HOTD: Official Podcast Ep. 2. “The Rogue Prince” with Emily Carey | House of the Dragon (HBO)

[@milenna8926]

Rhaenyra coming out of the clouds with Syrax was one of the highlights. I loved that scene.

[@BudzBunny422]

The clouds looked like waves and you could even see the shape of the dragon 👌

[@rhysioeren3203]

I already like her a lot more than daenerys, she looked very powerful today. She is not going to get the iron throne just because she is the only one in line at the moment, but because is in her heart to earn it. We will what happens with her.

[@filipezanini413]

@@rhysioeren3203 oh boy...

[@kisslena]

Gangster.🔥

[@shannond7437]

We have SO much to look forward to seeing! Wish we could have seen the dragon battle in the long night!

[@patbasque689]

love the fact that she wrote a journal for her character. great interview, love Emily.

[@ResanChea]

the insight she brought up about the hours of Allicents thoughts walking from her father telling her to pimp out to Viserys and the moments in between on screen makes the character much more realistic.

[@seanofhumanity5942]

Really great acting by Emily Carey this episode, I love how she portrays Alicent. Like, I don't know if she's a pawn being manipulated by the plot and greater characters or the main antagonist. Sweet, authentic and compassionate but at the same time a cryptic and damaged. I love what this show has done with her character, and how ambiguous they've made her motivations.

[@mg-cx5tv]

💯

[@dunkirito8308]

She’s gonna be the main antagonist

[@denzelalba4715]

The way she talks about her character and her friendship with Rhaenyra is so beautiful

[@XManium]

Interview stars at 36:38

[@Honeybee578]

Bless u

[@aidanrogers4438]

@@Honeybee578 *Seven blessings

[@nexo4703]

Legend

[@salvadorhernandez2010]

Thank you.

[@domingorubies656]

Thank you kind ser

[@mediacenterman8583]

'Take care not to startle Syrax my lords, she's rather protective of me'. Nobody wanted that smoke!

[@AadamSaleem0]

Great. This is all the show needs to be . Nothing quirky or zany, just cold-blooded court drama with a touch of humanity.

[@yeetnama9094]

No, I think its missing something already. The pacing is going too fast and not enough humanizing dialog which D&D for all their faults did it better

[@therealazzaripmfreecasfree7540]

@@yeetnama9094 nope.

[@v.lighting3530]

@@yeetnama9094 I think it because the scope of the show is way smaller, thats why it felt going too fast. you cant fault them for that

[@aengusog3415]

@@yeetnama9094 they took the dialogues from the books HOTD has to create new ones

[@costco_pizza]

Yeah but where are the Zombie Mountains, the flips, the twirls through the air? Where is the explosive dragon breath that completely destroys a city where none of the scorpions are able to hit anything? Where are all those things that we miss?

[@Minimumwagelatino]

I loved seeing the political manoeuvring side again just like back in S1 - S4 Game of Thrones. Whilst people may find the dialogue-focused episodes boring it was this aspect that made me fall in love more with the show than the battles

[@Minimumwagelatino]

Yeah mate I got no issues with the battles at all. They’re amazing it’s just nice to see different elements like political talk take centre stage instead of action scenes that we see almost all the time.

[@chichim2020]

@@Minimumwagelatino There was great dialogue and intrigue in seasons 5 and 6 also. Queen of Thorns when Jamie conquered the Reach for example. It was just that seasons 7 and 8 felt rushed, but I feel like seasons 5-6 kept the balance of increased budgets and great dialogue going. 1-4 was great though because it felt so fresh and new, and season 3 was pretty great with season 4 matching it.

[@brendonsmith3080]

Perfect buildup and pacing in the story. Nothing rushed and the seeds of the Dance of Dragons are slowly starting to sprout. Also, I love how Rhaenyra is taking her role as heir very seriously while Alicent is clearly only trying to become Viserys’s heir for the sake of her father, rather than just her own desires as stated in Fire&Blood

[@Jakeindbox]

Emily sounds so sweet. I'm really enjoying her character!

