HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 8 Trailer Breakdown | Theories, Book Callbacks And GoT Easter Eggs

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 7 Trailer Breakdown | Theories, Book Callbacks And GoT Easter Eggs. We breakdown the latest trailer for Episode 8 of House Of The Dragon, we're gonna be talking about what happens in the books, Rhaenyra's Children, Vaemond, the heir to Driftmark, Aemond, Viscerys and his health problems, Daemon, Alicent, where we think the characters are gonna be heading and much much more. let's jump right into it!
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Ok so House Of The Dragon Episode 7 set up the seeds of war that episode 8 seems to be delivering on. Having read the source material I know there's some big things coming that we're gonna be breaking down in this video. We'll play the teaser in just a bit but it's important to bear in mind that this has another major time jump in it that is likely going to take us to the year 129 AC. This is a major year in the fire and blood storyline in which a major character dies so if you don't want any spoilers then I suggest you turn off now. Please hit the thumbs up button if you enjoy the video and make sure you subscribe for breakdowns on the show every week.
With that out the way, thanks for clicking this, now let's get into the trailer.
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Ok so if we're right about this being 129 AC then that would mean we've had an almost ten year time jump to the year of Viscerys death.
Though his voiceover appears in the teaser he's likely gravely ill at this point and this explains why Otto Hightower is doing the talking for him. Otto obviously has his own goals in mind and thus it's impossible to even say if what he's saying is what Viserys wants.
He says that he is the Kings voice and that he speaks on what he wants and all other matters.
What Otto wants though is his grandchild Aegon on the throne at all costs. This pushes Daemon and Rhaenyra away who end up going to Dragonstone in order to get away from the kingdom. I'll talk about how this is a big mistake later on in the video but it's all a play by Otto who now rules the realm. This is shown by the fact that he stands in front of the throne and at points even looks like he's sat in it. Though it was common for the Hand to do this he's clearly now in charge of the realm. It'll be interesting to see if he gets cut or not and if he doesnt then it might indicate that the Hightowers are in charge in the eyes of the throne.
Elsewhere we see that Alicent is now in Viserys seat on the council too showing how she has taken over it all.

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[@galaxyinfinite7819]

LACKS intrigue

[@ryanlaidlaw6896]

“Pour honey into the ear” is not a method of poisoning. It is an idiom for telling someone what they want to hear even if it isn’t true.

[@mathewspradlin6405]

That's just not how the story goes

[@prizethought]

Ray huh? I like that... its a great short name for beloved fans to call her, like Dany.

[@johnsiulapwa6519]

The show is getting interesting

[@RenegadeLK]

I'm surprised Viserys didn't just make Rhaenyra Hand of the King once Strong was dead. It would have prepared her to lead and made the transition much smoother and it would also have reduced Alicent's ability to engage in a coup with the other prospective heirs.

[@sockmonkeyjg]

Had rheynea not left for dragonstone i doubt that he would

[@jaboiiig7847]

Visery’s being a competent king? Cmon now… his brains probably rotted more his flesh

[@sockmonkeyjg]

@@jaboiiig7847 he wasn't incompetent he was a weak king there is a difference

[@tvil8]

The hand needs experiend to help the king she wouldn't be well suited for the role

[@HK-gm8pe]

very good.point...

[@alexanderdumas-]

Viserys’s weakness destroyed the House of the Dragon. He naively birthed sons then made their grandfather his hand and half his court aligned with his wife. He single handedly ensured his daughter would fight a civil war for her succession

[@peezman4289]

Or if he had let Daemon marry her, she probably would have been better off

[@lalboimanlun1230]

Or if he had not named her his successor even after he had a male child who has the better clam to the throne.

[@frankvandorp2059]

Rhaenyra's selfishness and decadence destroyed the House of the Dragon. She is the one passing off bastards as heirs, almost all the drama happening right now is a direct result of Rhaenyra's selfish actions in the past. Alicent would still be suppoeting Rhaenyra if she just had acted like a responsible heir to the throne, instead of a spoiled you know what.

