HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 1x7 "Driftmark" Reaction & Spoiler Discussion! | Game of Thrones

[@Hajinrei]

Kinda feel bad for Rhaenys. She lost her kids in an instant. yeah, Laenor is alive but she doesn't know it. And she just wants nothing to do with the throne and it's all Corlys' ambition

[@alexjames4770]

To be fair, Laena’s death had pretty much nothing to do with Corlys’s ambition, and his ambition probably began in sincerity to her crown being stolen.

[@Abhinab_Roy]

He is alive.... But for how long.....¿¿

[@lucylucian2564]

nah i think she secretly payed the guy to not kill laenor, why not get more gold without getting ur hands dirty.

[@alexjames4770]

@@lucylucian2564 Daemon and Rhaenyra were very clearly in on him surviving imo.

[@lucylucian2564]

@@alexjames4770 rhaenyra yes,daemon i dont think gives a shit about him.

[@rickybobby3967]

The dragon Vhagar has been ridden by Visenya (Argon the Conqueror's first wife and sister), Prince Baelon (Visery's Father), Laenar Velaryon and now Aemond Targaryen. Dragons can bond with anybody of true Valryian blood and it doesn't have to be from parent to offspring 21:00

[@hollywarnock6382]

Based on the show it appeared Aemond was bullied his whole life. I think after claiming that dragon for his own he gained the confidence to finally fight back.

[@marti9734]

Obviously, he said to the girl what his brother and his cousins said to him in the last episode about the pig...

[@mrmr4622]

True, but the bitterness of being bullied turned him into a bully too

[@stephanieivanova3308]

I mean sure, but at the woman's funeral whose dragon it was... there's timing and there's Timing😅😅😅

[@himum3429]

@@mrmr4622 Aemond is basically a younger Daemon. They both kinda get a pass for being pricks because they're so badass. 😂. No but there really are no Heroes or Villians in this tbh.

[@fanispalaiog6639]

@@mrmr4622 Not really. He didnt expect his family to began accusing him of stealing Vhagar when he didnt. He expected them to congratulate him and instead they attacked him verbally and he did the same and then the fight began. Even when he was holding Jace and had the rock, he had the chance to hit him but he didnt instead he lowered the hand which hold the rock.

[@Tyrion2024]

When Criston says, 'As your protector, my Queen.' He means that in the sense that I am only sworn to you as your protector, that's it. The Kingsguard are sworn to the reigning monarch. Criston was telling her...no.

[@jeffehren]

The emotional rollercoaster ride everyone goes on while a few people do anything for power is heart wrenching.

[@theeddytor3490]

well these things were kinda normal back in ruling times. everything is mirror reflection except the dragons.

[@juliant]

The body that was burned was the guy Daemon killed on the stairs by snapping his neck, off screen, they moved his body quickly dressed him in laynors clothes and put him in the fireplace

[@jeffreyalvarez2002]

I was wondering what they did with the body. Now we know. 👍🏻

[@Wolf6119]

So they still murdered some random innocent man for their own selfish ambitions lol. But because it was a no-name background character the audience won't give a fuck.

[@Kriae]

Criston actually doesn't want to take the eye of Luke, Allicent says "you were sworn to me" and he continues "[sworn] as your protector", but not her personal butcher I made the same mistake the first time I watched that scene

[@nancyscogin7549]

He was going to do it til he saw his boss looking at him.

[@Angel-um4u]

He's a small bitterman.He would do it for sure

[@shatakshichandra7048]

@@nancyscogin7549 no he wasn't

[@meshiawriter]

I agree with Nacy. Of his commander didn't give him the look, he'd of probably done it out of spite

[@AdvaitGirap]

I bet criston's death is going to be so satisfying

[@deathking1019]

I think the reason Alicent is like this is because of jealously she was forced by her father to bed viserys and had to deal with years being dutiful and passionless sex and baring children while she watches Rhnearys do whatever she wants with no consequences in her mind so she’s become bitter she feels everything she’s sacrificed for the game should be rewarded instead of doing all this work just for it all to be given to Rhenarya

[@that.ll_do_pig]

💯 how I perceive it too

[@Mcherri]

Yes and no alicent makes it out that rhaynera has done no duty to her claim but she married laenor like alicent married the king out of duty and rhaynera birthed children just like alicent. I could’ve understood if rhaynera and laenor never tried to conceive but she told daemon they did try but it failed so she had to look elsewhere. Yes rhaynera did get away with some stuff but she is the kings daughter and the heir to the throne so of course visery’s would protect her. Alicent has just become so bitter and jealous it’s ridiculous.

[@_blink_xg]

@@Mcherri Thats crap~ She couldnt have had one lover at least with blonde or even white hair... or even a mixed person? one kid with at least someone with white hair? or even a mixed?

[@oladapoonasanya3991]

@@Mcherri another lazy , twitter take , oh allicent must be mad because she ain’t getting laid 😅 rhaenera liiterally had 3 bastard children that’s 100% treason lying to the two most powerful houses and for what ?she should have been disinherited years ago

[@theeddytor3490]

you got it all right there.... she was playing a long chess endgame knowing Rhnearys at the end would sweep up everything.

[@awhartig5847]

21:49 Vhaegar bonded to Aemond partly bc he is bold and assertive in coming to claim her, but I also believe she may want a new rider. Remember; she was the dragon young Laena spoke about who was heard singing to herself, Viserys then speculated that she was lonely. I'm thinking she doesn't want to be alone and unbonded again, when a kid with the right genetic background and ballsy attitude showed up , she was willing to accept him. I loved the way Vhagar looked at Aemond when he was telling her to fly like "Are you SURE you don't want to put on a seatbelt first? No? Well let's see what you're made of."

