Aemond taunts his nephews - House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 8

[@ethanwebster2501]

Puberty hit this guy harder than Robert Baratheon hit Rhaegar

[@GAME-zo8qg]

love this comment 😂😂😂

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

CAVED in his breast plate!

[@florabamalife1859]

On point hilarious!🤣

[@samt1903]

Brilliant

[@caelumobelisk1492]

Gods, he was strong then

[@khafaniking1230]

The smoothness with which Aemond slams his fist and then picks up the goblet is captivating to me for some reason, lol.

[@suhailmall98]

He reminds me of a snake, I think it’s the way his smirk curls up his face. And he looks like a snake rearing its head when he stood up

[@username-I5J7ts5GCF]

glad im not the only one.

[@jmp868]

Love that part. And Aemond's hmm's lol

[@christoperwallace6197]

I agree

[@justamuffhugger6733]

Played it off immediately lol

[@raymundturner1140]

Aemond was honestly minding his own business. Then dude started laughing at him.

[@pulsare.m.6719]

Why did he laugh?

[@cholericimp1358]

@@pulsare.m.6719 Remember when they dressed a pig as a dragon in an earlier episode before Aemond tamed Vhagar?

[@rittataylor_2000]

Funny how aemond only blames luke and jace for it and not his own brother who clearly orchestrated the whole thing and people still think he would've been a better king than rheanyra

[@ventsi9096]

@@rittataylor_2000 He is not blaming anyone, lol. People don't remember their actual bullies, because they grow up, let alone the fact that he wasn't really bullied but just got mocked by his siblings, on a subject that has long been corrected, even over-corrected since not only did he get a dragon but he got the biggest one(that insecurity trait kinda falls out and even overcompensates). He couldn't care less that they gave him a pig years ago. He, like any other person, has self-esteem, even more so since he is a prince. When you have the audacity to laughingly look down upon him, in his only eye, after being the culprit that took his other one, you reap what you sow. The bastards are in no position to belittle an obvious superior of theirs(in every way humanly possible), who also happens to be their uncle. They should've gotten disciplined, especially after being the first ones to violence.

[@Fuzato15]

@@rittataylor_2000 i think after the "YOU ARE THE CHALLENGE" speech aemond and aegon made amends.

[@Mikael22-18]

Great idea to laugh at a man who's taller, stronger and as seen earlier very deadly with a blade. It's not as if he already hates you for taking his eye or anything.

[@rasmusr4135]

+ he has the biggest dragon now

[@johnvalentine5917]

Better fighter and has a way bigger dragon but stupid ass Luke thinks lmao I still remember that time we bullied you like really bro

[@UZiBLASTER7]

Also right after he gets a pig

[@MouseGlass]

@@peach5438 you’re watching the wrong show if you expect someone to be the bigger person here

[@HashBandicoot356]

That boy ain't smart. And as many of us know he's gonna suffer even worse.

[@killerxyphon]

I love how Aegon is the only one who actually raises his glass during Aemonds speech

[@TomMatthias2002]

Brothers having each other’s back

[@iansupremo6762]

Man was probably already plastered even before that dinner began. I'd be impressed if he were even fully aware of where tf he was. This guy does NOT want the crown but, as he'll soon show, he's got the mettle- and the metal- for it.

[@imjennasidel6703]

Aegon signaled Daemon watch again bro theyre true brothers

[@machdude3366]

@@4549uef The difference between the two is that Aegon actually takes to the field and actually has a warrior's spirit if not the skill. He's still the lesser of the two brothers, but he was a legitimate threat. That being said, he certainly had more far reaching consequences.

[@khafaniking1230]

Halaena is also in the back behind Jace kind of gleefully patting her hands. I don’t think she understood the joke Aemond was making, she seems a bit too good natured to go along with teasing the Strongs.

[@chibidakis1]

Love that *sigh* from Daemon. Like he was actually enjoying the peaceful night for once 💀

[@TheaTheGenius]

You can just hear him thinking 'oh you little shit, you just had to ruin it, didnt you?'

[@justing3664]

Look at what you’re going to make me do now 😂

[@justherefortheviolence]

I took it as “so this is it, you wanna dance?”

[@crystalroset7394]

"Really? Over my dinner? Right now too?"

[@Ote-e7t]

No wonder he killed Aemond

[@katsy0c0]

To say the casting for Aemond is perfect is an understatement. Ewan Mitchell is EXACTLY how I imagined Aemond would look and speak. He downright embodies that crazy sob and I love it.

[@irishboi7100]

Loved him in the last kingdom so seeing him show up here was awsome for me

[@StarrySoakedSkiess]

Absolutely incredible. To show all of Aemond’s sides with the massive disadvantage of having one eye covered, says a lot about Ewan’s acting ability. Aemond’s casting could’ve turned out so badly if the actor was intimated by that disadvantage

[@emyf9197]

agree but same time he has that punchable voice and pouty lips 😆

[@joshpowell1045]

@@irishboi7100 helaena was in the last kingdom as well

[@Kaddahn]

Well the actors alone make u cheer for the greens. If it wasnt for Daemon on the blacks side..

[@MissDafne92]

0:48 My fave part is Helaena actually thinking he's praising them 😭 Aemond must be so sweet and gentle to her that she didn't notice his malice behind 🥺❤

[@abm697]

Finally, a comment not fighting over who’s the “best” war criminal. It’s just a show, people. Enjoy the story and fun observations like this one.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

@@abm697 thats part of the fun for many

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

LOL what? NOT at all, she's just a complete ditz. An airhead that doesn't know what half the stuff that's going is actually is about.