[@jvs4218]

Facts

[@bass9052]

His first weakness was naming Rhaenyra as his heir given how he became king. You cannot go against the laws and traditions without expecting any conflict. Rhaenyra also didn't do anything to facilitate her heirship.

[@havok6280]

Laenor and Rhaenrya did not speculate about Alicent poisoning Viserys. They spoke of her pouring honey in his ear, meaning sweet talking him and turning him against Rhaenrya. Even in the last episode, Rhaenrya said to Daemon that she doesn't think Alicent is capable of murder.

[@paulinutec]

I think she very quickly changed her mind when Alicent literally ran at her with a blade

[@akasha924]

Yep... Rhaenrya gets educated pretty much every episode.

[@rajkumarn.t4581]

Still a spoiled kid she's

[@leykimayri]

@@paulinutec Unlike herself who is actually capable of murder to spare her husband's life so that she could marry her uncle? Not to mention fuck1ng her uncle the same day of his wife funeral, lol

[@valyeet]

I think it's a double entendre

[@Holywind16]

Videos like these really go a long way in making the week between episodes manageable 😊 I still think there’s a decent chance we get to see Daeron in the show maybe starting next season. People have pointed out that in the intro it looks like 4 lines of blood run from Alicent’s symbol. They might just not want to overwhelm people on kids this season when others don’t play a huge part until the war starts. We’re definitely going to need war storylines from the ground Robb Stark-style to save on budget and to take breaks from expensive dragon shots

[@ShazammtheProducer]

we shouldnt need a visio like this for that they are doing to much in this show

[@NEONLij]

Aemond & Daemon are the coolest looking Targaryens I’ve seen so far. Aemond looks more like a Demon than Daemon

[@parklinkin6624]

Aemond is exactly what Daemon was as a kid.

[@Jakes5.7]

@@parklinkin6624 good observation

[@cleigh113]

they also have an epic battle together later on down the road....

[@gregordrizzlewing7339]

@@cleigh113 yeah don’t they both die fighting in the air on the dragons?

[@doctorpain9369]

@@cleigh113 There was not really a battle, Daemon jumps on Vhager and immediately stabbs through Aemonds other eye. But to dramatise it in the show they might make it like they had a back and forth.

[@MrGrogan02]

They always talk about the Targaryen inbreeding causing their offspring to potentially be mad, but when you look at Alicent's children she has crazy Aemond, Helena who is constantly seeing prophecies, and Aegon who...no spoilers.

[@jeremyhamilton2639]

But their father Viserys is the product of incest with his mother and father being brother and sister lol so Alicents kids have an inbreed father so whatever brain abnormalities viserys might have had due to incest parents he could have passed it to his children

[@frankvandorp2059]

Well, Daemon and Rhaenyra are batshit insane as well, a lot worse than Aemond at this point. The only ones in the family who are not mad are Harwin Strong's bastard sons and arguable Viserys himself.

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

Viserys was the nicestTargaryen, may be this incest mishaps work like Russian roulette or something 😬

[@fkaluis]

there was literally only 5 mad targaryens in history 😭

[@Elementroar]

Lol this shows you the problem of a catchy one-liner 😂. If anyone actually checked the Targaryen family tree, they’d realize it never was a 50% chance of madness, they had a lot of average and normal family members. Even Mad King Aerys wasn’t 100% Targaryen, he was half-Blackwood! Targs have some kind of blood magic that prevents their inbred bloodlines from genetic collapse, otherwise they’d be A LOT grosser looking and barely functional with the amount of inbreeding they do. Heck, the Valyrians in old Valyria literally inbreed for this unwinds of years, of course they figured out how to eliminate genetic and mental defects from expressing themselves. The madness issue only really started coming in cos the Targs branched out into other Houses, but then brought those bloodlines back in and started the incest again, like Alicent with her half-Hightower children. Those non-Valyrian bloodlines aren’t protected by the Valyrian blood magic, inbreeding effects started getting expressed cos the Valyrian blood got diluted. Result is you have a half-Targ like Aerys who goes mad (but not immediately as well, he basically had a mental illness later in life).

