House Of The Dragon BEST Reaction Episode 8 | THE LORD OF THE TIDES

[@joealonzo6857]

I think Daemon was definitely being genuine when he helped Viserys up the throne. I felt like it was a callback to the first episode when he was being disinherited. Daemon tells his brother that if he were Hand, he would protect him from vultures like Otto. Now we see him come and help Viserys ascend his throne while Otto bitterly stares at them. That was beautiful.

[@purefucknmetal]

Its also the only time Daemon is allowed to approach the Viserys on the throne. He ep 1 he's held back by kingsguard and he's held back again in Ep 4 when he returns from war. Now no one stops him from helping his brother

[@Bruchapalooza]

I agree with this. I think that Daemon has his ambitions and is chaos personified, but there he 1) still has some love for his brother despite everything, and 2) knows how powerful the symbol of the house of Targaryen supporting one another speaks volumes.

[@Bruchapalooza]

@@purefucknmetal yep, notice how it was Otto who ordered Daemon disarmed. That felt intentional.

[@tommysoliz3064]

If he wanted to betray his brother he’d have done it by now

[@Bruchapalooza]

@@tommysoliz3064 oh totally. It was a family strength move (from the heart) that also bolstered house black. If Otto or Alicent had come to his aid, I’d have been pissed.

[@bklynaka10]

The actor portraying King Viserys deserves a standing ovation. He did that. From young to dying and feeble. Amazing.

[@PoliticKing7]

More like from middle age to old and feeble

[@m111-00]

YES

[@o.JoaoDeAlmeida]

Daemon literally said: “Keep my wife's name out your f**king mouth!”

[@jadejoonbug]

In the books, Aemond is described to be built bigger because of his training so that’s why he’s essentially bigger than him in the show. It’s to show Aemond’s combat abilities and skill. It almost makes him look older as a result

[@abby-jr6fy]

Rhaenyra's sons were pissed when Aemond say his nephews were "STRONG"....3 Strong kids....playing on sir Harwin's last name.

[@GLitiatc0]

Daemond called Viserys weak in the first episode but it was at the King's physically weakest state when he finally got to see his brother's strength.

[@virgoqueen8950]

And that scene up the stairs was an Improv. Now that is great acting on Matt's part and Paddy ran with it

[@GLitiatc0]

@@virgoqueen8950 I'm sure Daemond was always intended to help Viserys up the stairs. However the improv of the grown falling and Daemond placing it upon his head ended up being the most powerful/emotional scene in the show. It was such great acting on their part.

[@melsvts]

In love with Rj, he sees it how it is and supports Rhaenyra no matter what and I respect that so much 🖤

[@robertmills3830]

Daemon set an example for anyone who would dare question the legitimacy of her children. I like how he stood up for his stepsons. Daemon laughing in amusement after confronting aemond and genuinely seemed to be intrigued like a kid who found a new toy to play with while aemond being a creep. Daemon personifies chaotic badass who lives to party, fight and feast

[@chiuna2000]

The reaction to the beheading is a 10/10!

[@teresaluz975]

Daemon always loved his brother. He just wanted to be the Hand of the King. If Viserys had named him his Hand he would have avoided a lot of problems.

[@m111-00]

YES

[@SakuraPixie]

I have been LIVING for the response to THAT moment this episode and it did not disappoint in the least 🤣ya'll's faces were just peak chef's kiss. Thank you for another great reaction, gentlemen

[@Core4VTReacts]

Glad you enjoyed it! These episodes are just getting better and better!

[@gaiafara1132]

Rj is the messy Rhaenyra fanboy we never knew we needed 🥰💅 Love y'all, amazing reaction as always!

[@melsvts]

literally! I hope he never switches up on her.

[@06KathErine16]

Daemon baited Vaemond to say it so he could have a reason to cut him. Vaemond took the bait, thinking that no one can ever scare or hold him back, not even the likes of the rogue prince.

[@reign4667]

Your guys face after Damon beheaded vaemond was hilarious! Loved the reaction😂

[@hunnerdayEDT]

he didn't behead him, he. half-headed him

[@lightvale]

luke is 13 years old of course his mother who is the heir to the throne aka (the third most important person in the kingdom) will speak for him

[@alanfranciscobanos9968]

for some reason George R. Martin said his favorite Targeryen is Daemond and now it makes more sense with Matt Smith's performance

[@nasamian]

I got so stressed that viserys mistook Alicent for Rhanerya in that last scene 😭. I mean the whole drama would have happened anyway , but I wish rhanerya heard what he said before he took his last breath. They needa stop naming everyone Aegon.

[@jemazondo9331]

That’s on Rhaenyra for being petty. The man is already confused because of his illness and now he’s got two grandkids with the same name.

[@lilysinfonia6457]

I think the reason they named one of their babies Aegon is because "Aegon the Conqueror, First of his Name", is Daemon's hero. Poor Viserys, the milk of the poppy had him so out of it he thought he was finishing his convo with Rhanerya about "The Song of Ice and Fire" that's etched on Cat's Paw. His last words "my love", as he reached out to Aemma, tore me up. 😢 Love this show. 😍

[@psycho9815]

@@jemazondo9331 or maybe it's on alicent for taking the words of a dying, mumbling, out of his mind on milk of the poppy seriously..like did she really think after 20 years of going above and beyond for rheanyra and even dragging himself out of bed even though he is sick to support her he would suddenly change his mind? Nah alicent heard only what she wanted to hear

[@jemazondo9331]

@@psycho9815 Well if you want to get all longwinded about it, technically, all of this and all that comes next is Viserys' fault for choosing a female heir, when literally everyone advised him against it. Its Westeros. You can't just change a culture/how people think.

