House of the Dragon 2x1 Reaction: A Son for a Son | Game of Thrones

Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war as the Green and Black Councils take up arms for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively.
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[@LoveKSJW]

“Did nobody train this kid?” Well, no because… he’s not supposed to be King! 😂😂

[@gilliamcolm]

For context, it is heavily implied in the book that Arrax, the dragon of Lucerys, was hatched from an egg from Syrax, the dragon of Rhaenyra. So during that scene on the beach, two mothers are mourning the deaths of their children

[@robram8182]

Nah he just felt her pain

[@skanam05]

⁠@@robram8182 Syrax is a she, and she was the mother of arrax and vermax.

[@shreyakar9220]

And tyraxes​@@skanam05

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

Are you a bot? Ya'll will read a fun fact and just parrot it under every video. Next youre gonna tell us Helena can see the future. Because nobody is allowed to slowly realize it organically as intended. Also, it's not implied, it just is. The dragons are analogous to the Targaryens as a intentional metaphor.

[@gilliamcolm]

@@superkoopatrooper4879 not sure what you are on about but I was just bringing up a fun fact from the books that’s not covered in the show. They don’t go into the dragon lineages on screen but it is mentioned in the book so I thought it added cool context to the scene. Not quite sure what you are butt hurt about

[@nancyscogin7549]

Adam, I'm glad you pointed out Aegon was never the intended heir. People are always blaming Viserys for not training him.

[@freeloadingmf]

Yeah, he wasn't even 'the spare' because Rhaenyra has heirs of her own that were clearly getting training for the job.

[@ChrisHaar]

Hector: "Did nobody train this kid?" Well, that's the one thing Otto didn't do in all of his scheming.

[@Mike90317]

Yeah, he wasn't the heir until a week ago 😅 He's a sweet summer child.

[@Skye_Writer]

Nope, no one trained him. He was born when Rhaenyra was 16, and her father never displaced her as the heir, so for the next 16 years that she lived in King's Landing, she was still doing the work of the heir presumptive while Aegon was standing in window sills and...well, you know.

[@livelovelife32]

@@Skye_Writer Well yeah but when she left the Greens had the perfect opportunity to train Aegon. Otto and his mother were incharge since Viserys was sick.

[@grayfox215th6]

She mentioned earlier that the boy doesn’t want to be king. She’s a dreamer that can see the future and all the strange shit she says is a premonition.

[@retrotony4119]

I wonder, when she looks up during the funeral march of her son, did she see a premonition of the Dany burning Kings Landing, or did she see The Three Eyed Raven, Bran?

[@Martinbumms]

To the stuff said in the beginning, I think the main criticism isn't that you haven't watched GoT or read the books, a lot of people haven't, that's totally fine. Why I thougt you guys, especially Hector, didn't like the show, was because you didn't really pay attention. You were confused about basic things, didn't catch obvious clues or didn't understand things that were explained in the show. It felt like you would watch the show because you know it's popular, not because you're interested, it felt like you guys didn't respect what so many of us love. Being angry or disappointed about that isn't unreasonable, you guys acting like this would be stupid or exaggerated and make jokes about us feels disrespectful. Obviously there were people acting like you were the devil and that's of course just dumb. Disrespecting or even insulting you is just wrong and you didn't deserve that. All that being said, this reaction felt very different. There are still misunderstandings about some characters of situations but whatever, that doesn't matter. This reaction felt much more respectful.

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

House of the dragon was made knowing people would be watching who haven't seen game of thrones. It is a prequel after all. Furthermore, it doesn't matter which show you start with. It drops you in the center of the world like Breath of the wild and feeds you bits at a time by design. It gives a grand impression of a vast world for the new comers. Again, it happens regardless if you started with the books, GOT or HotD. Obviously they picked up on everything quick enough. Furthermore, fans of the show and books have also complained and joked about the names being similar. It's not something to really get upset over. Most people don't pick up on all the cues either. They read it in the youtube comments and just parrot it as the top comment of every react vid.

