aemond didn't have a dragon because he is basically a coward. He managed to overcome his fear long enough to win Vhagar's allegiance and that was his breakthrough moment. The real Aemond can now shine - as a sadistic almighty Targaryen prince. Laenor, if you think back through his last scene with Rhaenyra, is desperate for a way out. He doesn't want to be the King Consort, he doesn't want Driftmark, he wants to go his own way and be as "the gods made him." This triggers an idea for Rhaenyra - you can see it beautifully acted in the moment. She doesn't want to kill Laenor, but she needs him out of the way. She and Daemon and Laenor cook it all up together to stage his death, free Laenor (sorry Sea Smoke!) and make it possible for Daemon and Rhaenyra to marry. Yeah, she looks uncomfortable in her love scene with Daemon, but she has no choice even then - Daemon is literally the only person in Westeros she can trust. And she knows that when her father dies, she could very easily be dead rather than the queen. Great setup for next episode!
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I think Laenor is actually gonna make sure little Viserys survived. I don't hate that part of this, but agree this is such a huge butterfly effect black hole of issues, I don't hate him being Adam but that still leads to after the dance issues
I hate leanor being Adam of hull
@Becca It's tin-foilly, but I like your idea much better than the Addam of Hull theory. That one forgets about Big Momma Mouse and Addam's relationship with his brother Alyn Oakenfist. Too many complications. Whereas Laenor might be anywhere in the Stepstones / Narrow Sea, including Lys. So he could conceivably play a role in Viserys' survival.
How is Alicent not charged to death for attempted murder by attacking and injuring Rhaenyra? Not only is she the blood royal but Heir apparent to the throne. Meanwhile, Alicent has zero royal blood and is just a consort to the King.
Viserys has no spine
@@GrayArea Daemon's look said this too when he stood beside her and Luce
Ok 👌? My thoughts exactly!
@@GrayArea Exactly! Before the stabbing happened I wanted Viserys to continue his eruption about family loving each other with: 'if you will not stop this infighting you will destroy our house after i am dead! This I will not have! AEMOND! AEGON! , apologize to your nephews and cousins for disrespecting their mothers! NOW! If I hear of this again I WILL have your tongues! LUKE! Your uncle is maimed AT YOUR HAND! You will beg his pardon! There was provocation, so you will present him a finger instead of an eye! Afterwards you both will swear to the seven to love and protect each other before all others! BAELLA! RHAENA! A dragon is not property of a person, instead of house TARGARYEN! Aemond manner of claiming her was untimely but is not theft! Jace will marry Helena! Aemond will marry Rhaena! Alicent, Daemon, Rhaenrya you will agree! Do not try my patience further! I will not have this infighting destroy everything OUR family has fought for!
Master Orwyle, Septon Eustace bring Luke and Aemond to my chambers!
For the same reason Luce's eye was not taken. Viserys is just weak.
From Aemond claiming Vhagar to the children fighting and the Alicent vs Rhaenyra showdown, that was the show at it's best by far! That 15 minute stretch was the best in the shows run and up there with game of thrones at it's best.
I totally agree. Also, I feel the "awkwardness" of the episode is intentional in that funerals are always that way and in this case the attendees all have secret motives and intents. It creates a tense atmosphere and the actors brilliantly convey the notion. Best episode yet.
Agreed
In the scene with Vaemond pretty much calling out Jace and Luke, it shows Daemond noticing that it made Jace uncomfortable. He then looks at Rhaenyra, and that's when he decides to giggle to draw attention towards himself and away from them. At the end you can tell Jace recognizes this when he looks up toward daemon. He probably appreciated Daemon for taking the attention away from Luke, Rhaenyra, and himself.
That’s my take as well. Daemon sees multiple eyes on Jace and Luke and laughs to draw attention away from them
Good guy Daemon.
I can't wait to see daemon cut off his head lol
No. Y'all try so hard to make Daemon a caring person, but there's no evidence of it in the show. When Vaemond talks shit about Jace and Luke he's raising up Baela and Rhaena, Daemon's actual children. What time has he spent with Rhaenyra's kids to care enough about them to disturb the funeral of his own kids' mother to comfort them at that point? None. If anything he's letting the air out of Vaemond's eulogy because he knows Corlys doesn't give a shit about legitimacy and that Vaemond wants Driftmark for himself. With Baela and Rhaena being girls and Jace and Luke being illegitimate he has a chance to get the seat. But the boys are still boys so he calls out their illegitimacy. Daemon's best characteristic is that he understands power moves and can read people very well. Children's feelings (remember, he ignores his own daughter) don't yet factor into his qualities.
all true but Jace part. I don't think Jace could speak High Valyrian, I don't think he understand. he needs translator in the dragon's pit. it's about Rhaenyra. Daemkn can't take his eyes off her, he understand she felt uncomfortable when Viserys started to notice. she puts her children closer and Daemon notice the gesture because he's been looking at her.
