House of the Dragon Episode 1 Breakdown | Recap & Review | Season 1

House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 breakdown. In-depth recap & review of “The Heirs of the Dragon” with the ending explained. Please subscribe! 👉 bit.ly/PetePeppers
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series is here and the season 1 premiere was a promising start. Episode 1 brought us back to Westeros nearly 200 years before the events of the original series. It’s a time when the Targaryen family is at the height of its power, and King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) is hoping to have his first male child with his wife Aemma. He needs an heir to solidify the line of succession because his small council, and especially his hand Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), is worried that his younger brother Daemon (Matt Smith) might take over if something goes wrong.
By the end of the first episode all of his plans have fallen through and he decides to name his daughter Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) the Princess of Dragonstone making her his heir. This goes against the decision of the Council of 101 where king Jaehaerys I let his lords decide who would be his heir. They passed over his eldest descendant Rhaenys (Eve Best), to choose his eldest male descendent Viserys.
Episode 101: “The Heirs of the Dragon”
Directed by Miguel Sapochnik
Written by Ryan J. Condal
Original Air Date August 21, 2022
Official Synopsis: Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
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0:00 Intro
0:59 Who are the Targaryens?
4:17 Introduction to the present timeline
6:09 Daemon & Rhaenyra
7:25 Rhaenyra & Alicent
8:22 Ambition & Sanctioned Violence
10:32 Aemma’s tragic end
11:52 The Question of Succession
15:04 Review/Thoughts
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[@PetePeppers1]

I liked how they were talking about her being the heir in front of the Black Dread’s skull, and you still see the mark he left on Harrenhall when the episode opens there. I’m curious to see what the opening credits sequence looks like since they decided not to include it with this week’s episode. Let me know what you think. Are you ready to go back to Westeros?

[@arthurdent9745]

After the sour taste that was left of the now infamous Season 8, I cannot say that I am but I am willing to give it a chance.

[@stupidminotaur9735]

1. 1 big thing is that otto hightower in the books supported the war against the tri-alliance he helped fund it with money. 2. really wished for mushroom. 3. daemon quote its high likely it was taken out of contest--- or never happened in the books. 4.the half asian atcress she's supposed yo be Valyrian distinct and a dancer not a proustite.

[@highlander723]

15:05 You're a demonstrating your bias When you say the story was not really your favorite How can we trust your reviews and your analysis now when we know that you don't like the story and you're going to be critical of any changes from the book but yet you don't like the book How can we trust your reviews?

[@hollycooper7177]

I really liked it. I thought they did a great job bringing us back to Westeros, but in a different century. Kings Landing looked familiar yet different. I think it's going to be a fun series!

[@PetePeppers1]

I'm saying that as a big fan of the stories. It wasn't one of my favorite choices to make into an adaptation. Not sure why my being truthful about that would cause you to mistrust what I say about the show. I don't think it's an uncommon opinion either.

[@Joda23]

Wish you a good luck with new series. Started watching you because of BCS and im planning to continue. Keep up the good work!

[@asapvarg]

Same here, loved the BCS content so I’m glad to follow a new show along with Pete

[@_Armaan-fo1mf]

Same

[@izzetcyildirim]

Same here

[@ayandey137]

Same !!

[@GerardoRosalesXD]

Same!

[@mikepelosi9877]

As someone who read the GOT books and watch the show but has not read the source material for House of the Dragon: I really liked the first episode and thought an excellent job was done by the writers and editors in slowly bringing us back to Westeros. It wasn’t until the final minutes of the episode did we feel like “okay, now we’re back in this world.”

[@likeskaplaybass]

I also read books/ watched the show and have not read Fire and Blood. I thought the episode was good enough to keep me watching but I can't say I am excited at this point. The only compeling character is Matt Smith's Deamon. The visuals are up to snuff and way better looking than anything we have seen of Rings of Power.

[@ps5andstuffhere]

I was back in when they started ripping Aemma open lol

[@mattbirnholtz13]

@@likeskaplaybass Perfectly said. I mean, im intrigued. But im not hooked.