[@Martinbumms]

@@superkoopatrooper4879 I agree with the first half. Being a reaction KZbinr has its downsides, that's totally normal. They have to split their attention between watching and being entertaining, to me that's clear and okay. Getting confused because of the names is also understandable because the names are super confusing, even GRRM jokes about that, that's absolutely okay. Imo the guys aren't used to reacting to a show like this. Most shows are fun, quick and not as deep and heavy. HotD is none of that. I watch quite a few HotD reactions and most of them make jokes about the show while being respectful and paying attention, it's not impossible, the guys just decided against it, or weren't able to do it and fans pointing that out is nothing bad. They could have taken the criticism and gone on, but the way they react to it, making fun of that part of their community feels weird to me. I can only repeat myself, this episode felt much different, they were able to balance it out.

[@hectorminator]

@@Martinbumms If you feel disrespected by what we said about how people were treating us, then you're putting yourself into that category. You're kind of putting down what else we've seen, as though it's not as good as this show, and that we weren't being respectful enough to the show, or paying attention, which isn't true. Again, if you feel this way, you can not watch our reactions, you can watch other KZbinrs, if you want. But I'm not gonna be okay with you saying we should have just "taken the criticism" when it was a lot of unwarranted insults in our comments which, like you said, was uncalled for. We decided to watch this show because we know how beloved it is, and instead of doing eight seasons, we believed this prequel show would be a good jumping on point. Maybe GoT fans can stand to take the whole thing a little less seriously. The way I hope we do with all the other stuff we watch, we know they're shows.

[@Martinbumms]

@@hectorminator just to be clear, when I'm talking about criticism I really mean well-meant criticism, criticism that wants to improve something. Insults or hatred are just bullshit and not acceptable, I'm not trying to say that you should accept insults. I'm sorry if I phrased that the wrong way. Someone saying "you guys look bored or not interested" isn't an insult though, right? I really liked your reaction of s2e1, because your reactions felt sincere and interested and you still did your jokes and everything we like to see from you guys. I understand the "if you don't like it, watch something else" point when it comes to insulting and hating comments but not when it comes to well-meant criticism. I bet the amount of comments you get makes it difficult to differentiate though. I hope I did a better job at phrasing my points this time, English isn't my first language so I feel like a 13 year old idiot sometimes haha

[@JenniferDonahue702]

The explanation from Hector minimizes the choice in editing to feature the bashing of what is seen in Patreon. And, yes, people take everything too seriously. I have no negative rant in defense if GOT. I think Adam nailed it in his summation of Season 1. Layers inform wars. Random events change history. How people react to those events is what makes a narrative engaging.

[@mcoati7]

Helaena had foreseen what was about to happen when she said she was scared of the rats. It gave me chills the second time around I watched this episode. Love you guys

[@Spike-pt4ni]

Im pretty sure that lukes dragon that died was the child of Reneras dragon and thats why it cried out when they found the dragon body on the shore.

[@joabtaylor2899]

A lot of the places such as the sunsets on cliffs etc were filmed in my country wales, very privileged to have it featured

[@darrinnoble]

Nice!

[@macca777]

Beautiful country.

[@Skye_Writer]

So, Helaena is what is known in Game of Thrones as being a "dragon dreamer," that is to say that she has visions and she interacts with the world differently from other people, she can't help it. (In today's parlance, she would be known as being "on the spectrum" and evidently that is the way that the actress, Phia, has been instructed to play her.) It would not occur to her to lie to try to save her son; "Cheese" (the ratcatcher who found her) said he will kill them ALL unless Helaena points out which of the twins is the son, and she knows he is telling the truth because she has already forseen this. She even _tried_ to tell Aegon earlier when she said she was afraid "of the rats." Of course, Aegon doesn't know what she means and since he's just 19 and wrapped up in his own concerns, he didn't press her for answers or try to get her to find a way to explain what she means. He dismissed her a LONG time ago as being crazy (which is why he didn't want to marry her) so he pays no attention to what she says. In fact, NOBODY pays any attention to what she says, and they never have. She told a prophecy back in season 1; when Alicent was comforting Aemond and telling her that he would claim a dragon one day, Helaena said, "He'll have to close an eye." And of course Aemond _did_ claim a dragon, basically stealing the dragon of Baela and Rhaena's dead mother, which in turn caused a fight, and during that fight Luke slashed Aemond's eye, which is now gone and must be "closed" with an eyepatch. Poor Helaena has been through this nightmare before, and whatever premonitions she has had about the night Blood and Cheese come to kill her children, she already knows there is nothing she can do but save her daughter and get out of there.

