House of the Dragon 1x10 Reaction: The Black Queen

[@edlyngaus8733]

Watched chexicans last night to hear your Current overall thoughts on HOTD And happy to know Your going to continue with this!🙂 Thanks! Also happy anniversary for sharing all your knowledge on super heroes, far off fantasy Worlds and outer space !! I feel like you guys helped me connect better to my Household of men (Sons and husband) Now sometimes I know what going on more than them!!😂 Thanks once again!! 🤗❤❤

[@HeroesReforged]

It makes our heart so happy that we could help you bond with your family! Thank you so much for watching!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The book Fire and Blood is what this show is taken from. The “Dance of Dragons”. Took place over many years in the book. Incest and Targaryens go hand in hand. You ignore it after a while. It just is, in that world.

[@CokeZeroHero]

They haven’t dived that deep into the world of GOT they haven’t watch the first show in its completion

[@brad5794]

The dance is 3 years

[@Water_Person_IRL]

​@@CokeZeroHero Also wanted to say GOT explains so many of their queries. Like the kingsguards oaths, kinslaying, oaths in general, targ incest. Just a few to note because HotD goes right into Westeros and does not have the pivotal dialogue that GOT shows early on.

[@annbeths]

16:56 That shadow of Vhagar gave me chills! Shes huge

[@gpauldejesus]

i don’t think its fair or accurate to say that they’re going to stretch this for as many seasons as they can when its almost the opposite, they covered decades in one season and now it’ll be like 2 more seasons of the actual Civil War but anyways im glad you gave this a shot even if it didn’t win all of you over completely

[@Velociraptour]

If anything they have a lot to condense. I'm hoping we get at least an episode covering a few years of the aftermath.

[@reki76]

I can't say I'm glad they give it a shot, by far this was the worst reaction they have ever done.

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

Theyre just coping. If you asked them, they'd tell you they like Rings of power more haha. So Take it with a grain of salt. They absolutely love this show. It's like cig smokers telling you they aint addicted and can stop at any time.

[@hectorminator]

@@superkoopatrooper4879 No, I can absolutely tell you I prefer Rings of Power, and that's fine. Who cares? Do I think one is objectively better than the other? No, because there's no such thing as objectively good art, that's not the point. But we will be watching season two. And you don't have to watch if you don't want to. = )

[@hectorminator]

@@hordeofswords We literally do pay attention, we're not willfully ignoring the opportunity to understand the story. We just might not like it as much as you do, and that's fine. We're different people. You don't have to watch our videos if you don't want to, that's also fine. Thanks.

[@chrisketchum6595]

Adam articulates it well: you get “heroes” in other media. This show gives you something different. I enjoyed these reactions, even if you didn’t all love the show! Definitely interesting to hear opinions from people who weren’t knee-deep in Game of Thrones. 😊

[@leisastalnaker3790]

George R R Martin wrote his characters as very much gray. Good guys have their darkness and bad guys have their light. They are complex.

[@mikebell1844]

The book the show is based on is almost written like a history book and the section in that book that the show is based on "the dance of the dragons" is only about 27 pages. Almost all of the personal and character building moments are the show writers

[@freeloadingmf]

It's definitely more than 27 pages.

[@Noone91875]

Full story of dance is about 200+ pages. 1st season is just 30-40 pages.

[@mikebell1844]

@@freeloadingmf re-read my comment. i think you missed my point

[@mikebell1844]

@@Noone91875 the entire fire and blood book is about 200 pages. the section of that book about the dance of the dragons is only about 27 pages. that will cover all seasons

[@Noone91875]

@@mikebell1844 what book are you reading buddy. I have read it and dance of dragons chapters is about 150+ pages. There are like 10 chapters that covers the story. Ends at the chapter "the hour of the wolf".

[@thelaughingstormbornagain1297]

As someone who grew up on Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter the names in the A Song of Ice and Fire series has never been an issue for me. Interesting names that kind of rhyme just seems standard sci-fi and fantasy stuff at this point.