[@shanke769]

This is the story of great great grandmother of Daenerys and Jon Snow She lives in their grandkids

[@jonny-b4954]

@@likeskaplaybass I liked the Princess. Her character is interesting. I get interesting vibes from her at least.

[@ploppill34]

Of all the shows that are coming out this year this is one of them

[@augormasterson9312]

This is the most factual statement you will read on the internet today.

[@fattyjaybird7505]

Lol!! Someone wrote that about Prey...

[@davedeville6540]

Perd Hapley couldn’t have said it better

[@WaxDabbington]

No lies detected.... Yo this guys pretty chill ngl 😎

[@Qqxx22]

Lmao.

[@moniquemacdonald4086]

EXCELLENT recap. I was entertained by the Episode, I just got lost in all the characters and details. This helped explain it all, so BRAVO.

[@PetePeppers1]

The similar names make everything confusing haha

[@evanmarschand9930]

The KZbin channel AltShiftX has an excellent video he made recently that does a good job explaining who everyone is, their relationships to each other, and some in-world historical context leading up to the show. He also manages to do this without spoilers. It really helped my girlfriend and I understand everything much better.

[@moniquemacdonald4086]

Thanks. I think I will need it, I googled Targaryen family tree and got a chart but Lordy there are so many generations.

[@evanmarschand9930]

@@moniquemacdonald4086 I know it's crazy. Especially since they all interbreed which makes it even worse.

[@belindaberdes6406]

I really enjoyed your recap. I know they require a lot of time and work, but I hope you continue. I haven't read the books, so I appreciate it when you offer history and context. Thank you!

[@prettyhatemachine101]

In a sea of unwatchable breakdowns due to sad attempts at being constantly cheeky and clever over providing actual information, your video stands out. Thank you so much for the information and fleshing out the episode in such a great way!

[@twstf8905]

Remember, we had season upon season in this world where absolute horrors were being depicted in virtually every episode lol from Theon's torture at the hands of Ramsay Bolton, to Harrenhal being shown as a massive ancient ruin used primarily, at the moment, for torture and depravity. Every single episode I can recall, at one point or another, saying; "Jeezus! Can't [this character] catch a friggin' break already?!" 😁 Whether it was Arya, being captured and mistaken for a boy made to sleep in the mud in a cage, or burned bodies of children being strung up at Winterfell, or all of the disgusting terrors taking place at Craster's Keep, beyond the Wall. We went from highlight to highlight like the battle of Blackwater bay to the Red Wedding to John Snow "undercover" with the Wildlings before having to fight against them at Castle Black, without anything even resembling relief in-between! The introduction and fleshing out of new horrendous characters, and witnessing what even the most seemingly unimportant ones were capable of, doing even to the more important characters, or so we thought lol a band of Bolton men chopping Jaime Lannister's hand off, or multiple seasons of everyone believing we'd see Caitlin Stark reunited with her children once again, only to see her murdered unceremoniously by old Walder Frey! And that's all without even mentioning what we had to watch Daenerys going through, across the narrow sea. My point is; This world that George R.R. Martin created is quite typically an extremely difficult place for even the most seemingly "secure" characters to survive! And, there was a reason we all tuned in every week lol because we needed to see what would happen next, because that balance of power was so precarious most of the time there really was no telling which one would be ahead or which one gone forever, week to week! If they're trying to get everyone submerged back in all over again, they've got a TON of heavy lifting to do, even with George R.R. Martin right there helping them, for it to have any chance of being anywhere near as compelling. But, I'm hopeful. 🤞

[@keykilla78]

Agreed. It was that constant feeling that ever structure and power dynamic in GoT was a house made of cards just waiting to fall apart on itself that made it so absolutely intense and utterly suspenseful. I hope they bring that intensity back in full swing. The first episode came off as really strong, for me at least. If they can keep this momentum going they have the chance to produce another masterpiece. Hopefully with a better ending, too, which I know is a horse that's already been beaten to a pulp. Still, though, that was what made the ending feel so weak - the main characters started to feel like typical protagonists with little to no chance of actually dying, and it ended up feeling more like a traditional good vs. evil with good prevailing.