[@psycho9815]

@@jemazondo9331 your right about that but tell me what would the common people have done had the hightowers not started their bullshit? Do you think the common folks would've challenged the targeryans at the height of their power with all their dragons? Because i dont think so...yes the might've been a few complainers but in time given if rheanyra is a good queen ofcourse they would've accepted it

[@pieceofdebri]

To ol' boy's point, though, it was cold how Aemond spotted his nephews even while he was winning that sparing match.

[@wackybrattyx]

You guys need to focus more on the micro expressions. Rhyanera and Alicent were being sincere to each other. That’s why it was even more sad. Because, that night, they had a chance and it never lasted.

[@A-dunni]

I don't get how they miss the nuances and misinterpret what is going on in some of these scenes. It was obvious they were being genuine and it wasn't for the King's benefit.

[@LordDomSnow]

daemon finally became the hand of the king and helped his brother to the throne and crowned him

[@jasonthompson1604]

As soon as something kicks off daemon steps up and everyone backs down. True badass

[@kylemma33]

Aemond isn't scared of Daemon, he didn't walk away out of fear. He was looking at Daemon and waiting for him to make a move. When aemond realized Daemon wasn't going to, he walked away. He confidently walked right by Daemon, if he was scared of Daemon he wouldn't have walked so close to him.

[@racheldaus4409]

The Valyrian steel cuts CLEAN.

[@bluelight17]

Daemon is messy af, but he genuinely loved his brother and always sought his approval. I hoped to see more of their relationship.

[@shayy1724]

I understand Vaemonds point but at the same time he made it seem like he wanted the driftmark throne because he was worried about the ending of the Velaryon line, which I don’t think is true. If it were true, then when he heard that his grand-nieces (daemons daughters), Baela and Rhaena, were going to marry Lucerys and Jacerys that would have confirmed that his bloodline (the Velaryon bloodline) wouldn’t have ended, seeing as Baela and Rhaena are true Velaryons. Plus Rhaenyras sons are half Targaryen, so their children would be Velaryon and Targaryen. That should have been enough for him if he was really worried about his family line ending. So I honestly think that was his excuse just because he wanted the throne for himself and tried to take advantage of the fact that his brother was absent due to injury so he thought he could go against his wishes. But he wasn’t wrong about calling her sons bastards it was just the way he went about it. You can’t go before the King trying to tell him that he can’t make decisions over your house (which he can because he’s the fucking King) and commit treason by calling out Viserys, his grandsons and his daughter in that fashion. He should’ve been smarter in playing the game/ his attempt to getting the driftmark throne. On top of that, he also called Rhaenyra a whore which was completely unnecessary and incredibly disrespectful. So his death in that moment was inevitable!! I knew Daemon was gonna kill him the second them words left his mouth. RIP Master of Complaints!!

[@DavidCarradinesBelt]

Corlys knew the parentage of Rhaenyras sons, Laenor also knew and they went ahead with it anyway, Corlys cared about the house continuing and therefore it was settled. Vaemond made a power grab probably on assurances from Alicent & Otto that he was going to win and then Viserys who would never side against Rhaenyra showed up. Its only the greens who believe theyre owed everything because Alicent did her "duty" and married a decaying old man, just because Alicent put herself in a position she hated doesnt automatically mean she gets everything she wants ultimately thats Viserys call as the King, he named Rhaenyra as the heir & stuck by his decision.

[@koalachina]

So true.

[@datsapaddlin]

Of course he did it because he wanted to be in charge but he also wasn’t lying either. He just said F it since everyone of power pretty much ignored him and he was gonna be under their thumb even more after. He really couldn’t come back from that accusation before he even yelled the truth because that boy was gonna be his superior eventually.

[@koalachina]

@@datsapaddlin Of course he could have shut up if he wanted to live. The thing is Vaemond didn't even has a heir so what's the point? Who can he pass it to? Rhaenys agreeing to marry her grand daughters to Rhaenyra's son is the best compromise for the Valerian house. Vaemond opposing it means what he cares most is not about the blood of House Valerian.

[@kc87557]

I completely agree with you

[@CCEkeke]

Did you guys catch that look of awe in Aemond's eye. He wants so bad to be Daemon. A precursor if you will.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Definitely. I could see that if Jaime Lannister had seen that beheading he would've looked at him the same way.

[@NathanMian]

RJ was on point as always, catching most of the nuance and subtleties.

[@oliverskywolf]

I read online that the crown falling off Viserys’ head was an accident but Matt Smith (Daemon) improvised and the cameras kept rolling. Also, I found it funny that if you look closely when Daemon slices Vaemond’s head you’ll see part of his dreads got chopped off and fly in the air. Lol.

[@mattyice9535]

Commonly, Aegon, Alicent's son, and Aegon, Rhaenyra's son, are referred to as Aegon the Elder and Aegon the Younger. Keep an eye on the younger one, if he's anything like his parents he could end up being quite interesting. Keep an eye on Aegon the Elder as well, but for safety reasons.

[@gregrizal5043]

Aegon the elder is a sex maniac.