I do agree that rhaenyra wanted to sure up daemon to help her claim but to me it's been made Crystal clear that she was in love with him since the beginning i kinda find it weird that so many people can't see this and wanna jump straight to "oh their only doing this and that for the throne" when behind the scenes of the wedding they literally said her first marriage was outta of duty and this one was love
Yeah they said they loved each other. I think that the sex scene was directed horribly. And that's probably why her face at the end was weird. Emma said that after Rhaenrya and daemon reconnected she gained back some of her fire and that enabled her to stand up to the accusations of her kids. That tells me in itself she's not out for using him like that.
It was the sex scene. Her expression was too ambiguous, and too closely resembled the scene of Alicent.
I’m sorry, but I just don’t see any chemistry. It was directed badly for sure, but the kiss looked awkward too. I don’t really need sex scenes anyway. I thought maybe it was me. I’ve never found anything to top Matt kissing Alex Kingston in Name of the Doctor, oh boy.
I was mixed on the funeral. There was some good moments.
Overall I actually loved this episode. Disappointed Daemon had no meaningful interactions with his children, again. Now they’re aging up. Would be nice if he acknowledged their existence. And seriously, Miguel can go.
@@itskashkashi i agree the sex scene wasn't good but does that mean we should forget the convo they had before and the other six episodes that clearly showed their feelings for each other and say oh she's only using daemon for her claim all because you didn't like the sex scene?
That was so beautiful. Omg I can’t believe I’m Stannin an uncle niece match. Matt Smith is just too sexy as DT tho
This episode was awkwardly funny, and I loved Rhaenyra & Daemons wedding
I think Aemond is a victim of his circumstance. I think after being bullied by everyone, he felt like his sh’t didn’t stink and he was going to throw it in their face. Also Alicent’s jealousy of Rhaenyra is exhausting. Anything she does is wrong in Alicent’s eyes but let’s not forget who stepped over the line first. Otto wanted his daughter to jump in the king’s bed so bad. Now look at her she’s just like Otto.
Anything she does is wrong? You mean like putting bastards in the line of succession (re: Cersei Lannister)?
She didn't sleep with Viserys before marriage, and it was king's wish to not tell Rhae. If you follow the rules then you do what king asks. She did what she thought she should do.
Rhae has been lying constantly and being a bossy bish towards lords. Viewers just like her because she is sexual free-spirited jaaaz queeeen 😜
@@SiimKoger She's written to be the hero, but we don't all fall for it. 🤣
I don't know why Alicent is made to look more villainous than Rhaenyra when its the latter who has been far more deceptive toward her father. Alicent didn't want to be Queen but Viserys chose her. Then had her have sons. For what? The Macy's parade of King's Landing? Its obvious any Queen would want their son to be the next in line.
@@petebondurant58 there is a reason why Grr Martin is team blacks himself 🫠🤦🏼♀️
The episode was supposed to feel tense and loveless. King V wants his family to get along and love one another so bad. However, he is seeing the fruits of his labor...a wife who undermines him, kids that have been brainwashed by their Mom cause he spends no time with them, a brother that won't even walk over and greet him, a Hand that was previously dismissed is restored, a daughter that has pro-created outside of her marriage messing with the blood line and throne heritage. He did this!
You get it!
Sounds about right to me.
Hey Gray! 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾. Aemond also threatened the have his dragon burn his cousins and nephews to death. Those kids were terrified l
Stfu he’s a 12 yo BOY that just claimed the most powerful weapon of war in that universe do you think he’s gonna be humble after they gave him a pig in the last episode😂😂😂😂 he just acting how anyone who’s been getting bullied and finally gets the last laugh would act, where was the dragon to even feed them too it or burn them alive??? Yea outside behind hella walls, aemond couldn’t hurt them with vhagar even if he wanted to because she wasn’t there and if that’s how those kids act when there “terrified ” ion wanna see them angry.
If Vaserys made daemon his hand after Lionel Strong it would of stopped the dance from happening.