[@BenJack]

I can't wait for this show to start highlighting more of the magic in this world. I think they'll end up going a similar route as the original show - start off with a relatively grounded story and then slowly weave in more mystical elements.

[@eld2310]

She was also sewing her son’s death shroud in an earlier scene, before anything happened.

[@Water_Person_IRL]

​@@BenJackAll I am gonna say is that ASOIAF the book series is a high fantasy world cosplaying as low fantasy world and the show runners did not get the memo, because they took out loads of mysticism and magic from GOT.

[@wonderwomanmillow2281]

Now Aegon is in the same position like his father Viserys. He has to choose an heir. HIs daughter or his brother. Great acting. Remember how Rhaenyra holds her son in her arm while they cry both. And now watch episode 2 and compare this to Alicent. Greetings from Germany😊

[@queenxx1690]

this is stupid in books he had another son that was his heir not Aemond

[@wonderwomanmillow2281]

@@queenxx1690 I know but I think in the series it has more impact

[@AirDave15]

26:36 y’all gotta watch “house that dragons built” if you get bored and want more HOTD. The amount of detail that goes into the production is insane

[@thelaughingstormbornagain1297]

I absolutely love that Daemon is trying to verbally spar with people and they keep coming at him from the top rope with the best points. Especially the twin who brings up the conflict of their oath when the royal family wars with itself. Giving him an interesting future parallel with Jaime Lannister when he brings up conflicting oaths.

[@BenJack]

"That was a cut! But, well done." - Me pointing at the very end of this video.

[@Nick-is-Rad]

He wasn't kidding when he said there was death beyond that wall.

[@TheCrystella26]

13:10 nobody trained him, he was not the heir, Rhanerya was trained and was the heir

[@chillslug]

they put a lot more effort into making whole sets this season compared to the last to make it more grounded and to steer away from being too vfx heavy (most of the money probably went to the dragons). they even created a matte painting for the city backdrop in the small council scenes

[@brad5794]

Agreed, but they also filmed season 1 at the tail end of covid so there were some limitations

[@sineaterdred1]

Just fyi, this book is written as a historical account so that the emotions depicted in the series are supposed to be of the true events.

[@hellzzonearth]

Alicent ignoring Larys is another wrong move on her part.

[@jasonlang9074]

The fact Helaena even called is since she’s a dragon dreamer. She said she was afraid of the rats and for good reason

[@PowderedToastMan420]

I think that they secretly love the show.

[@hectorminator]

I think we not-so-secretly enjoy it!

[@hellzzonearth]

I read that the hall Helaena was walking was the same one Rhaenyra walked and left a bloody trail. When she had to take baby Joffrey to Alicent in s1.

[@eld2310]

Yes, Helaena is living in Rhaenyra’s old room/apartment.

[@schnizzzle1244]

Just here to say that I love watching your reactions. Sucks that you have to sift through and process out garbage comments, but I thoroughly enjoy being entertained by the three of you. Jokes! Good takes and insight! I’m here for it. Keep up the good work!!

[@davejnz7485]

Great reaction! I love seeing you all get more and more invested in this world, wether you like it or not lol. Can't wait for the re-reaction to this series after you've watched GOT. It'll be an entirely new experience for you

[@addielouwhox]

Watching this show with sometimes “different” versions of events is so hard especially after reading Fire&Blood Part One, HOWEVER Hector I love you with Alicent and the 🐱 comment! I’m not even a huge Alicent fan but I was saying hell yeah brother! - coming from a fan during the VERY EARLY days of you three when the BvS trailer had just come out! Much love ❤

[@hectorminator]

KITTY KAT ATE! lol

[@Terriblegam2r]

9:56 Hey I love Old Town too! lol (fellow San Diegian here 😊)

[@Spike-pt4ni]

In the book blood and cheese made helena decide which one of her sons she wanted killed, then went up to that kid and said you mom wanted you dead and killed the other boy. Some pretty dark stuff.