[@walkerlamebrain]

Actually when Aemond struck Jace & Luke they both started bleeding first before he finally lost his eye. So technically (plus if you include the deaths of Lyonel & Harwin Strong) the greens are guilty of starting the killing & blood drawing.

[@Heisenberg882]

Aemond was attacked 4 v 1 first, blacktard

[@sethh1943]

I actually had thought that Aegon was Daeron bc he looked so much younger & smaller than Aemond behind him. The trailer confused me for a min. I have thought with certainty that every episode the king was going to die at the end of the episode and he’s still here. I wonder if they will hold onto him until the final episode of the season or if next Sunday is it for him.

[@sidvyas9810]

Ep 9/10 it is

[@toooriginal3816]

Oh man I just posted this exactly about Aegon being Daeron before reading yours. Glad to know I wasn’t alone in thinking that

[@deborahdowuona2515]

Well the actor playing Aegon is 27 years old though. I guess he looks very cute

[@misomiso8228]

The opening extended scene of this episode was incredible. Almost wordless, all the informaiton conveyed with looks and gestures. Such high quality story telling. Great music as well.

[@LZRvision]

Rings of power should've taken notes.

[@brandonreed09]

The recast for Aegon looks younger than the previous version 🤣

[@joeyjones9041]

I find the difference in appearance from the younger Aegon to the older one weird, they look nothing alike. Aemond on the other hand, looks awesome. Very strong Edgelord vibes.

[@jameshurtado5389]

Young Alicent : (about Rhanera hooking up with Daemon) You Valerians have queer customs older Alicent: let’s have Aegon inbreed with his sister

[@GC-zu7yp]

It's all in the family

[@davidspooner4582]

Why does Aegon look younger than Aemon?

[@BSTVskilo]

Is there actually confirmation that that’s Aegon? Could be Daeron.

[@BotBehavior]

@@BSTVskilo did you see the look in his eyes? That’s Aegon.

[@legend23452]

An Why do they both look the same age as there mother 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AyushGupta-yl4sc]

Bro aemond is taller and aegon is shorter and fatter than him in books I think that why they did

[@ezekielbarrera4447]

@@legend23452 lol. Mother looks so punchable

[@batgurrl]

Thanks for your usual high quality break downs. I never read the books so I ‘need all the help I can get’ I LOVE all the dragon action plus all the political intrigue. It has managed to get better and better with each episode and I can’t wait to see this one on Sunday

[@stylaaaniki]

4:29: Is that Aegon tho? I thought it was Daeron (whom we haven't seen yet). In the book Aemond is described as "half the size of Aegon, but twice as fierce", yet in that shot the guy next to Aemond is less tall and also looks younger. If that is indeed Aegon, I'm quite disappointed in the casting decision.

[@paintwrosee]

I'm confused too 🤔🤔the actor doesn't look like the other one!!

[@valyeet]

I enjoy the comments saying that Viserys should've done this or that. Then we would not have a show and Viserys wouldn't be one of the causes of the civil war. The entire series is meant to characterize that he has all the agency and cannot use it even though he's a man and the King. In contrast, Rhaenyra and Alicent wield power, but are just females. It's their rivalry that sets the entire war in motion. Along with many other things like the Lords of Westeros refusing a female leader to the point they commit treason and go back on the vows they or their fathers made.

[@rybread7818]

Love all of your coverage/content, but your coverage of this show has been extra stellar. Top notch!!

[@osyrisRae]

I think it’s crazy how I started watching new rockstars, then screen crush. Found Paul/definition (heavy spoilers) like 3/4 years ago n he has become the number one place I go for breakdowns. Congratulations on a million subs. Ur doing an amazing Job.

[@ginagee8737]

Mine too, after I forgave the Mephisto saga 🫣🙄🤣

[@westender.]

New Rockstars feel like they just say shit will 100% happen even when they theorise lmao. Can't stand that channel.

[@HaleysTusk]

we know David Tennant's son played Aegon, but does anyone think Aemond's actor in the upcoming episode have a startling resemblance to another Dr Who actor, Christophe Eccleston? (yes, I know it's not him)

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

couldn't viserys just abdicate and ensure that rhaenyra takes the throne while he's still alive? does that never happen in westeros?