[@matthewriley7826]

Considering how much of an a-hole Aegon probably is to her, that’s not setting the bar very high.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@matthewriley7826 exactly. She has no idea on what she’s talking about as doesn’t what she’s talking about and she’s being sappy and overly emotional for no reason. It baffles me that people are THIS weak hearted over nonsense as Aemond doesn’t care much about helaena at all as Aemond is NOT “sO sWeEt aNd gEntLe tO hEr” AT ALL, like lol where is the op comment getting this nonsense from? It’s nonsensical that she’s getting this emotional with those terrible emoji faces she’s using right now. Like what are you even talking about here?

[@hadokenraikiri6977]

"Three strong boys" has the same energy as 'heir for a day."

[@EatFuckingTimothy]

Yes. In house of the Dragon, words cause more damage than violence apparently

[@cassandra2968]

@@EatFuckingTimothy "The queen that never was" seemed like an insult also

[@tommysoliz3064]

@@cassandra2968 It could be seen as a dangerous compliment as well, like saying she was meant to be

[@mateodominguez1216]

It's because they're all taken directly from the book

[@nikssu]

It's really doesn't. Heir for a day regarding your nephew is mad disrespect. Aemond and even Corlys' younger brother spoke facts

[@chrilstoft7384]

Not only did Aemond tank the punch, he pushed Jace without any effort and did not even spill his drink, he truly takes after Daemon.

[@theelectricprince8231]

NAH!! Daemon ain't that classy

[@asytippyy352]

@@theelectricprince8231 You're going to be disappointed when Daemon pulls off the classiest move in the entire history of Ice and Fire against him. 🥴

[@Tonius126]

@@asytippyy352 Daemon dies as well. Stop pretending he didn't. Also he Daemon got humliated by Aemond on the God'sEye.

[@kratosgow721]

@@Tonius126 Doesn't matter,Aemond got fucked up by Daemon

[@kacperk4580]

@@Tonius126 how exactly was he humiliated? Daemon and Caraxes died, true, but they've managed to kill the largest dragon known to Westeros and most valueable commander of the Greens

[@Vanil0128]

That “don’t say it” look Alicent gives Aemond before he says strong Her sons always raising her blood pressure 😂

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

Atleast Daeron isn't a problem 😂😂

[@ghoulhexa6461]

I liked that Aegon and Luce immeditley back-uped each of their brothers.

[@TheodoreBotman]

Aegon was scared of Jace and attacked the younger Luc you mean.

[@Halterin11]

@@TheodoreBotman no

[@TheodoreBotman]

@@Halterin11 yes

[@ghoulhexa6461]

​@@TheodoreBotmanOh yeah your right, the last fight with the strong boys was really fair. aemond against four, reaaaaaaaally brave from jace and luce.

[@TheodoreBotman]

@@ghoulhexa6461 Never even mentioned that you weirdo. What does that even have to do with Aegon. They were also like 8/10 years old.

[@dennisdoodlez]

The looks that Aemond and Daemon exchange is so delightful, you can just FEEL how similar they are, it's palpable. I'm sure he aspires to be more like him and Daemon sees a younger self in Aemond.

[@Yj222]

Aemond probably remembered that Daemon literally killed someone earlier for calling Rhaenyras children bastards.

[@alxsin4439]

It's a father-son situation. Just look at how short n pudgy the oldest is since he is the true kings son while this one is almost a replica of the "uncle"

[@bellamydoucette9530]

Damon looks at Aemond and cringes like when we see pics of ourselves in middle school

[@LucerysOwner]

Look at the body language from Daemon 0:15 'Alright nephew, let me hear your final tribute too."

[@alphagerudo]

I didn't see it that way until you pointed that out thanks. So suble but now I rewatch it I'm like DAMN SO ALPHA

[@imjennasidel6703]

Aemond is really that guy that used to be bullied in school but now is a professional MMA Fighter, Aemond is a menace, a true blood of the dragon, Daemon sees it Edit:damn 1000 likes!

[@Marth66666]

GSP

[@Chiefteeth1]

@@Marth66666 gsp is overrated

[@coitze8704]

Just you wait for how things end between those two badasses X)

[@MMAisTHEbestSPORT08]

​@@coitze8704 The two badasses of their time, having a go at each other, both die like badasses. They lived as badasses and they died like badasses

[@Marru987]

@@MMAisTHEbestSPORT08 Welp. Did not know that.

[@thisisboxingproductions6894]

I like how at 0:15, Daemon is already giggling in the background as if he knows what is about to happen

[@20PINKluvr]

he lives for a good fight

[@annabougato9628]

Love that 😂

[@cheapets]

I didn't even catch that at first

[@tommysoliz3064]

They blurred his face a little, smart

[@Astarrrrr]

I didn’t even peep that 😭😭

[@AntrozLPs]

0:48 I love how Helaena is just obliviously happy. She really is her father's daughter!

[@HashBandicoot356]

Viserys was not oblivious. He just chose to ignore certain things to, in his mind, keep his family intact. Helaena is adorable though.

[@blogsanjay1031]

It doest really make sense that she's so clueless while pretty much being able to see the future

[@bob6228]

@@blogsanjay1031 Im really curious on how her dreams work. Is it shown to her in riddles or random images??

[@adamgibson473]

She's excited because she knows how it all plays out.

[@armandothomazini7715]

@@bob6228 Probably riddles, like Daenerys' dreams

[@knotabot9370]

I like how they were terrified when they saw Aemond in the training hall. But at dinner they decide to make another joke at him. Bonus points for taking a punch, smiling, then comedically shoving your adversary.

[@ReignofIndepence]

Yeah Jace and Luc arent even close to dude in combat. They both shit themselves.

[@MinscS2]

without even spilling his drink

[@imagine917]

He smiled at Aemond because the pig was in front of him. It brought back memories of a joke they did before.

[@knotabot9370]

@@imagine917 yeah I was wondering if that was a a random act, or if the brothers had asked for the pig to be placed in front of Aemond

[@joesteel7409]

@@ReignofIndepence Nah Jace is a great leader, diplomat, commander, and dragon rider in the books, also the most moral good character around. Also he doesn't back down here at all.

