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[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

I love this

[@NOxLEAKz]

When is Sally going to do her next MCU review???

[@pohanahawaii]

😣 Cringing hard, uncomfortable shiftings, like both of you. Though Milly Alcott is older in real life, she still looks young enough for us to feel that icky incest factor. Maybe it'll feel less creepy when older Rhaenyra comes in?

[@tashaglam4824]

Rhaenyra Targaryen in one episode: -Got to turn away a bunch of grandpa's that wanted to marry her -Got down and dirty with two of the hottest warriors in Westeros. -Successfully lied her way out of a sex scandal -AND got Otto Hightower fired as Hand of the King. Honestly, a queen.

[@justuschester4602]

More like a medieval hoe type shit but ok if that’s your definition of female empowering 💀💀💀😂

[@fleisbester612]

She didn't lied about Daemon, they really didn't had sex. She was omissive about Criston.

[@jamesw7072]

@@fleisbester612 I think Daemon at least put the head in when he had her bent from behind and pulled her pants down.

[@maninform3523]

She’s horrible and spoilt by her father, you planted the seeds of her planning to rule whether people care or not but you guys are too think to see it, you’d rather regurgitate cringey points from Twitter

[@fleisbester612]

@@maninform3523 Nah, if she was a man everyone would accept everything she did... That was a fucked up society, they prefer a piece of shit (Aegon II) as king just because he has a dick...

[@tashaglam4824]

When you realize the Daemon came home and didn't even stay a whole day before he was exiled again. HE IS SO MESSY. I LOVE HIM.

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

Literally cameback to be celebrated and honored as a war hero, and left hangover and kicked like a dog. This guy is pure chaos, long live Daemon Targaryen.

[@maizysincestarling8679]

He purposely came back to fuck with Viserys. He had it coming. lol

[@thihaaung647]

A typical chaotic sibling. 😁

[@anubhavseth5337]

i dont get it lol, why do people already love daemon?! as of yet he's just been awful, a person who makes jokes on his brother's dead infant child, who beats an innocent messenger and purposefully tries to ruin his niece's reputation and plays with her like an object for messing with his brother, i mean he might have a redeeming arc ahead or not idk, but i absolutely do not understand the love for him rn?! Jamie earned his redemption and love, Daemon has just been vile.

[@portiamay2609]

@@anubhavseth5337 it’s the chaotic badass energy he radiates. He appears evil but once you figure out his intentions, he’s usually just trying to piss off his brother. He never genuinely hurt his family if you pay attention, but anyone else is fair game. Younger sibling energy for sure. A dick to everyone, but secretly a ride or die for family.

[@thenerdywave2007]

This episode was shockingly, this show keeps getting better and better

[@shantoreywilkins651]

🔥🎯🐲

[@728GT]

Very shockingly

[@MewzikMaker]

I was shockingled

[@lewis821]

i do hope the episodes to come keep me in a state of shockinglyness

[@wittweirdo3066]

Shockingly indeed

[@thedarkknight2221]

After seeing Daemon and Viserys were getting along again I actually thought this was gonna be lighter but this is the HEAVIEST episode of the series yet. The director of the episode Clare Kilner said that it was important when she was filming the sex scenes to shoot them from the right point of view. She said she wanted them to be from the woman’s point of view where people were enjoying themselves and freeing themselves from the constraints of the world they’d been living in.

[@natechenry]

Just wait until next episode. pretty sure Viserys will die within one or two episodes. That’s when the civil war between the family begins.

[@roxxaviguetero8168]

Thank you DarkJediKnight for the intresting information

[@ACinemafanatic]

@@natechenry that might happen in season 2 or the end of season 1

[@GreatOldOne9866]

@@natechenry I hope Viserys dies soon. I like that he’s umm dutiful, but he’s way to wacky for me to be fond of as a character.

[@angienoexiste]

@@natechenry the timeskip isn't until episode 6 and then viserys is still alive

[@christina3055]

I do think most including myself knew that was coming between Damon and Rhaenyra but i was enjoying seeing the shock on your faces. Your reaction was enjoyable. This show is amazing and I love how it sticks to the books and doesn't shy away from anything. Seeing how this happens in the Targaryen line it didn't bother me. As someone said in the comment below Dameon gets what Daemon wants. I love how that scene shows both viewpoints to Alicent and Rhaenrya. Alicent being forced in this situation while Rhaenrya willingly giving into it. Great writing and acting.

[@SassySorrelFilly]

Except Daemon and Rhaenyra didn't actually have sex. Daemon couldn't get it up. Milly Alcock confirmed in a behind the scenes vignette.

[@centripetal6157]

Your missing the point of that scene... Daemon is trying to steal the iron throne from Queen Alicents son by sleeping with Rhaenyra and creating a true royal heir but his guilt makes him stop. Rhaenyra in her inexperience and excitement, forces Cristan Cole to sleep with her - causing problems later on with her heir and claims to the throne.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

@@centripetal6157 The entire reason Criston Cole is at court is to seduce and deflower Rhaenyra through Hightower's scheming. Believe me, he doesn't give a damn about her, he is a fantastic actor with everyone at court, including the audience, apparently.