[@bwpitlik1290]

No king has ever done that. There are people who renounce their claim before becoming king, but nobody has ever just abdicated once becoming king. They just give all the power to the Hand until they die.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

@@bwpitlik1290 thaf's really dumb. I think in real life, abdication to ensure proper succession was not all that rare. it makes way more sense to use the outgoing king's authority for that instead of waiting for him to die. and of course he could have just made rhaenyra hand

[@frankvandorp2059]

It would probably be better for Viserys to cut his losses and disinherit Rhaenyra while he still can. She had her chance and she blew it completely. Because of her placing bastards in the line of succession, civil war is now effectively guaranteed. Even if everyone were to accept Rhaenyra herself as queen and her own ascension was completely peaceful, civil war would still erupt immediately after her death, because her eldest son is illegitimate and has no legal claim to the throne, while her half-brothers do have a claim. In fact, there might even erupt a civil war between Rhaenyra's sons Jace and Aegon at that point, because Aegon is her oldest trueborn son and has a better claim. So even if Alicent's children hadn't existed in the first place, the realm would still burn because of Rhaenyra's actions. The only way out for Viserys now is to swallow his pride and cut off Rhaenyra's line and its future bastard claimants from the royal line of succession entirely. But he won't do that, because he obviously still loves his daughter despite everything.

[@fatimajama634]

@@frankvandorp2059 if aegon hadn’t been manipulated by his mother I doubt he would challenge his sister or nephew when it came to the throne. So if he could care less about the throne how would war start? Who would against rhaenyra?

[@fatimajama634]

@@frankvandorp2059 how would the realm burn if alicent children didn’t exist? Lol

[@AngeliRivera92]

These strong kids stay getting their assess kick got me thinking I should switch team to green come on!!! Fight back fight back!!!!!

[@garyshar9451]

I think one of your best videos so far. Nice 1.

[@yevkin75]

It looks like they mixed up which actors were supposed to play the older versions of Aegon and Aemond.

[@laneferal6756]

Daemon doesn't age!

[@PreciousMe]

Am I missing something? Why was everyone (especially Alison) raging about Uncle/Niece getting married, but it's perfectly fine for brother/sister (her own children). Nothing is even mentioned.

[@mangamegs]

She's a hypocrite

[@The88Cheat]

@@mangamegs Honestly, it probably is just that simple.

[@havok6280]

She wasn't raging about uncle and niece getting married. She was upset about them having sex outside of marriage in a pleasure house. That's a significant difference. Marriage between relatives was common in this world. Ned's parents were cousins. Tywin was married to his cousin. However, the heir to the throne potentially getting pregnant outside of marriage is a potentially huge problem. There is a stigma against bastards in Westeros.

[@PreciousMe]

@@havok6280 I understand your point, but she did make a comment about "odd behavior in your family" and most seemed against the uncle niece marriage.

[@havok6280]

@@PreciousMe no, she made the comment about them "fucking in a pleasure house". Rewatch the conversation. They were not discussing marriage. At that point in the story, Alicent still supported Rhaenrya's claim. So had anyone suggested a marriage between Daemon and Rhaenrya, she likely would have been in favor since it would have strengthen Rhaenrya's claim. It's important to note that the Faith of the Seven was more upset about Targaryen polygamy than it was about "incest". The former was not common in Westeros while the latter was. Also note that when Daemon brought it up to Viserys, his response wasn't "she's your niece ". It was "you're already married". Likewise, when Otto suggested marrying Rhaenrya and Aegon, Viserys didn't say, no, they're siblings. He said no, he's 2.

[@jvs4218]

The older Aemond looks more like young Aegon, with the long thin nose, and older Aegon looks more like young Aemond. They cast them wrong, should be switched.

[@TheReflectoon]

casting is more complicated than nose shape and height.

[@jvs4218]

@@TheReflectoon for actors playing traditional season long roles yes, in this case the fact that the younger versions had very little screen time over only 2 episodes, and that they've now gotten older over years, continuity in appearance is more important than any of those other things, as most importantly they should look like they're the same person

[@supermoviereviewer7536]

I really thought the kid with the smirk was Daeron until you pointed out it was Aegon, but we should see him if not in this next episode probably the one after?