[@undertakenheart]

I love how quickly Aegon was ready to throw hands 🤣

[@Lolpy.]

Him slamming Luke’s head onto the table will never get old to me

[@LoZwicks]

Aegon is a G 😂😂🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@simonkube903]

Luce just kissed the table 😂

[@grantgrant8554]

The whole family was having a rare moment of peace, til the roast pork came out.

[@EverythingInTheFrame]

They’re could never be peace between Aegon, Aemond, Luke and Jace. Even if Alicent and Rhaenyra made peace it was too late they’d already brainwashed they’re children against each other.

[@jackbelmont4389]

Just like in Shrek 😂😂😂

[@ivanvalera3250]

No lamb sauce that why

[@annabougato9628]

@@EverythingInTheFrame not just because of the brainwashing. They could've overlooked it if they became friends but losing Aemond's eye solidified their rivarly

[@marcdanielmanalili336]

And the 'Strong' boys got Roasted to ahahaha

[@sandman_b]

Daemon’s face when he looks at Aemond, he’s like “I’m gonna have to keep an eye on you aren’t I?”

[@pluckybellhop66]

"He's too much like me, that's very dangerous"

[@alexnorth757]

I think it was more like. "one day im going to have to kill you, arent i?"

[@IanPett]

@@pluckybellhop66 I think he also seemed somewhat impressed, most of his relatives don't seem to impress him

[@PedroHenrique-mz3we]

"An eye" i see what you did there lol

[@paulkellerman2603]

Daemon: This one could be my son.

[@badguyswins285]

0:48 Helaena clapping and smiling, really thinking her brother is being nice. She's so innocent😭😭

[@annett_55555]

her family didn't deserve her. I wish viserys and she rode off into the sunset together while their relatives destroyed each other

[@robertsawney8277]

⁠​⁠@@annett_55555viserys is just as bad as any of them he’s up there with some of the worst Targaryen kings in the history. His lack of leadership was one of the biggest factors for the civil war

[@vivannet231]

@@annett_55555SPOILER meanwhile team black causes the death of her kids and herself…

[@annett_55555]

@@vivannet231 thanks for the spoiler

[@vivannet231]

@@annett_55555 my bad💔

[@anovice7572]

I like how aegon immediately helped his brother when it looked like his brother was about to fight multiple people again

[@Cocooosjj]

Fr I noticed it too- he was ready to throw hands and go back to drinking

[@noahmclaughlin7921]

Damn straight. While it could be the drunk bully in him wanting to throw down, I like to think it was mostly out of care for his siblings.

[@jakubzamazal]

Aemond will steal the show for himself. The acting performance is just insane.

[@geoffreyauguste6678]

go watch an anime or something. it seems like you really want to

[@jakubzamazal]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 lol what???

[@IVortexzini]

​@@geoffreyauguste6678he's gonna watch your mom getting clapped

[@Bruh-j6n]

​@@geoffreyauguste6678lil bro is pressed for no reason

[@andyrobin7196]

I like how Aegon doesnt hesitate to back his brother up

[@mikey2555]

Daemon low key was like, well played. I probably would have said something similar if I was on your end of this battlefield, given the circumstances.

[@hadokenraikiri6977]

Daemon getting "heir for a day" flashbacks

[@Wolf6119]

It's hilarious because, for possibly the first time in his life, Daemon feels what it's like to be on the receiving end of this kinda thing lol. The years have mellowed him out a bit, and he's now a father figure trying to prevents fights with four punch-happy teenagers. For once, he seemed to be genuinely just enjoying hanging out and having a nice dinner with Rhaenyra and their joint children, not up to anything else, and then suddenly Aemond starts stirring drama and Daemon has to disrupt his nice evening to sort it out. I think it's profoundly ironic that, just as Viserys is fading from the world forever, Daemon finally understands just how his brother felt all these years, and how much he had to put up with.

[@4549uef]

@@hadokenraikiri6977 that "heir for a day" thing was just cruel for no reason 😭, Aemond was absolutely right here, delusional people needs a reality check from time to time 👍🏻

[@johnrayordas]

@@4549uef you know in the books, that "heir for a day" quote was told from somebody else's prspective, not Daemon's. We know how unreliable the narrators are in GRRM's novels meaning, Daemon may have not said it at all and that someone (most likely Otto) made it up to discredit him. Or he may have said it, we will never know... it's Daemon after all. The most dangerous and unpredictable man in Westeros.

[@4549uef]

@@johnrayordas to be fair Otto never lied about anyone's doing so far, Daemon was exiled because Otto said the truth about him and Otto was fired because he said the truth about Rhaenyra and Daemon, in the show Daemon confirmed it himself to the King, and there was many witnesses, so it means that wasn't a rumor, and that's the clever thing George did with the multiple narrators 👏🏻, they'll give you crazy things you know immediately that it never happened but they'll also give you the truth, because GRRM will not write a history book full of events that never happened, what's the point in that

[@anti5356]

Aemond minded his business prior to Luke laughing, ATE that punch from him and left the room as if nothing happened. It's hard liking characters from either side, I'm torn between Aemond and Daemon currently... but yeah this scene was a great reenactment of the books.

[@johnjohnny8960]

You can like them both!

[@anti5356]

@@johnjohnny8960 For sure, I meant I'm torn between sides here.

[@20PINKluvr]

its like punching an actual dragon in the face. not fazed at all

[@sillylittlesheepjax6009]

u can like as many chars as u want, why pick sides

[@anti5356]

@@sillylittlesheepjax6009 I'm not saying one side has to be picked or liked/disliked, it's a question of who to root for lol, but honestly Daemon won my vote

[@Intreductor]

Daemon smiling after Aemond leaves gives me the giggles. I don't know why these little details always entertain me. These slight and almost unnoticable reactions of characters like nods, smiles, looks, facial expressions etc. is what I love watching, reading what they think without them saying a word.