[@lobotomiza]

Alicent needs to move to The Reach after making a stretch like that, Rhaneyra also has a son named Aegon now. Did you guys notice Aemond is an anagram of Daemon :)

[@poisoninmyiv]

Remember when Viserys and Alicent were by the fire on the hunt in episode 3?? He was telling her about the dream he had where a son was born wearing the conqueror's crown and he was doubting his decision to name Rhaenyra his heir.... so Alicent already has that piece of information. And now in his final moments he brings up a dream with Aegon, granted it's something totally different, but you can see why Alicent would believe he is talking about wanting her Aegon to be king.

[@ronniejones2407]

What can Team Green defend? Alicent has no right to compare herself to Rhaenyra. Alicent is not born Royalty, she's the daughter of a 2nd son from a noble house, with no inheritance or land. Her marriage is not due to her status as she had none until she married but due her proximity to Viserys when he was grieving. All Alicent's is required to do for all the King's riches and Royal status is be a dutiful Queen and follow the rules - what else did she expect, that's the deal. However, Rhaenyra is a born Princess, Royal from birth, the daughter of a Targaryen King and Queen. She is heir to the throne, in the line of blood succession to 'Rule' the kingdom as Queen - unlike Alicent, who is Queen only by marriage and title with no powers to rule. So, of course Rhaenyra has privilege, she has been Royal her whole life, she is Targaryen the highest house in the kingdom, the Dragons. Rhaenyra is not tied to an old boring husband, they are the cards dealt to Alicent as her Father Otto is no King. Alicent is not equal to Rhaenyra and should've just been grateful for the wealth and status she has. If she wants to take her anger out on anyone, it is Otto who sent her to Viserys as a lamb to the slaughter.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Thank you, Ronnie! Finally, someone else says it. I did feel initially sorry for Alicent being pimped out to this grieving King; that was when she was young. She is a grown ass woman now, and should have a mind of her own. At a certain point, the sympathy train and the pity parties have to end at a certain age.

[@Tooba-K123]

Exactly. I really pity Alicent and even understand her anxieties but the fact that she feels the need to be compared to Rhaenyra is ridiculous given their status and personalities. That’s why episode 6 was a let down to me about her character. She passed down generational trauma to her own kids. ‘Pampering’ them in worst way possible in hope for giving them the ‘freedom’ that she didn’t have. If she wanted to avoid war and bloodshed of her kids so much then she should’ve betrothed Haelena to Jace. Rhaenyra wasn’t to be blamed for her condition when she’s the one who went to her father first (forced), hence betraying her. The one she should really be blaming is Otto. The throne scene in this episode just shows even when Otto was gone, she refused to move on from his shadows so she bought him back and made him sit on her husband’s seat.

[@ronniejones2407]

@@Tooba-K123 Absolutely spot on, she is Otto's accomplice, complicit from the start. As you point out, even when he was gone she kept him there in spirit and wished for him to be back and through Larys she got her evil wish. Alicent acts innocent and pure of motive but she is the most devious out there. Her so-called duty is not the Viserys or the Realm or she wouldn't undermine both with her underhand dealings and plotting against the heir Rhaenyra, her loyalty is to House Hightower. Should we understand her anxieties though? As Rhaenyralikesyoutube says above "the pity parties have to end". Yes she was given to Viresys like a piece of meat, totally unacceptable to us in every way but that was how it was done in those times without exception. It was no special in justice for Alicent to bare, it happened to everyone male and female; Viserys matched with Aemma, Daeomon/Bronze princess, Rhaenyra/Laenor, Helena/Aegon, Baela/Jac, Rhaena/Luc etc etc. Alicent did it to her own daughter. Plus, she was NOT groomed by the older man Viserys, she seduced him, he was vulnerable and she put on her mother's alluring dresses for her sneaky secret meetings and as you rightly say betrayed Rhaenyra. Alicent knew the game and she started playing it way before Rhaenyra did, so the piety and honour is all fake.

[@ronniejones2407]

​@@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289 Couldn't agree more, the days of sympathising with Alicent are over, she has evil men doing her biding like Larys and Criston, she is not the pious virtuous woman she pretends. I should clarify I fully agree with you, it is horrible in every way and unacceptable by todays standards that a young Alicent was 'pimped out' but as I say to Tøøbà Khalid; in HOTD times it was no particular cruel injustice she suffered as it was the norm for everyone to be pimped for their House, remember how shocking it was to see little 12 year old Laena being pimped to Viserys at one point - even Daemon was pimped to the Bronze Princess and vice versa and Rhaenyra to Laenor. So Alicent has no special grievance above anyone else as she was not treated worse than anyone else, so I didn't feel sorry for her, I didn't like to see it happen but she had to be married, 2nd son Otto had no land or inheritance to support her, he was always going to choose for her and she got the King, may others would have happily traded places with her - she got wealth status and lifelong security and a gentle kindhearted husband which was a pretty good deal for a young woman in HOTD (not husband like Joffrey Baratheon or Ramsey Bolton). Alicent even pimped her own daughter and son Helena to Aegon, so she is all in the game, she has no problem with the pimping. Also, it should be remembered for Viserys memory that, Alicent was NOT groomed by the older man Viserys, she seduced him, he was vulnerable and she put her mother's dresses on to appear older and more attractive for her secret meetings with Viserys. Did she have a choice, not really for all the reasons above but it was a better prospects than most had - look at the poor maid Dyana raped by Aegon. So in the context of HOTD Alicent has had a charmed life.