[@BLACKPINK_Baemon0808]

Politically it was a good move with Rhaenyra, Laenor got his freedom, and it will make the enemies feel uneasy not being sure of what Rhaenyra’s capable of. Then she married Daemon, that’ll make her claim to the throne strong, binding their full Targaryen blood.

[@jdsthird]

All while killing an innocent servant man on Driftmark. To get married and further their lies and deceit. Yeah, poor Rhaenyra and team Black. Not!

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@jdsthird edgy green supporter

[@jdsthird]

@@thatoneblackdude3333 Righteous Black supporter. Y'all can do no wrong but Alicent sure can. LOL.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@jdsthird who the fuck said that ? Good job assuming both sides do bad shit but the greens are not any more justified in this conflict.

[@siran424]

@@thatoneblackdude3333 You idiotic fanboys of Rheanyra are encouraging the showrunners to create plotholes that can't be explained. If Leanor isn't dead, how will Addam of Hull claim Seasmoke?? How will Seasmoke fight for your Rheanyra in the civil war when it's rider is assumed to be dead, but is actually alive in Essos ?? Care to explain this nonsense ?? Leanor should have been dead here, but because it would make the blacks look bad, they have created a illogical mess.

[@timothypolanco8622]

I have to give the young actor of Aemond a lot of credit for delivering on that line. Now I hope his new actor can do the same for another great line in the future 💯😈

[@lgt_jne]

Great acting ☝️ I agree

[@usmantariq7997]

23:01 If you remember in episode 5, when her father was leaving, he told her very clearly that King will die someday and if Rhaenyra succeeds him, war would follow as the realm would never accept her and to secure her claim, she might have to put Alicent's children to the sword. This is why Alicent fears her and has become the way she is. She wants Aegon to be the next King.

[@bigl9478]

Usman Tariq yes everyone already realizes this. It’s incredibly obvious to every person who’s watched the show. Why do you mention it?!

[@usmantariq7997]

@@bigl9478 Because he's mentioning it. That wasn't obvious to you? I literally put a time stamp at the start.

[@Nukerunin]

Alicent turned dark because of what her father said to her when he got removed as Hand of the King. He said Rhaenyra is going to come for your kids and kill you all because you're a threat to her succession. Alicent believed him and it's been gnawing at her mind ever since it seems, motivating her every action to protect herself and her kids. The sad part is that this behavior has likely lead to creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. If she had stayed Rhaenyra's friend, kept her close, treated her fair and kind, and bonded their kids together, they likely would've had a beautiful relationship.

[@aquele4virou3]

Yes. You could see last episode that Aegon was closer to his nephews than Aemond. Also, Rhaenyra promised an egg for him and suggested the betrothal between Jace and Helaena. She denied because he is a bastard in her eyes (although, only in blood, because Laenor recognizes him). But also, she forgets that her children got lucky they didn’t inherit her hair, and they are only half Targaryen as well (which is why the dark-hair thing is so weak, Rhaenys should have had darker hair and Aemma was an Arryn). The king should have said: fuck you, it’s my decision. Either way, she cursed her own lineage. She married her poor daughter that her monster of a son and I pity Helaena so much. And she made Aegon into a monster as well (Aemond was already a little psycho lol). Otto really was the doom of Alicents life, but she transformed herself accordingly.

[@theeddytor3490]

but these are targaryen civil war story so nothing going to be like that buddy. this show is not about peace and resolution bdw. you are here to see to what extend these people are going to go to get power over others.

[@SalilRawatSaxena]

Also her son lost an eye Any mother would be furious

[@theperson8539]

@@aquele4virou3 Yep, that scene between her and Otto leaving made me twist my face, mostly out of condescension if I'm being honest. All I could think was: "you wouldn't be in this f*cking situation if daddy dearest hadn't put you in it". That's why I hate her self-righteousness, and that's why I still enjoy Daemon way more even if he is a sh*t dad and mostly a sh*t person because he never actually claims to be something he isn't. I think he cares about his brother, and even though he kind of mocked him at the start, I think that was genuine concern with a lot of added snark (the guy obviously can't process his emotions in a healthy way, Laena's death has clearly affected him) because you can see him do about the same with Rhaenyra in the scene afterwards. Either way, Alicent needs to realise that her father, Larys, and even Criston are all just enveloping her in their own hatred, and she sincerely needs to see that. (Also, no spoilers, but I hate Aemond so f*cking much. Although they got Osferth from The Last Kingdom to play him, so I might be a little conflicted since I love that show and his character stole my heart. Long live the bastards of Alfred!)

[@heirofslytherin3890]

@@SalilRawatSaxena Also people tend to overlook the fact that Rhaenrya wanted to put Injured maimed aemond through "sharp questioning"...

[@kumubandara3984]

Holy shit, I just realized that Aemond’s sister is a seer. She predicted that Aemond will lose an eye in the last episode.

[@mamacoco820]

How?

[@vishnufam]

One eyed “Aemond”- the man cool as a cucumber while officially starting the Dance of the Dragons.

[@AnkitSingh-cd7tw]

Him and the Valeryions together did

[@vishnufam]

@@AnkitSingh-cd7tw Vhagar was Laena’s children’s to claim. Velaryons were mourning Laena’s death. Aemond’s egg dint hatch. He was looked down upon by Aegon and Jachaerys. He even tried to confront Sunfyre but it admonished him. He took advantage of that whole situation to take control of Vhagar. It was brave but not fair.

[@SamirSiraj8542]

@@vishnufam lol dragons don't work like that. You don't get a dragon just because your parents did. You must claim it. Any targaryen can claim any dragon after dead of it's rider. And a dragon only bonds with one person at once. Read fire and blood, you will understand it then.