You know what, I thought with his "anything you need" Dialogue, Viserys was trying to hint to Daemon thag if he comes back- he will be made hand... Cz, now Viserys knows of Otto and doesn't want him as his hand, but i believe he doesn't have anyone else in his vicinity whom he can atleast trust a little bit... Also, at the near end of his life-maybe he just wanted his brother to be by his side... The 2 princes of the Spring Prince together
I think it's unfair to call Alicent "crazy" or a "Karen" as I've seen so many people do in the comments. From her teenhood she was thrown into a marriage she didn't want and made to endure horrible sex with a man as old as her father (or older, I'm not sure) and to squeeze out heirs. She feels she has done her duty and is getting the shit end of the stick for doing what was expected of her :( I don't agree with her attacking Rhaenyra's children or vice versa, but it's a GoT show, there's gonna be drama lol. Also, I'm not on either side just to be clear.
This is the best analysis of the dragon bonding scene currently youtube! You explained the conversation in way that put the dragon as the one leading the scene and how she decided to accept Aemon based on his smell of ambition and cruelty. You see Vaghar the way I see her. Nicely done!
Not me laughing when Aemond was getting jumped 😭
Aemond will get the last laugh 😂
It was a 1 v 4 and he was still kicking their ass
@@vincentblea4285 if you mean getting a sword stuck in his remaining eye, I guess 🤷🏾♀️
@@kikiwest2001 I was referring to Aemond and Lucerys, but thanks for the update Big Ben
@@kikiwest2001 no he means killing the bastard and his mediocre dragon in a storm above storms end
2:33 Daemon has a reputation for killing his wife and it seems like, Alicent & Cole pay a close attention on him (and Rhaenyra). he knew he was being observe by them. but he did looking for Rhaenyra because he hasn't seen her around. he turns his heads away because she's just arrived and being the center of attention atm. Daemon won't draw such attention to give the Greens a confirmation about their illicit affairs back then. he was right. turns out, Alicent & Cole really looking at her hoping to catch a single blunder from her. but she's not entertaining her in anyways. Otto catching Rhaenyra's dismissal after Daemon. he also catching Daemon came back with Rhaenyra at the fights.
18:30 I think Laenor proposed to die in a battlefield in the Stepstones so she can find another husband. and Rhaenyra accept it because daddy dragon is currently single. Laenor planned to die, as she said "fire is prison, the sea offers an escape" BUT then Daemon had better idea to exploits Laenor's death without actually killing a dragon rider he might need in the war to come. that's what I thought.
I wish you talked about the hall scene where everyone just ate popcorn when the drama between Rhaenyra and Alicent HAHAHA
I feel like viserys can't catch a break bc of how he handled aemma
The Funeral sequence is one if not the tensest sequence I have ever seen on TV. So many people not saying anything and just staring leaves much implied but not said.
1.- Rhaenyra’s pov at the beginning shows us how alone she is. Alicent looks at her like “WTF are you doing here?” because EVERYONE there knows she is not welcome. The Velaryons, her inlaws, give her the cold shoulder because they all know those kids are not Velaryons and they themselves do not approach them. Lucerys and Jahaerys are in their own corner mourning the death of their own dad who they are not allowed to mourn. Rhaenyra wants Jace and Luke to interact with their cousins in order to pass them over as Velaryons and have people see them as such but can the illusion be possible if the kids do not see themselves as Velaryons?
2.- Viserys wants to reconnect with Daemon so much. Remember that he exiled him because Daemon “slept” with Rhaenyra and after Laena’s death he feels both he and his brother share the burden of losing the one he loves (Laena even if it was not the same exactly, was dying in childbirth like Aemma). However, Viserys is king and kings do not approach people it is the other way around. Daemon just lounging in the corner is a power move because he is making Viserys go to him. Notice that just like Rhaenyra, the Velaryons are not approaching Daemon at all either.
3.- The interaction between Alicent’s children tells you a lot about the characters of each of them. Helaena is once again mumbling prophetic things (I will not spoil lol) while being uninterested in the happenings around her. Aegon is proving that he is not interested in politics at all (Honestly people say Aegon is this show’s Joffrey but I think his more the show’s Tyrion) and complains about being betrothed to his sister. Aemond (the main character of the episode) seems the most level-headed and seems to be the most mature of the three.
4.- Alicent is in her corner, her dad is there and has his job back and she seems to be more in the background again as in previous episodes, focusing on her husband and kids while her dad handles politics. Larys is just like “Notice me senpai” and Alicent is freaking out because even with her dad she deems Larys a wild card.
5.- Jace is just uncomfortable around his “cousins” because he knows who his actual dad is and he believes he should not be there. Baela (or Rhaena I can’t differ them) holding his hand is not just a nice gesture but an important one because she is saying “we are cousins regardless of what things are.” Lucerys as Laenors’ second born son is meant to inherit Driftmark and Corlys (though he clearly does not approve) is trying to prepare him for it. Lucerys does provide an important perspective on things ( If I am lord, it means all are dead), showing Corlys how these talks of power and succession can affect kids.