[@mawmawa4116]

Alicent really ignores on purpose how the root of all her problems is her dad (because he wants to see his blood on the throne)🤷🏾‍♀️ she prefers being jealous of Rhae because she was able to sleep with who she likes and marry who she likes instead of having a sick grown man go on top of her every night 😂

[@illumantix3008]

This isn’t a Hot girl summer😂 Rhaenrya is a dumbass who couldn’t have children with her own Husband and pass of bastards to the throne Alicent is Morally right

[@LS13.]

It’s wayyyyy deeper than that, if you think it’s blatantly about dudes you’re wrong. It’s more about the fact that she chooses to stay loyal and honorable and Rhaenyra doesn’t while still being seen as a delight of the realm and perfection. It’s about sacrificing yourself for the realm which rhaenyra hasn’t done, but gets most of the praise. It could be seen as envy but I’d say this feeling is more so justified, because she can also go and do what she wants but actively chooses not to.

[@diamcole]

@@LS13. But does she? Stay loyal and honorable? Nothing honorable about covering up your child's abuse and then there's the feet thing lol. While I agree it's much deeper, a good portion of it is resentment that Rhaenyra can be as "free" as she likes with little to no consequence while Alicent feels like she maintains some kind of moral high ground. And ultimately, she doesn't - she's a hypocrite and power hungry like the rest of them.

[@ihavegascoin]

That rat is a spy... The reaction when D cut off Vaemon's head tho! Priceless hahahaha

[@WileChile51]

"He ain't even dead... he in Bikini Bottom." 😂😂😂

[@topdogg2k8]

He can keep his tongue. - DaeGOAT.

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

You’re looking at things with a modern 2022 viewpoint. Alicent and Viserys weren’t sleeping together before they got married. They really *were* just talking. Well, Alicent was mostly just listening and being a sympathetic ear. Alicent was a high born noble lady. If Viserys had slept with her, he would have had to marry her right away - see the original GoT show and what happened with Robb Stark. There wouldn’t have been a question of him marrying anyone else. In addition, Alicent wouldn’t have given her virginity without marriage. No noble lady was raised that way - which is why Rhaenyra is such an outlier in her free sexuality - and Alicent, particularly, follows the faith of the Seven closely, so she would never do that.

[@megdelaney3677]

Alicent thinks 'her son Aegon' will step up? She's delusional.

[@lilysinfonia6457]

That's what I was thinking. She knows what a horrible person Aegon the drunk is, and what a terrible King he would make but yet she takes a few random words to declare Visery's last wishes were for Aegon to be King, even after Visery's walked that long, hard road to the throne to support his beloved Rhaenyra. Alicent is truly her father's daughter.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

True. Even without his womanizing and alcoholic binges he would make a terrible King.

[@daroe2340]

Vaemond got what he deserved. Corlys and Leonor accepted those kids as legitimate, Viserys sat on the throne and legitimized them as his true born heirs, and the betrothal of Luke to Rhaena put an end to the question of whether Valaryon blood would be in control of drift mark. He was a bitter Second son whose grasp could not exceed his reach.

[@datsapaddlin]

The decisions they made started a war in the end.

[@genygirl]

Facts 👏

[@kaylachanxo]

If that fight didn't break out at dinner, Raeneyra might have stayed instead of having to take her damned kids home. Her and Alicent might have both been by Viserys bedside.. instead he died alone. Kinda sad he died alone tbh.

[@robertinaclenord1907]

Why is nobody talking about how aegon r*pe that poor girl and Alicent just give her money "for her troubles". That's your queen. Team black

[@shayy1724]

exactly. so foul!! Keeps letting her son rape people by not arresting him and paying off victims, Yet she claims she’s always “upholding the law”.

[@DavidCarradinesBelt]

Umm because the greens still want to pretend Corlys, Rhaenyra & Laenor passing off bastards as true born sons is somehow worse.

[@koalachina]

That's merciful in medieval time.

[@bradipobello7052]

@@koalachina fax

[@Tooba-K123]

And tbh the tea she made the girl drink, I’m not even sure if it’s Plan B or simply poison.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