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

This episode was pure seed planting, a lot of actions from today's episode are going to have huge repercussions in the future: Rhaneyra has agreed to wed, Otto has been ousted from the Hand of the King position so he'll step up his plans, Alicent is growing jealous/tired of Rhaneyra and the fact that she'll be the next ruler and not her son, Damon has the hot for her niece, and sooner or later he'll be back for her, and the King just realized how much he's been played.

[@micahzetrovamoseley5256]

Seed planting, you got that right 😆🤣🤣

[@centripetal6157]

Daemon is more interested in stealing the iron throne from Queen Alicents son by sleeping with Rhaenyra and producing a male Targaryan heir. He doesn't have romantic feelings for Rhaenyra at this point.

[@ducksauce9187]

alot of seed planting indeed sir.

[@dybiosol]

@@centripetal6157 He seemed to want Rhaneyra to back away in the brothel but she didn't. Thats when he had to back away because he wasn't exactly planning to get all of it to this point at all and now he feels the guilt.

[@centripetal6157]

@@dybiosol yeah. He had planned everything out but couldn't go through with it because he didn't like manipulating her.

[@andrewaustin3836]

A scene I loved that seems to have gone over a lot of heads is when Cole folds his cloak and gently places it down while looking at it sadly. This is because that white cloak symbolizes his oath to the kings guard, which he is about to break.

[@prettynerd4779]

OMG... I noticed a few things... 1. Viserys dont give AF about Alicent kids and dont even consider them " his blood" he called them " Otto's blood". 2. Alicent was really WEIRD.. like she was so angry about Rhaneyra not being a maiden and I honestly think its because Rhaneyra is having a hot dragon summer screwing all these young, virile sexy men and Alicent is over their stuck having sex with an old king with lesions on his body that makes her go drier than SAND.. lol.. so she was pissed because Rhaneyra is living her best life and ALicent is suffering and on top of it she has NO ONE.. No allies, no friends, nothing.. 3. I think Daemon stopped because he does care about Rhaneyra and knew it was wrong.. I am not sure if they did " do the deed or not" .. I dont think so but I am not 100% sure.. but 2 guys in one night.. ROFL.. jeesh Rhaneyra.. . 4. I think Otto really does love VIserys but Rhaneyra was RIGHT!! The fact he had her followed was treason in itself..

[@donghuaedits]

I absolutely agree with you in the reason of why Daemon stoped, I truly think that he was going to go until the end, but his conscience spoke louder. Can’t wait to see more hot and steamy scenes between Daemon and Rhanyera, because from now on, their scenes will be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanradut2595]

According to the show runners at the end of the episode, Dameon stopped because he couldn’t physically do it. Like in the first episode when he tried to sleep with the prostitute and couldn’t finish. In the case of this episode the reason they gave was kinda in line with what you said that he actually cares for her.

[@fleisbester612]

Alicent was cheating the king

[@claireelyse5992]

I really feel for Alicent, though by others sentiments I know that will change in the future…

[@yihni3305]

lol according to actress interview i would say alicent was just really care and worried and even jealous because rhaneyra f someone. she IS rhaneyras best friend in this show, which is differ from book.

[@TtroubleTT]

"I love it when they get along" They then precede to get along a bit too well lmaoo

[@tombrockhardy3419]

the acting this episode was 10/10

[@Cangeltibon]

26:25…she didn’t “lie” she definitely omitted but she didn’t lie, she didn’t sleep with Deamon (not for lack of trying) and she never said she was still a maiden. She danced around the truth be she never lied.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

She told a half truth.

[@vasectomy_]

@Rocket ain’t no way mf is still saying thot in 2022

[@jesusfreaklol1]

@@vasectomy_ he did go to his ex

[@Zakuen]

Was going to say this as well. Definitely danced around it, but she didn't "lie" from what I could tell.

[@baokachi9767]

she said daemon never touched her.. she straight out lied.

[@skizzaho13]

your editors deserve a raise! it’s amazing how quickly your videos are posted and they’re much appreciated

[@CarloRodriguez10]

7:24 John “I love it when they get along” 8:07 John “ I feel so conflicted “ 😂

[@musicsoul4037]

no one seems to catch it but Daemon's Mistress Mysiera (the white worm) was also plotting and playing the game with her little birds. I dont know where her true allegiance is by sending that kid to Otto. It just much complex.

[@centripetal6157]

Daemon set it all up. He wanted everyone to see the affair with Rhaenyra - this way it would force a marriage as Rhaenyra was "damaged goods" and most lords would not want her in marriage. This is why his girlfriend sent the boy to "spy" on the affair and spread rumors... It was all a plan to steal the throne away from Queen Alicent and create a Targaryen child of pure royal blood with Rhaenyra. However Daemon could not use Rhaenyra due to his guilt over manipulating family. This is why Daemons girlfriend says she "had his best interests" after he failed to sleep with Rhaenyra

[@scotthewitt258]

The tea is called "Moon Tea". It is mentioned occasionally in GoT. It prevents babies.