[@OSW]

It wasn't unexpected, but I'm so happy you're covering Hot D as well. Looking forward to your breakdown as much as the episodes themselves!

[@kidhuman1]

Really happy you’re doing episodes for this series! I will be tuning in after every episode. Thanks man.

[@cynicsage]

Excellent! Please do this for every episode! I watched a couple of your BCS videos but just now subscribed for your analysis of House of the Dragon as it proceeds.

[@AdamPiper]

Pete you are the best at breaking down ANY series. Please do HOTD, I would definitely tune in weekly like Better Call Saul!

[@dotacow22]

i would appreciate you doing the videos, you give insight that is normally available only to fans, not casual ones.

[@juanchitoamado]

I loved watching your BCS recaps, I hope you ultimately decide to make these HOTD ones for each episode as well.

[@frostyframe]

I was very happy to see this in my recommended! After finishing BCS and watching your videos I decided this would be my next show I keep up with. Now, without skipping a beat this video dropped and already I'm excited to be experience the show with you and this community. Appreciate the content, keep it up friend!

[@jkalil]

Great recap! I would faithfully watch more of them if you do them. I appreciate your insight, the recaps are a good balance of what happened on the episode and backstory without spoilers. A big thank you!

[@moe516]

Loved this video, I would be very happy if you did exactly this for every episode, because there are things I miss and this just helps soooo much.

[@Hochspitz]

I always enjoy your commentary, so I hope you continue.

[@austintaylor2787]

i found your Recap & Reviews via Better Call Saul (which btw, absolutely awesome. looked forward to your videos after every episode. and thank you for that in-depth content). i really enjoy your Breakdowns, and think theyd be helpful with House of Dragons. With you knowing the book knowledge, you can help elaborate where its needed and have an idea of what not to say [spoil]. Plus, Game of Thrones is such a vast world and history, so your Breakdowns would serve as a great reminder of things they may allude to from the first series of GoT that we as the viewers may have forgotten or missed. With that said, do what you gotta do. I appreciate your content quite a bit and honestly dont ever hop on KZbin for this kinda stuff.

[@geekishgir]

Please keep reviewing! I enjoy your reviews as there is always something fresh in them instead of the usual retell me what I just saw. Loved your Expanse and Foundation reviews.

[@BrandonBridgman]

Man its good to hear your voice again! I missed you, its been a minute since im not caught up on BCS and all mankind. Wish you were able to do more shows at once but looking forward to catching back up with you. Hopefully you will be doing The Rings of Power but time will tell soon enough. Welcome back to Westeros 🙏🏻

[@andrearodricks7153]

Love the way you explained everything! Please do make more Episode Breakdowns, I'll be here every week to watch them. Kudos!

[@antelopedon6341]

Hey Pete! Nice to see you in the Hot D space. Loved all the Expanse breakdowns and followed your advice to read all the books. I really appreciate how you incorporate book details and lore with an accurate breakdown of the portrayal on the tv show without giving away the complete story. Keep up the great work!

[@PetePeppers1]

Hey, thanks!

[@jezebulls]

Man I miss The Expanse very much

[@kwaty]

Peter’s Expanse breakdowns brought me here too! Fantastic!

[@Rosalgarcia1]

Do we ever hear Daemon use the words "heir for a day" ? They cut to the next scene before we hear him say that, and he never confirms or denies the claim (a choice writers made hmm) I'm glad to see you're doing the dragon show after the end of BCS! Really good insight and companion to the show!

[@darlenep1616]

Great recap and explanation Pete! I was hoping you would mention Visery’s scar and how it looks like it could be greyscale?

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

Man, I hope you do weekly, as someone who read the book you highlighted the episode great, pointing out the slight foreshadowing. I think they nailed it.