*MATT* *SMITH* *HAS* *"IT"* I know SeanTankTop, Jody's Corner, and Akasan have always been skeptics of this Daemon character but there is a reason why he is GRRM's favorite Targaryen and he's written a lot of them. Years before HOT D was aired, I would read how popular Daemon was among book readers. Came from both genders. A lot of females read this stuff and aren't into Twilight and Harry Potter or at least not anymore for some. I'd read how Daemon was such a BADASS Targaryen and how they couldn't wait to see him in TV form. Matt Smith crushed this role the moment we first see him in Ep 1. Daemon pulls the most gravity in EVERY scene. It's like even if he's leaning in the background, you want to know what he's doing? What's he thinking? How he's reacting? If he doesn't appear for 30 minutes into the episode, you start to ask, Where's Daemon? Where's Daemon? This is pure charisma, people. Listen, I thought Ewan Mitchell would steal scenes in this episode but I didn't see it at all. Aemond looks cool but it's not the level of charisma that Daemon carries. Matt Smith still pulls the most eyes and ears to him. We all hang onto his every word and Daemon is a man of very few words. But when he says something, it can hit you as hard and as fast as Dark Sister did through Vaemond's neck. Daemon is THE ONE. This is why in every comment section, guys and gals will say, I love Daemon! I love Matt Smith! I will defend all of Daemon's crimes! It's insanity. Book version or TV version, Daemon has a ton of fanboys and fangirls. He's a character who hasn't let me down even after reading all the hype for years. Without Daemon, I'm not sure I would continue to watch. His unpredictability makes scenes intense. GRRM and the book readers were right all along. We are starting to get it. Daemon truly is the main reason to watch. The GOAT. "He can keep his tongue." Can see the tongue attached to the neck while Daemon wipes off Dark Sister and then directly looks at Aemond. You can even see Aemond flinch the moment Daemon played Fruit Ninja with Vaemond's head. GRRM describes Daemon with the triple Ds: dashing, daring, and dangerous. He's also hot-tempered and reckless. In the City Watch, he was BATMAN with his own Suicide Squad. He gambled and was successful at it. He was very popular with women and commoners. Popular with his Gold Cloaks who were former outlaws. I know not everyone likes Daemon and that's fine. People want to be a contrarian or like the boy scouts. And Daemon is written as a grey character so he's going to be divisive. But even the haters have to admit Daemon still pulls the most attention over any other character in this show. He has "IT". He has je ne sais quoi. Four seasons of House of the Dragon. GRRM said it needs at least 4 seasons. So we got 3 more seasons of this which really means 6 more years until we finish it. Daeron, Viserys and Alicent's youngest child does exist. He's in Old Town. He's rider of Tessarion. The ending is going to be very sad because Rhaenyra and Alicent will lose almost everyone they love. RIP Viserys I Targaryen Been praising Paddy Considine since Episode 1 when he told Daemon, "Then why do you cut me so deeply?” GRRM has even stated Paddy's Viserys is way better than the one he wrote. Paddy has been the MVP of Season 1. Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Olivia Cooke will carry the show the rest of the way.

[@Diana-wk9qv]

Don’t watch Jody’s Corner that guys is so toxic 🥴

[@Elmonsoon]

Username checks out.

[@ObiHottieWanKenobi]

@@Diana-wk9qv stopped watching him awhile ago.

[@Diana-wk9qv]

@@ObiHottieWanKenobi me too.

[@christineraffa-diggon]

Well said sir. ❤

[@daroe2340]

If they do not give Paddy Considine the Emmy For this performance, no Emmy should ever be given out ever again.

[@psyched3lic347]

The crown falling off was improvised by both the actors. They did a really great job. I am going to miss Viserys. He just wanted everyone to be happy and he was a joyous Targaryen. Gotta watch out for Aemond. I like his character, because he is smart and ambitious and everyone will have a love/hate relationship with his character. The Dance now begins. =D

[@kylethompson3008]

The best thing the King could of done when he was on the throne after Vaemond was executed was abdicate the throne to Rhaenyra in front of everyone. Make Otto step down publicly so his daughter could choose her own Hand. That way he can make sure its a peaceful transition of power. I know he was sick and not feeling well but this needed to happen to avoid Otto and Alicent scheming to steal the throne and to avoid the war they start. He really should have never let Otto come back as hand in the first place. He probably did it just to shut Alicent up lol

[@laurelzenn2412]

"He dead!", swipe, OOOOOoOOO. Loved it :D

[@balerion77]

20:30 , There's no "think" in this or any other reason. Daemon loves his brother and you can see him struggle to see his king brother in this condition. VISERYS was first, THE BROTHER of DAEMON. every other person/relation came later in life. They grew up together. My book reading friend said It's because of Daemon that Viserys became king. He was ready to fight if needed when question of succession came , that is why Old king Jaehaerys called the council to decide without any fighting. They had differences yes, mostly because Viserys listens to Otto too much and snubbed daemon & daemon in return does something to get back at his bro. But when it matters, Daemon always has the back of his brother & Rhaenyra.

[@Weezlack]

Literally the best reaction channel

[@OmariJ919]

Agreed!!

[@MasterOfTheElements]

Both Alicent and Rhaenyra were genuine in their apologies.

[@ricardocastro6320]

So Lucerys is still under age that’s why Princess Rhaenyra has to speak for him.. Rhaenyras children are much younger than. alicents.

[@raseltatel6728]

Rhaenyra saying “I’ll back on dragonback” yes she will but in a different circumstances with fire and blood accompany by daemon.

[@tommysoliz3064]

I like the end when you guys talk about the show

[@anaiswhitney3891]

I was upset from how much older Aemond looked at first but then I remembered book wise he’s about in his 20s while Rhaenyra’s kids are teenagers

[@Wolfhunter5607]

also he’s supposed to look older than aegon right?

[@bluesakura2092]

@@Wolfhunter5607 Yeah cuz in the books Alicent son is referred to as Aegon the Elder and Rhaenyra son is referred to as Aegon the Younger

[@jmb9040]

19:13 imagine viserys falling over onto one of the swords surrounding the throne and getting impaled, whoops!

[@zachphoenix4522]

It's funny cuz Rhaenyra's kids are suppose to be well built guys, and Aemond is suppose to be short with a napoleon complex. However, Daemon picking up the crown was definitely genuine, he's always been a wild card.