6.- The most important interaction so far is the Aemond and Jace interaction. Aemond, like everyone, KNOWS who their real dad is and he must have mustered the courage to give his condolences to him but backs down at the last moment. This goes to show you how the beef of the parents is affecting the kids. There is also the issue that Jace and Luke constantly bullied Aemond for not having a dragon for years and it must eat him inside; How could bastards get dragons but I a trueborn cannot? I think Aemond sees himself as a bastard because he has no dragon.
7.- I think Laenor in the water is not mourning but contemplating suicide. His sister is dead and left only Girls who inherit after the boys, his family is probably ashamed of him because he could not do his duty. Things overall are looking bleak for the Velaryons as a potential crisis of succession looms over the horizon and Laenor sees himself as the one responsible for being gay (he hates himself essentially). Corlys immediately panics and gets the lover to go after him. Rhaenyra sees this and gets her kids to bed as an excuse.
8.- Otto and Daemon’s interaction is also interesting. Remember in episode 1 Otto’s wife died recently and Daemon rubs salt on that wound pissing Otto off. Otto tries to do the decent thing and gives condolences because he knows Daemon actually loved Laena (he had children with her after all) but Daemon is just in a dark place.
9.- Otto’s interaction with Aegon is a reasonable one. This man fought tooth and nail to put him on the Iron Throne only to see him drunk at a funeral. If you rewatch Notice how Otto glances and is disgusted by Aegon and his utter contempt for the ceremony. Aegon saying “brother” means that Aemond must have dragged him out of other similar situations before. The dragon sound Aemond hears at the end of the funeral is Vhagar emitting a dragon call, meaning that the creature wants a rider. Aemond naturally responds.
10.- Cherry on top is Viserys calling Alicent Aemma before leaving to bed. It is such a lowkey gut punch because it proves to Alicent that the king is just delusional about not just the kids but the overall outlook of the family.
People are calling Aegon the new Joffrey.?
Are people half stupid??
Also...Alicent was just a lowkey placeholder for duty...he loved only Aemma.
@@Captain_Insano_nomercy Aegon is not as bad but Aemond would be the next Ramsey
@@Captain_Insano_nomercy I’ve literally never heard anyone say anything like that
I only slightly disagree with point 8. I don’t think Otto’s condolences were at all genuine. I personally think he was subtly gloating about his return as Hand, and instead of playing courteous falsehoods, Daemon skipped the bs subtext and made it clear to Otto (without making a scene) that he knew Otto returned to court to manipulate and take advantage of the ailing king. Daemon is under no delusions and refuses to entertain Otto’s pretend niceties. Daemon see’s Otto for what he is: a conniving leach bleeding the Targaryens dry.
Idk why but this was my favorite episode but probably because I love dysfunctional and awkward family events.
This is my favorite episode for sure. On top of all the great awkwardness and inappropriate behavior, a freakin kid was in gogetter mode and jacked the biggest nuke in the world. This episode is the beginning of the war b/w green and blacks, for sure.
Same, my favorite so far, but I also love episode 4. Time will see if 8, 9, or 10 will top them.
Right!?! Especially Aemond claiming Vhagar scene. Might be my favorite scene, including GOT
It just reminded me of some wild family event which I would definitely be calling people out at, but with loads of humor. Which would be bad in the eyes of others because this is a funeral... but no, If I had titled this episode, I would have called it “Wars first blood” because there was a lot of underlying symbolism and such in this episode that definitely shows where we’re headed. Especially with the factions physically showing their opposition during Alicent’s assault against Rhaenyra.
@@TheCrystella26 4 was actually my least favourite. 🤣🤣
Gray! Least favorite!?!?!
Lol. It was awkward but that's what they were going for. Honestly I felt more like it was tense. The calm before the storm.
I definitely agree with you as far as Larys. There doesn't seem to be a true motive. The greenseer stuff...if that is going to be the mystery/fantasy reason for his plans, then I need to know why.
Least favorite so far.... Still a great episode
She hates that it makes Rhaenyra look bad because she's a Rhae simp
I agree, this was my favorite episode, I don't know what she's talking about!
@@ElkeDragos Same I LOOOOOOVED it. The awkward beginning had me transfixed on the dynamics between everyone, then the dragon flight, the kids' fight, R & D finally getting together (!❤️💋!) and Laenor escaping, WOW. I felt like I'd watched a whole movie in the one hour.