[@oracle8589]

An English rose🌹

[@Persephone_Personified]

Emily is lovely. And also as a queer lady I felt they had feelings for each other and that's what stabbed Rhyneras heart was that her father stole away yet another piece of her heart... it's heartbreaking.

[@andyrobin7196]

oh please

[@romycaverly4087]

Absolutely agree

[@voysix3667]

Nope both are straight

[@raemontargaryen3005]

Blue hair energy. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@szybake9629]

I think they are straight as well but I get how that could be concluded. I never had any confusion between platonic and romantic feelings in my best friendships as a young girl. I would hate for girls to think they are simply a “stereotype” as Emily stated bc they act like girls. It is what we do when we are best friends. It’s ok to be girlie. And I don’t think we should expect boys to act like girls do in their friendships. We are different. “Stereotypes” are not true. Girls and boys are not stereotypes.

[@ToneDesh]

This show is building up very nicely. And I am loving it…

[@jonathanzuniga1844]

Bringing back the Game of Thrones theme is a big win for the opening credits!!!

[@shadysorkin9214]

Disagree would have preferred a unique theme.

[@mylonoceda]

Viserys is hesitant over a 12-year-old girl but comfortable with a 14-year-old? WTF Great acting by Emily and Paddy, they nailed the characters.

[@jasminep.9860]

It's because he had formed a friendship with Alicent and grew to like her. That's why he chose her over the 12 year old (I forgot her name).

[@mg-cx5tv]

@@jasminep.9860 laena .

[@txsska]

Alicent character have 17-18 in this scene, in other interview she say this

[@ciandryl]

Woah, emily carey is really an intelligent person

[@kaleonaehu-gutierrez1000]

I think Matt Smith's character knew stealing the dragon egg would upset his brother and make the king come to dragonstone where they could mend their relationship as brothers, Knowing this Otto went to dragonstone to add fuel to the fire and get Matt smith's character to attack Otto, then the king would be more open to killing Matt Smith, the princess showing up really messed up Otto's plans, the look Otto gives the princess after she retrieves the egg without bloodshed, Otto now sees her as a threat to his machinations

[@raemontargaryen3005]

didnt think of this. i thought that was weird that otto willingly went there. but what u said makes alot of sense.

[@PrettyGoodSamuel]

This is the way I'm reading it too

[@francisabellana445]

Emily comes in at 36:37

[@raemontargaryen3005]

i love her “on the verge of crying” expressions. i cannot tell if she wanted to marry Viserys bcs she loved him or she just being forced by her father. or wether she was worried its going to upset Rhaenyra.

[@cklambo]

probably all 3

[@kisslena]

[Hot] D. All of the above

[@shadysorkin9214]

The last two. I doubt she loves him she barely knows him and he is far older.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

King Viserys pissed me off this episode, he loves his daughter yet decides to marry her best friend. He is either very selfish or super ignorant, not good qualities to have. I don't like the King's decisions but for the narrative its very juicy.

[@peterparker2981]

So why Viserys should marry a 12 year old little girl/cousin????? She doesn't even know him like how Alicent does. Otto Hightower/Kings hand prepped her well too, knowing whats to come. I think he knew from 1st episode that this was on the cards after the Kings wife death so he asked her to woo him in the interim and it surely paid off. Good build up. The only regret I have with Viserys is that he should have hinted to his daughter of his intentions to marry Alicent (which is betrayal in the highest order) but its the most viable option. He wants to protect his daughter and he knows that his daughter aint ready for warfare if it comes to the task so as a wise father, you cant prevent whats to come but at least "slow" that situation down so that she can be prepared for that moment. And additionally the king said to Rhanerya that she is the best version of his wife so to see her blood shed would only leave the king in greater depression (and possible faster demise) than the death of his wife/son. Seeing a little child having a kid is gross but it would be more appropriate with Alicent than the suggested option.