[@PetePeppers1]

Since we know what happens I hope they can make the why of it all exciting to watch.

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

@@PetePeppers1 I hope they don't do a lot of time jumps back and forth, maybe just one, GOT fans might not like that, I'm used it after BCS, lol

[@troyfoster6004]

So far so good Pete. Go all in on House of the Dragon recaps. This was fantastic. For All Mankind brought me to your channel, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn you also did Better Call Saul, which I wasn't looking for. But then I watched all of your Season 6 breakdowns. I've watched some of the other guys who regularly recap popular shows and so far your analysis is the best. Some of them spit there's out too fast just to try to be first.

[@debbie995]

I just loved it. Everything about it (didn't read the books but watched GOT) I always have high expectations though so I know I'll need to calm those to keep enjoying the show 😜 Love the reviews Pete! Can't wait for next week! 🐲

[@davidsteinberg6141]

Love your recaps and I hope you do a video each week after each episode. Love your voice.😁

[@kwaty]

I hope Pete does do every episode recap as his take is usually my favourite takes on any given show. Love the background history & connections without spoilers. HOD was a solid opening by my eye!

[@mikeireland4202]

An awesome analysis PP! You explain the history so well that even a neophyte GoT and HotD viewer like me can understand. I truly hope you continue to examine each episode weekly as your comprehensive analysis is brilliant and helpful. I understand completely, however, that it must be an onerous task, so if you are unable to continue sharing your superb videos, I might have to start doing a little more reading! LOL

[@PetePeppers1]

I'll be making House of the Dragon videos, just maybe not episode recaps because there are so many other ones out there. It's what I like to do though so if they get views then I'll keep making them.

[@jaklipa]

Pete, I always enjoy listening to your take on whatever it is you're reviewing...

[@spaceburger80]

Please continue to produce episode recaps! This was excellent!

[@HistoryGarden]

Best most thoughtful recap. of the several I've watched. That you take the trouble to read the book(s) puts your analysis in SSS teir.

[@robynforever_xox]

Thanks so much for this breakdown Pete, will be tuning in each week to hear your thoughts. Please keep the videos coming. 👍

[@aaron-zm9zs]

was hoping you'd pick this up now that it started and BCS ended. great work as always

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

From one prequel to another. Thank you, Pete! Subscribed for BCS and I'll stick around for HOTD!

[@keeeyyiauuu7603]

Can’t wait to watch recap of both House of the dragon & The rings of power from you every week! It’s always the first thing for me to watch your review of BCS after me watching it.

[@michelegage6327]

I hope you’ll do every episode recap. I will definitely watch! I love your interpretation of all of the shows. You helped me at Better Call Saul. I am counting on you for this series! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@paincy8645]

Love your recaps, man. You built a respectable fanbase who love your analysis. You should make this the focus of your channel and target tv shows that everyone is watching weekly.

[@chrisburger2467]

Really appreciate your voice and thoughts. Some of the other voices in this space are just noise. You bring insight. Hope you continue but understand if you don’t!

[@phoebethefeeb4459]

Started watching your content the last half of Better Call Saul religiously! And I am so happy you are moving on to this series! So happy!

[@stealth11]

Great review. I really enjoyed the first episode. It had a bit of a darker and foreboding tone to it than I had anticipated. As a book reader I didn't really like the tie in with the Targaryens passing along the warning of "A Song of Ice and Fire." It felt a bit forced. My favorite scene was Daemon telling Viserys that he was weak and needed his help. The visuals of the meeting served to confirm his claim because Viserys chose to meet Daemon in the throne room. It was as if he needed all the trappings of his position to have the strength to stand up to him. Promising start to this story.

[@stealth11]

@@cybele_mullejz Yes, and the thing is that Daemon's biggest problem is that he hasn't gotten the respect and consideration he feels he deserves from his brother. If Viserys was a bit more intuitive and secure he would've recognized that Daemon offering to be his Hand would be a good thing for him. Daemon is the perfect counterbalance and willing to play the bad cop role. Instead he foolishly trusts a snake like Otto Hightower .