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

This show drops you in a fully fleshed out world and youre overwhelmed by design. It's like Skyrim, you dont know everything right away, you get bits and pieces. By the end of season 1 I knew everybody's names and houses. Funny enough, I know the map of Westeros better than I know the states. They know it too.

[@thelaughingstormbornagain1297]

@superkoopatrooper4879 It do be like that, though. Where is Missouri on the United States map? (looks of confusion) Where's Dorne on the Westeros map? (excitedly pointing) There!

[@hordeofswords]

Hitting on Hector's point about them streching out the show, they actually aren't doing that and actually can't do that. The Dance of the Dragons is a relatively small conflict that lasts only about two years from the time Viserys dies to a ruler is crowned. It is based on 1/3 of the book Fire and Blood and three short stories. Unlike GOT, which spans decades, several books and short stories and is left unfinished. The basis for House of the Dragons is a finished story. The first five episodes of this season cover the prologue of the story, which covers all the events in the first chapter of the story in Fire and Blood with some of the short stories mixed in to flesh some things outs. The story of the Dance of the Dragons spans about four chapters (give or take) of Fire and Blood (Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2., Chapter 3. Aftermath). All of the season 1 covered the first chapter, most of the expanded material and a little bit of the second chapter sprinkled in. Season Two is looking to cover most of Chapter Two with a little of Chapter Three. And so on. At the most the show will last between 3-4 seasons depending on how much time they want to spend in the Aftermath portion of the story. The biggest complaint people have is that things seemed too rushed. However, after Game of Thrones (a story to this day remains unfinished) George RR Martin stepped in and took a more creative control of future projects. He acts as executive producer of House of the Dragon and is very much adamant that the story not divulge too much from whats in the books. This is why we had so many time jumps in the early part of the season. That's how it happened in the books, they weren't allowed to add to it. That's not to say they can't change things here or there, Laenor is a best example of this, while they can change details here and there to better flesh out the story, they cannot go around inventing things like they ddi on GOT. HBO has already greenlit another GOT-esque project The Hedge Knight, based on other A Song of Ice and Fire short stories. Martin has a lot of other material and ideas to adapt so they really don't need to stretch out any one project as there are plenty to fill up HBO line up for years to come.

[@zVizzions]

This show is based on a book written by George RR Martin btw

[@hectorminator]

LOL

[@zVizzions]

@@hectorminator what?

[@AreAndBeDesigns]

@@hectorminator I think what @zVizzions is getting at is that THIS show is ALSO a book. So from beginning to end it's already known what will happen and how/when the show will end.

[@hectorminator]

@@AreAndBeDesigns My bad, @zVizzions, I literally thought this was a great joke poking fun at how often GoT fans share this piece of info about the original show or the new show, as though most folks don't know that. Like "these movies are based on books by J.R.R. Tolkien, btw" about Lord of the Rings would be very funny to say, in some circumstances. LOL my bad! Thank you for trying to be sincere and sorry my brain assumed it was a joke!

[@Skye_Writer]