[@jamesdanby1540]

There is a good chance the character has been cut for budget reasons. Either that or he has been serving as a cupbearer in Old Town like it says in Fire & Blood. But he should already be born by now as he is supposed to be older than any of Rhaenyra's children.

[@ohemmaAna]

I said the same lol but I’m the oldest yet my younger sis looks older than me, lol very on brand

[@Toronto-Brad]

Next season....

[@Milther2]

I share those concerns of him being cut, but I think he will be a S2 character. We were introduced to Hobert Hightower, so I suspect he will return with Daeron next season

[@AaronGuest]

They said he's in the second season.

[@BotBehavior]

I don’t think it’s been 10 years. The “Strongs” are still young looking. It’s only been like 4-5 years. There still needs to be another smaller time skip. Enough for them to grow old enough, have kids and for their kids to grow up a bit.

[@mohammedzaidmulla5947]

I think this the last time jump …..by the time next season airs they will be old enough…..same as they did with GoT (stark’s)

[@nelly-gu2qq]

Pretty sure it is 5 years

[@BotBehavior]

@@mohammedzaidmulla5947 tbh. They never actually did a time skip in GOT. No actors were changed. It’s not the same.

[@ramelrobinson5490]

they gon all die with the next 2 years anyway

[@BotBehavior]

@@nelly-gu2qq :D

[@samacadaniel6]

10:42 that’s not Daeron son of king viserys and alicent, the photo you’re showing is Daeron de the young dragon, son on Aegon III the younger and grandson of Rhaenyra and Daemon

[@DaveyTan83]

Your video is over 10 mins long. Dropped 4 mins ago. And got likes already. AWESOME 👊

[@lawrencesteing]

We like before we watch lol 😂 I do it just so that he shows up in recommended

[@DaveyTan83]

@@lawrencesteing yeah we do 👊

[@toooriginal3816]

So I totally thought new Aegon was gonna be Daeron. Just me or does Aegon now look younger than Aemond?

[@parisxhk]

I thought this too! So confused

[@cassandraayersman6360]

I thought so too

[@prettywicked101]

I just don’t understand why the king would not order Rhaenyra to back to be either the hand or the head of the council. Like he’s just chilling in the bed lol

[@kateris1976]

In the books he wanted to do it but changed his mind because that meant having Rhaenyra's and Alicent's kids all together in Kings Landing and that wasn't exactly the best idea, even Viserys who always turned a blind eye to anything could see it.

[@gregordrizzlewing7339]

@@kateris1976 he turn a blind eye to EVERYTHING in this show 😂😂😂

[@frankvandorp2059]

I don't think he's very happy with Rhaenyra right now. He's bending over backwards to pretend to not notice that her children are bastards, but he obviously knows. He's probably quite pissed that Rhaenyra lit their House and the stability of the reason on fire, after he went against the will of so many people to declare her his heir.

[@austinjones6003]

Why does it look like younger Aegon is taller than older Aegon. I think they went a little crazy on the change of actors.

[@jamesdanby1540]

We don't know which of the brothers was tallest from the books, onle that Aegon was bigger as a baby (but Aemond was more spirited). The showrunners have probably decided to make Aemond taller than Aegon to reflect their personalities. Aemond is much more of a warrior and leader, Aegon is more cunning (think Joffery 2.0).

[@empac8631]

To the above two posters, if you read the comment they’re saying that when Aegon was a teenager like the past two episodes he was taller and this new actor seems to be shorter than his younger version. Not the whole “Aemond looks older” thing everyone is saying, she’s saying the actor looks shorter than Aegon’s previous actor

[@jokesonyou5629]

@@empac8631 dude I just made myself look stupid thanks for bringing this to my attention 😂 I thought she was talking about them because there names are close

[@jamesdanby1540]

@@empac8631It is probably because Aemond in now taller that it makes it seem like they have gone for a smaller actor for the older Aegon. But Ty Tennant (younger Aegon) and Tom Glynn-Carney (older Aegon) are the same height.