[@doublestrokeroll]

Interesting. As a show only watcher I like the idea that the vision died with Rhaegar when Robert killed him and thus made the 7 kingdoms during the show's time period even more vulnerable to "winter".

[@arubafanatic]

I've been watching your videos since Dark season 2 and I really appreciate your take on the episodes. I loved your analysis of Severance and the Foundation as well. I can't wait to see what you have to say about 1899. You always add something extra and you're always showing things that I didn't see when I was watching the episode.

[@PetePeppers1]

Can't wait for 1899

[@spenceregan3509]

Keep doing these videos, very helpful and insightful!

[@Donnagata1409]

The episode was interesting, and your video on it even more so. Keep'em coming, please!

[@E2704G]

Yes pls keep posting your reviews! Thank you

[@ReneDeEchte]

Please make these videos for every episode!

[@pantaloney]

I for one hope the HOTD recaps become a regular thing. I really enjoyed your thoughts on every BCS episode every week. Saturated space or not, this will always be my first stop after the episode airs.

[@PetePeppers1]

Thanks for the comment. I'll definitely be making something about the show.

[@chrismcdevitt7814]

I always felt that the dragons were symbolic for nuclear weapons.

[@fernando-sl7qm]

If you do breakdowns this good I’d watch all season

[@davidribeiro689]

I started watching you because of Better Call Saul, keep up the good work!

[@wwbaker3]

Good recap - didn't expect anything different after what you did with BCS. Will be tuning in for the weekly content!

[@TJWarrenTV]

Keep the recaps coming! Loved your work on Better Call Saul and am still following.

[@claytonschopfer8467]

I appreciate you trying to give a review without spoiling what’s going to come. I have read the books but not the source material for house of the dragon and every other review I’ve tried to watch has just said exactly what’s going to happen in the next episodes and I’ve had to click out immediately as to not completely ruin the show for me

[@flynnwhitejr]

I was sad at the end of Better Call Saul because I would not probably watch one of your videos again. So when I saw you were covering House of the Dragon as well, I watched the first episode as fast as possible !

[@sylviec9843]

Great commentary and insight. I will be looking forward to your input on House of the Dragon.

[@daveedarevalo1]

Love your breakdowns!

[@doodlxr]

Followed throughout all of the final season of BCS, having you breakdown Hot D as well is a dream come true

[@WuhSuhDood]

If you make a recap video every week, I will watch it every week

[@kd9183]

I liked it , didn’t love it but they had a lot of table setting to do , like you said. Great video !

[@fridifurios3528]

Fantastic video. Hope you continue to cover the series.

[@dmcupitty]

As many others, discovered ur work trough BCS, but u have such an insightfull comentary that im staying for this one too. Overall i was satisfied by the episode, good start, still im causiouly optimistic about it

[@beckyg325]

I found you during Better Call Saul recaps. I really hope you consider recapping this series! You are very pleasant, and I greatly enjoy the tidbits from the books you put in.

[@ameliahernandez4540]

Please do another one every week I will be watching. I just subscribed and liked because you really go into detail on everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WarPigP13]

Pete you gotta keep doing the breakdown videos man

[@toyajusttoya]

I started watching you because of GOT!! I stayed in hopes that you would make whatever came next just as good!! Please do not shy away from these videos!! Saturation will happen but your delivery in yours and I eat it up every time!!

[@elainemarie8725]

7:74 notice the two lines on the wall that behind Daemon and R eventually become one. Foreshadowing there great shot.

[@patmc2916]

brilliant analysis as always! but I'm still homesick for BCS... I guess that with the help of your reviews that you do so well around the third chapter I'll start to cheer up with House of the Dragon...

[@Flexb123]

That finale on BCS was depressing. AMAZING series but finale is really the only episode I haven't wanted to rewatch. I am enjoying this new series so far though luckily for me.