[@SpaceViking2000]

Daemon looked at him and was like “how did my DNA end up all the way over there? 😅

[@salvadorenoify]

Beacause aemond reminds daemon during his younger days

[@karimsalah6270]

In his mind he was like: "Good one nephew, I have a few other good jokes on this, Oh shit Rhaenyra is my wife"

[@woutv.m.808]

It's exactly those things that enhance the scene and make it stand out. I loved Daemon's chuckle of amusement as well, but he has never directed those towards people he would end up liking.

[@Serenity2Witchs]

​@@salvadorenoify 100% What's interesting is Aemond's change in expression in the stare-down with Daemon. I wonder if Aemond is annoyed that Daemon absolutely knows his game?

[@FlowerTrollSan]

I just love Daemon's expression at 1:22 he's like "Damn, what am I gonna do with you? You kid are one hell of a problem, but you're just like me, so I kinda understand"

[@enkiimuto1041]

And then he glances his wife smiling "well, that was fun"

[@Gotlove-zq2zy]

That’s cringe

[@arbazakbar2163]

well daemon does kill aemon in the up coming war SORRY NOT SORRY

[@michaelnkomphela8231]

@@arbazakbar2163 🥱 then Daemon dies, eaten by big fish.

[@fireandblood2919]

@@michaelnkomphela8231 Not before he shoves dark sister in Aemonds eye socket. Cope.

[@ThePointlessBox_]

He's so diabolical I love him Aegon going along with it is just a cherry on top

[@shizukagozen777]

Aemond's amused face after pushing his "strong nephew" always makes me laugh. 😂😂😂

[@headcaptainyamamoto7015]

Aemond is such badass, Ewan Mitchel is doing a great

[@edosa4647]

Perfect casting 👌🏽

[@silvanussum5188]

You mean Osferth?

[@edosa4647]

@@silvanussum5188 lol

[@FireAndBlood96]

I love how Aemond pushed Jace like he weighed nothing 😂😂😂 Ewan is killing this role already! 😁😁

[@realmaximouse]

I was worried how well the older actors would portray Aemond and Aegon as the younger actors did a stunning job but I’ve got to say, they have both knocked it out the park in this episode

[@annabougato9628]

Aemond's actor exudes such a strong charisma. Excellent casting

[@continentalextinction]

Osferth

[@FedJimSmith]

his face is like a stone or something hard

[@Johnny3Batony]

@@continentalextinction Based

[@shadowwarrior3444]

There are multiple reasons for Aemond's speech, 1st, when Jacaerys gives his speech to Aemond, neither he nor Lucerys make any apology for taking off Aemond's eye or how they treated him in the past, but Aemond can't strike back because King Viserys is there, and shows favoritism towards Rhaenyra and her sons, even though they are bastards, everyone knows it, and the only reason they haven't lost their claims to the throne is thanks to Viserys. All this tells Aemond is that his nephews are disingenuous. Then, despite Viserys not being there, Lucerys chooses to antagonize by reminding him of their pranks on him, proving that they are neither apologetic or truly care for him. So, Aemond gives his toast to them, to remind them that they are bastards, they can't escape, and that Viserys won't be able to protect them forever. He reminds them of the truth that they want to forget, and proves that he isn't the same passive child they could bully around. BTW I love the way he shrugs off Jace's punch and then pushes him down without batting an eye, internally he's just like, "Really nephew? Okay, let's brawl."

[@soniclaughter]

No you are wrong. He was angry because that pig in front of him brought memories of his childhood when Strongs & Aegon pulled a prank at Dragonspit where Ae struggled to get a dragon & they prank him with a pig to show Ae as his ride 🌚 Calling Bastard is easy & he knows consequences, Ae just took revenge because of the prank he faced before & now a pig in front of him & that makes 2nd strong's laugh which instigated Ae's rage. I hope u remembered

[@StarrySoakedSkiess]

@@soniclaughter I think it’s a combination of that and what the original user posted. Aemond is a really complex and well-written character. Lots going on there

[@geoffreyauguste6678]

why should Jace or Luke apologize to Aemond? he tried to kill both of them

[@michaelnkomphela8231]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 boring.

[@hirushadilhara7097]

​@@geoffreyauguste6678 after they jumped him

[@TheMonkeyMedicine]

This actor playing Aemond is going places. His screen presence is amazing. Reminds me of a young Ryan Gosling. The eyes tell everything.

[@SuchClutch]

Eye*

[@jennafox8556]

He's probably the best actor in the show. I can see him winning multiple Emmys.

[@ArmaniDaud]

He was in The Last Kingdom too

[@MrShapow23]

An obvious but I believe to be, overlooked detail of this scene is HOW Aegon immediately & brutally slams Lucerys head to the table & how it looks like hes reveling in the moment. To me, the way he did it really says that after all these years, he understands that his brother was outnumbered & alone and because of that Aemond ended up losing an eye. His mom Alicent slapped him the night it happened and said the same thing so it’s probably resonated a lot more with him after all these years & when this happens and Lucerys gets up to team up against Aemond again, Aegon is just like “Not this time, you little shit.”

[@geoffreyauguste6678]

Here's another detail you overlooked. Aegon is a cruel, psychopathic idiot and is strong competition to Daemon and Otto for being the worst person in that room. He's the reason Aemond and his nephews hate each other in the first place.

[@MrShapow23]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 nah, that indisputable fact didn’t escape me. All the episodes with him in it do their best to paint that he’s awful, which he is. Doesn’t mean either of us are wrong. People are complex in ways like that.

[@MrShapow23]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 I personally think Daemon is the worst in that room though. What about you?

[@michaelnkomphela8231]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 I have read a lot of your comments-why are you so butthurt loser?

[@michaelnkomphela8231]

@@MrShapow23 don't argue with this guy he is a troll.