All right, so now that war has been declared we have two factions, the Greens (Alicent and her family) and the Blacks (Rhaenyra and her family). This may help you keep track of who is related to who. *Team Green:* Alicent Hightower Targaryen; her father, Otto Hightower. Her children Aegon, Helaena (married to Aegon), Aemond (the eye patch guy), and Dareon (not yet seen and won't even be mentioned until season 2)...all of them are Targaryens. Aegon, btw, is only 19, and is her oldest child. Also on Alicent's side, Ser Criston Cole the Kingsguard, and Ser Larys Strong, aka The Clubfoot, who is the Master of Whispers (he's the guy into Alicent's feet). Ser Arryk Cargyll is the twin who stayed to serve the Hightower family. *Team Black:* Rhaenyra Targaryen, eldest child and the heir of the dead king; her husband, Daemon; her cousin , Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and Rhaenys's husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon. Rhaenyra's sons from her first marriage -- Jacaerys [Jace], Lucerys [Luke] (now deceased), and Joffrey [Joff]. Rhaenys and Corlys are their grandparents, in name at least. Rhaenyra's sons with Daemon, Aegon and Viserys. Daemon's daughters from his first marriage, Baela and Rhaena. Rhaenys and Corlys are their grandparents. Ser Erryk Cargyll is the twin who stole Viserys' crown and brought it to Dragonstone to give to Rhaenyra (since it is her father's crown and it was supposed to go to her to begin with). Yes, the Targaryen family tree is less a tree and more of circle...they are a lot like the Ancient Egyptians in that way, and even here in America the frequency of first-cousin marriage was a practice that had often been favored, especially by elites. It was all about keeping the blood pure and more often than that, keeping property/land/wealth in the family, particularly in cases where the woman inherited it; gotta find her someone in the family to marry our all that wealth will go to a rival family. [smh] Don't try to get into the weeds to untangle all the relationships. The easiest thing to do is take everyone but whatever current title they claim, i.e., Rhaenyra calls Daemon her husband, Rhaenys refers to Rhaenyra and Daemon's children (from their respective _first_ marriages) as her grandchildren, Jace refers to Baela as his future/betrothed wife. They are every one of them cousins in one way or another, by blood or marriage. Basically, everyone with white hair is related, and Rhaenyra's dark-haired boys are still related to the family, but only through ONE of their parents (making them the least inbred members of Team Black).

[@keeganbate8935]

"It aint the size of the dragon, its the size of the FIGHT in the dragon!" Héctor's big OOF

[@hectorminator]

BUT I did call that he might die! And I was right! lol poor kid.

[@TheCrystella26]

I agree with Adam, the characters are gray, no black and white. It very interesting to see how these characters continue their story, season two is awesome so far. As long as you can get past the incest thing. That is Targarany thing, that's what they do to keep the blood line "pure" to ride dragons. 😊

[@ninjafohhiya]

1. I think there's only going to be 3 seasons. 2. As everyone is saying, this literally taken from source material written by George RR Martin with a few changes. This show fulfills the peak GoT feelings I had before the dark times (when the directors didn't have source material.)

[@pimtooler6370]

It's really not accurate to say that the show ran out of source material when by season 5 the show deviated so far from the books that there was possibly no way they could've course corrected themselves even to stay accurate to what happened in book 4 or 5. Many important characters in the books weren't properly introduced when they should've been in earlier seasons. I remember at one point GRRM stopped talking about the show entirely and posted about this other historical drama called The Last Kingdom probably because he felt that what the show became was no longer his story...

[@CharlieGuy999]

These reactions have been painful…

[@reki76]

Right? I was giving them a chance cause they are usually entertaining but wow, that was a chore.

[@tykohn]

@@CharlieGuy999 I give them credit that they seemed to try to be more positive over time. I’ve seen too many of their reactions to things they genuinely care about though and you can tell this is a bit of a forced labor.

[@hectorminator]

@@reki76 okay, you can not watch them. Thanks for trying it out! = )

[@hectorminator]

@@tykohn It's not, we just REALLY don't like incest! lol Thanks for watching.

[@reki76]

@@hectorminator 100% that doesn't mean I would never watch you guys again, not everything works all the time, sadly.

[@penguin50279]

aemond is so stupid. like bro your on FLYING GODZILLA and you think chasing a baby dragon will somehow turn out with the kid not being dead?

[@annbeths]

Right!! Aemond dumbass really thought he could chase a 14yo baby dragon with a 180yo war dragon. Then he acting all surprised when she ate Arrax and Luke like a snack😭

[@eld2310]

It was not an accident in the book. The show is trying hard to make the characters more gray and not clear cut good or evil. They continue with the “Oopsie, didn’t mean to” shit in Season 2 as well and it’s pretty irritating.