[@danielletimberman2882]

Great breakdown for someone who hasn’t seen GOT in awhile, loved the flashbacks . Can’t wait till next Sunday and to see your breakdown 🙌

[@paoloparedes3095]

I listen to a lot of breakdown and recap videos and i always enjoy your calm and collected demeanor. You’re easy to follow and understand! Loved listening to you recap The Expanse!

[@jaysena3390]

Thanks for this Pete. I appreciate you

[@djdrewthat7623]

Please keep the reviews coming

[@djdrewthat7623]

Also when viserys is talking to Rhaenyra, talking about the song of fire and ice he grabs the daggar, is that the same daggar Arya used at the end of GOT?

[@PetePeppers1]

Yes, it's the same one.

[@cynicsage]

@@djdrewthat7623 Great question!

[@ehrenmann2891]

Glad your talking about Hot D now. You are really good at these breakdowns!

[@Nathvader]

First time watcher of your videos Pete, I think the content you’ve got here is great. Would love to see you continue with videos like this throughout the series. Subscribed +1

[@ObsidianDoll]

Excellent video im a fan so if you keep doing this series of House of Dragons i would definitely watch it :3 thanks

[@Paolomusic89]

Loved your recaps and reviews of Better Call Saul, hope you continue it with each new episode of House of the Dragon. Keep up the amazing work!

[@0631ix]

Some takeaways so far: 1. It's the first episode, so they had to introduce a lot of things to the audience surely, but at a few times it felt like "tell - don't show" in your face. I may be biased since I watched GOT and read the books though, maybe a total newbie to the world wouldn't notice it 2. Still no purple eyes 3. It looks promising, with the bold opening of violence and sex, and production values greater than the pilot of GOT. Still, some obvious CGI and cheap wigs could hint at possible bad stuff in upcoming episodes/seasons. 4. Missed hearing your great voice and narration about a show I'm passionate about. Please don't stop doing the usual reviews :)

[@birdali2]

I like your episode breakdowns. If enough people do, please continue.

[@SunnyDayTeaFactory]

This is interesting because Dany's vision in the House of the undying makes sense. Rhaegar says he has a song, his is the song of ice and fire. Rhaegar was told of this as he was the heir apparent.

[@trickledowneconomicsfail7127]

i think he actually read it in a book. I also think the mad king was having dreams about the white walkers and it contributed to him losing his mind

[@Skabanis]

Well he was tyrions dad lol

[@Cacheola]

Great job as usual

[@Father_Daniel]

I was really impressed with this first episode! It was great. Already invested in several characters and can't wait to see how this first season plays out

[@CelesChere9999]

I'm the opposite. I enjoyed the first episode but I'm not invested in any of the characters.... yet. Hopefully that'll change soon because that's kinda important.

[@jonh1958]

Thanks for the breakdown. Having not read the books but watched GoT there were a few things I was unsure of.

[@elycleland4706]

would love to see weekly hotd breakdowns!!

[@craigfloyd6850]

Love your videos! I look forward to your show reviews. Not everyone has read the books, so I am not sure if revealing what will happen in the show, based on what happens in the books, will spoil anything for me as a viewer. Personally I need to brush up on what was said about the past events, in GOT, but I hope nothing in these reviews will spoil any future episodes. The main thing I’m excited to see, that was talked about in GOT, is the Dance of the Dragons. Can’t wait to tune in next week!

[@ataniacummings]

Thank you for explaining the episode. I needed this! I didn’t read the books and I really don’t feel like binging GOT. So your explanation made sense. Keep up the good work 👍

[@jamesv5802]

Great videos on the new series.

[@fruity8656]

Keep these videos comin!!!

[@robertgoshen4341]

Did anyone notice the the knights jousting were riding in the wrong direction? They should be riding so they can use their right hand to knock other rider off their horse. That’s why in England, the steering wheel is on the right side of the car.

