HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 4 Breakdown & Ending Explained | Review, Game Of Thrones Easter Eggs

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 4 Breakdown & Ending Explained | Review, Game Of Thrones Easter Eggs And More. We break down Episode 4 of House Of The Dragon, Including what we think will happen and the major book plot points. Covering subjects such as Rhaenyra and Daemon, The Prince That Was Promised, The Valeryian Dagger, Vicerys and his Health, The Call Backs to the Books and how things might compare, all the Easter Eggs we spotted and also our Theories on what this could mean moving forward, let's get into the video!
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Welcome to the Heavy Spoilers show I'm your host Paul and lock up your nieces this time...is it? Cos House Of The Dragon Episode 4 is now out and it has a lot to unpack from it. The episode starts off pretty slow with us following Daemon as he does the X Rated version of a whole new world from Aladdin. Rhaenyra ends up getting Aladdin too and throughout this video we're gonna be going over the big plot developments, ties to the books and also everything you need to know about the show.
Give a big Hand To The King by smashing that thumbs up button and also make sure you subscribe as we go through the series week by week. With that out the way, huge thank you for clicking this, now let's get into House Of The Dragon Episode 4.
Ok so towards the end of the latest entry we get a very important moment that sets up a lot of things for the future.
So though I normally do these breakdowns in chronological order I actually wanted to talk about the major development that comes with the Valeryian Dagger first.
We join Rhaenyra and her father after the latter incests she didn't sleep with Daemon. In episode one he of course told her about the dream that had been passed from King to King that prophecised the rise of the white walkers. It also stated that a Targaryen had to remain on the throne and here we get more of the details on the dream and the importance of the blade. Now we already know from the main series that this is used to kill The Night King and I can imagine that the series will end with a major focus on it tying into Game Of Thrones.
In front of the Old Valeryia city Viscerys brings up it's previous owners including Aenyrs and Aegon the Conqueror. Aegon was the first targaryen king and he ended up leaving Old Valeryia, conquering six of the seven kingdoms in his lifetime.
Viscerys son is of course named after him and the title sequence itself starts with an image of Old Valeryia which then fills with blood leaving just his crown behind.
Later on Daemon brings the character up and how he had a second wife in an attempt to justify why it's ok for him to marry Rhaenyra.
Now as for the blade we hear how Aegon had the pyromancers inscribe it. We've met Pyromancers in the Game Of Thrones series before namely the character Hallyne who created the wildfire that was used in the battle of blackwater.
The incription discusses The Prince Who Was Promised and how his song will be the one of Ice And Fire.

[@heavyspoilers]

Let us know your thoughts on the episode

[@f15stroke]

Is this intended to be a soap opera set in Westeros?

[@springsogourne]

Different feel than the previous episodes. Daytime soap operas comes to mind. Didn’t like this episode. Creepy vibe.

[@simon_xcx]

it was excellent. every episode gets better. super hyped for the next!

[@gieeeno]

I keep hearing this video saying, oh they change this and that, they're not sticking to the books, ... the book is literally recollections of different people that opposed each other's recollections, that's why the show runners said the books are the recollections/ rumors about what happened, the series will be how IT REALLY HAPPENED. The video is misleading the viewers by saying one recollections vs the series' choice of actual event. That's why they took the mushroom character out, there's no point on seeing the rumor point of view when they are actually telling what really happened.

[@garyb8055]

Young Griff/Aegon is the Prince that was promised not Jon strong

[@aniangelova7164]

The statement about Rhaenyra at 7:47 is so wrong as she never thinks "it must be nice living in a castle and squeezing out heirs". She wants literary the opposite and she states it multiple times during this episode only. She's traumatized because her mother died during childbirth so she sees giving birth as something horrible she never wants to do. The conversation between Alicent and Rhaenyra isn't about how they wished they're in each other shoes, it is about how unfair it is to be a woman and how little choices they have. They try to provide comfort for each other as they both realize they're seen only as a breeding stock for men of power.

[@noone-ld7pt]

THIS! How tf did he get that one so wrong? It's literally Rhaenyra's main character trait at this point.

[@jiawilliams7664]

Glad I'm not the only one who caught that

[@kimmieh8419]

I thought she says it in a sarcastic way. That’s how I took it. Not that she wants to change places with Alicent.

[@Mariana-kz1op]

So what does she want? What is the opposite of that? Does she pick up a sword and train to be a swordsman like Arya? Does she learn the politics and take care of the common folks like Margaery? She may say one thing, but what she does so far is just doing what she likes.