[@hannahawesome85]

LET'S GO! I hope you were focused on the story for a little bit at least... I love this show and I hope that you at least liked it because it seemed like you hated it or didn't care for it for so many episodes. The next season pops off! You'll get dragon action this episode! 🐉🐲

[@Mike90317]

1:27 I mean, he's talking to his mom, she's perfect. 😬

[@TheBlackKnight621]

The upcoming spinoff show title a knight of the seven kingdom will be epic!

[@Water_Person_IRL]

Dunk and Egg is gonna be a nice tragedy.

[@speak123]

Isn’t it interesting how imperfect as raenerya is, (considering you’re watching season 2), it shows how even with treachery and betrayal she as a woman has to act somewhat regal and restrained even when fuming and Aegon as a man is allowed to be angry and reckless etc, very patriarchal toxic society Also to everyone watching, not everyone has to enjoy something on the same level as everyone else 🧊 out, also Hector you’re killing me 🤣🤣🤣, that’s coming from a big fan and book reader, also side point, these events aren’t in detail in the book, it’s in fact told by a storyteller who we can’t be sure is correct on the details and told in borderline bulletpoint history book sort of way

[@Scorpio_Jeff]

This production is not part of the American actors or writers guild but the British guilds instead as far I know.

[@KingAegonThe2nd]

Even though I've been annoyed by a lot of your guys takes during these, I do still enjoy the reactions and hope you continue to do them.

[@ILoveManCity.]

These guys are too used to Disney 😂. I love Star Wars but 1 Game of Thrones book has more logical lore than the whole Disney-era Star Wars.

[@hectorminator]

@@ILoveManCity. The most insufferable Game of Thrones fans are the ones that put down everything else, especially things made for completely different audiences. Insufferable.

[@jeannewynneherring]

Oh man! Knowing what was going to happen, my heart was pounding while you guys were predicting that kid’s demise! 😂 Such a fun rewatch with yall!

[@hectorminator]

I called it! Poor little dude!

[@hannahawesome85]

*18:17* Uncles* not cousins!

[@theFILMaDDICT16]

It's definitely the complexity of the characters, their flaws, and the overall political intrigue of this world that makes it very appealing to a lot of viewers like us. We're not as shocked or polarized with the mature content of this show such as incest or gore because from the very first episode of Game of Thrones, we're introduced to that but now we're mostly used to it. Similar to The Boys, as the show goes on, we become more desensitized to it, for better or for worse. But great reaction as always, guys! Can't wait for you all to catch up to season 2! Before you start, which team are three rooting for now once the war begins? Team Black or Team Green? Thanks!

[@hectorminator]

I'm rooting for them to take each other out! lol

[@LouieR.4682]

You guys breezed through the first season. Now do back to back episodes on season 2 tomorrow you'll be caught up with everyone.

[@hectorminator]

We did it!

[@freeloadingmf]

Ya'll love Star Wars but that had incest too in a world where it's NOT normal 😂

[@hectorminator]

I don't think you're using that word correctly. lol

[@freeloadingmf]

@@hectorminator what word, incest? So brother and sister kissing is…?

[@hectorminator]

@@freeloadingmf super gross but jeez Louise about one-one THOUSANDTH as bad as any one episode of HOTD lol

[@freeloadingmf]

@@hectorminator lol well yeah my comment was made in jest. Mostly ;-) Because in a way, even if it was just a little kiss and flirtation...it's grosser in a universe where it's supposed to be just as gross as we think of it rather than HotD where it's all supposed to be normal behavior for Targaryens.

[@hectorminator]

@@freeloadingmf this is the weirdest attempt at justifying incest I’ve read.

[@russellbrian741]

If you can't keep it in your pants, keep it in the family

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

When are yall reacting to season2? I love watching from the perspective of people who don't want to like it but can't help it lol. You gonna wait until the season ends? It's excellent so far.

[@HeroesReforged]

Episode 1 and 2 of season 2 are already up on our Patreon

[@salty_caramela]

Guys thanks for the reactions :) Hope you'll do the second season that's currently going on :)

[@christopherreed7508]

Finally.