[@sheamccullough177]

The have a these wonderful series of shorts on Max that go into the specific sets, the construction, the production design, etc. It is so cool! It’s call the House That Dragons Built. They usually put it on KZbin a few days after the episodes drop too

[@gpauldejesus]

yesssssss lets go, que viva el trauma! glad to have you boys along for the ride

[@hellzzonearth]

I'm caught up, guys. So I'll wait for your reactions.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I only read the first book and half of the second. But I have delved into the history and lore which is on KZbin and Reddit etc…

[@darcelmccoy]

I would love to see you guys react to the original Game of Thrones series

[@TheOdrinSearchParty]

I think they've said they aren't going to

[@1021RDS]

Much better reaction

[@lisamarieligreci-newton7804]

Honestly, part of the reason I enjoy these reactions (and I have several I watch from people that know all the nerdy lore) is because of how irreverent you are about it. It's refreshing and funny and in some ways a nice palate cleanser.

[@mcdudely]

Heck yeah!! Appreciate the consistency brochachos!

[@jaanfo3874]

17:40 - Just wait until you see episode 2….

[@skanam05]

Yayayayayayaya… was eagarly waiting for your season 2 reactions!!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@khaleesimandy74]

I swear y'all have me laughing hard. Especially about the cat, 🤣🤣🤣

[@terrylovell_video_editor]

The actor at 13:50 is a main character in WARRIOR a show that I think you guys would really like. It’s taken from Bruce Lee’s writings and is set in late 1800’s San Fran. Think Deadwood, Peaky Blinders, The Sopranos. Chinese Gangs, Irish brutes and workers versus the police and politicians. Great action and acting. It’s on Max.

[@jayspeed2068]

Not sure if you guys reacted to Games of Thrones on the old channel but you should definitely here. It sounds like you haven't seen it. Early GoT is the pinnacle of television.

[@marksafe5463]

I also haven’t read any GOT books or anything and I don’t mind the show at all. Just a bit confusing with all the kids and all that. Tend to refer to all the family trees that they have online. And even then I’m confused 😂

[@brad5794]

Very pleased to see that you guys warmed up to the show for season 2! As you discussed in your recent livestream, they’re hoping their game for season 2, and it’s very evident so far 🤙🏻

[@josephgrigsby]

The rat catcher did the classic, if you have a ladder and vest on for easy access.

[@yaryestrada3004]

Desde que el Rey fué a buscar al hijo donde ella, y ella le dijo "¿Y si el no quiere ser Rey?" yo entendí que ella no quiere que su hijo sea Rey por eso supe que si dijo la verdad de que ese era el niño.

[@HammyLovesTech]

YES. So happy to see you guys watching season 2

[@salty_caramela]

so happy you guys are still doing these :)

[@ir44]

what a pleasant surprise guys!! glad you're keeping this going! hilarious as always

[@marjoe32]

So now the faction that tool the Throne from a female next in line because "a son comes first" just lost thier son. Now they have to claim they have a female queen next and be seen as hypothetical

[@darrinnoble]

Thank y'all for posting these watch alongs on KZbin. Being disabled I can't afford Max or Patreon. So this is the only way I get to see it. ❤

[@retrotony4119]

Can’t wait for your reaction to Game Of Thrones. All 8 seasons

[@hellzzonearth]

The whole universe was talking about this. The only one i feel sad for is Helaena, no one else.

[@hellzzonearth]

It always seems the throne is hurting for money. LoL

[@tylerbrown5526]

To make it sadder: Syrax wasn't just crying out because she was upset from Rhaenyra, Luke's dragon Arrax was Syrax's baby as well.

[@dihboas]

I believe Helaena saved Jaehaera instead of Jaeherys because she knew her son was destined to die someday as consequence of being the heir to the throne, in other words she only accelarated the inevitable. And at the beggining of the episode she says "what if he does not want to be king?", so I think she was forseeing that and the ratcatchers

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The last scenes were a bit more horrific in the book Fire and Blood. Although this was horrible and you didn’t need to see it. The purists criticized the scene because it didn’t go as far as the book did. So, there you have it. It’s like Star Wars the purist find fault with everything. GOT and this series is no different.