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

@Renaldo Matadeen no he's the King...he can literally marry anyone he wants.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

@@peterparker2981 he is the king he can marry anyone of noble standing yet he chooses the girl his daughter grew up with. Not to mention keeping this relationship secret. The king must re-marry but he made the wrong choice.

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

Wow. The new HOTD OP is 🔥 Awesome job....

[@DomiRebello]

I wanted Alicent and Rhaenyra to be in love and would've added more drama... actually, it seens that they were but never acted on it? Shame, it would've been an amazing storyline

[@shannond7437]

Rhaenyra is going to be in so many complex relationships, this may have been 1 too many this early. The denied attraction is definitely plausible

[@scorpioj3]

Actually pretty late to respond to this but both Emily and Milly did say they played Alicent and Rhaenrya with underlying romantic undertones. Westros is very much of men dominated society so, homosexuality isn't as acceptable as incest is lolz

[@thinkplease7114]

Really enjoying it so far!

[@LizzieJaneBennet]

Very pleasant and interesting podcast to listen. But ... Emily's interview was PURE GOLD ! 🤗💝

[@capjax8370]

Lyonel Strong actor gave me strong Sam Tarly/John Bradley vibes.

[@bxnjaminc3387]

I thought I was the only one thinking that. They really look alike and play the same way

[@Kevin-ck6bu]

This is legendary already...

[@david_8924]

I love the idea of King Viserys sitting by his Valaryria city model and watching Drag(on) Race!!

[@NathTMcC]

I love the Targaryens speaking to each other in Valaryian. Always reminded me of when the aristocracy in the UK would speak Latin to eachother so the lower classes wouldn’t know what they were saying.

[@leonardogoncalves7]

GUYS!!! COME ON!!! you NAILED the fractured dragon metaphor just to then IMMEDIATELY say that the mended dragon is a BAD GIFT?!?! STICK TO THE METAPHOR!!! ALICENT MENDS THE FRACTURED DRAGON!!! and it looks PERFECT when she gifts it to him. this and her answer concerning laena are LITERALLY the exact reasons why the king chose to marry her! 👀😬😅

[@Sal3600]

emily comes in at 36:37

[@swiftly_produced2694]

just as great as stannis the god"man" mannis

[@will420high4]

It felt like a straight up Skyrim live action!! This show is getting dope af!!!

[@philosophynerdlady]

Love the interview with Emily!

[@jackson857]

Loved hearing from Emily.

[@felipeneves7260]

My take is that Otto went to Dragonstone to dissuade what he thinks is an attention seeking manchild he has no respect for from embarassing the realm for what ammounted to a prank. When he saw Daemon was willing to whip out Caraxes for this he thought "Holy shit, this guy really means it. I could actually die here"

[@ousmanjallow7866]

W convo with Emily!!!

[@jacksparrow9227]

He is just supposed to discuss it with his Small Council, maybe he just wants someone to tell him "just grieve" but he absolutely must discuss it with the Council no way around it

[@KateKrabheart]

i said "Dornestep" at the same time as they did 😂😂😂

[@jeffreym8503]

Yeah this guy hasn't been paying attention of he thinks viserys sent otto there with ulterior motives...viserys is not a schemer...also the realm doesn't have the other 16 dragons currently there are only 3 dragon riders (in the show) and daemon has the largest and most fierce dragon (in the show) of the 3 riders

[@KK-fi6ms]

Showrunners, if by some miracle you are reading this, I request you to please let Sonoya Mizuno speak in her normal accent in season 2. She is already exotic enough and is a great casting choice for Lady Misery. We have so many characters from Essos in GoT that speak in British accents. No need for Sonoya Mizuno to be any different in that regard. Her forced accent is distracting from her performance, which is a disservice to the talented up-and-coming star.