[@Jazzyruf]

I love the quote on the dagger “from my blood comes the prince that was promised and his is the song of ice and fire” it’s talking about Jon

[@cosmo588]

It’s great haha

[@mt6897]

Nah, it is about Daenerys

[@isiaharellano3789]

No, just no. That just brings back bad memories from S8.

[@kimberlyh.1090]

ASOIAF is the book series this show and GOT's is based on...It's not finished yet (two more books to go), and GGRM is the ultimate decider of who the Prince (or Princess) that was promised is. All we can do is theorize, not even us book readers know. You don't know if it's Jon Snow.

[@iainsteele5737]

@@kimberlyh.1090 but it can’t have been arya

[@antonellasaborido3809]

My family: all shocked with the Daemon and Rhaenyra's thing. Me: *laughing in book reader*

[@diegofrgc]

What, why?

[@margaretconnor5623]

@@diegofrgc The book readers knew it was going to happen because SPOILERS!!!!! Daemon and Rhaenyra marry and have kids together. They are Dany's direct ancestors.

[@thelightwarriordiariesxsup6781]

GOT people should've not been surprised. I knew it was coming and I didn't read the books.

[@marti9734]

@@margaretconnor5623 thanks to them we had the mad king.... maybe it would have been better if they didn't fuck

[@Ri_Shin_Marco]

@@margaretconnor5623 And why are they surprised... it's just uncle and niece! Aegon had kids with both his wives which both were his sisters. The King's (Viserys) own parents were brother and sister... well Viserys first wife Aemma was his cousin. And fast forward 160 years and you got Rhaegar, Viserys and Daenerys parents which were also siblings.

[@jennjacinda]

Matt Smith has really shone these last few episodes. Daemon has absolutely been my favorite to watch.

[@rickray1202]

Ser Otto may have told the (most of the) truth to King Viserys, but its pretty clear to everone that he's telling Viserys out of self interest rather than to be a good Hand of the King.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

Exactly he may of told the truth but it was not for the kings best interest but his own and rhenerya opened her father's eyes to that truth even if it was just to save her own ass.

[@theawesomeman9821]

he's a normal politician

[@Ashbrash1998]

I'm glad Viserys was actual bring smart for once. He finally realized that if Otto had enough spies to follow Rhaenyra than he definitely knew about Alicent seeing him and spending time with him. Which on its own is indecent to send an unmarried young women along into the king's chambers

[@marti9734]

Bah like any other fucking people in the show... you think Corlys Velaryon is not doing HIS interest? You think Daemon isn't doing his interest? I mean...

[@marti9734]

@@Ashbrash1998 now now he still choose to bang her though

[@HavoK-0]

Was happy to get a little Ben Blackwood preview, he and his buddies are gonna be favorites in the later seasons.

[@frankiesabba]

so glad they teased him so early in the show too!

[@daedalus3726]

some said that was a little sam blackwood.. what are your thoughts? shouldn't sam be older than this

[@HavoK-0]

@@daedalus3726 ya i think that is actually right, Benjicot is his son that takes over raventree after him. As far as age, I think it was partly to show that the blackwoods are all about that life with him killing the bracken guy. Plus time jumps will have him aging up for the dance.

[@adamhughes4387]

yeah the dance isn't for another what 20 years? Aemonds not even born yet. So that kid was too old to be Ben Blackwood. Probably his father.

[@marcostargaryen4181]

But viserys was right , many readers believe otto/hightowers and the maesters were responsible for baelon(viserys father ) and aemon( rhaenys queen who never was father) dead.

[@jmoneyextreme3843]

Yea it was too how both brothers died and how Otto became hand at that time the maesters and old town were very powerful in underhand stuff

[@Ashbrash1998]

Reminds me of the theory I heard that the masters all over the realm had been slowly poisoning the dragons and etc. so magic would go away and the Targaryens would lose power

[@lizmccarthy-edwards2115]

The two young men who fought in front of Rhaenyra were from Houses Bracken and Blackwood who had an ancient feud hence the ott heckling that ended in a brutal slaughter.

[@tylerbhumphries]

It’s astonishing how quickly you all get these videos up. Keep up the good work.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

I was like the "I am uncomfortable" dog meme throughout the episode.

[@phillyjackson45]

Again and again the cast, Ramin and directors know how to do this series well for the franchise 💯

[@rickray1202]

You know this episode is going to slap when a Blackwood and a Bracken go at each others throats within the first 10 mins

[@alysdaxei]

This was by far the best episode of the series so far. SO good. Amazing sound design, especially during that middle segment when they were in the city. Wow!

[@nicodemusfleur]

Rhaenyra was lying her ass off in that scene with Alicent, and it was kinda hilarious. I love her.

[@ideozublake8036]

i mean she technically wasn’t lying though. just half truths

[@thelightwarriordiariesxsup6781]

She didn't f**k Daemon.