[@Streetcl315]

I’m with yall, I’m just excited to relive shock and awe with my three homies, watching with you since superhero news!!

[@anmolsrivastava9289]

I find the opening segment is really enriched by experiencing the original series. Also been very impressed by the actor and writing for Aegon, who is totally distinguished from e.g. Joffrey by having pain, less of a desire to rule, and some empathy for common folk.

[@sproductionsinc]

It’s less about empathy & more about just being naive & wanting to be liked.

[@edlyngaus8733]

Cannot imagine how Heleana was able to choose 1 child to live or die.😢 ( thinking like A mom) Great reaction guys! Also, The first scene was meant to give off nostalgia and definitely calm before the bad storm!!!❤ Winter is coming!! LOVE for The Stark Family and the wall !!❤🤗 Thanks for sharing!!🙂

[@macca777]

Her choice was for one boy or all of them to die. A horrific choice to make, especially as you say, as a Mum. It's the stuff of nightmares.

[@woopdee77]

“She looks like someone who’s been reading our youtube comments” 😂😂😂

[@Terranova667]

No one Trained Aegon because he wasn't to be king, Rhaenyra should have been on the throne, He was put there on a misunderstanding from Alicent on which Aegon King Viserys was talking about on his deathbed, He was talking about Aegon the Conquer who spoke of the endless winter prophecy which would be the whole white walkers and Nights King in Game of Thrones itself, he told this to Rhaenyra before naming her his heir to make sure that the prophecy would be passed down until the time came to act.

[@risi712]

She did tried to protect the son, she tried double bluff those assassins cz she thought they'd think that she'll not give up the son that easy but the other guy called her double bluff and killed the son anyway. Ps: She's a dreamer (Haelena) who somehow knows what's about to happen. So she definitely dreamt of her son dying. I can't imagine how devastating it'd be to witness your horrifying nightmare come true in front of your own eyes. She thought maybe her double bluff would work but it didn't.

[@DDuffy143]

Ummm… actually!!!🤣

[@nikitasingh0412]

Viserys never cared for Aegon. And Otto never prepared Aegon to rule because he wanted to control him

[@gunsan04_]

Finally 🎉 So happy to see you guys continuing this journey I love how funny y'all are Thank you🙏❤ + feel comfortable with your reactions you don't need to keep a serious faces all the time cuz every single person has his way to enjoy watching the shows, and it will be Soo amazing if you guys start Game of Thrones after this hahaha, you'll get used to it so easily and you'll like it more if you keep watching it for the story line ❤

[@hectorminator]

Thank you!!

[@Leilani1992]

LOLOL I love your reactions especially for the rats it's so hilarious and then for what it really means. Its thinking beyond what she says but she also knows how to see the future but in code.

[@TheOdrinSearchParty]

I would've wanted revenge for Lucerys' death too, but Blood and Cheese was a step too far, considering the outcome of what happens. Easily the most disturbing scene from the book too.

[@marioayala9679]

If you guys like House of the Dragon, I can honestly say you’ll love the original Game of Thrones series. HoTD focuses on one family while GoT has 6-7 families/houses all intertwined with each other, all with their own complex and messy backgrounds. The main story primarily focuses on the Starks which have more integrity and morals than all of the families combined, and most importantly no incest.

[@sena5396]

thank you hector for sitting through another season, rly appreciate you boys!

[@hectorminator]

lol thanks! Thanks for watching.

[@shortdrink873]

That this is a best of reel of your bits is honestly a good reminder

[@kristinahuff6190]

Thank you guys so much for reacting to this series! I love watching your take on it! I of course watch the show and then can’t wait to see what you say! I love that you crack the same jokes as my group of friends when we set around and watch it together!! I love GOT and this series but that doesn’t mean I have to be so serious about it!! Some of the stuff is crazy!! Keep it up!! ❤

[@alexotis649]

Got no problems with laughing. And having a good time. It’s that that’s all you show us. It’s an editing issue to me. Your only showing us in those 20 minutes for KZbin the moments your laughing or making jokes about the show. So it just seems like you aren’t taking it seriously. When obviously you are. Love watching your videos nonetheless.