[@markamark123]

Alicent is richer than 50cent

[@philosophynerdlady]

He's called the Crabfeeder because he purposefully feeds people to crabs - not because he happens to leave them there for the crabs to eat. It's an intentional, horrible form of a long, painful death.

[@lawbinson]

I wonder if he’ll ultimately be fed alive to the crabs himself

[@jacksparrow9227]

The whole egg stealing thing would make more sense if she was actually pregnant

[@jin-hyepark4252]

Her voice! Oh my god her accent. Oh! I think she have the same way as Emma Watson. I hardly know anyone who are british like her? Oh Emma Stone? Oh god? And Olivia Cooke!

[@Strengthinevidence]

Wish the intro had irs own music

[@kisslena]

Me too. With variations on the Theme of the Dragons. That song is beautiful and haunting.

[@jacksparrow9227]

Daemon would never go to war against Viserys

[@jacksparrow9227]

I don't think Viserys was thinking that I think it was just I need to make my brother come to heel and he would only do that if I go. I think Otto was thinking that Daemon is a lot more unpredictable than he really is and might actually kill Viserys for the Throne since the Small Council thinks Daemon wants the Throne

[@cel.2263]

emily carey is amazing!!!!

[@phoebedemontefalcon1423]

What time do you usually go live? I want to participate on yhe live chat

[@jacksparrow9227]

I guess he really is just an agent of chaos since he's just playing all these games

[@jacksparrow9227]

The cradle egg thing only happens like 5-10 times it's not a tradition of every Targaryen baby has a cradle egg, I don't know how many times it happens but it's not many

[@SHARKVADERS]

GOT!!!!!

[@jacksparrow9227]

Viserys is a terrible king not doing anything about the Stepstones, Dragonstone, and not picking Laena or telling Corlys "my heir Rhaenerya will marry your son Laenor"

[@jordanrattanavong2655]

wow. She sure can talk.

[@youssefelallam5961]

if u add videos to this , this will do better in reaching ppl consider it please

[@bhupeshgangurde2358]

Did anyone heard sanskrit mantras chanting (at 10:40) in the background of episode 2

[@jacksparrow9227]

It's only creepy if they did inappropriate stuff him being in a position of power and her being Rhaenerya's best friend doesn't make it weird/creepy the only weird/creepy thing is that Otto was pimpin' out his daughter.

[@joaquinchoque1136]

Rhaenrya my favourite

[@SoteroA]

“Action Packed”

[@zacklemay3543]

Fr…

[@Europa_Forever]

Two minor gripes with the series so far. 1. I liked the time skip for this episode, but I'm worried that future time skips will make the show feel more like a history retelling than a drama, which is what I would prefer (something more akin to the GoT episodes). I know the source material (fire and blood) is written like a history, but I would have hoped that for the sake of the narrative of a TV show where it seems it's actually attempting to get us to know the characters, they would have filled it in a bit more instead of hopping around only showing "important" events (which is the same mistake the last couple seasons of GoT made). 2. They should have more clearly stated that the reason for Viserys choosing Alicent was that he didn't want to marry at all, but if they were going to make him marry then by golly, he was going to marry for love.

[@james8194]

I think that was pretty clear. Moreover not only is he marrying her because he has genuine feelings toward her, she’s gonna be a better and more dutiful queen, so Rhanera aside it’s a win-win.

[@Europa_Forever]

@@james8194 I would have preferred an outright heated conversation between someone else (maybe Lord Valaryon?) and the king where he stated as much, so that he doesn't seem like as much of a dick as he comes across in the actual show where he effectively just ignores Lord Valaryon and just springs it on everyone like an idiot. It seems like the show creating drama where there logically didn't need to be any if people were just smarter about going about things. Again, that's a minor gripe so no big deal. And I agree that what Rhaenyra thinks doesn't matter at all here, and it is indeed a good match.