[@marti9734]

@@ideozublake8036 STILL LYING. Can we please stop babysitting Rhaenyra?

[@marti9734]

@@thelightwarriordiariesxsup6781 she swore on her mother that he didn't touch her.... yeah ehm

[@ginacgarza]

Yall are so fast to post these after the episode and we appreciate it more than y'all know! Subscription earned!

[@mistajay885]

This show truly does the cutting in between montages well. Quite clever to cut between Daemon+Rhaenyra and Visearys+Alicent.

[@tharukaepaarachchi6110]

This was my favourite episode so far and I am loving how both Alicent and Rhaenyra are portrayed. Grey Characters.

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅....

[@cmo9400]

She didn’t say she was a maiden…she said she didn’t sleep with Damon

[@marti9734]

Ooooh so? She still lied. No need to babysit her

[@cmo9400]

@@marti9734 okay..and. I’m saying she didn’t say she was a virgin..allicent assumed. Did I say babysit her?

[@Itta_Pupu]

Man the dialogue in this show reminds me of season 1 of Game of Thrones, love how it can get my heart pumping

[@RealmDesigner]

It's GRRM. I know he get's a lot of shit for taking for long... but it is undeniable the man is a master story teller and having his eye directly on this just shows his importance.

[@nottherealben]

@@RealmDesigner didn't the show writers right all the dialogue themselves? I don't think the book has dialogue already

[@user_outtacomission]

Daemon is sooo clever and diabolical and this was a masterplan. As much as he likes rhaenyra and his intentions were true with her, he made it look like it happened with rhaenyra and knew that the rumor would start( he takes her cap away letting to reveal her true self, thousands could have seen/known her). Eventually when she walked out the kid sees her (kinda loved the callback to varys lil birds) and goes to Otto. In my opinion it feels like Damon knew getting this rumor to Otto would set things in motion. His plan worked when the king ends up questioning why Otto was spying on her in the first place. Beyond that scene, rhaenyra projects the same thoughts and it solidifies the opinion about Otto for Viscerys. The way rhaenyra challenges Viscerys is similar to how daemon pushes his buttons so when she gives in to wed laenor valareyon and asks him to "DO HIS DUTY" as a king, Ottogotogo. In my mind this was allll daemons plan. I could be 💯 wrong but I also felt he was feeling the guilt of using rhaenyra for this and thats why he walked out.

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅....

[@nasg6706]

Dameon and Viserys stole this episode. Definitely up there for the best show on tv right now. Loving this series

[@tempestbully_kennels6029]

Man I know she likes Criston but that girl is crazy for Daemon couldn’t take her eyes off him all episode lol

[@LS13.]

She loves Criston, but IN love with Daemon I’d say

[@tempestbully_kennels6029]

@@LS13. nah wait till the show progresses u will see she don’t care for Criston which is wild

[@fleisbester612]

Daemon was fighting against his Targaryen instincts... Brave men lol

[@LS13.]

@@tempestbully_kennels6029 (I mean we know the books, but I like to keep an open mind lol just to enjoy it)

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@tempestbully_kennels6029 she has a girl crush on cistern but she wants daemon you saw it in this episode how aggressive she got when he stopped she wanted him and only fucked cristen to get that lust out of her .

[@SDavid3388]

Rhaenyra achieved more in one night than her daddy in his whole life as the King.😅

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅...

[@coreym0]

The tea at the end is such a catch 22. If she drinks it then she's admitting to not being a maiden anymore, but if not things could arrive and also prove she isn't a maiden anymore.

[@mishiara5499]

nah she could just drink it and say even if asked, that she threw it out. Even by drinking it, then filling it with water and saying "i threw the cup and its contents out" and it would not even be a lie

[@natechenry]

This episode was intense. I’m in shock of the performance from everyone especially Milly Alcock, I will go the lengths of saying that I’m more invested in this than GoT. And I feel like this show is darker than GoT as well. I mean the next episode will be pretty insane because the decline of viserys and daemon doing what he did. It’s actually going to hurt watching the jump and seeing milly go. Emma has shoes to fill.

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

Why does it have to be a competition? I'm just as invested in Hotd as I was in Got.

[@dunkirito8308]

More invested in this than GoT? Recency bias!

[@natechenry]

@@dunkirito8308 yeah grow up. It’s called an opinion. Go be a moron elsewhere

[@natechenry]

@@animec-dramaskpop6362 because again, people have different opinions, this show is darker than GoT to me. Move along little buddy

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

@@natechenry Okay, btw I wasn't trying to start anything I was genuinely asking.

[@FiveFootZero]

You guys are impossibly quick and I love it

[@mstea2234]

I was cheering Rhaenyra on as she was gettin her some Sir Criston Cole! SHE chose who she gave her Maidenhood too. She didn't lose it to rape or a crusty old dude. That's a win in the GoT world.