[@terrancebrown6922]

“I’m only expressing how proud i am of my mother, though it seems my nephews aren’t quite as proud of theirs” that line was cold😭😭

[@rockytopbritt]

Honestly I think Aemond is one of my favorite characters and is not really in the wrong here. At least not completely.

[@AtmosphereZoom]

he mocked their dead father thats what caused jace to punch him

[@KahlilAngeles]

What's not to like about the guy, you've never really seen him hurt anyone, besides the Dragon incident and losing an eye, He was basically bullied when He didn't have a Dragon, then he rised up to the ocassion and tamed an adult dragon as a kid.

[@musashi542]

@@AtmosphereZoom that weak ass punch tho

[@rockytopbritt]

@@AtmosphereZoom True, but that was after being provoked by the guy who took his eye with the pig jab, which was a both a low blow and a dumb move. As far as THIS rivalry goes the Strongs are not innocent either.

[@matheusxp3254]

@@rockytopbritt mas dá pra passar o pano por que foi em legítima defesa ele ia matar o irmão dele então ele cortou não e igual um torneio não e igual jogar sujo ppt,a vdd e que os filhos Rhaenaria nem ligou se ele domou o dragão o se ele ia levar eles quiseram defender sua família simplesmente ninguém tá errado mas errado foi ele de não ter pedido pro pai dele pra tentar a sorte com a vhagar....

[@NoahClevinger]

Aemond might just be my new favorite character. I can't wait to see his character develop even more.

[@fkmylife253]

He's going to die by daemon according to the books

[@bibimbap5917]

If you don't mind supporting evil characters for being evil, you're in for a treat. But don't be like those daemon fanboys who find every excuse to justify his shitty behaviors because they can't handle supporting bad guys so they try to pass him off as a noble man

[@aaronsmith3484]

@@bibimbap5917 there aren’t really any “good” main characters in this show besides Helaena you don’t have much of a choice than to root for an evil one and justify their actions as savage.

[@ballin139]

@@fkmylife253 what do you gain from spoiling this show for people?

[@SuperDBZz]

Yeah he is without a doubt my favorite character, evil or not I love this dude. He way better than the evil POS that are his nepfew.

[@ned6888]

I love how aegon just goes with attacking the strong boys😂

[@leemarshall348]

Probably drunk out of his mind lmao

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

​@@leemarshall348even if he was drunk he could beat the shit out of the bastards in a 2 vs 1 sword , fist or dragon fight with ease

[@_ScriptedTales]

@@nicksmithnutmilk exactly mate , these fucking , pro fake feminists have ruined the beauty of this show

[@marti9734]

Okay, I had no doubts but Aemond : new favorite character

[@richarai592]

Aemond's actor killed it🔥

[@dead7781]

I love how Daemon completely defused the entire situation by just lifting a finger lol

[@EatFuckingTimothy]

I don’t believe he had to lift a finger my guy

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

Aemond will kill me though

[@princedaemontargaryen117]

@@EatFuckingTimothy Daemon was the one who said “Wait, Wait” and then quite literally raised his hand with his index finger up to which stopped Jace from fighting Aemond.

[@chriswilliams7455]

I completely forgot that the reason Luke was laughing at Aemond was because of the pig they serve to them was a reference to the pig they dressed up as a dragon when they were younger

[@jarektempleton2104]

That makes more sense! I thought it was because it was set down on the side of Aemond’s lost eye, so Luke thought Aemond couldn’t see it, which is why he didn’t move.

[@20PINKluvr]

I just realized that earlier!!

[@DngrDan]

It's little details like this the show writers add that make this show so great. They have to fill in the blanks a lot because the books only cover major plot points but weaving them all together and making everything *_make sense_* so cohesively, well. It's being done perfectly.

[@Overcome808]

He's a real one. Didn't even dropped his glass when he got punched.

[@matpaterson8830]

I had waited for this moment to happen on screen since the beginning of the show and it did not disappoint. Aemond has the potential to be one of the best characters of either shows

[@AtmosphereZoom]

Yeah

[@motazksa4506]

For me he already is in the top 3 for both shows

[@cassandra2968]

I know Luke is a kid...but you never laugh at someone who looks like they're plotting or ready for something. And then to look him dead in the eye and still laugh XD

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

Helena almost started clapping because she didn’t understand the implications. Grandpa Otto ran to her side to make sure she didn’t get hurt at the end there too

[@v_cpt-phasma_v689]

the amount of mutual respect between aemond and daemon is clear, daemon almost looks proud, bet he wishes they were on same side tbh, and you can see aemond looks up to his uncle

[@DavidoMAMO]

i bet Aemon would beat him in sword fight now

[@AtmosphereZoom]

@@DavidoMAMO no he would not, you bet it upon nothing

[@Skozerny]

Yep. Both of them seem to know that they 2 are the only ones worth a damn on either side should it come to blades.

[@manjushettar5866]

@@Skozerny You're forgetting Cole

[@TheStinalee201120]

They could have been close if not for the toxicity of Otto and Alicent

[@SuperBadadan]

"mhm" *lip smacks* "though it seems my nEpHeWS aren't quite as proud of theirs" gold

[@suhailmall98]

The way he annunciates it as well 👌

[@nizebelami]

Aemond to Daemond : Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary

[@umegaalfa5900]

Daemon*.

[@Dauberman-ps8ql]

@@umegaalfa5900frankly ? It will be

[@AC-pp5ge]

Can we talk about how Daemon cut someone's head in half for the same statement and Aemond delivers this 3 hours later? He was challenging but also he knows he is a dragon and the king's son so he is toying everyone in this scene. And what a majestic performance. Ewan delivered those 10 minutes of screen time and became one of the most popular characters, such an amazing job!!!!