[@shashee0000]

22:53 Dude in the middle with that hat!😆😆😆

[@sincebollaXfavor]

Daemon was the first and most loyal supporter for his brother, he only wished to be recognized by his brother.

[@angeladaniels5581]

Your reaction to Dark Sister’s clean head chop. 😂

[@Kidapollo92]

7 pointed star necklace alicent wears is for the faith of the seven. A lot of the members of the faith are requesting more funds. The models are all old and got spiderwebs on them and cobwebs he hasn’t touched them in a long time. They focus on the scar that alicent gave rhaenyra.

[@Bigglesman96]

This was so chill, you guys are great. Also, this show just gets better and better with each episode

[@gailf1617]

I wish that Viserys had remembered before now that he had family other than Rhaenyra; things might have turned out differently. He's prioritized Rhaenyra and her children way beyond her status as heiress to the Iron Throne, and, by neglecting his children by Alicent, sown seeds of doubt, fear and discord that will help fuel a conflagration of fire and blood. (yes, I am a Viserys fan, and this episode is fantastic). Poor Viserys did his best; he was not, by nature, meant to be a king; he kept the peace, dealt with politics as best he could, tried to do the right thing; and was also a victim of an insidious incurable disease (very possibly leprosy - he didn't have it in the book, by the way, the TV show has made Viserys a much more interesting character).

[@mamaseesa3122]

I've never watched a show as it comes out, where I have to wait until next week for an episode. I wait until it's all out so I can binge. Always. This is the first time I've been like this about a show, where I'm sitting there refreshing the HBO app at 9pm. I wasn't even like this with GOT. I waited until the last season was airing and then I caught up in time to watch the finale live. I could never do that with HOTD!

[@deborahrandall6543]

I only watch GOT about 6 weeks ago. Never did I expect to be caught up in a tv show like this. Those that know me know I’ve always said “if it ain’t in at least the same century I’m in I won’t be watching” well that all went out the window with GOT’s when I binged watched. It so hard waiting from Sunday to Sunday for a new episode.

[@mamaseesa3122]

@@deborahrandall6543 it's such a good show, worth stepping outside your normal watchlist!! Also, you should step outside that norm again and watch Outlander. WW2 nurse goes back in time to 1760s Scotland. Shenanigans insue. You would have a connection, her last name is Randall!

[@cristinaolmos8403]

PPPHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I can't get over your reaction to Daemon murdering Vaemond lmaoooooo

[@Core4VTReacts]

It was crazyyyy!! Was not expecting it at all!

[@cristinaolmos8403]

@@Core4VTReacts you guys made my week istg😂

[@marshwalker8322]

LMAO your reactions to that moment might've been the best I've seen.. your faces 😂

[@abby-jr6fy]

The dagger focus at the end...the song of ice and fire...a secret passed on from king to heir...imagine if the next person sitting on the throne doesn't know it, i mean if Alicent would make "her Aegon" sit after King Viserys if that is what she meant she understood at the end. Like the reactors i don't know if Alicent and Rhaenyra meant what they said when they raised their cups at the dinner table, i want to believe they mean it and it is beautiful coz' before anything else (before she became a queen and the other named heir) they we're friends. 🤍 I really enjoyed their reaction at the beheading scene and the lost eye reveal 🤣 one feels like he's gonna puke because of the King's face. 🤣 Raising my cup to whoever made it so realistic. Viserys too has been my favorite character of the story so far. 💯

[@that.ll_do_pig]

It surprises me whenever someone doesn't think Alicent is genuine at the dinner. She had tears in her eyes so I never doubted it. I'm pretty sure the whole time all she really wanted was acknowledgment for her sacrifices and she finally got it

[@jLachelle3]

I think she was genuine…but don’t ever just assume someone is geniune all because they have tears in their eyes

[@claireglory]

a lot of people doesn't understand how crazy what daemon did here. after his battle in the stepstone, his swordsmanship have achieve such mastery that if he fights cole again, (the guy who defeated him in chapter 2) he can defeat him now without breaking a sweat. daemon was so fast, nobody even saw him move and cut the guys head. that's why everybody was so surprised.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

The last words ‘ my love ‘ made me cry

[@gailf1617]

The question is, how can the Sea Snake, Corlys Velaryon, the Lord of the Tides, have such a STUPID brother?????!!!!! Well, it's nice that Dark Sister (Daemon's famous Valyrian Steel sword) got some use.

[@Deking24]

Lord Corlyns not even dead that’s the crazy part lol 😂

[@reginaldkelly4269]

Their reaction to Damon cutting Vaemond's head and the editing was priceless

[@jermainematthews317]

The scream after he said he can keep his tongue 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Kidapollo92]

Bruh I can see through this man cheek like Imhotep from the mummy

[@tommysoliz3064]

I like how you say Criston lmao

[@kylethompson3008]

Vaemond was power hungry. He was always jealous and talking shit about Corlys. He was the one bitching while battle plans were being made in the 3rd episode. Laenor called him "Master of Complaints" because he wasn't doing shit to win just blaming others. As soon as Corlys was too hurt during battle to rule he jumped at his chance to steal the Driftmark throne. He even made a secret deal with his families enemies to side with them during the upcoming war as long as they gave him Driftmark. If it was about blood he would of dropped the issue as soon as he found out about the betrothal of Daemon's and Laena's daughter to Rhaenyra's son. Their child would have velaryon blood and sat driftmarks throne. Therefore keeping the house in the blood. Instead the king ruined his and the greens plans and he got pissed he lost his one chance to steal the throne. Daemon ended that traitors life

[@shayy1724]

EXACTLY MY POINT!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@elite7329]

Vaemond was correct that house Valeryon would be supplanted by the bastards of house Strong. Even if those bastards married their nieces their children would still technically not have the name Valeryon since their fathers aren't true Valeryons. If anyone was blinded by ambition it was Corlys.