This was an awesome EP!
The long funeral scene is a masterpiece and in my opinion the best scene.
Yet:
R: "Look what my life became without you...Droll tragedy!"
D: "I wonder what you think of mine by comparison?!"
...Best lines of my favorite love story now ❤️
Bth Daemon almost said that he needed Rhaenyra when Viserys asked him... Look at his lips.
I plan to watch this episode again. I missed that. 😕
The best line in this episode was “ do not mourn me mother, I might’ve lost an eye but I gained a dragon” HANDS DOWN‼️‼️‼️‼️
I couldn't wait no one else does like you Gray!
Thank you
Me too I kept typing in grayarea waiting lol.
@@britanymedina6064 - Me too. I got so excited when it popped up. 😍
Loved how you used that Ragnar quote…Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
On a similar note it reminds me of Otto telling Viserys “The gods have yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power.” regarding Daemon when it was really a reflection of self.
That's not a Ragnar quote. The quote is originally attributed to John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton in a letter to Archbishop Mandell Creighton
written on April 5, 1887.
@@petebondurant58 My bad, especially because there really aren’t any Ragnar quotes.
“I lost an eye but gained a dragon”
Aemond One-Eye, my little psychopath badass, and I love him.
I can’t see it! 😢
Thankfully I can see it now. The creators said this was the first scene they filmed and it was intentionally awkward and tense. They won at that!
Team black really looking their people through rose colored glasses 🍿👀
Lying and lying and bullying and lying and then get mad when other side gets pissed. Free-spirited or not, if you're an ass then you're an ass.
Gonna support your broken heart, Alicent, until your demise 👑
Probably my favorite episode (minus the sex scene and the darkness). The stilted quiet opening of the funeral is perfect. You explained the exact kind of vibes an estranged family reunion would have. Every actor was on point in the aftermath, just absolutely delivering 👏🏾
I absolutely love your descriptions and the passion you put into these.
Just an amazing episode all the way around. I felt like it was one of my family reunions but with dragons.
Thank you for your work. I really appreciate your perspective on the series. I also appreciate you mentioning baked macaroni. I've only had that one thanksgiving, visiting a friend's family, and it was the best.
I understand Allicent reaction. It's one of those situations where I don't condone what she did but I understand why she did it when she's caught in the whole emotion of it. Cuz she's been repressing all this aggression which is bad because when it comes out it like a fire hydrant wide open. I do not think Allicent is evil. But she is envious of Rhanerya because she gets to sleep with who she wants to and Allicent got to sleep with that every night🤣
Alicent is evil lol
@@jenv2402what would u do if ur son lost an eye
I think this episode did a really great job of showing how the King and Otto are the true villains. King V should have either waited for Laena to mature or stayed single. Instead he tries to soothe his guilt over Aemma by making Rhanerya his heir and marrying Alicent while pretending he didn't know it was a setup by Otto. Then he proceeds to let it be known that Rhanerya will always be his favorite while pushing her into a loveless marriage. And Otto who's been scheming since Day 1 pushes his daughter into a loveless marriage, then keeps stirring the heir pot because he's wanted his folk in there since Day 1. It wouldn't have mattered if Rhanerya was a virgin until marriage or had legit kids, Otto wanted his own to be heirs and didn't want a woman ruler. Otto & the King also ruined the friendship between Rhanerya & Alicent, when they both needed not only allies, but trusted friends.
I like the episode, I thought it was several mini stories that all came together in a brilliantly dysfunctional way with boundaries being set. Thanks for the update.
Literally described any family gathering I go to 😂
I never comment but I love your take on this episode and had to let you know. You really have a poetic understanding of what is happening on the show. Thank you for nerding out with us in such a cool way!
I love your breakdowns, thank you so much for doing these! It helps me understand what I just saw :)
Ive been waiting for your review all day
Alicent has gone full Cersei mode trying to stab a boy in the eye
The change is an excellent cinematic addition to the story, in my opinion. When it was revealed that Laenor was still alive, I became 99.9% certain he would return as Addam of Hull. There are many places where the change makes sense, and the book speculates a lot of rumors surrounding Addam's lineage.
What about Alyn of Hull his younger brother.
@@fortelewisandrew2426 You make a good point, and that could be a plot hole. However, an excellent way to get around that is to combine the characteristics of the two brothers. Or they might fake a brotherly relationship, with a random Targaryen bastard.
I think this was the best episode so far! So much tension. Child actors were fantastic. Plus it moved the plot on significantly! Awesome!