[@james8194]

@@Europa_Forever There’s a saying in production, show not tell. Think that’s what they went for here.

[@ThatAccumulator]

“Lee ayna” Velaryon?

[@GastenX]

Frowns upon all these YT clips giving hints before you get a chance to see the episode (as a European)

[@mediacenterman8583]

Why are you even here before watching the episode? Years ago, I saw a Dexter spoiler. Now, I kill all socials/subreddits/whatsapp before I watch the show. Stay off youtube etc before you watch the show.

[@GastenX]

@@mediacenterman8583 Because I use YT daily for work shit.. ill just unsub from HBO for the time being

[@dimitrescucrncevic9746]

Europe is a continent not a country

[@LaReinaZorra]

No, the King is dumb because he was advised on who to choose & he wanted what…familiarity? He has been susceptible to Otto, despite his brother & others warning him. He could have shut everything down w/a decree but no! He’s to blame for the Dance. Also, it Daemon were to take on a challenger, it ought to be Otto.

[@daviddavison6391]

I think he picked Hightower because the three of them all have the loss to share. I think he was an ass for not telling his daughter.

[@shannond7437]

Corlys may not be a great follower, but he is also frustrated with the King just following Otto. He is worse than Robert as he ALWAYS lets Otto do as he wants & follows along both knowably & by falling for his tricks. Viserys may not be dumb, but he’s falling for the obvious.

[@Itachihandyman]

High School Of The Dead = HOTD

[@justinsweeney9275]

Why do you use a 4 legged sigil? That isn't the traditional sigil.

[@jacksparrow9227]

How is he a benign older king who wants to marry her?

[@maryrabelo.s.wagner8346]

❤️‍🔥

[@Howling_Moon]

I did not like episode 2, sadly. So far it doesn't get natural, realistic GoT vibe.. Well its more like legend story about some noble heroes. Hopefully it will get better. Also CGI looks little washed out and bloomy, GoT had more natural scenes.

[@user-uy1rg8td1v]

I'm not a fan of Jason Concepcion's voice. When doing podcasts, you need to choose someone with a good speaking voice.

[@Onlytalents001]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 do you guys can stop Complaining for every fkn random shit? “ i need a deep voice” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 THE STUPIDITTY IN THESE COMMENTS OMFG

[@davidanalyst671]

Watching this new version of Game of Thrones is like putting on a new Pearl Jam album and expecting some serious shtt like Ten. instead its going to be mellow bullcrap about Eddie Vedder's feelings, and how he stubbed his toe.

[@domingorubies656]

Wait until The Dragons Dance , then it will defenitely be some serious shtt

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I hope we aren't looking at a Daenarys copycat

[@Miri069]

You're in for a big surprise if you think that...LOL

[@lucario2188]

I really don't like that they made Rhaenerys and Alison friends in the Show. In the books it's never showed, but i guess that the show is supposed to a more detailed version of the book.

[@Onlytalents001]

A more detailed version of the book yes, not a copy paste. Do you guys use your brain before speaking? I m curious Fuck the books, learn to enjoy a show, if George said it s perfect then it s perfect, period

[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

the book was a biased history book told by biased maesters. you cant take it at its word.

[@SoteroA]

7.5/10 Slow episode.

[@Weeby_historian]

Respectable opinion. I disagree tho. I think this was better than the first

[@karku3fan]

Disagree, the first episodes of GOT were slow, a good narrative that slowly evolves into chaos makes a good show/movie/novel

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

I liked this one alot. Very character driven. It can't be all battles and dragons we gotta get to know the characters.

[@mediacenterman8583]

Slow??? 6 Months had passed since the first episode's timeline and we fast tracked the King choosing another wife; quicker than a tinder hook up. Slow, my ass.

[@mediacenterman8583]

@@Weeby_historian 100% agree.

[@volumedealer2716]

Borrrrrr-ring!

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af 🤓