[@empac8631]

@@jamesdanby1540 that’s what I assume too, also this actor seems to be giving a bit of hunch to portray the years of being a drunk entitled prince has made Aegon where Aemond, someone who wishes to strive to be a fierce warrior and understands the war that is coming, is almost standing straight up at attention. When you look at the scene where they’re discussing Aegon marrying his sister, he’s all slouched over without a care in the world enjoying being a prince, where Aemond is standing straight up, hands behind his back talking about how he’d fufill his duty gladly if he were in his position

[@penbunk]

good video man! wonder if is really hard to find actors that look alike? barely, at least? that new Aegon...thay should put a curly wig on him, at least, the guy is even shorter than his younger version...

[@annaswitzer820]

I wondered why Alicent wasnt pregnant in this latest episode because I knew from your videos she's supposed to have 4 children. Thank you for suggesting that they may just cut it out of the story all together at this point.

[@shadowlazers]

Is daemon the most terryfying...yet heroic anti hero in the history of westeros..a bit psychotic..a bit murderous...yet still you want this guy on your team

[@thomasrpokorny]

This show's been fantastic. Really enjoying the slow burn even though it took maybe until the second episode to get into it. Thanks for the breakdowns and recaps.

[@Jenazad.]

Wait... Then what happen to Seasmoke (Laenor's Dragon)? Since he's actually alive in the show.

[@dtv2181]

Great question

[@guyinc0gnito]

Congrats on 1 million!

[@fleurrebelle7043]

8:08. Rhaenyra wears green? Alicent, red and black? oopsie

[@11more40]

🤫

[@tracyv9897]

I wish Rhenaerya would emphasize more that Alicent’s sons are her BROTHERS. They are so divided yet they are her family and if she worked on building that connection with them, it could have prevented so much of this between them. They are team green but reality is they are such as much black.

[@frankvandorp2059]

The sad thing is that Alicent hates Rhaenyra's sons for being bastards, and Rhaenyra hates Alicent's sons for being potential claimants to the throne. It's little wonder the boys eventually grew to hate each other.

[@lilymack4028]

Thanks for your review. FINALLY someone mentions Alicent wearing the "Star of the 7"

[@bracoop2]

Daemon is the best character by far in the series. His defeat of the crab feeder was something to behold. Masterful episode. I just hope they turn up the action because it started with a bang and is now going rather slow.

[@markusmahadeo1374]

Definitely not the best character in the show

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

I still think Viserys is the best character.

[@ericarice4588]

Slow? 😂 we’ve jumped 15 years since episode one.

[@valarmorghulis2350]

Daemon reminds me of a vampire. He acts like Count Dracula; I expected him to bite Rhaenyra’s neck…😳

[@nicholasricardo8443]

Can't get over the fact Aemond is doing the blue steel

[@henrymartin1517]

Teaser looks good. Hopefully we will be able to see this episode

[@Ryan-gz9xg]

Man all this content would be good for full season of a show and you’re talking about it all happening in just one episode 😭

[@heavyspoilers]

Yeah it’s wild how many time jumps they’re doing

[@gr8tbigtreehugger]

@@heavyspoilers find overly disorientating.

[@NviGWarren]

Are you going to review Interview with a vampire on AMC? Its a lil riske! Lol

[@Shenanakins]

aemond: did you see them? theyre such strong boys!😉 Aegon: very very strong!😉 Aemond: strongety strong!😉 Aegon: strongogety strong strong!😉 Rhaenyra: *squints * im getting the distinct feeling theyre trying to say something about me...

[@Megafreakx3]

Aemond looks SO cool. Went from looking like a total nerd to a straight anime villain.

[@bobpierce]

“Inbred like Subway fillings” - OMG! 😂

[@thebambinofan]

Loved the pacing of the last two episodes, it’s really starting to pick up now. Waiting for Larys to rock the boat 😂😂😂

[@gregordrizzlewing7339]

He been rocking 😂😂

[@Ryy_Ryy]

0:50 IMO the new actors playing Aegon and Aemond should be flipped. From what the kids looked like. It feels like they swapped lol. Tall long hair mature face should be Aegon and the short hair small face should be Aemond. Just from how the kids looked before them.