[@KaiOcean]

Instead of a “ mea culpa” they gaslight. “Watch the full version…it’s better”

[@hectorminator]

That's what the Patreon is for. We legally can't put an entire episode of an HBO show on KZbin.

[@TheOdrinSearchParty]

I don’t think anybody is suggesting that you upload the entire 60-minute uncut version onto KZbin. I think what people are maybe suggesting is that the 20 minute version you upload contains a bit more of a balance between the jokes and the more serious commentary. Kind of like what this episode did. In any case, it's your channel, and you can do what you like. Peace!

[@KaiOcean]

@@hectorminator This reply doesn’t address the issue. Geez.

[@hectorminator]

@@KaiOcean no, it does. Because it’s an explanation for why there aren’t more silent moments from us, or moments where we just say “that was good.” We don’t really react that way, we clown and talk about what we’re enjoying from the story. The KZbin edits are not our entire experience watching this show and people have been ignoring that because we’re making jokes and not taking the world as seriously as they are, and it makes them mad. Which is fine. Anyone can be mad, but this is how we’re watching the show. We’re basically not holding enough reverence for the material and if people want to see the Patreon versions, they can, or watching us watch this show isn’t for them and that’s fine.

[@tylerbramhall6596]

Maybe just me but you guys not taking this show seriously is exactly why I like these reactions. Every other reaction treats GOT and House of The Dragon like it’s life or death. It’s a mythical world with dragons and politics, relax.

[@laurenromo1085]

I actually enjoyed your season 1 reactions. I’m a casual GoT fan and only have watched the shows. It took me multiple rewatches to fully get names and who is with who. It’s a lot. I appreciate your discussions during the episodes, especially the jokes lol The material is heavy so you need to mix things up and keep true to who you all are! Keep up the great work!

[@hellzzonearth]

Hi guys. Yes, I'm so glad you're reacting to s2. I am digging all three of your takes on this show. Agustin, I'm with you on the incest. I get it. They're royals, but that's no excuse.

[@skanam05]

Omgggg that intro you guys gave about your reactions was sooooo much needed!!!! Some ppl were really getting all riled up unnecessarily in the comments i mean common guys… it doesnt have to be that serious! We can all just enjoy watching together its JUST A SHOW!!! Not everyone will be having the same reactions like how you had…

[@Water_Person_IRL]

Ngl the Fire and Blood book that covers the dance is just a historical artifact in the world planetos, it was written by a maester and a person that was there at the kings court. So no I dont recommend reading it. What i took away from your s1 comment section is everyone saw a disingenuous "reaction." I watch multiple GOT reactors and HotD reactors and if they did not like it I knew and they stopped, what I got from this is just a slog and I could see you guys were bored.

[@tysonscott1253]

Hector starting off by telling us to not take it to seriously is comical. Glad you guys are continuing but wow that was out of touch.

[@hectorminator]

Tyson. Go back and read the comments on our reactions to season one. They're wild. If you think me telling people to relax is comical... then maybe you need to relax a bit, lol.

[@TheOdrinSearchParty]

@@hectorminator Most of the comments in the S1 videos seem like normal criticism to me. I hardly saw anyone being outright mean or abusive.

[@hectorminator]

@@TheOdrinSearchParty I deleted a bunch. Either way, Tyson’s comment is still unfair, to characterize us as being “out of touch” for saying not to take the show as seriously as many did.

[@TheOdrinSearchParty]

@@hectorminator Agree to disagree I guess

[@hectorminator]

@@TheOdrinSearchParty as long as it’s respectful!

[@AirDave15]

I wanna see Jace kill Aemond but this show never gives you what you want lol

[@BenJack]

🩸& 🧀

[@Animalfriend777]

As a big fan of the show and books been enjoying your reactions!

[@dillonkomarnycky5757]

Thanks Hector for the clarification at the beginning. I think too many people don't realize that y'all wouldn't continue reacting if you didn't actually enjoy it. Yeah your reactions aren't 100% how I, and others reacted, but I can tell y'all enjoy the show, and your reactions are authentic, not forced, which I appreciate. Keep on riffing on the things y'all wanna call out because, honestly, y'all are right with most of the nitpicks.