I enjoyed the scene with the kids because I enjoyed seeing family that actually cared about each other. The boys not hesitating to help the girls warmed my heart. I also enjoyed Daemon coming thru for Rhaenyra.
4:25 great deciphering on her dream, especially “The Hand Turns The Loom”. Looms resemble Wheels. I feel that was a call out to “The Wheel” they continue to talk about. Set Otto is definitely the one in control right now.
Your commentary is so precious to me!!! Yaaasss girl! 🖤
omg…your description of holiday drama is sooooo funny and spot on…ty ty
I took some time of from all social media platforms but I’ve ventured back and I just want you to know how good it is to hear your voice again, dude you rock thanks for being awesome
We need to pour out a little liquor to the *anonymous* *guy* that Daemon killed who matched the same complexion as Laenor's. It's a crazy world but Rhaenyra wants Daemon as her husband. A life had to be sacrificed to spare Laenor's life. I guess Qarl and Laenor pointed to that guy for Daemon to kill.
*RIP* *Anonymous* *Guy* in Ep 7. You will be greatly missed like Rhea Royce and Joffrey Lonmouth. Truly great characters we all knew and love!
Was he not one of Alicent's/Otto's little birds? Waiting on the stairwell for something to report to his masters? At least that was my thought, but I guess I don't see any direct evidence for it on reconsideration. I guess I just assumed if Daemon was going to merk someone, he'd be smart and kill two birds with one stone and kill an enemy.
@@jade-67
Interesting! Ima gonna have to take another look at that scene. If Random guy WAS one of Larysfinger's birds, he's not simpatico.
@Daemon Targaryen
Sarc duly noted and appreciated.
Yeah Rhea and Ser Joffrey had slightly more character development than Random guy.
Plus Rhaena and Harwin, we hardly knew ye. RIP.
I love the way you explained just how awkward a thanksgiving meal with family can be😂😂😂
I love your review of the episodes and your knowledge of the GOT lore. It is an honor to be one of your sweet summer children. I have always been a summer guy
In the end, we will look at all the parties and see what they gained and what they lost
The Blacks: Rhaenyra’s faction's greatest gain was twofold. Viserys’ proclamation ensures that the nature of her children will no longer be publicly brought into question, forcing the Velaryons and their riches to take her side and preventing anyone in King’s Landing and the realm from raising complaints unless they Value their lives. Daemon now is on her side firmly with all the assets and skills at his disposal. Her only setback is the Velaryons themselves. Laenor “dying” and the nature of Lucerys known to Velaryon will cause a dynastic dispute that she needs to solve and get to her side. Rhaenys is still cross with her and Corlys is clearly at a loss of what to do.
The Greens: Aemond boding with Vhagar is a great victory in itself. Besides being old, massive, and powerful, Vhagar is a veteran of Dragon to-Dragon warfare and is by itself a symbol of Targaryen conquest. Visenya, one of Aegon the conqueror’s sister wives rode Vhagar a hundred years ago and Aemond having the beast is a symbol of legitimacy for Alicent’s family. Another gain is that Alicent finally willing to play the Game of Thrones in the same style as Otto and enlist Larys’ services. The only loss the Greens have is that Viserys will no longer trust Alicent in any way and keep her, as well as her kids with him, at bay. This loss however is in the grand scheme of things a minor one since Viserys is becoming more lucid, allowing Otto and Alicent to take more control of the affairs of Westeros and look for more allies.
The Velaryons: the ultimate losers of the Episode. House Velaryon stands on the precipice of a succession crisis. With Laenor “dead” and his kids well known to be bastards, a conflict within the family seems extremely likely. Rhaenys still wants the girls to get Driftmark while Corlys wants to follow the traditional way. Then there is uncle Vaemond who might try something next episode so the Velaryons either solve this quickly or crumble as a faction.
Agree with you pretty much, but I say that it is Vaemond instead of Corlys who is following tradition. Corlys isn't following it when he knows that they are bastards, passing over the rightful rulers of not only the Iron Throne, but also his own lands in Driftwood. The crazy thing is with Corlys is that ambition is basically what destroys most of what house Velayrons power.
Your reviews are my favorite!
I adjusted the settings on my TV and bought blackout curtains in preparation for this whole entire series and I still can't see shit in several parts of these episodes. They do this on purpose and its frustrating as a viewer. Anyway, I am team black but I loved Allicent's meltdown in this episode...it was great to watch
I just LOVED how you described Vhagar and how she was feeling was beautiful! That's the first time I've thought about them having such deep and meaningful emotions! "She's odd, she's tired, she just lost her rider and she's sleeping"..😓 You are truly a "Dance of the Dragon Wizard". I can't wait to be in here in your channel when the 2nd season starts!