[@BlushGush]

YES

[@colehealey2925]

although she did get it taken in a very bad way lol

[@wittweirdo3066]

Did you really not understand the subtext behind that scene? She really didn't chose. She was ready to give her maidenhood to Daemon after that little seducing, but he bailed out. She was using Cole for her needs, that's about it. It's probably going to end up badly as Cole develops romantic feelings for her, and when he realizes the truth, he will probably have deep resentment for her.

[@samsterling1462]

she chose AKA raped a guy who had no choice but to consent. Yeah, double standard much?

[@johnjungkook2721]

She would have rather had Daemon, though. Criston was the rebound

[@buzzardbeatniks]

the music during the brothel scene was amazingly effective.

[@not_ian5543]

It sounds so simple, but I'm so happy that this show is as good as it is. Gives me hop for future spin offs (Robert's Rebellion and Blackfyres PLEASE)

[@natechenry]

I want to see A show with Aegon the conqueror. How we haven’t gotten that is beyond me.

[@centripetal6157]

I think a blackfyre show would tie in directly with house of the dragon conclusion and lead directly into the original Game of Thrones series. It would be a nice series to end the GOT universe on.

[@valkyrie5422]

theres a confirmed Jon snow spin off in the works set after that last season. Produced by Kit Harringtons production company. i think there is also 2 other spin offs more or less confirmed even if there isnt many details

[@OneMikeREV]

Spotted your message at 18:27 and I don't think Otto knew if they did it or not. The spy went as far as the brothel door because as a child, he couldn't enter without being spotted. So I think Otto added the part of them having sex to further his plan of ensuring Aegon gets to the thrown. Which leads me to double down on the notion that Daemon never said "Heir for a Day" like Otto reported, I think either someone else made the comment and Otto said Daemon said it, or nothing of the sort was said he just created the lie on the fly. Either way, he wasn't telling the truth, he just overstepped this lie and caused his dominoes to fall out of place.

[@centripetal6157]

Yes. Your correct. Ottos plan backfires though because King Viserys finds it weird that Otto is spying on Rhaenyra.

[@pohanahawaii]

😂 "It's like non-stop cringing.... Discomfort is like a good thing." Love John!

[@LS13.]

This episode was willlldd. Ngl tho targaryens marry each other so it is what it is lol, The chemistry was there since day one, and the power duo they’d be is top notch 😆 leave it to Westeros to have people ship incest 🤚🏼 Otto being de-handed was quite the shock though I actually didn’t expect it. “Shame shame shame” 😂 you guys are incredibly speedy on putting these eps out I don’t even know how lol but it’s awesome

[@themingler441]

I don't think it's the Targaryen+Targaryen that's the issue - it's that Daemon is already married

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@themingler441 They take many wives sometimes.

[@kirayoshikage8007]

@@queencerseilannister3519 in traditional Targaryen culture yes but most people of westeros only have one offspring. Even King can’t escape scrutiny if he would take a 2nd wife

[@Hajinrei]

​​@@queencerseilannister3519 Yeah. Aegon the Conqueror had two wives both his Sister.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

Milly's acting through the love scene is ON POINT. the playful foreplay, the "omg wtf is this feeling", and "come on in, and take me again!" the morning after. her face going from :0 to :D when Criston shows up, is exactly how a girl would react when that happens. how do I know? because I was Criston once as well XD

[@jaydensaavedra1714]

Shoutout to you guys being one of the first to post your reaction every week 👌🤌

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅...

[@1c3sly13]

Rhaenyra has the best costume designer. She always stands out.

[@TheeCuyahogaChippewa]

You guys got this up with the quickness!!! Crazy how fast you got this edited and up. Well done

[@agarsorchids7708]

I have to give it to Viserys in this episode, he did not fire Otto until he went after his daughter. Yes, Reahnyra bartered for it, but Viserys listed many more reasons why he is getting the boot. He is not stupid, more like confrontation avoider until pushed hard. He was the best for me here. Thanks for sharing guys, I hope you did not regret to react to this, I remember you being in question about this show!:)

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅....

[@Wolfe-Tone-]

Paddy is so good in the role, he has shown so many sides to the character of Viserys it's been great! In the end he did know that realistically the only person sending Alicent to his room to "console him" was Otto. Alicent didn't just say "hey Dad you think it's okay I go to this old mans room (the King no less) to see if I can help him through the grief of his dead wife?". I mean he didn't stop it happening, but understands the context along with everything else. Viserys has been vulnerable, likable, strong, weak and everything else all in a few short episodes. Fair play to everyone involved I'm hooked!

[@alyssaj6579]

Watching the show you can tell that everyone working in it, cast and crew, LOVE what they're doing. They love their work, and love their characters. I hate to bring up GOT season 8 again but with that season you could just tell and feel their passion and love for the show was gone, both cast and crew just felt like they were done with it. Though with HOTD it feels like that love and care is back:)

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅...

[@channelsoup]

You guys are so fast with these reactions it’s actually insane!