[@vishnufam]

@@SamirSiraj8542 Bro, I have read all 6 books in GOT and Fire and Blood. Dragons do share an emotional bond with their riders. I said it was not fair of him to claim a dragon which was not his by birth. Every Targaryen of pure Valyrian Blood has a dragon egg bestowed when he/ she is born which is his/ hers by birthright. Wrongfully claiming another person’s dragon doesn’t make you right

[@vishnufam]

@@SamirSiraj8542 am not arguing what he did was possible or not. It’s not fair. To do something like that after his cousin’s death. But then we are talking about “The Greens”

[@CursedMarkMedia]

"He'll have to close an eye" Prophetic bug magic Helaena in the previous episode.

[@blueyeshadow2738]

I mean if you’re looking for “good guys” to root for you won’t find them. Both teams do bad things eventually, it’s better to pick the team that has the most interesting characters

[@blairtheflaircobbs1941]

No I don't like either of them. I've found my good guy, it's Rhaenys. I'm not judging the kids yet because they're just kids but every other adult is stupid and hope they all die. Leana and leanor were cool too but ya know

[@jaymanuel3396]

I’ve seen a lot of these messages claiming you won something. I got one too. Are these legit?

[@blairtheflaircobbs1941]

@@jaymanuel3396 come on bruh no. That's probably an Indian named Rahjeet. Never fall for those

[@JS-us3ob]

No one is good except King Viserys 😢 I'm feeling bad for him since the start 😒

[@SalilRawatSaxena]

@@blairtheflaircobbs1941 yea that's racist

[@epbrown01]

As the knife scene shows, a big part of the problem is Alicent is jealous of Rhaenyra; she was the obedient good daughter while Rhae constantly rebelled, yet it looks like her friend gets whatever she wants.

[@alinpetrescu2309]

Well that is how it goes. It is Otto’s fault. Alicent had no business marrying the king. But nooo, Otto had to be an awful father and make his daughter king’s whore. Then wife. While Rhaeynera is the king’s only heir. Of course she will get away with anything.

[@marti9734]

I understand Alicent 100% add to that the fear for her kids and the fact that her son just lost an eye.... god I wouldn't like to be in her shoes AT ALL

[@marti9734]

Don't forget also that Rhaenyra was/is in a position where she could risk to rebel... plus her father covering and defending her no matter what (Rhaenyra is so fucking lucky to have a father like him🙄) Alicent was NEVER in such position not even now that she is QUEEN she tries to rebel but its still hard for her

[@daynejoseph2366]

Alicent isn't jealous of Rhaenyra. Alicent is the only one in the realm who's been trying to force accountability on Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra has been doing what she's wanted without recourse for this entire show. These offenses are heavy and could mean peoples lives. Rhaenyra says that accusing her of giving birth to bastard heirs is an act of treason.....you know what else is an act of treason? Actually giving birth to bastard heirs.

[@ina1994]

@@daynejoseph2366 You are litereally defending oppression of women by saying this. Alicent IS jealous, her life is miserable compared to Rheanyra who gets to love whoever she wants without consequenses. Yes Rheanyra is "spoiled" because she is a princess, and the only woman in westeros who's probably able to have sex with whoever, but that doesn't mean that she shouldn't be allowed to just because other women can't. She literally has an agreement with her husband, that they both can. Her children are her blood no matter who the father is. Alicent is indeed jealous, and poisened by her father to only care about lineage. She never should have listened to her father and pursued the king in the first place (not that she had a choice, but thats also so wrong). Alicent is a product of her father, and by no means is that a "healthy" product.

[@khuloodsirleem7416]

The dragon Aemond claimed is the biggest of all because she (Vhagar) is the oldest of them all. She was ridden by Visenya, Aegon the Conqueror's sister wife.

[@CultAmigurumi]

did y'all catch Rhaenyra's glance at 'the blade.' a reminder of what her father said when he named her heir. she then LET Alicent slice her arm intentionally for all to see. what a bad ass!

[@-68]

i haven't seen anyone mention it, so i thought that i was wrong in thinking she let cut her to expose her to everyone

[@Elmonsoon]

Yeah, Emma mentions this somewhat in the behind the scenes. Rhaenyra isn't afraid of pain or injury, and uses that to expose Alicent fully as unhinged.

[@blackpearl3969]

@@Elmonsoon she's a badass but casual viewers didn't catch that..all they catch is Alicent is in the right smh

[@ctvuniverse4414]

@@blackpearl3969 Casual viewers?, at least 90% of people support Rhaenyra all the way lol

[@nande1497]

@@blackpearl3969 we're definitely on Rhaenyra's side.

[@rgarcia1133]

Glad that Daemon and Rhaenyra gave Laenor his freedom, he wasn't cut out for these mind games. Now he can go on an adventure as he longed for and Rhaenyra can go on the offensive with an equal partner and get her throne.

[@ssaha7947]

Exactly...

[@AWSVids]

Maybe I missed it, but... is there anything that says Rhaenyra and Daemon knew about the plan to fake the death? I was under the impression that Daemon had legit paid off Qarl to kill Laenor, and then it was Qarl and Laenor's idea to fake it.

[@elysucre786]

@@AWSVids The body in the fire was a guard that daemon killed.

[@jdsthird]

Yeah so glad they killed an innocent servant for their selfishness and lies. Some people never change in this story. Rhae never grew up.

[@siran424]

That's a big Seasmoke sized plothole.