[@Lifeissorich.]

Someone on Twitter said this as well and I responded by saying the older Aegon looks much more like the Aegon from the books. I believe they casted the older actor first just like they did with Emily D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke.

[@Ryy_Ryy]

@@Lifeissorich. hmm, well it wont stop me from enjoying the show. I've never read the books. But just had a inital reaction when i saw them, it looked like they made a mistake and put the eyepatch and scar on the wrong actor lol. Again just basing this off what the kids looked like!

[@ms_smartthicks2957]

Alicent may be using symbolism and imagery with the Faith of the Seven to gain more support of the common people of king’s landing.

[@ramoncampbell1170]

The black hair of Jon Snow makes sense now!

[@ahmedyacoub9482]

Well her strong boys dont father any children their line ends with them. Jon snow has black hair because his mother is lyanna stark

[@nelly-gu2qq]

Let just say the strong kids are not that strong

[@ahmedyacoub9482]

@@nelly-gu2qq 😂😂😂

[@TheDude1980]

I’ve always felt it’s stupid how they shove 8 or 9 episodes down our throat’s week to week for a few months, then make us sit around for 2 years waiting on the next season (which they’ve announced will be 2024). Why not space them out so they’re around a month or so apart, that would at least give us something to look forward to for a year or so?

[@droopsmoop]

I don't think I've heard of any series that spaces out their episodes a month apart, wouldn't that just drive off more casual viewers from talking about the series?

[@abuomar1925]

Today I’ve googled who wins the dance of the dragons and then freaked out and threw my phone on the bed 😂😂😂 i didn’t see the results

[@heavyspoilers]

don't rewatch game of thrones either lol

[@18pablo88]

Aemond taking vagar was the first blow

[@NeptuneIntuition]

Anyone catch Professor X’s wheelchair wheel at 8:15?

[@kenoabad819]

Anyone noticed that the irone throne was different in this episode? Basically it does not have the stairs... unlike the earlier episodes...

[@timbell6870]

I can't stand that conniving Otto and his smug stupid expressions while thinking who he's going to screw over next. I hope he gets his ass roasted by Rhaenyra"s dragon, or any dragon for that matter.

[@MisterDanger01]

Aemond looks as badass as daemon, plus he rides vhagar

[@bahall4998]

Thanks for keeping these names straight for us. It can be very confusing!

[@rcamx2273]

Loving the recaps, source material references, and predictions. I’ve not read the books. This seems to be moving awfully fast, with all the time jumps. Will the show really make it three seasons, which I’ve read they have planned?

[@jonsavage2587]

You have to appreciate that the writers keep the story (just like the hated Se. 8 of Thrones) realistic to human nature. We're all bastards when faced with the prospect of wielding power and would kill anyone that ties to take it from us once tasted.

[@Sulejmani123]

I believe there will be a 5-6 year jump so it should be year 126 ac and not 129 ac

[@borg972]

Why doens't Rhaenyra try to talk to Viserys and convince/beg him to make someone else hand of the king??

[@No1ANTAGON1ST]

I was going for the blacks, but after the last ep, sorta disgusted to see the lengths the targsrians will go to rule. Also f the greens. How dare she not honor her husband's world renowned ruling that her daughter is the heir.

[@anthonygordon9483]

Uhh So I know I subscribed to you already... but the .. "Liquid Snake and Big Boss combined in two" got my thumbs up. … Keep up the good work, content and intelligence.

[@gothamknight007]

I like how aemond becomes the biggest of them all

[@DeanJ2009]

There's still a trailer shot we haven't seen with King V wearing a half face mask, so he has to be in the next episode.

[@ilvenuryazc4696]

I think it's in this episode, in that shot he was in the throne room and in the trailer Otto, Alicent and kids looks at something or someone with a surprised face, I think Viserys gets up from his bed and comes to the throne room while Otto is sitting in throne, it is surprising because he is not in a well position

[@jay-t1030]

Aegon is the true heir, long live the GOLD DRAGON

[@ericawillis.]