[@RicoSoprano_]

This was the most “Game of Thrones“ episode tonight lol

[@roninunchained]

"I feel like I'm watching an Alex Garland movie." Great comment/comparison. Both of you showed in your body language, how I felt watching the episode. Nothing was predictable and yet, all of this was bound to erupt any time now. Well done! Hope you do a LIVE stream once the season has concluded.

[@StaleBread]

Also anyone else feel like there’s more to this Otto situation?? I still find it odd that in the previous episode we were introduced to Ottos brother, the only scene he’s been in. And it was where he told Otto that it was up to him to ensure that Aegon is named heir. And he was mentioned in this episode again, giving Otto information. Otto is clearly a conspirator, but I feel Daemon and Viserys isn’t the only brother drama going on and we just aren’t being shown everything.

[@HBoyzFan]

I love that this episode showed that. Viserys isn’t a fool. He may make foolish decisions, but he can turn on the leader role when called for

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅...

[@normankesterlagua4088]

I felt your discomfort guys. You've been quiet most of the time hahahaha

[@mattsanders2207]

John: “I love it when they get along.” @7:22 That’s called foreshadowing.

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅....

[@BuGGy2DaB]

I was rooting for King Viserys to call out Otto on his bs. Bout f^ckin time! Episode 4 was amazing. Can’t wait till next Sunday, what could go wrong on a royal wedding?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jademonolith]

A wedding in GRRM’s world without at least 3 deaths is considered a dull affair.

[@DHallvc]

I Looooved when Viscerys told Otto if you're gonna acusse my daughter of something Say It, Stand On It....

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅..

[@skullknight4579]

"do you wish to know your death child" instantly shows dragonfire anyone noticed that?

[@12yearoldmewasterribleatpi75]

Damn props to you for getting this up so quick

[@Likeicare96]

I didnt really find the scene with Rhaenyra and Ser Criston all that sweet. Maybe I’m reading into it but it felt like she was taking advantage of her power over him to coerce him. He looked sad during it all, like he was just doing what his princess wanted. Plus, isn’t he betraying an chastity oath as a white cloak (or am I misremembering it?) Edit: I’m sure there was some attraction there, and perhaps it was just guilt about the oath not sadness… but I’m really worried about many people’s understanding of consent in the replies. He could have left any time? She’s literally the princess. Even if he wanted to be there, acting like him rejecting her wouldn’t have serious consequences is naïve.

[@edwinjlr1345]

That's exactly how it felt. I don't understand how people see it as romantic, when it's pretty much the Game of Thrones equivalent of the biblical David and Bathsheba story. It was a bad move on her part, as I'm sure it will backfire later.

[@theawesomeman9821]

She's a Targaryan, they'll naturally inconsiderate and selfish.

[@AbbeyKat]

i don’t think he was sad, i think he just felt guilty. not only was he breaking his oath, he was “defiling” her in his mind. i think he wanted her, he just knew he shouldn’t

[@Diana-wk9qv]

He definitely felt guilt but he also gave into temptation.

[@mridulsharma768]

He wasn't sad I think, it was guilt of giving up on his oath and the guilt that he actually wanted her and he is giving into it.

[@richsalazme]

I see now why George RR Martin's favorite Targaryen is Daemon. He is such a enigma, just when you thought you have him all figured out, he shows another side of him that is entirely different. Episode 1 we saw him as some arrogant, entitled prince. Episode 2 showed him as treasonous and childish. Episode 3 showed him being petty and badass. Episode 4 now shows us how he truly value his house, his brother and his niece. I think he didn't continued with Rhaenyra because he knew it was wrong, and defiling his niece wasn't the right way to achieve his goal. So he straight forward asked his brother to wed them, for their house. I also liked the detail of conflict you see in Otto before entering Viserys's chamber. He knew he was going to get in trouble, but he was in conflict with his duty and his plans. Also, I thing Alicent is a bit jealous of the freedom Rhaenyra gets to enjoy while she's stuck in the castle room as a baby maker or a real life sex toy.

[@centripetal6157]

Alicent is worried that Rhaenyra will have a pure Targaryen child and steal the iron throne away from her son ... Which is why Alicent gets so angry at Rhaenyra for sleeping around and keeps repeating that Rhaenyra is a "virgin" Allicent wants her son to be king. Rhaenyra having a child threatens that.

[@marti9734]

@@centripetal6157 I think you are simplyfing Alicent too much. She is definitely jealous of the freedom Rhaenyra has. What woman in her shitty position wouldn't?

[@centripetal6157]

@@marti9734 Alicent is definitely playing the game of thrones... She's not jealous, she's threatened by Rhaenyra having a pure royal Targaryen child - it would have higher claim to the throne on name alone

[@moneymoves2851]

Some (maybe most) knew this was eventually going to happen but WOW was that hard to endure lol

[@wilsonruleman]

NOT DAEMON THO NOOOOOO. That shit was so hard to watch and it went on so long. I knew she had to sleep with christon eventually

[@lynnamc524]

She and Dameon didn't do the deed, the show runners even confirmed that they didn't in the BTS at the end of the show.