[@shayy1724]

@@elite7329 But the Velaryon line wouldn’t be vanquished. I agree that it isn’t fair they are getting the throne as bastards but Vaemond specifically expressed worry about his line ending. Which simply just wouldn’t happen. Even if Rhaenyras children are half strong the children to come from Daemon and Rhaenyras kids would still have Velaryon blood in them! Vaemond knows that.

[@kylethompson3008]

@@elite7329 Well technically they are considered true Velaryon's. When the King, the head of house Velaryon and Laenor the "father" says they are true born that makes it official. Even the history books call the kids by that name long after they're dead. The only people who really ever made an issue of it was Vaemond and Alicent and they don't get a say in the matter. That's why Vaemond waited till Corlys and the King were both indisposed to make his move. He gambled and he lost. At that moment he probably realized he'd never be welcome at home again either. He knew when Corlys wakes up and finds out he betrayed his house and family he would be done for. That's probably why he went a little crazy in the throne room and said all that dumb shit because it was over for him anyways.

[@kylethompson3008]

@@elite7329 You are right about Corlys being ambitious but at least he's the good kind of ambitious. He's honest and straight forward about it unlike people like Vaemond, Otto, little finger and Roose Bolton who sneak around and betray their allies. Corlys is actually one of the greatest characters in the book and one of my favorites. He's know to travel farther than everyone in Westeros at that time. He's had a hell of a life

[@GreenPawelito]

Not gonna lie. All and all this channel is one of my top 5 yTubers reaction channels.

[@ronniejones2407]

Anyway - what exactly has Rhaenyra done that's so bad??? She had an indiscretion in her youth with Criston, she knows it was a big mistake and regrets it. Considering the position of women who were not royalty, Alicent is very very very lucky she didn't have to have sex with Viserys when she was being sent for secret meetings with him by Otto because if Viserys had wanted it, she would have - it is only as Viserys was a gentleman that it did't happen, it was not because Alicent has higher morals than Rhaenyra as she would have compromised herself before marriage too if required. Also, Rhaenyra was instructed to marry Laenor by Viserys to strengthen the ties between house Veleryon and Targeryen against Dorne - so where is the freedom to do as she pleases and not uphold duty that Alicent is talking about? Corlys and Viserys married Rhaenyra to a gay man but she was expected to produce heirs for both house Veleryon and Targeryen. Her husband could not give her children, so she has no alternative other than to have a relationship with Harwin. That is why Viserys, Corlys and Laenor all allowed her affair and accepted the children from it, as THEY ALL required heirs for their bloodlines and the throne. Rhaenyra acted out duty and loneness as she had been married off to a gay husband who couldn't give her affection and intimacy. So, Alicent is talking s**t about duty and all that. Apart from the page put in the fire for Laenor's fake death, Rhaenyra's had done no harm and even then it was to protect her children, without marriage to Daemon she was defenceless.. Alicent however, is behind the double Strong murder, she wanted to gouge out a child's eye. she fills her kids with hate and slaps them around, Alicent is the bad person here.

[@Tooba-K123]

While I don’t think Alicent is to blame for the death of Strongs but yes your every point about Rhaenyra is absolutely correct as of now. At least Rhaenyra was a better mother than Alicent.

[@ronniejones2407]

@@Tooba-K123 Of course you are right, she did not directly order the murders but she is the Catalyst. My point is that her very relationship with Larys, like that with Criston is based on her self-pity, hatred and envy and it attracted malicious evil men in to her service - she is responsible for what comes of it, as they are 'Serving' and 'Feeding' her need for revenge, power and the destruction of Rhaenyra.

[@Tooba-K123]

@@ronniejones2407 oh I totally agree with that point. Guess that was Alicent’s way of lashing out her frustration from her in-laws (including her kids), all those times Otto was away she befriends friends like Otto indicating how she’s so reluctant is moving away from Otto’s shadows. Only when her hands are dirty did she come back to her senses but it was too late by that time. She could only push forward with it. If she really was that concerned for the safety of her children’s safety then marriage of Haelena and Jace would’ve solved that issue but she was power hungry. The most irrelevant thing she kept doing was comparing herself, a queen of common background to an heir throne. When it’s totally different situations.

[@ronniejones2407]

@@Tooba-K123 Aha, I hadn't realised that before - she is befriending men with the familiar traits of her father, deceitful minds and willing to speak treason. Yes, Helena and Jace would have been perfect but besides her need for power, it's her blinding resentment and envy of Rhaenyra stopping her from thinking straight - not even for the sake of her children. It is so delusional that she considers herself equal to a Regal Targaryen Princess, otherwise this wouldn't have happened. Perhaps she has held this envy and grudge against Rhaenyra since childhood, way before the marriage to Viserys, before the Criston affair, before all of it - as the duty and honour thing she bemoans doesn't fly, she has had no greater burden in that department than anyone else, everyone is pimped out by the father for the benefit of their house. Maybe her resentment began as girls when Rhaenyra was called "The Realm's Delight", her self comparison to Rhaenyra probably didn't begin when she became Queen, she has held it all along and that's why its so intense, so irrational, so uncalled for and so all consuming for her.