[@theflashgordon193]

Aemon walking out like a badass will live rent free in my head

[@suhailmall98]

The way he eats the punch, laughs, and shoves Jace down like it's nothing

[@fireandblood2919]

“Like a bad ass.” 💀 Bro waked out with his tail between his legs and didn’t say another word after Daemon walked up to him.

[@G_Singh222]

⁠@@fireandblood2919 Lmao he literally challenged and died fighting daemon like the badass he is, the only reason he doesn’t say anything right now is because there’s a no war and reason to start a fight with Daemon here but you can see in his eye how he looks Daemon right in his eyes, he’s not afraid of Daemon *at all*

[@hereiam8]

@@G_Singh222 lmao aemond fangirls funny as always go read a book your one eye loser literally shit his pants in front of Daemon when he raised his sword over him

[@cheyenne11114]

​@@G_Singh222You're wrong about that. He may not be afraid , but he knows that he's not good enough yet. He clearly breaks the gaze first

[@Akash-jz2vf]

Someone of Luke's size would have thought twice before laughing at Aemond's face, considering the absolute unit Aemond has become.

[@theshalicialowery1250]

Thats why he's Strong and not smart.

[@micahbanks4324]

the way he hits the table and grabs the cup >>>>>>

[@Longshanks1690]

Everyone whenever the camera panned to him: Say the line, Aemond! Aemond: These three Strong boys. Everyone: *YAAAYYYYYY!*

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

Well, one exception. Alicent: don’t say the line. DO NOT SAY THE LINE AEMOND oh gods he said the line

[@theuncouthtruth9551]

Aemond/Daemon is the grudge match we’ve been waiting for. Hopefully not as underwhelming as Cleganebowl. Not that it was bad, but not spectacular. IMO

[@sirdropsalot8471]

Trust me, this will be much more satisfying

[@debadityadasgupta2189]

@@sirdropsalot8471 Plus we all know how that's gonna end 😂😂

[@AtmosphereZoom]

@@debadityadasgupta2189 Yuuuuup these poor people ho haven't read the books lol

[@ionela0202]

i really hope they dont pull another "laenor fake death" scene as i ve seen many say, that daemon wont die, cause theres no way he would survive that fall, even vhagar died from the contact with the water. Aemond and daemon are my faves and i honestly think that fight was an epic way to die for both of them.

[@richardhoran3694]

@@ionela0202 well, I agree with you, but if Caraxes and Vhagar broke the surface tension of the water first, it’s possible. People have survived plane crashes into water

[@EloImFizzy]

So what I'm getting from this is Luke is one of those people that is more than happy to dish out banter but not receive it back. If you're going to give a smug, shit-eating smile to the man you bullied as a child and then took his eye, how about not pulling a surprise pikachu face when he makes a little comment of his own.

[@suhailmall98]

Especially when he's a foot taller, stronger, and you've seen how skilled he is in combat

[@christoperwallace6197]

Im confused, cause last I looked, a "laugh" and a "comment" are not the same thing. What exactly did Luke say? oh right. Literally nothing.

[@geoffreyauguste6678]

it wasnt Luke who bullied Aemond. it was Aegon

[@christoperwallace6197]

@@geoffreyauguste6678 I mean it was both. But Green supporters like to forget about Aegon taking part

[@ilbb7055]

@@christoperwallace6197 Aegon wasn't the one who mutilated and maimed Aemond, Luke and Jace did. As distasteful he was with his stupid sh*t, since the day his brother was maimed,Aegon become into his defender as this scene shown

[@Ivbo]

I feel like Aegon was kinda waiting for things to go down with the Strong’s…they jumped Aemond and he lost an eye last time because Aegon wasn’t there, and he got slapped and screamed at for it. I feel like you can see it in his face when he slammed Luke down on the table, he’s almost reviling in it like *“you ain’t jumping my brother again you little shit, you’re lucky I wasn’t there last time”*

[@ZoeTheKage]

1:22 I love how Daemon basically looks at Aemond like “Hey I like you’re style kid, but they ARE my stepsons so tread lightly….” and Aemond looks back like, “Yeah……not yet.” 😭😭😭😭

[@Treize132]

Also his great nephews they all die during the war though.

[@k8rlos]

@@Treize132 can you not spoil

[@ayanna6327]

Thinking about this from Jace's perspective he had no idea what had just happened lol. He was just dancing with his aunt, and then he thinks his uncle is going to toast him and then gets called a bastard. He was probably thrown for a loop, like "what tf was that for?!"

[@gillianfeeney2047]

Halaena at 0:49 not understanding and about to clap at the compliment is fully killing me

[@pennystocklocks]

She's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@noahmclaughlin7921]

The background reactions are so funny. Aegon being the only one to join Aemond’s toast, Helena clapping giddily not realizing the social cues of Aemond’s motives, Daemon’s reactions to everything, and Aegon immediately backing up his brother when the fighting started.

[@perseusveil9376]

Lucerys: *Sees the man whose eye he took has become an anime villain* Lucerys: *Laughs at him* This is why they are Strong and not Smart.

[@frostycane5134]

Yeah wtf did he laugh the dude looks scary as fuck, just goes to show strong boys are dumb af

[@Dauberman-ps8ql]

Honestly they aren’t that strong either those boys . Are we sure Jace isn’t CRISTON’S bastard ?

[@GoblinFootball13]

​@@Dauberman-ps8qlI get that most people hate Criston Cole but he is still one of the best fighters in the show

[@Dauberman-ps8ql]

@@GoblinFootball13 Yes but he trained for it , he isn't naturally bulky . He isn't Harwin .

[@GoblinFootball13]

@@Dauberman-ps8ql ah, ffs I've not understood it then. Thought you were talking about fighting skills, not just the pure genetics/physicality. My bad 👍

[@wyattdavila5192]

I really enjoyed seeing Aegon slam that kids face into the table that’s how you stand up for family 💪

[@nicolas0402]

Is nice to see he and Aemond healed their relationship

[@BayDuran]

@@nicolas0402 Yeah, glad that Aegon cares more about his brother.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

lol but they are all family

[@aidanpaulin5143]

@@Brian_S_O_Tuireann that's the fucked up part tho

[@pg1448]

@@Brian_S_O_Tuireann I think effectively you can think of the blacks and greens as separate families. Even if they are related there is no sense of love or family unity between them.