The kings gonna be on the bed just a torso and head. All limbs fallen off.

[@ashifsoyel7404]

1:33 No, it will be 4 to 5 years time jump

[@georgeleos8219]

Ok so I have a q??? Heavy is the head that wears the crown. If I were 2 start a rebellion and had direct access 2 those I was over throwing. Who would challenge my decision. Case in point the relationships between family is based on respect and personal relations. Rey has a bond with Alice. But that bond is manipulated by select choice. So if I was as a man or woman kill all that oppose me sends a message for all that choose 2 follow me. Now alliances and loyalty comes into play. Think Julius Cesar and Mac Anthony. And Cleopatra. Like the hound said “Fk the King!” Sir Zander!!! I would have cut off the Mountains head then made him say her name! I would have given him a choice. Either whole or less u will say Her Name. But alas. The viper died.

[@nancyscogin7549]

I want to know why the Iron Throne didn't shred King Joffery like Reid Richards in MoM if it cuts unworthy monarchs.🤔

[@dineinunes]

Because you'd be asking too much from D&D

[@michaelwilley65]

Brilliant breakdown, always 👍🏼

[@3.75istheway7]

Why wouldn’t his heir sit on the throne if the king can’t??

[@lucyvanlipton7433]

🐉🏰 Alicent calling for Luc to lose an eye was 🤦‍♀️

[@profoundpotato]

The timeskips are giving me a whiplash every episode.

[@BotBehavior]

Try and keep up. It’s not even a big deal.

[@profoundpotato]

@@BotBehavior Sounds like something a bot would say

[@pamkowaski1608]

It's a shame they go to dragonstone. Gives the greens time to grow stronger. Plus I am curious how long it will be before Rhaenyras sons are killed. I don't think they will change her looks after having daemons kids.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

it took the 8th season to piss me off this show has done it allready. So Im just going to stop watching the writting is just bad the time jums are terrible. I cant pretend to like this show anymore. I hate the queen.

[@mohammedfaiz6662]

Lol u said Rhenera wears green where Allison wears red and black.. were u being sarcastic or what

[@michellehobson3714]

Loved the review!❤ New subscriber🙌🏽

[@DeanJ2009]

You know hes plotting when he becomes Hat Daemon.

[@billybalentine8065]

Had to stop at 5:00. The spoilers were crazy.

[@TheSpiderScientist]

Thank you!! 🔥👍🏻😀

[@stuff399]

Still no idea who I’m rooting for in this glorious madness

[@bobmoult]

They should keep running with the idea that bad things happen because everyone confuses one Aegon with a different Aegon. Who's the next king? Aegon. Who's commanding the army? Aegon. Who's on first? Aegon.

[@SmokinBlunts781]

That mac “I’m playing both sides so that way I always come out on top” 😂😂😂

[@sisellefajardo]

Thanks for the vid!!! Your vids are amazing

[@heavyspoilers]

Much appreciated

[@gennsui]

I hate that Alicent has all the power and Rhaenyra looks weak.

[@nasrsayed9362]

"Subway filling" just made my day. Keep it up sir!

[@candizippie]

I'm almost as confused with this as I am with the new Lord of the rings...:)

[@saintricardo8746]

Aemond looks like more Euron than GoT Euron. Slap a black hair, then bam! you got the looks of the Book Euron

[@kongwubba81]

How they're handling the time jump with the choice of actors is pretty terrible.

[@ahmadal-syoof9959]

How?

[@ralphdadon3026]

U haven’t even seen aegon actor yet and calling him horrible 😂😂 goofy

[@Megafreakx3]

Anyone noticed how when they show the green side. Halaena isn’t actually wearing the typical slytherin green that the others are wearing possibly signifying that she isn’t as poisonous as them

[@dreigo26]

Why is Joffrey strong not in this episode?

[@ilvenuryazc4696]

Joffrey "Strong" Valerion

[@synkelfully]

New follower, enjoying your recaps and spoilers

[@hhholsteiners]

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