[@fleisbester612]

Well the rumours weren't true, Daemon and Rhaenrya didn't had sex...

[@bena2357]

I’m bro I could barely watch that

[@vasectomy_]

@@fleisbester612 Otto said “coupling”, that includes kissing.

[@wampa25]

They did enough to be inappropriate, but not enough to satisfy. Hence, the way she acted when she got back to her room. Daemon preheated the oven, but didn't stick in the turkey.

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅..

[@Sharpe1502]

He’s literally been in like 2 or 3 scenes, but I am SO ready for Harwin “Break Bones” Strong to be more present. I love him already.

[@jenni5104]

"I feel so conflicted." - Pretty much sums up the fandom at that moment.

[@gabrieleharmon4648]

I'm gonna hate losing the younger versions of Alicent and Rhaenerya. I love them so. Oh Cristen Cole...

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅..

[@wilsonruleman]

John: i love it when they get along Me: oh they gonna gett along too well ma boi

[@neomoscoso10]

The backdoor shenanigans were aplenty in this episode. Madness is unraveling.

[@lilmilontiktok]

The best content creators🐐🐐

[@abhikpaul6891]

And so the dance of dragons begins. Beginning of the end of Targaryens.

[@stylezzir7761]

How do you guys do this. Insane. Great work.

[@neonoires]

I'm finally watching the after show review + breakdown and I really like what you said about the way it was shot and when carnal desires have consequences.

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅..

[@jessandporthosshadow]

I have made these exact faces while watching the episode lol

[@Gallupagator]

I'm LOVING this show, but words cannot even begin to describe how nervous I am about the age up of Rhaenyra. Milly Alcock has been phenomenal in this role. I know Emma D'arcy is a great actress, but I'm still SO worried about how this upcoming switch is going to effect the character relations. Fingers crossed it will feel good!

[@dajointcf4803]

i mean they have to do it... there is no way milly can pass for a woman who has 5 adult kids not to mention at some point there will be a major time jump and rhaenyra not aging would be wierd

[@Gallupagator]

@@dajointcf4803 of course its necessary for the story, doesn't mean it doesn't make me nervous. I worry because we have all this time associating with Milly's portrayal of Rhaenyra and Emma D'arcy may not feel the same in the role, even if she gives a great performance.

[@vei80s53]

@@Gallupagator well all I have to say is that you will get used to it

[@mt6897]

I mean, Emma was the actress that was cast first for the role of Rhaenyra, Milly was only cast after Emma and based on Emma, so I wouldn’t be that worried about it, they clearly trust Emma’s performance and as you said Emma is a great actress.

[@twstf8905]

Haha "What is this place?" _"It's just pixels! Pixels everywhere!"_ 😅

[@CaesiusX]

19:16 _"I wouldn't trust that."_ (the tea) ⚜️ IMO it’s exactly what the maester says. But, as I imagine others have said, it's also a trap. If she drinks it, she admits to bedding someone (and in the king's eyes, it is likely Daemon). And if she doesn't, she risks pregnancy. Were I her, I'd drink it, but first make something that looks like it. Refill the decanter and throw it against the wall (with a witness). Then I'd plop on my headphones 🎧 and loose myself in a playlist of personal jams.🎶 *EDIT:* Btw, an important point of note IMO is Daemon halting his advances (or rather, their mutual endeavors) because *_ultimately_* he found _he wasn't _*_up_*_ to it,_ as it were.😏

[@eurongreyjoy1008]

you are used probably to bad writing bcs this would be a stupid plan. they(viserys and rhaenyra) can literally talk about this the very next day and come to the conclusion that viserys didnt send it. otto is not that stupid and the maester is just not a stupid puppet. the king send it thats it and this will stay between them. stop trying to push bad writing

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅...

[@dutchblack27]

4 episodes in and its absolutely amazing! Nice video as always fellas

[@neonoires]

When I watched this I couldn't wait to see your reaction to it. Everyhing is playing out the way it should lmao.

[@Funk_Reactions]

How the hell? The episode ended like 25 mins ago and this video is 49 mins long lol. Damn we should call y’all the Tornado Twins lol.

[@carol31019]

Tonight you would totally need to watch it drinking something.

[@Funk_Reactions]

@@carol31019 yes you will. Lol

[@fleisbester612]

Daemon seems to be very chaotic, he doesn't respect royalties, but one thing I'm sure, he was saying the truth when he said that he wanted to give the House of the Dragon it's proper glory, he seems to be loyal to his brother and really want to his family to thrive, but he's not cautious and is very undisciplined.

[@Ladmia]

This show is rolling right along but yet has us so invested in only 4 episodes. Top notch work by all involved. Everyone is a grey character, which makes this so intriguing. Ser Criston was definitely taken advantage of. While she was taking Daemon’s advice and doing what she wanted, she wouldn’t face near the repercussions that he would. She doesn’t think about many others but herself as pointed out by Daemon telling her that she should care what others think. Still, good on her for getting down with two of the hottest guys in Westeros. Daemon is chaos and he’s going to hold our attention every time he is on the screen. If only Viserys could have got out of his denial sooner.