You always make me laugh, and I'm so here for it! Thank you for your videos and being all into the world so I can get more into it too! 😀
"Big daddy Daemon", lol!
In the BTS the showrunners said it was one of the earliest scenes they filmed and the cast didn't really know each other well so it turned out really lucky in the end because they wanted that sense of awkwardness anyway. If that helps.
4.42, I actually laughed out loud when you said that about Otto!
I hate the same characters you do, and feel for "little Jon Snow"!
7.29- sounds like my family 😆 JK
9.09, Iolled at that too- watching the episode and now.
I brightened the screen, and rewatched the episode, especially because on other channels a lot of comparisons between the scene with young Alicent and Viserys...I think that she couldn't really be super into it, because she is still married technically. But I also saw a glance of...quiet inner peace? Like "Ok, I'm finally home, and I can rest peacefully here for a moment", while everything else is spinning out of control. Imho
Thanks for the video. You crack me up with some of your commentary, so I'm glad we share mostly similar views!
“Aemon ends up losing an eye…good.”
Savage! 🤣👍🏽
wtf is so savage about it… those boys have been bullying him his whole life and he finally stood up for himself
Yay! Been looking forward to this. ty for more content.
Your recaps are amazing! I love your insights and comedy.
Omg gray I love your channel so much I am proud to say I am one of your sweet summer children . I love your voice and your personality it makes me feel like me and a friend are talking . ❤️❤️
I'm so glad you called out the Aegon-Aemond-Helaena relationship seeming to mirror the future Aegon-Aemon-Naerys just a few short generations later. I thought the same thing since you have a drunken, lecherous Aegon bemoaning that he has to marry his sister, who seems sweet and kind if maybe not Best-Future-Queen-Ever material, while Younger Brother Aemond, who let's face it would probably be a better king (in an, I'm taking stuff more seriously sort of way) jumps to her defense and says, "I'd marry if it was an option." Granted, Helaena's Aemond is a little psychopath with no qualms about murdering family while Naerys' Aemon was a noble knight, but it's an interesting parallel of a dynamic to come. Spoiler: Both sister-wives end up having very tragic life stories, too.
Also, according to one interview, the post-funeral scenes were actually some of the first scenes shot for the show, back when the actors were still getting to know each other, so the awkwardness is both intentional and in some ways very real since the actual people are also still trying to figure out how to behave around one another.
This was hilarious. You were on POINT! Can’t wait for next week’s
I look forward to these every week , and you NEVER disappoint 🖤🐉🗡🐺👑
Yo Gray I love your breakdowns on each episode a lot . Hands down the Best GOT/HOTD Channel!!! You feel the same way about things in the show as I do. Exactly so just wanted to say thank you for sharing your thoughts, and helping us who haven't read the books have a greater understanding M'lady.
Right, my favorite. I was like hoe does talking thrones have more subs....we need to fix that!! My favorite hotd, GOT fix, lady grey
I’m just coming back to say that Aemond was totally giving me “Dragon Knight” vibes as well during that conversation about marrying Helaena and I’m very curious to see how they spin that if that is what they’re aiming for.
I had mixed feelings about the sex scene between Rhaenyra/Daemon too. I think (for me) it had alot to do with the fact that Milly & Matt had such palpable chemistry...comparatively Matt & Emma, just don't.
& I think it has to do with the director being Miguel/male (yeah, I said it). I think they should've brought back the female director of Episode 4 to do these scenes.
I also know from interviews that Matt really felt overly sexualized bc of the amount of sex scenes he has as Daemon....first of all, that's the character you signed up for. That's Daemon lol BUT I understand where Matt is coming from & again I say, they could've brought in a different director to get a more tasteful sex scene to work between them (matt/emma).
Clare Kilner is that female director and I agree regarding the scene! Plus, she directed Rhay's wedding party, brutal murder of 'the boyfriend' (I couldn't even watch more than a moment his butcherd face) so the violence and gore is also her thing. The politics at the party, Alicent's entrance - chef's kiss. She's good all around.
@@mapletree3434 Yes, that's the director's name, thanks! My mind blanked as I was commenting & couldn't Google it at the time 😅
I absolutely Love love love your videos. I sit in anticipation for you next video. Keep doing what your doing, you a very good at it.
Was looking forward to this video after watching this week's episode and glad I didn't have to wait too long to see it.