[@DonHbankz]

Btw Leanor surviving was teased. In the Stepstones he was the only one backing Daemon and Daemon during Rhaenyra wedding said he respected him as a knight and man and he was talking for him. Also in this ep Rhaenyra said he is a good man. Also even though this twist wasn’t revealed in the books it might explain some other things IYKYK

[@Joggi98]

The fact that Rhaenyra spared Laenor doesn't really make her less awful. They killed that guard dude, so they could have a body.

[@lordlubu3029]

Yea also, it wasn't like they did out of the kindness of their hearts, they did it because it gives them a legitimate way of fighting for the throne lol

[@stardust3427]

Everyone is talking about Leanor freedom but they don't see a poor man's life was sacrificed for their freedom, this shows we each have our own morals even in the fantasy world but judge other's moral.

[@mermaidonwheels]

Aemond was 10 year old when he claimed the second biggest dragon to ever lived.

[@Serryy]

Cristons "As your protector" wasnt him being ready to comply, its him telling her he is not hers to command like that.

[@jennocontreras623]

I don't know how things actually occured in the books. But in this series, this would be a good opportunity to secure Princess Rhaenys' allegiance to Rhaenyra by telling her (in secret) that her son is alive safely somewhere away from all of this mess. As far as I can remember that's what Rhaenys truly wanted. The well-being of her family away from the stained clutches of ambition. I believe Rhaenys can keep a secret as such even from her own husband, regardless the trust and love she has for him.

[@candac6251]

They said in the books that Laenor’s ending scene was only for the show, so I don’t know what they’ll do in the future with that. One of their reasonings for letting Laenor go was so that people would suspect foul play and fear them, but if they don’t tell Rhaeneys and Corlys they would think that for real - especially with the first wife.

[@guruxara7994]

I love that Jace and Luke are very supportive and protective towards each other, while Aemond and Aegon don't give a shit about each other. That's a cool contrast showing how parenting can affect children in a good and in bad way.

[@zawa7497]

You'll see it in the future,you've got it all wrong. Aemond selflessly fights for his brother and serves as the regent. Don't forget Aegon and the strong boys bully aemond

[@vince7520]

You don’t even understand the serie, the fact none of Alicent sons speak about the fact that she was the one behind the « bastard Strong information » show that they understand the bound between them. Aemond and Aegon love each other’s, Aegon is just a yong man who want to have fun ,doing adolescent things.

[@zawa7497]

@@vince7520 exactly,its hard to find a brother so loyal like aemond.

[@lgt_jne]

Alicents kids definitely didn't grew up right..... 💀

[@a.a677]

@@zawa7497 wrong. Aemond hates Aegon and wishes he was king and not him.

[@kookietherookie]

Dragons are not inherited through families. according to lore it is not automatic that Vhagar the big bad dragon (fun fact: is the dragon of Visenya, Aegon the Conqueror´s sister) should pass to Laena´s daughters. the only requirment is that they have Targaryen blood. For example Vhagar before belonging to Laena was Baelon´s Dragon (Viserys and Daemon´ s Father) and yet she landed with Laena. So technically Aemond did not steal Vhagar.

[@JustAlyx]

This show is incredible. It keeps getting better and better with each new chapter. I personally can't stand, Alicent. But I understand her in a way. I guess what frustrates me most about her is I see a bit of myself in her rage. Living a life you were told to live and being angry at everyone about it. But thanks to years of therapy, I kicked that in the bucket and now I'm a Rhenarya. Live life as I want but still take care of business. 😀

[@heirofslytherin3890]

They'd take an eye of one of your sons to bring that "alicent self" back in you... I guess

[@thizzgerald5709]

And you still have sex with your uncle lol

[@ina1994]

I feel sad for Alicent too. She's been poisened by her father to think marrying the king would bring happiness, but all she gets is having to push out babies and being forced to have sex with a very unnattractive old man. While Rheanyra is having love lives everywhere.

[@crescendyr8438]

@@ina1994 Rhaenyra was in the same boat, pushing out babies. She admits she wasn't happy at all to Daemon on the beach. Alicent is a conservative woman of traditional values in line with the laws of the land and faith of the Seven. Rhaenyra is breaking those laws and bringing war to the kingdom as a consequence. This idea that Alicent wants to wh0re around is absurd. She is a traditional religious conservative. She likely despises promiscuity and looks down on Rhaenyra as less than as many ultra religious people do to "heathen".

[@bermudabengal]

you guys notice that Daemon never defended his daughters at the council meeting after the kid battle? he didnt even speak to them the whole episode

[@koalachina]

No time due to fast pacing of the show lol

[@morisakarleign3014]

I was wondering. Maybe they could at least show a little glimpse of comfort to the poor girls. First their mom's gone now a future lunatic took the dragon the girls have left of their mom.

[@JS-us3ob]

It's sad that they never demanded their Vhagar back... We already saw how stealing even a dragon's egg was illegal... Aemond/Greens atleast should have been kept remanded of these actions... Also, the Queen disregarded the King's order, attacked the next heir... it's criminal... she should be punished alone for this...

[@blacky8987]

the guy was ready to kill, he stand in the shadow and dot act like a clown look how the queen and his weak ass guard look they are patetic

[@blacky8987]

@@morisakarleign3014 bruh he really likes his kids wtf

[@Temi0112]

I love your consistency with these early drops.

[@gazlator]

Every last ounce of motivation, for both sides, has been so carefully drawn over the previous episodes to lead us this moment. However extreme the actions and conflict from here on in, we can appreciate why. Those who are not watching HotD yet because they're for it waiting to "warm up" are going to have missed SO, so much.

[@mike90317]

15:26 Aemond went to claim Vhagar, the second largest and oldest dragon after Balerion the Black Dread, and bonded with her, but Rhaena didn't even try or had the chance to because her mother just died.