[@zakolascage5808]

Chad Aemond handling the little bastard offspring without even spilling his drink 🤣

[@kentinson1670]

Look at Daemon at 0:15 He looks so fucking ecstatic when he realizes that Aemond is about to start shit. You can tell at their stand-off that Daemon admires his nephew for speaking that boldly.

[@Melleina]

I love that little 'hm' when Aemond was talking to Alicent. My god, this actor is 👌👌

[@zachrobertson684]

Took the punch and kept hold of his cup.

[@edosa4647]

And all of its content 😂

[@pablo1006pr]

i love how daemon was smiling like he know what was about to happen, also how he was amused of aemond taunts.

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

The punch literally didn’t even do shit to Aemond. He didn’t even punch back, just shoved him and immediately turned away. What a boss 😂😂😂

[@SonofSkyrim01]

Turned away cause guards hold them...

[@kingyoongi7726]

My eyes are drawn to the little man Aegon. Enthusiastically raising his cup during Aemond's speech then rising to stop & slam Lucerys to the table while sneering...and seeing the height difference between Aegon & Aemond 🤭

[@Adriana-so5jn]

I love how Aegon inmediatly defends his brother 😂💗

[@nicksmithnutmilk]

They probably planned this

[@armaanshah6151]

@@nicksmithnutmilk how would they plan luke insulting him

[@ChipMHazard]

I do like how they've given Aemond the same mannerism as Daemon. The 'hmm' grunt.

[@16Vagabond]

Aemond was minding his own business through the whole thing, Luke started it.

[@HashBandicoot356]

@giel suarz Seems pretty secure to me when he ate the little punch from Jace and laughed at him lol.

[@hunterhorsehelmsley7315]

@giel suarz Imagine hating Aemond and then praising Daemon for being the exact same lmao

[@Ronruk]

@giel suarz holy fuck you’re bias, take daemons meat out your mouth for once

[@nomnom137]

@giel suarz lol. middle school take

[@beyondplusultra7837]

@giel suarz you mean like jake being a pussy and having to use a knife even after they jumped him? Lol I’m team no sides btw

[@gudboah4688]

0:45 I love how Aegon realizes that Aemond is fucking with them, and joins in on the toast

[@mj7814]

I am delighted to watch this scene. Aemond is incredible, and Aegon defending his brother makes it even sweeter!👏🏾

[@Junuu]

They casted aemond perfectly 👌

[@marinesinspace6253]

Daemon being the living personification of "Think Twice."

[@breezy6859]

Poor Helena in the back thinking it’s a legit toast. She’s so pure it’s adorable

[@blogsanjay1031]

I came prepared to hate aemond but I think I failed lol

[@alexistogni5499]

Good, come to join the green side!

[@StarrySoakedSkiess]

@@alexistogni5499 yessss😏

[@anatoldenevers237]

@@alexistogni5499 I prefer the "both sides are terrible" side

[@michaelnkomphela8231]

@@anatoldenevers237 no : green dark side= this is were the fun is at.

[@Dauberman-ps8ql]

@@anatoldenevers237objectively I found out that green was lawful while the blacks are chaotic .

[@harroldinab]

0:45 Aegon raising his cup without hesitation 😭

[@leraw99]

I love the way Aemonds face changes after Daemon sighs. Up until that point, Aemond was in "control". With just a few words he managed to instigate a fight, causing the "Strong boys" to be completely irrational and emotional, and he was also in a position of physical power where he could laugh off a punch and just push over one of them without really trying. He overpowers them completely and plays with them, like a child with his toys. Heck, he's the son of the king and already has been maimed by them once, there would probably be hell to pay if they harmed Aemond.Then Daemon enters the scene and with just one word manages to completely defuse the situation, bringing them back to rationality. Then Daemon turns to Aemond and sighs exasporatedly, "what am I to do with you". There, Aemond faces an immovable object that he can't manipulate, overpower or even command. He can't taunt Daemon, he probably can't cut him down and Daemon probably couldn't care less about killing the son of the king. What's worse, he realizes that in Daemon's eyes, Aemond is just a child, which irks him. Aemond sees Daemon as someone who treats the entire world as his playthings, a man with absolute power who can do whatever he wants, and he yearns for that, himself. Aemond wants to be respected and feared. He's been mocked all his life until he bonded with a dragon, he doesn't tolerate any slights. And how does he see Daemon? He commands respect and fear, which he has earned. He can slice a man's head in half without repercussions, not even the Hand of the King - the most powerful entity next to the king himself - can command people to disarm him. Not even because he's royalty, but because he's Daemon. What Aemond misses is that Daemon's "power" and "persona" isn't deliberate, it's incidental. They are almost opposites in that regards. Aemond takes himself *very* seriously, he prays devotedly during the dinner and is very proud of himself. He wants to be king because he sees himself worthy of it and because he wants the respect and power that position entails. He's always tense as a bowstring, as if he's just waiting for an excuse, any excuse, to let go. Daemon, he's relaxed. He doesn't really care for status or how others perceive him - he never *wanted* to be hand of the king, he wanted to be *his brother's* hand of the king. He can brush off insults or reply back in ways that are far more hurtful. He doesn't wait for an excuse because he doesn't need an excuse. He lives for himself, freely, but not for the idea of himself. It's not that he *can* do whatever he wants, he *chooses* to do whatever he wants - and he faces consequences for his actions, like being deprived of master-titles on the small council or jobs like captain of the watch, or even being ostracized by his brother and banished from the capital, but Aemond doesn't see that. If Aemond is like a sharp, finely fletched arrow flying towards its intended goal, Daemon is like the wind.