[@lamoracanthus11]

misinformed, yet so confident...

[@Dk._]

This was fun to watch you homies react to this season! Thanks for making it through 😂

[@kylemccool1037]

I'm with Hector...sometimes the show doesn't HAVE to show us the most fucked up stuff in the world. Thanks for blurring stuff out, I wouldn't be able to watch otherwise

[@Water_Person_IRL]

In terms of gore and blood HotD holds back more than GOT.

[@BenJack]

Loved the discussion at the end! Augustin totally nailed that prediction for season 2, Adam’s commentary on the nature of this story and its layered characters was great, and can’t wait to see all the funny bits Hector comes up with for the next season!

[@christinajackson-smith]

I appreciate that you men reacted to this series even though it didn't necessarily mesh with your preferences. Thank you

[@AstroAvenger]

Don’t react to season 2, thanks in advance.

[@HeroesReforged]

too late. you can just skip those reactions.

[@_Josh_98]

lol why?

[@iansanford8369]

@@HeroesReforged perfect response 👍🏼 lol

[@ivanbanda559]

I will skip my patron subscription as well 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤡🤡

[@beanscuz11]

@@ivanbanda559 that’s cool. They gained a new Patreon sub.

[@tslytle]

in confused on where the indiana jones reactions are :((

[@hectorminator]

we had to postpone them, but the plan is to get back to movie reactions for Patreon, so look for them soon!

[@tslytle]

@@hectorminator thanks king

[@CokeZeroHero]

Team I didn’t watch GOT but I’m reacting to HOTD lol that’s what’s up but ya have to watch game of thrones it gives the show more 💥 bam !!!

[@JoseRodriguez-op6wo]

I love the honest reaction , some people just don’t understand to accept others opinion without being similar to theirs.

[@wolfxp2]

They can dislike the show that’s fine, hector shouldn’t be chilling on his phone and start complaining bc he doesn’t know what’s going like in other episodes

[@pariamtzv]

everyone loves Honest reactions , the thing that make people mad its the jokes and just making fun all the time , its not hard to just pay attention to the dialogs and story

[@hectorminator]

@@wolfxp2 I'm not, but it's fine if you don't like me or how we watch this show and have a good time. You don't have to watch these reactions. Thanks!

[@hectorminator]

@@pariamtzv We pay plenty of attention, this is, as fans keep pointing out, a very mature and complex show, right? So we might sometimes miss small details like everyone else who watches these shows at home and doesn't record themselves watching it. I do think you're right, though, that some Game of Thrones fans take the world very, very seriously, and I don't think we're ever gonna be like that which is fine. They don't have to watch our reactions. = )

[@photokunstler]

wow i can't believe ya'll are doing reactions to this series LOL I know ya'll weren't a big fan of GOT. I felt similar to Hector, I just wasn't too interested in the series overall. I only watched the first season of GOT because of Momoa then he died.. so I didn't bother to watch after that, but I did watch the first season of Dragon. I didn't want to watch, but it did close the first season in a really captivating way. HOWEVER I'm just not into incest or rape porn soooooo - I'm just not sure if I wanna invest in Max to watch another season of Dragon quite yet - howeverrrr I am ALLL INTO INTERVIEW OF A VAMPIRE series instead. I love some Ann Rice. it's a great adaptation of the books tbh. I'm glad that Dragon didn't have as much rapey shit, but it was still a little shocking in parts (esp the birth scene).

[@Fierce-s8h]

😂😂😂😂

[@mayavmarinho]

Guys, this was great, can’t wait for yours season 2 reaction!

[@Dr_ChaZy]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉1st

[@photokunstler]

btw is it just me or the dude with the eye patch having a really overtly huge chin, very much looks like the inbred Habsburg Jaw deformation thing, if so then I guess they were all about casting this series appropriately.

[@Water_Person_IRL]

Lol Aemond is son of viserys and alicent, no relation with each other.