[@lgt_jne]

She's mourning so claiming a dragon isn't her priority rn

[@jackson857]

15:03 It was crazy to me that Criston Cole got away with murdering someone in episode 5. So now it isn't so far fetched (that's a problem the show has IMO) that the Queen got away with assaulting the heir to the throne.

[@vince7520]

The bastards sons litteraly attack 4vs1 the son of the king and take one of his eyes with a knife . It’s a assasination attent , the one lucky since the beginning is the princesse Rh , if Viserys was a normal king she was dead when she fuck with strong.

[@ideozublake8036]

she’s the queen. what were you expecting would happen? alicent getting be headed or something?

[@lgt_jne]

@@vince7520 yeah but just like what Viserys says it was provoked by Aemond calling them bastards....

[@lgt_jne]

Anyways Viserys would never let them be actually punished for the shit his family does that's one of his flaws

[@alinpetrescu2309]

@@ideozublake8036 Well, if she is disobeying the king, she shouldn’t be queen anymore… there, fixed it

[@brianwahinya1245]

Jaby on Aemond : what a punk I believe the phrase he was looking for is "what an absolute DON"

[@balerion77]

26:08 , YES she cut the king's daughter but Alicent's Son lost an eye. If Viserys punishes her , it'll make it even more blatant his partiality.

[@ayomideayodele5378]

so ?.this is not a democracy. she is his daughter and heir. they are all rich lords who do as they please

[@siran424]

@@ayomideayodele5378 It is actually more democratic than you think. These Targaryen Kings were never be able to do as they pleased and the ones who did do as they pleased, ended up dead well before their time. Meagor is probably the only exception. And even that's a stretch.

[@xerozeven]

Ha, hadn't heard that saying in a while from the after credits spot, "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye". Another great episode. Team Black all the way.

[@BuGGy2DaB]

Well HOTDamn what a phenomenal episode! The tensions of each houses is on edge. Let the dance of the dragon begin episode 8.

[@richietwinz6824]

I smashed the like button just from the "OMG" intro! This show just gets better and better each episode, can't wait for next week's!!!

[@theemperor4901]

Aemond claiming Vhagar is best HOTD scene so far no matter who you are rooting for, the actor and dragon played it so well.

[@vanessalore9942]

It’s amazing to me that no one goes deeper onto why Daemon laughed.

[@MAKG435]

Yeah. He didn't do it to be a dick.

[@DonHbankz]

Regarding Aemond Achira was right he did it first plus Vhagar is one of the oldest dragons her sibling the original 3 are gone plus countless riders she is lonely. That was also why she was so reluctant to kill Laena last ep. Also Aemond eye was foreshadowed by Helaena (Alicent daughter) in the last ep you might want to pay attention to what she says

[@sillylittlesheepjax6009]

Vhagar is the one who chooses her rider. It is not only abt being first or not.

[@Merco81]

I feel it should be mentioned that Ser Cristan stated he was sworn to the Queen as her protector, meaning he cannot step in to exact the queen's judgement. It was his admission that the drama was way over his pay grade.

[@Madagon367]

They changed Laenor's fate from the books where they do really kill him. It doesn't hurt the story and it definitely prevents the 'Of course they killed the gay guy!' Twitter shitstorm that was about to happen.

[@nicohidalgo1994]

This episode was huge and amazing. 10/10

[@siran424]

Except for the ending. That was a huge plothole.

[@masterdevoe2519]

@@siran424 yeah, I think the writers are trying to make Rhaenerya's side look a little better. This didn't happen in the books.

[@jdsthird]

If Vicerys was to punish Alicent for stabbing Rhaenyra then he would have had to punish Jace for taking Aemond's eye. He is NOT that kind of king and hates conflict and avoids dealing with it. He's been that way the entire show. Sad that Rhaenyra didn't use that occasion to come clean about the boy's father and just ask Vicerys to legitimize them once and for all. She has never grown up or taken any responsibility for her actions and bad decisions. She chose to kill an innocent servant for their lies and more indulgence.

[@JS-us3ob]

Jace was a child, and he was defending the girls... The Queen was a woman for God's sake and she attacked... Both are different!

[@jdsthird]

@@JS-us3ob She attacked because Rhae is still lying to cover her tracks. She stood there and said the rumors were treasonous. The rumors are TRUE. Act like a grown up and heir by owning up to your actions and bad choices. Both Alicent and Rhaenyra are awful in different ways. No good guys/gals in this show which is fascinating and great story telling.

[@stephanieivanova3308]

Let's be honest here. Rhaenyra is the heir here. It is through her bloodline that the throne is passed. It doesn't matter if those children are Laenor's or not, as long as they are Rhaenyra's. If we want to nitpick Aemond shouldn't have claimed Vhagar in the first place, or at least not on the funeral of Vhagar's former dragonrider. The whole situation escalated very much and the adults should've been doing more parenting and adulting, and less scheming, crying about how one's life isn't fair, etc. That's the tragedy of the show. The parents passing on their problems onto the children.

[@jdsthird]

@@stephanieivanova3308 If the children's parentage is not a problem why keep lying about it and call for people to be killed for speaking the truth? Rhae said it was high treason which is punishable by death. If she wants to be a trailblazing monarch own your crimes and make daddy legitimize her children. Stop hurting the children and not allowing them to grieve their real father. Now they don't even have their adopted father. No one is thinking about their kids, only themselves. Aemond claimed Vhaegar and he was bullied by his brother along with Rhae's boys. He is a child. They all are and they act like it.

[@JS-us3ob]

@@jdsthird Rhaenyra wasn't cheating Laenor, they mutually agreed to this arrangement... We can consider this as modern day childless parents adopting children or undergoing treatment options like sperm donation and IVF... A child may not have their both parents' blood, but still are their rightful heir!