[@LMarsz]

😂😂 I love how you all reacted at the same exact time

[@gailf1617]

The actor who plays Prince Aegon (Alicent's son), Tom Glynn-Carney, was born in 1995; and Ewan Mitchell, who plays his younger brother Prince Aemond, was born in 1997, so Aegon is definitely older than Aemond here, if not by many years.

[@LordDomSnow]

“You can’t watch no bullshit after watching this” FACT!!!!!!!

[@lilysinfonia6457]

What an awesome episode, Daemon helping his brother up the steps to the throne and placing the crown back on his head, was one the best moments. Just heart wrenching. You guys are killing it with your commentary and reactions. You might be my favorite. It probably helps you're all #teamblack, lol.

[@ispellitstef]

I’ve been waiting for your reaction! DAEMONNNNNNN

[@mechelleico8687]

One of the best reaction for this episode!

[@klinekg1]

I think when Helena said "beware the beast beneath the boards", she wS referring to the board on which the king was building the city prototype. As you may noticed there is always some sort of smoke coming out from it. It maybe that tbere is a dragon egg laying there on hot stones or coal.

[@Bruchapalooza]

Rhaenyra was so stupid by having black-haired children (why not cheat with a blonde dude?), but our house is team Black. Otto needs to get got.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

I am very team black, but I definitely agree with you. Even if the kids didn't come out exactly silver haired, they would've looked much more Targaryen in their coloring.

[@smokeem15]

She fell in love with a guy with black hair though. She wasn't out just cheating to cheat.

[@Tooba-K123]

Cause she wanted to made kids for love not just produce heirs. If that’s the case she would hooking up with every guy in realm. Episode 3, 4 and 5 are the reasons why she was with Ser Harwin. He was the only one who admired her as a person not her Valerian blood.

[@refilwe9954]

@@Tooba-K123 I think part of the reason she kept the kids was to strengthen her position as heir. If she hadn't borne any children, her ability to continue the Targaryen line would have been brought into question

[@LaCheeserie]

So the story progresses

[@Kidapollo92]

Aemond out here looking like madeye moody And the king creeping in like mankind from wwe

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Aemond looks like a handsome Madeye Moody. 🤣🤣

[@maivalee3627]

You guys are the best! Thanks for the reaction videos!

[@DayParreira]

Team Black here!

[@karlafm24]

Daemon and Aemond in this were the scene stealers. Also, if you ever read the book, you cannot be House Green at all. It's House Black all the way.

[@Tormund_Giantsbrain]

The dinner scene is a masterclass of building trepidation through melancholy. Viserys watching these kids in a last dance before the Dance. Fleeting moments of bliss. Everyone hoping for the best, expecting the worst. For something so uneventfully peaceful, the passing was one of the most foreboding & viscerally filmed deaths I've seen. Book Viserys also doses off to the great beyond in his bed, after telling stories to his grandkids. The king who was most unlike Aegon the Conqueror in life ends up being most like the Conqueror in death. Ok enough jokes. Now the serious stuff. "You're no son of mine" - Alicent getting crossbowed in the loo on mother's day confirmed. Ep 9 is The Green Council😱!! Cue the Hoes Mad beat😤!! Our religion, tradition & patriarchy upholder Queen Mother & our redpilled Homelander King will make Westeros great again🙃/s

[@mimio944]

🖤Paddy Considine deserves all the awards 🖤RIP King Vicerys😭

[@ms.craftycapricorn9475]

That’s why people call this show keeping up with the Targaryen’s 😂….. it definitely has those vibes… like how love and hip hop used to be when it first came on lol

[@sarahpenisten597]

I think it would be really fun if someday you guys reacted to Doctor Who. Matt Smith is the 11th doctor and he is fantastic. Especially when he’s furious like he is as Damon but totally different too. The show has some really great story arcs and character development Plus it’s fun and sci-fi and generally made for kids but there’s deep stuff to. I think you’d like it. Also, I totally love you guys individually and as a team. Thank you for doing this it’s great.

[@tarih-sinema-el-hierro]

You guys awosome triple . Enjoying watching the movies together. i wish i would have friends like you

[@demirkazanasmaz6097]

Rhaenyra and Alicent were sincere each other, that was not performative. Dont let ur prejudice fools you.

[@jijibibi7315]

Best reaction EVER!!!!!!!

[@Prezz1t]

Baela and Rhaena are Corlys real blood still, don't forget the ladies. Aemond is hot, but then he speaks and I'm scared for my life... and then we see him fight and I'm scared for my team Black... Viserys entrance was Everything!! Thank you Paddy! Take your Emmy!

[@shawnofdanaukota3843]

You guys wanna raise a glass to these three Strong boys?

[@Angel-um4u]

The guy on the right is always so insightful!!! But we have a great time with you all😁

[@shubhamkagra7577]

Best reaction I ever seen 😂😂😂😂

[@tanita6234]

The "blood" matter was settled when rhaenyra betrothed her son's to baela and rhaena, Luke and rhaena babies would have velaryon blood (because of rhaena) and velaryon name (Luke still a velaryon, that's not going to change) so the dude was being petty AF and also just wanted power for himself.