[@flor8567]

your reactions and commentary have been like a breath of fresh air and so much fun

[@jeannewynneherring]

Who’s messing with my boys? 😂 don't pay attention to those fools. Y'all bring so much joy with your reactions! I love rewatching my favorite shows with yall. That being said. Happy to see your episodes nearly caught up. Going to enjoy this season with yall. ❤

[@Br4nTheBuilder]

Jut dropping some love for these reactions. Everybody can get too precious with their fav IP/series, but let's get better at leting people experience things however they want! ❤🤘🏻 ***EDIT: I want to add that this is coming from someone who's read the ASOIAF novels 5+ times and Fire and Blood at least 3. There's still room to be uber-obsessed and also kind.

[@Mrktn4]

❤❤❤

[@jillg9108]

People, stop death threatening those with whom you disagree. Nothing is that deep. As angry as you are .... no threats.

[@ryanwinn8031]

Great reactions guys!! Don’t listen to the haters you guys are great

[@theFILMaDDICT16]

Great reaction as always! Now that you've caught up to season 2, hopefully, people will be a little more forgivable as you're more invested in the characters and the Game of Thrones world in general. Thanks! Keep up the great work! Love ya!

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

I love your HotD reactions guys. You're all funny. Ignore us, we just hating.

[@superkoopatrooper4879]

A trick for the day for night episodes is turn off HDR. The HDR grading in this show is super dim. It's auto enabled on newer macbooks etc.

[@loremistressanna]

"Just repeat to yourself: it's just a show, I should really just relax" 😅 great guys 👍 I love hearing your perspectives and reactions. Keep it up guys.

[@trevb87]

The hate you guys received during season 1 was crazy. I enjoyed your reaction and glad you continued to season 2. Keep up the great work

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

I love y’alls reactions and I especially love y’alls commentary during the episodes. Book purists are a tiresome lot. They love to point out the differences from the show and the books and then proceed to tell you why your opinions and viewpoints are wrong. It’s exhausting.

[@B_Ella1269]

I have not read the books, nor have I watched GoT, and I love this series. It's reductive to say it was just purists who had issue with HR's season 1 reactions. For me the *tone* of the them was so completely opposite to any of their others as to be distracting. I've watched them critique w/out being so cynical and biting. Just as it's valid to critique these movies/shows, I do think critique of online media is valid as well. Ofc, it's all in how it's presented. Most folks tune out when the delivery of the msg puts them off, even if the msg itself is spot on.

[@B_Ella1269]

Will this put me off from HR? No, off course not, I'm here, lol. Between their reactions, podcast, & their awesome Discord community, they've built a place that's welcoming & inclusive; I feel they're an important oasis of sorts for folks like me on YT.

[@Juveenyle]

🙋‍♂️I’m still here hector lol don’t worry not all of us are so sensitive about the jokes keep em coming 😂

[@hectorminator]

haha thanks

[@coreyross9881]

Been watching you guys for a few years now and always enjoy the reactions. Did I think Hector was being a goof and a bit pedantic at times for season 1? Yea for sure, but I also ain’t not whiny person that can’t deal with a different perspective. Some folks need to realize that some people hate your favorite flavor of ice cream, and that’s okay. Same goes for this. Enjoy what you enjoy, don’t yuck others yum and be cool honey bunny. The world would be a much better place.

[@FranciscoHOS]

I definitely don’t think people should’ve been disrespectful, but it felt like yall weren’t taking season 1 seriously at all, a lot of unnecessary jokes and stuff that you missed that you later on criticized the show for not clarifying. I watched your other reactions for marvel etc, and yes yall made jokes and such and I enjoyed those, but your HOTD reactions from season 1 just felt a bit off and inauthentic. Yall seemed somewhat disinterested in the show.

[@mattgibney4085]

FYI you do not need to read the books to enjoy/understand this show. Ignore the people talking nonsense. They read the book and they feel EVERYONE should or it’s a crime to watch the show according to them. They a bunch of clowns

[@hannahawesome85]

Yay! I'm very happy that you continued with HotD! 😁 I hope you'll enjoy this season which will be very bloody with many dragons and lots of 🔥 and 🩸 Sorry if I was coming off as upset. I just wasn't sure if you guys actually liked and understood it. But please carry on! ❤️