[@endubless]

My understanding is the daughter didn’t even attempt to claim vhaegar at that point which is why aemond told her she should’ve claimed the dragon so he got to claim before she did.

[@imnotgowtham]

at 12:54 kristen cole actually says he has sworn to the queen as a protector , so he resists to attack the boy... ig achara misunderstood it.....

[@monalicee]

Maybe you guys didnt notice but daemon killed a man that looked like laenor so people would think it was him. His and rhaenyra's plan was never to actually kill laenor

[@bigl9478]

Yeah their plan was just to kill an innocent man instead. So no harm done! 😂

[@shawnredmond8402]

“but she got away with it I can’t believe it” Extremely intelligent reactor things the king will punish the queen for…..defending their own son who’s eye has been gouged out by Harwin’s lowborn children. Head explode gif.

[@SJ19_998]

More that she attacked the heir and blatantly disobeyed the kings orders. Regardless of being the queen, she doesn't have that power and any other king would absolutely demand consequences. I think Viserys dismissed it as a heat of the moment thing and therefore nothing else was done about it.

[@datguy3581]

I think I'm a firm Team Black supporter. Daemon isn't the greatest guy by any means but at least they aren't trying to instigate a war. Alicent was offered a marriage alliance uniting the two branches of House Targaryen but she denied it.

[@TusharSharma-gc4vs]

What's team black?

[@datguy3581]

@@TusharSharma-gc4vs In the books, supporters of Rhaenyra are called blacks and supporters of Alicent/Aegon are called greens. This episode was the first time the show used the term Greens when Rhaenyra and Daemon were talking at the end since the Hightower glows green when banners are called. And black is of course one of the colors of House Targaryen.

[@_blink_xg]

why would Alicent want to align her daughter with one with potentially no claim to the throne by being bastard born? Alicent's children have the true claim if Rhaenyra's children's not inherit.

[@Ladmia]

And did the same thing she earlier said was a queer custom- Targaryen being with Targaryen. She betrothed Aegon and Helaena together.

[@datguy3581]

@@_blink_xg The King, the Princess Heir, Daemon, and House Valyrion all supported Jacaerys' claim. It doesn't matter if Jacaerys is a bastard because he has strong support and half the dragons of the kingdom on his side. Viserys is still King and his will decides the line of succession. Uniting the blacks and the greens though an alliance would be the best way to protect her children like she claims she wants to do. A united Targaryen family would be strong enough to hold the kingdom together.

[@iflostpleasereturn6135]

“you know she wants uncle Daemon” LMFAOOO

[@jonathanradut2595]

I lost all respect for Allicent last episode when she didn’t have Larys arrested for killing his dad and brother. She claims to be good and perfect and nice but was willing to stay silent when it suits her.

[@theaverageone9289]

Cause larys is so scary

[@rx7dude2006]

Rhaenyra hides many things to suit her so...

[@bobsavage3317]

@@theaverageone9289 All the more reason to take him down - if her concern is duty to the Realm and whatnot, but I think Alicent keeps Larys around because she is power mad.

[@aspirer47]

Cuz she would be in trouble too if she called for his arrest She has unknowingly became a part of this ugly game Also yeah that incident also helped her in many ways

[@aquele4virou3]

@@aspirer47 But she also will come to regret ever playing his game, because if you know the books, you know what Larys does at the end lol Never play this kind of game with a player you can’t control and you know will be at your side no matter what.

[@pervysage4934]

I liked this ending for Laenor. It's a welcome change

[@CameronJamesPhillips]

The reason Alicent gets away with it is because Viserys hates confrontation. When he decides the quarrel is over that means the quarrel is over. How is he supposed to punish her? Their son lost an eye and gained a dragon and he threatened to remove her tongue if she spoke of Rhaenyras children being bastards again. If anyone spoke of that again he'd remove their tongue. He recognizes that Alicent is being consumed by a mother's anger at her child being forever damaged.

[@semajbrown259]

6:04 Vhagar is the second largest dragon to ever exist in this universe. Second to Balerion(the giant Dragon Skull we’ve seen in GOT and HOTD). Aemond losing his eye was unfortunate. Cause even though he insulted one of the sisters it wasn’t enough to warrant attacking him. Like technically they all attack him first. First sister ran up and grabbed him, he threw her down. The second punched him, and he punched her back. Then the brothers got involved.

[@anorbertop]

A real fight I think. He is older than all of them, stronger. They only stood a chance attacking all at once. He insulted them all after claiming the dragon. The pride rush he was on made him way too arrogant and it was not a good thing in that case.

[@tarunchoudhary3090]

Incredible episode with evenly good reaction and discussion!

[@divyanshgoel128]

19:20 and his father as well. We didn't seem him sob but you know, he kinda IS his FATHER!!!!!. And the scene with the kids fighting, when she hit white hair kid, y'all didn't say anything, but when he hit her, the reaction from y'all was interesting

[@carlosmiguel4756]

@5:55 it's the big mommy dragon, female Vhagar. Yes it's the biggest dragon alive, only Balerion "the black dred" was a bit bigger but it's dead of course. For reference, it's about twice the size of Caraxes "the blood wyrm", Daemon's dragon which is already one of the biggest...

[@catherinekeller7184]

That VHAGAR was one of the three dragons used to conquer Westeros. Balerion by Aegon, Meraxes by Rhaenys, and Vhagar riden by Visenya. That's why Vhagar is the largest.