[@mrj4082]

Good speech

[@jackfox5664]

Probably one of the more insightful character analyses I've ever seen in a KZbin comment. Well done.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

Nice comment! I like how you highlighted their differences despite their mutual respect.

[@timothylou4303]

This is deep

[@blancaescobar5895]

Beautiful explanation and completely accurate.

[@sept4799]

Best scene from the new episode, I knew I was gonna love Aemond when I saw his new actor and he did NOT disappoint 🤣💚🔥

[@veers2883]

The best scene was entrance of Viserys, but still pretty good scene.

[@Kristen_29]

Yes same for me! He’s a total bad ass and is definitely going to be a problem and Daemond knows it

[@Alan-xg4yr]

"Why? T'was only a compliment" the way he said it too...

[@sept4799]

@@Alan-xg4yr Ikr? Absolute Chad behavior

[@BrotherKevinHunter]

Daemon seems like he can’t help but admire Aemond’s gall.

[@Artemis-jr3pz]

That little standoff between Daemon and Aemond at the end was priceless. Love the foreshadowing

[@nomadichippie1930]

I always loved aemonds response, he snapped when he hits the table but effortlessly transfers to a cold and clever character who has spent so much time preparing for a fight he’s practically begging for it. It doesn’t even feel like he backed down from Daemon, it felt like “not yet”

[@daddyt2837]

I love Daemons look in the background when Aemond announces his final tribute, like a giddy child

[@MrNinjakid2]

Aemond has been bullied all his life by his family and his cousins, lost an eye gets taunted at and underestimatd. The moment he claps back oh everyone watching is agaisnt him.

[@rahmatmanurung8133]

😅 yeah I don't support him to burned his brother but I am surprised why many people got surprised and don't understand? He has endured all rage and pain inside for long time and the brothel scene was just the last straw.

[@MrNinjakid2]

@rahmatmanurung8133 I am team Vhagar so if aemond is her rider then I love him and the more I watch, the more I resonate woth aemond and his up bringing (I spend years honing my person and mind becssue others doubted me)

[@joshuaperry7199]

Crazy how Aemond and Daemon are so alike.

[@cheekloins4126]

Just take the D in Aemond and put it up front. Spells Daemon.

[@parklinkin6624]

@@cheekloins4126 Aemon + D = D + Aemon. LHS=RHS hence proved. GRRM is such a mathematical nerd

[@renaissanceman5296]

There both second born sons. In life in general, second born sons are much different that the first born.

[@pablo1006pr]

i actually see them as very different, aemond while having some of daemon traits it not so focused on a goal, he seems more violent and cruel but more for the sake of being violent and cruel, meanwhile daemon for all his temper and cruelty he seems to focus it on his goals

[@DavidoMAMO]

aemon doesnt kill women

[@DougMickey]

I just realized lukes hair was covering his left eye when he was smirking at aemond. Dude was asking to get eaten.

[@tacoblude8208]

“Each of them handsome, wise and….. healthy” *Then they all lived happily ever after*

[@miracle9158]

That’s not what started the war you know

[@TotalTech2.]

"Thank you uncle... for calling us handsome, wise... and of course, strong... you are a man of..... "great vision".

[@BMW-bh4zx]

I like how Aemond genuinely considered throwing down with Daemon… before grunting quietly and walking away, as if saying, “Not yet.” And I equally love Daemon who basically went, “Careful boy, I like you… but not that much.” And all without saying a darned thing. Brilliant acting.

[@parklinkin6624]

Its like a sense of mutual admiration between two rogues. Aemond kind of admires Daemon, can see it how he looked up to him when he beheaded Vaemond Velaryon. Daemon in turn feels reminiscent of his own younger days when he looks at Aemond. Heck, they even look similar. Perhaps Alicent can clear the air here? lol.

[@giorgig4828]

Corny

[@ldarkllrevanl181]

No offense to Aemond but he is still a boy to Daemon. Even at the end, Daemon is a better fighter.

[@mmmmmmmmmmmeks]

I dont think daemon like aemond 🤔

[@parklinkin6624]

@@ldarkllrevanl181 well obviously he is a boy. Daemon is the uncle and Aemond is the nephew. More experiences like adults have in real life too.

[@madisonreads]

I love everyone’s face after Aemond slams his fist on the table. It’s like they all know what’s coming lol.

[@omkar8692]

guy didn't even slip the glass in his hand from that punch😂😂😂💀💀

[@stevenbudman4952]

I like how aemond pauses and says "mm" while he talks Real young badass

[@latoyanicolethefaceslayer4555]

@1:22 Daemon looking at Aemond saying, "Look Mini-me, this ain't what you want!" LOL 😂🤣😭

[@Realizado]

daemon and aemond have huge respect for each other in one hand daemon sees him as a true dragon the son he never had and ofc they both had that lust for blood u can notice that when daemon cut the head from that velaryon that little smile they both had that little creepy laugh when something "bad" happens ofc daemon had to intervene to protect rhaenyra childs but they respect they had each other just calm the things down aemond went to bed and deamon did do some crazy shit to him

[@codinginflow]

bro use punctuation wtf

[@bob6228]

Daemon has four sons what

[@Sol3Chris]

I’m confused AF now

[@hammer3721]

@@bob6228 Daemon has two sons, Ageon and Viserys. They would both become legendary kings, espeically Viserys II. Unfortunately, he wasn't around to see it.

[@jsephtes5456]

I'd say there's at least some understanding of each other but I wouldn't say there's respect between them.

[@Lasurius]

The amount of respect Daemond exerts only by standing in front of Aemond, not saying a word... I am so glad for Matt Smith, his casting, and his embodiment of the role. Perfect casting!

[@whitelotus1960]

It looks like Daemon stopped the fight from going further knowing how dangerous Aemond really is.