[@lumenx7499]

She is 14 and he is 23 I don’t see how she took advantage of him

[@Ladmia]

@@lumenx7499 it’s called power advantage. If he had refused her and she got mad, she could have made up some story and had him killed. Also she’s not 14 at that time but 17. She was 14 when she was made heir.

[@GreatOldOne9866]

The camera man was very happy this episode.

[@mattofalltradez]

Corridor Crew used a small clip of yours in their most recent video. The Batgirl video. Was awesome to see you guys there!

[@TheBambinoitaliano]

Daemon burned his bridge with King Viserys thanks to Otto "heir for a day" rumor. He is turning Otto's spying trick to his own advantage in this episode. He pretended to be intimate with Rhaenrya knowing very well Otto's birds are watching their every move. As a result Daemon ruined Rhaenrya reputation, created conflict between Rhaernrya and King Viserys and place her position in jeopardy. He also turned Viserys against Otto that resulted him being removed as the king's personal council. That leaves King Viserys very vulnerable with a four year old Prince Aegon as the potential replacement.

[@cindym5896]

You think it was that well planned by Daemon?

[@TheBambinoitaliano]

@@cindym5896 He is interested in Rhaenrya no doubt but for him to just drop her after kissing her at the whore house was intentional. A show for Otto's spy. He is no less manipulative than Otto. He's got nothing to lose as far as his relationship with King Viserys goes. There is much to gain to create conflict among Visery, Rhaernrya and Otto, the 3 obstacles preventing him from sitting in that throne.

[@prostishinobi6481]

By no means I agree to those kinds of relations in real life, but this is a fantasy world, and I trully want Daemon and the princess together!😅

[@lynnamc524]

It's not just fantasy though, these things happened in our actual past. Plus, the show runners confirmed that she and Dameon didn't have sex, he couldn't go through with it in the end.

[@dillonmartin5102]

@@lynnamc524 lol not yet. But his love for her will win in the end.

[@Diana-wk9qv]

Lol 😂 I like her with Deamon but I like her with Sir Christian and also with Lanor 😂 The princess is winning in my book 😂

[@jmoneyextreme3843]

@@Diana-wk9qv daemon and her finally do get together towards the end and cristian colen turns on her and laenor is gay and eventually dies pretty young

[@vasectomy_]

gross.

[@askingalex2319]

the morning after tea kinda looks like a hand grenade kinda poetic considering what its for

[@machinagirl]

This episode got spicy really quick. Lol. 🔥🔥🔥

[@ginacontu4131]

Wooow the guard sure got lucky...Daemon loss lol also you guys are really INSANELY fast lol Respect to the king because finally saw right through otto!!! Also i just realized that Daemon teased the hell out of her and then just bounced...why? She was ready

[@fleisbester612]

I feel bad for Daemon this ep, he was treated like trash, and he really thought that he was helping his niece and his brother. In the end he was fucked up again...

[@Dotfye]

@@fleisbester612 You are weird. Keep in mind this is a show. It says something about your morals if you have empathy for him seducing the child of his brother. "Better with me than someone random" is obviously meant as a weak excuse. He doesnt care.

[@therealvampirella02]

@@Dotfye He does care. That’s why he couldn’t do it.

[@jenniferw7642]

I think he couldn't do it because he knew it wasn't right AND because he lost control of the situation. He thought it would shock Rhaenyra. Instead she was into it.

[@Dotfye]

@@therealvampirella02 Not fucking your niece or a child does not mean you care about them. He said to his brother to give her to him, come on now. He just wants the throne, thats why he rather asked than go on with act without the king knowing it.

[@kellz9972]

8:10 is almost a perfect example of giggling during moments that arent entirely humorous

[@vulpii8135]

Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock are fantastic in every scene they appear in. Matt Smith is also a stand out, but i believe that Paddy and Milly are carrying this show

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅..

[@Anonymous-rc7kq]

if i was Sir Criston rn, i would be shitting bricks😂😂

[@GhostofRhurValley]

Homegirl really decided to play with her favorite kingsgaurds life .

[@textmeon1-596]

I have something special for you 🎊🎮🎉✅....

[@rjtavares1480]

Is there a word for "two one-night stands in one night"?

[@Ashley_e]

My favorite is the contrast of restrained cage of Alicent’s life. Sleeping g and many-making with Viserys’ scabby self. Vs the liberating sex for pleasure and freedom to CHOOSE that Rhaenyra has, she’s very jealous. It is going to be very hard to comeback from this lie she told. She bound to find out, Rhaenyra lied to her.

[@centripetal6157]

Alicent knows that a pure Targaryen child from Rhaenyra will steal away the iron throne from her son. That's why she's angry at Rhaenyra and keeps saying that Rhaenyra has to be a virgin. Rhaenyra is threatening her claim to the throne.

[@believeume122]

This show is so good! Intense and so entertaining