[@andrewforte3852]

Laena told her daughter to claim your dragon. Aemond just did it first it was disingenuous but you snooze you lose. But as his sister Haelena prophesied 'he'll have to lose an eye'. In the end 'he lost an eye but gained a dragon.' Vhagar the oldest, largest, most battle tested dragon in the world. This makes Team Green a force to be reckoned with. This is Aemond's supervillain origin story in House of the Dragon an you haven't seen nothing yet.

[@kalpeshdapurkar6410]

Vhagar is currently the largest dragon and full grown. Its in the last stages of life span. Wont survive beyond 8 to 10 years from current timeline.

[@whitesimurgh6363]

Daemon's like : Nope cripsin creme .. you're not getting into this fight!

[@tadanott300]

The new Lord Strong is creepily obsessed with the Queen. Word of advice to Alicent. You can't keep crazy on a leash.

[@josegiron7008]

To be fair, aemond wasn't the one looking for beef but oh boy did he aggravated it lol but yeah the other damm kids jumped his ass, wtf was my boy supposed to do back down never !!!!!

[@Mukatutu]

Wait, the guy who sneakily went into their garden in the middle of their night and claimed their dead mother's dragon wasn't looking for beef? I mean, I'm happy the dude finally got a dragon but understand why the kids were pissed.

[@josegiron7008]

@@Mukatutu hey man all I'm saying is that if it were that easy to claim vhagar why the fuck didn't she claim her first, on top of that it doesn't work like that, there has to be a connection between dragon and rider, vhagar clearly vowed to him, it's not like you can just go and ride her, she has to let you and vhagar let aemond claim her.

[@Mukatutu]

@@josegiron7008 The funeral was literally in the morning, you think the daughter was even thinking of vulturing her dead mothers dragon immediately after? I'm not saying Vhagar didn't choose/vow/let Aemond claim her. I'm saying that Laena's daughter probably didn't even get a CHANCE to. Yes, first come first serve and Aemond took his opportunity. But he did it sneakily in the night and knows that the previous rider was Laena. And its already understood in this time at least that dragons are selectively passed or at least attempted to pass to certain people. So obviously House Velaryon would want one of their own to try and claim the dragon. And the obvious choice to attempt this would be Laenas children. Aemond claiming Vhagar isn't the issue, it was the timing and the way he did it. Objectively speaking it was a smart move for Aemond. But it's a somewhat douchey move to do to the kids mourning their mother of course.

[@josegiron7008]

@@Mukatutu yeah whatever I just like aemonds strong willed demeanor and determination, he was nah man I'm taking this shit for myself 😂😂

[@notoriousc-ny3206]

When ser christin cole said as your protector my queen he was reminding Alicent that he’s there to protect her, nothing more. Even cole wouldn’t take the eye of an innocent child.

[@farazalikhan5242]

Ngl the shots in this episode were some of the best best shots Cinematography was exceptional ! Either it be the dragon riding shots or the shots in which and Rhynera is entering the scene and Alicent and Sir Criston have the same look with a smirk on their face in one frame

[@eggsalad44]

That's true but if I have to nitpick, the only thing that bothered me was the dim lighting on rhae and dae scene but MY GOD, everything was just perfect as it is. My heart broke for rhaenys and I can't help but applaud the performance of Steve, Eve, and Aemond's actor in this episode. It was just topnotch

[@SovermanandVioboy]

The body wasnt fake, it was the serveant who was killed in the scene before. Its nice that Leanor is alive but Rheanerys still had no problem with some1 getting murdered to fullfill the plan.

[@blacky8987]

yea thats how thing work here you got a problem with that?

[@rx7dude2006]

Dragons aren't passed down to the next family member!They bond to whomever is worthy.

[@Mcherri]

The point is daemons daughter never got the chance laenea was barely in the ground before aemond took vhagar. I could understand if vhagar never picked the girls first then let aemond try but it she was still mourning as well as daemons daughter. Then he bragged and insulted Luc.

[@rx7dude2006]

@@Mcherri Dragons arent passed down through family.

[@amirpeters2745]

The opening frame of this reaction had me gagging. Ahahahahaaa!

[@meshiawriter]

Daemon laughed during the eulogy bc the speaker lowkey called Rheanerya's kids bastards and he thought it was poor taste

[@harjeetsyal8613]

I think daemon laughed in funeral because they were talking about how blood runs thick in their house...and daemon said same thing to viserys once in ep 1...so it made him laugh how it's just a farce....and also Otto is back as hand so blood is getting thinner too.

[@MAKG435]

I think he did to draw attention away from Jace and Luke. Everyone looked at him.

[@kingslayer3365]

Approaching a dragon like that could go either, Aemond could have been burned alive (I doubt Vhagar would do that to Leana's kid but she could still get regected) and that to the fact that they're still in the middle of their mothers funeral it makes sense why they chose to wait before approaching the Dragon. I've also heard people say Dragon's have a "type" and it makes sense. All of Vhagar previous riders can be firmly placed in the "bold" category so yeah.

[@Sharpester]

Daemon killing that guy in the hallway didn't make sense to me until I saw that they needed a body to burn for evidence. I'm glad the writers left the plan unspoken, as the shock was needed.

[@raza4699]

I understand Alicent’s fears. If Rhaenyra can have three bastards and openly lie about them, and her son can take one of Alicent’s son's eye with no consequences at all, what’s to stop Rhaenyra from killing Alicent’s kids down the line?

[@zawa7497]

Thankyou,you get it

[@anarudiaz]

Alicent bared steel against the heir for the throne and openly defied the King without any consequences. So Rhaenyra isn't the only one getting away with things.

[@jdsthird]

@@anarudiaz She got away with killing an innocent servant on Driftmark so she could be selfish and deceitful still. Did she just never grow up at all? This mess is all her doing and no one else's.