It says no stream for me :(
I disagree, I think this is the best episode so far. Imo it gave me the old Game of Thrones vibes especially the Blacks vs Greens scene in the hall of Hightide 🔥🔥🔥
Your reviews are my favorite 🤩 love love your take on this story!!
sooo glad my boo told me about your page! I love your recaps & interpretation!!!
IM SO GLAD YOU PICKED UP ON THE AWKWARDNESS TOO like…. The show is awkward/clumsy. I don’t think it’s exactly intentional. This ep had so much awkward staring and weird direction choices and I was just like 🧍🏾♀️
As a book reader, I’m getting nervous tbh
This may be controversial but I kinda disapprove of Laenor faking his death and running away. His sister’s kids are about to be put in the middle of a civil war and he should be protecting them. Not to mention he should do his duty to his house, I couldn’t imagine causing that much grief to my mother 😢. I’m not saying he must stay married to Rhaenyra but he could just put her aside like other lords do.
the best way to protect his kids in his mind was to move over and let Daemon marry his wife. now she and the kids have more protection.
@@thecircle2662 but what about comforting his nieces? They don’t know anything about their. homeland on driftmarka and he could’ve told them stories about their mother and helped them adjust to Westeros. Also he is clearly a good fighter so he should stay as Rhaenyra needs swords. Also they could’ve just had an open relationship ship with Daemon instead of Hardin Strong.
First, Rhaenyra is not some highborn/noble lady, whom you can cast away... She is the heir to the throne.. If anything, she would have had the power to cast away her marriage to Laenor.. But, in this patriarchy, that is not possible.. And, I don't believe Daemon would have agreed to have an open relationship.. Mind, Daemon is not only Rhaenyra's lover and husband- he is her greatest asset and ally... So, to treat him as a sidemeat would not go over very well for any of them.
Thanks gray I've always loved your videos and your passion and knowledge for GOT and HOTD is top notch 🔥
I LOVE your reviews. Absolutely love them. I watch a few, but yours are the best.
First of all I really enjoy your breakdowns. Your perspectives from a female point of view on the show, and the lore from the story gives me added perspective. These are my first comments on your breakdowns, but I had a different take on this episode. It was one of my all time GOT favorites, sorry. Maybe I just like messy shit and this one had so much of it lol! Anyway keep up the good work!
The only person that would have to die for Luke to get High Tide is Corlys. Not everyone. Weird line.
It passes from Corlys to Laenor (who it will skip as king consort) to Luke (bc jake will be king)
And corlys is half a century older so it could easily be a natural death.
Of course that's not how everything works out but they don't know
I don't know if you read the book Or not... If yes, then you can understand the parallel and i freaking loved that
Hope your feeling better, couldn’t wait for your review!
So hyped for the next episode and for your breakdown spilling all the juice 🐲
It's weird daemon not talking to he's daughter's a single word in whole episode 6 and episode 7 but alicent and rhaenyra spend all this two episodes with there's children's
He does, but the scene of him comforting his daughters was apparently cut-not sure why though. Maybe it was a pacing issue or time constraint? Personally, I would replace the scene of the girls crying while Daemon walks back and forth with the scene they cut. That, or maybe they wanted Daemon to appear more aloof, and showing him as a caring father broke the perception of him being an ambiguous rogue?
In medieval times, fathers were more detached from their children, especially girls... Mothers were more hands on.. So, the portrayal is accurate
Daemon was sad when he talked to his brother. The look on his face was crushing. Did you notice that when Otto kicked Aegon, Aegon said; “mother?” How many times did Alicent kick that boy?
I thought he said 'brother'. We see Aemond close by like he found Aegon then told on Aegon.
Either way Aegon is used to the kicks.
Kinda glad that Aegon is being portrayed as what he is: a sad fop being pushed into being king
He says “BROTHER” not mother I rewatched it just to be sure
You always have the BEST commentary ❤.
Cheers and thankyou so much GreyArea xo :) for this great coverage on season 1 episode 7 this was my most favourite episode yet xo
"She will be your QUEEN, one day." Why isn't anyone picking up on this when Aemond says this to Aegon. This means that Alicent HAS been telling the kids the boys are bastards and has filled them with poison. So Aemond lies for her to the king and throws his brother under the bus to the king. This is so subtle but important. 'Ol Al is not what she wants everyone to think she is. Jealous B. Team Black all day 🐉
OMGGGG!!! I'm only at 4.37 of your video! I said it too! Otto is the "Hand" that has been turning the loom for a long time - and will continue to do so! I absolutely hate him and Alicent.
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I’ve been coming back an forth to your page just to see what you was gone say about this episode since Sunday lol I love your videos