[@ousmanjallow7866]

Nice breakdown, I loved that first episode😤👍!!!

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

Truly hope you continue with the weekly recaps as I didn’t read this section of books, but read GOT & loved that tv series (the season sucked, but it was a visual joy!). Great review & look forward to this story as it’s totally new to me. I don’t remember all the details from GOT. It is not missed that the main character looks so much like Deanayries (spelling bad!).

[@anutash8037]

I loved the background. But I was a bit dinapointed by the scenario. IT was so default. Same story King want an heir , the Queen die at childbirth. Who did not expect her to die? Then the feminine strong Girl transforms because she is special.... I hope there Will be UNExpected things in this story...

[@sihlesoldati5593]

The only reason I am watching HOG is because I saw this review 3 days ago and I was like "ok, Pete is in so I am game" Well done Pete, I know you will give this series and us your Best! ❤️🔥👑

[@AbdullahQumper]

make more please of recap, thanks

[@i.turner9841]

Great recap of an excellent first episode. Thanks for all the detail and observation. Something I noticed that surprised me - the dragons are decked out in saddles! Remembering how Daenerys has to hang on to the back of her dragon, it was interesting to see these special saddles that make riding a dragon so much easier. I wonder why Daenerys didn't have one made for her dragon. Maybe that detail wasn't remembered 172 years later? The second thing - I am a dragonholic. I watch anything with dragons, and I first came to GOT for the dragons before falling in love with the entire storyline. I think the dragons look kind of cartoonish and puny in this opening episode. And I was hoping for a shot of 10 dragons in the air. Didn't happen. But enjoyed it and I'm excited to see what happens next. Thanks for your excellent recap and I look forward to seeing others.

[@doublestrokeroll]

Like your break down. Hope you keep going with it. Personally I really liked the "vision" message he gave to Rhaenyra. Makes me think that the message was handed all the way down to Rhaegar and then the secret was lost when Robert killed him. Nobody in the 7 kingdoms believed until it was upon them thus no planning could occur. Overall I was very happy with episode 1. The laying the ground work of characters is nice although there was a part of me that really loved the fact the original series just threw you into the pool and for pretty much the entirety of season 1 I referred to characters by their appearance or actions. It's got a lot to live up to but if episode 1 is any indication it should be a great series. I have to say though being "back in this world" really makes me miss all those characters. I want to see Jamie, Jon, Tyrian, Arya, Bronn etc.....again...

[@meowbacca5624]

Started watching your Expanse recaps, then Raised by Wolves. I hope your HotD recaps find enough of an audience that you continue them. I don’t read the books and find your recaps the perfect level of detail and insight for somebody who doesn’t care too much about some deviation from the source material.

[@olivermoisio8377]

Really liked the breakdown and review, had a lot of similar thoughts with the tie-ins to the OG GoT series. I'm excited for all the people who didn't get to watch GoT as it aired live (myself included) and sending this review to my buddies who get to watch this series live now!

[@doublestrokeroll]

I wish I could "unsee" the original series and watch it all again for the first time. I really liked this first episode but it also made me miss all the old characters.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

When I started watching GoT it was already well into it's 3rd season or so, so I had a lot to binge and it was easy to do, this seems harder, not because it's bad, but because I'm starting from day one knowing what the first series was capable of and that this series is clearly not pulling any punches either. The wait, as well as the actual episodes, are going to be high octane anxiety fuel.

[@BBond88]

You killed this bro. If you make it I will watch 🔥

[@GrannyGamer1]

Even if it's not a big hit, I hope you continue making videos about this You've read the books, which I cannot. And you're excellent at picking up things I missed. Frankly, this won't be nearly as interesting without your review

[@PetePeppers1]

Thanks, we'll see!

[@angelaraber]

@@PetePeppers1 I concur! I appreciate your insights. These reviews help to make sense of the show by pointing out the little details and connections to the books. They enhance my understanding and enjoyment of the show. Please don't disappoint your fans. We're all suffering from BCS withdrawal!