[@anarudiaz]

@@jdsthird and Alicent constantly questions the King publicly, spreads rumors against the heir, and covers up treason at her convenience. She conspires against the monarch. Rhaenyra might not be a good person but don't get it twisted, neither is Alicent.

[@summertyme5748]

12:10 _What a time to realize you are not wearing clothes_ Well played. 👍

[@marshagraham6213]

Okay, I watched again and saw where Daman said to give Lenor his freedom, but that was His idea. I am annoyed that even though I understand why the King supported Rhaenyra and her son's, he couldn't be bothered to support Alicent and his own son. Alicent might be jealous but she has done everything asked of her and Rhaenyra has had had her (beef) cake and ate it too😉. Count me team Alicent..we'll see what happens

[@fae7088]

🤓

[@ChrisInScotland]

how is this so bright, could barely see it on my tv! I can finally tell what was happening!

[@ajaysehgal5971]

Vhagar is the oldest dragon in HOD. Vhagar's first rider was Visenya sister and wife of Aegon the conquerer.

[@BonafideShaunDent]

Keep in mind that an innocent person was killed so that Rheanyra's plan to free herself of her husband could work.

[@jordanpostle8641]

Criston wasn't saying he was going to take his eye. He was just reminding the queen that he is her protector not enforcer. Also Criston got off free of any punishment for assaulting Laenor and killing Joffery.

[@deadlyice2042]

the dragon kids are definitely fighting their parents battle for them

[@AL-fl4jk]

This show uses scenes with little to no dialogue BRILLIANTLY

[@avsparihar148]

It was well and truly said about the Iron Throne "It is the most dangerous seat in Westeros". Glad that Laenor is alive in the end. Feel equally bad for Rhaenys, she lost her daughter and son (hypothetically). Also, keep an eye, both ironically and literally, on Aemond Targaryen. That boy is going to go places. Going after Vhagar knowing he is the biggest dragon in all of Westeros, fighting his cousins 4 on 1, lost an eye and still had the tenacity to speak that Its okay, I may have lost an eye but I have fetched the biggest dragon ever. And Finally, HOTD is going places too finally. Episode 7 was the BEST until now.

[@blanchemayo9906]

The dragon does not be y go to the children. It can reject a child of its rider, but the main thing is that Aemond got there first. The point with Alicent is that a lot of poison has been whispered in Alicents ears. However, Alicent is a B##th!!! Alicent is save bc she is queen . Also, Viserys could not punish her bc after everything he does not want to rock that boat! I really loved the episode. I was a nervous wreck through the whole episode 😱😱

[@marti9734]

Honestly in Alicents position I would have become a bitch too I see nothing horrible in her

[@sakshamjain4067]

Aemond TARGARYEN is a beast

[@DaftRabbit09]

When he said "As your protector, my Queen", he was implying he would not attack the boy (as she was not being physically threatened).

[@DaftRabbit09]

@GETJaby See above, looks like scammers are targeting your followers (or this is legit and boy will I feel awkward).

[@senior_comrade8401]

Vhagar is a Mommy Dragon. She's even titled as the queen of the dragons.

[@gaurav07weird12]

16:25 I would love to do that metaphorically and literally too 😑😏😁🙃

[@wannakirymbai367]

Rumour has it that Laenor went on to produce a lot of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one of whom is Grey Worm.

[@zyra5509]

Dude! 🤣🤣

[@siddarthraj4193]

🤣🤣The prophecy that the people forgot

[@limeygal1]

Yes it would be a rumor. In the book he was killed.

[@samer.4660]

I'm a guy who love action and dragons but this episode so drama and I love it feels like we getting close to the war

[@Ringking-ws7bz]

The Dragon's true master is long since dead because it belonged to one of Aegons sisters. Who was the First Targ Queen? Daemon's wife is dead. Dragons choose their riders. It's not about birthright.

[@Ringking-ws7bz]

@@blairtheflaircobbs1941 Doesnt she least be considered a princess one would assume cause no one gonna tell Aegon one sister is less then the other

[@stubbywankenobi1]

Did you catch that Alicent has betrothed Aegon to his sister. What’s with all that queer custom’s stuff earlier, she is a hypocrite and will continue to show it

[@animeisthewayhaha]

Glad someone mentioned it!

[@Mcherri]

It’s been stated that alicent is the biggest hypocrite ever especially after betraying rhaynera first. That’s why rhaynera told her to her face the whole it must be exhausting hiding you righteousness.

[@zawa7497]

Viserys did it

[@MAKG435]

She's fine with Targaryens' "strange customs" as long as they benefit her and hers.

[@taposart3143]

people hating on alicent for literally having a breakdown here without even considering the entire situation are lame.

[@smaug9833]

What bothers me the most is Viserys not doing enough at this point. He could put an end to all this turmoil with one decree. I think he no longer has the heart to be King. After all, he's suffered so many blows. Aemma's death. His newborn's death. And Balerion's death (he was Balerion's last rider, the biggest dragon ever before it died of old age)

[@lisas3545]

Daemon was miserable in Pentos with Laena and their children. He was a shadow of who he once was because he is in love with Rhaenyra and missed his brother. Laena knew it and mentioned it.

[@just42day]

Seven hells! The twist about Laenor’s fate will seal the alliance of Velaryon with Rhaenyra and Daemon. The dance is looming, the real war is about to begin!

[@mrmikeshea]

I don't know what was more shocking: this episode or shaved-Jaby

[@arshdeepvats271]

If Rhaneyra fears that the legitimacy of her son's claim is in question.....the smartest move on her part would be to get rid of alicent's children just like cersei did with robert barathean's bastards. It is very likely possibililty which otto had made very clear to alicent.