[@lugiboli]

Just saw the scene again, the mood and the way Rhaenyra says it, its like she is spitting out poison "made to squeeze out heirs". After her mothers passing she wants no such thing as marriage, she just wants to be herself and someday rule the kingdom, but by the ways things are going i'm doubting she even wants that now.

[@etmup80]

Sorry dude, you’re super mistaken. Rhaenyra, was being sarcastic, she was implying that she would HATE to be held prisoner in a castle and forced to pop out babies. This made Alicent kinda sad, because that’s her life, so Rhaenyra then said “sorry.”

[@uhhhbo3754]

I personally thought Rhaenyra was being sarcastic when saying the "squeezing out babies" remark. she also pretty much says she doesn't want to do that later when talking to Daemon

[@joseph5489]

I thought she was being realistic

[@lobomedina6312]

@@joseph5489 She was being realistic, given what happened to her mother. However the line "squeezing out babies" was a bit sarcastic and derisive, which is why Alicent was offended.

[@alec8946]

You are correct. She was definitely being sarcastic there and then she literally says she'd rather be alone. The reviewer got that part wrong. I think Alicent was indicating she was jealous of rhaeneryas ability to choose her husband but rhae is not jealous of alicents position. They were both just trying to relate and help each other as they were old friends

[@keithonbosfield9767]

She was being sarcastic. She hates that

[@derrin1894]

Thank you. I was so confused when the reviewer said that as if rhynaerya was being serious

[@MadamCharChar]

You say that you didn't find the street stuff exciting...I noticed something that was interesting. That old woman asked Rhaenyra if she wanted to know how she died and seconds later the metal dragon blew out fire right at Rhaenyra. That was a huge easter egg/foretelling

[@nranderson778]

Yes, I caught that too! Great foreshadowing.

[@happytrailsgaming]

Also the boy spy is working for Dameons girlfriend. Re watch the scene with her n Dameon 😉

[@justuschester4602]

Oh wow so books version true she gets eaten baby her half brothers future dragon well ain’t that depressing news 😞 I like her a lot but assumed she would die kinda young but hoped not how she does in book it’s brutal asf 😞

[@Mike90317]

@@happytrailsgaming I saw that too! First I thought it was a different boy.

[@kevinrosales7925]

i noticed that too. theres a scene on GoT where Joffrey is showing Margaery around and he mentions how Rhaenrya dies....and it's a ......

[@CC-rv4zc]

Rhaenyra was NOT wishing she was in Alicent's shoes. She was saying, as she has the whole time, that she would pretty much rather die than be stuck in a castle squeezing out heirs. Its a cornerstone of her character that what she actually wishes for is to have real choice and agency in her entire life not just choice in who to marry. From the beginning of the show and that talk with her mother, she has said she'd rather be a knight fighting wars than kept essentially barefoot and pregnant in a castle.

[@jeff2v]

yeah, misunderstanding that would really soften the unintended insult she gave Alicent during that dialogue.. and lessen the juxtaposition of the trading back and forth scenes between them shortly after that talk.

[@stephiybabii]

I’ve noticed that he makes a lot of these kinds of mistakes when it comes to reading the way women are written. He jokes he’s a misogynist but it’s really coming across that way the more I watch his content.

[@kiashaw]

I think Damon took her their on purpose ro get the rumors going. He took off her hat so her hair would be seen and that's why he didn't sleep with her. He just wanted people to think so so the King would Marry Ray to him.

[@denal0u]

I agree…

[@NelleBear]

The 'Inside the Episode' clip it was explained by the director. Daemon's plan was to sleep with her but ended up that he physically could not, bc deep down knew he knew it was wrong. But I agree, it was obvious he wanted people to see them together.....in order for it to be reported to the King as a sort of revenge. and maybe force his brother to marry him to Rhaenyra.

[@alexmunoz6635]

I'm with you on this.....Damon still is trying to do the right thing for the family in his own way

[@Teresa7087]

I thought so too

[@SupaSlueth]

i dont think he genuinely wants to marry her. obviously putting forth a want to marry her at that point would not have worked out. i think he is trying to cause havoc & house valeryon is teamed up with damon as well. dont forget

[@natashasgomes]

12:56 Harwin Breakbones Strong not only been mentioned but he appears last episode holding the stag for the king and giving a flirty look to the princess when she came back bloody and this episode he was the one man who recognized her in the ally.

[@heavyspoilers]

Thanks for the correction

[@storyofm6820]

@@heavyspoilers how you get all these episodes early and STILL mess this stuff up?

[@baileychmiola6341]

Actually he was shown even more. He was the knight who ran into Rhaenyra when she was running thru the festival and says "And who might you be running from now?" and then he realizes it's the princess, but he lets her go.

[@jacob3936]

@@baileychmiola6341 The original comment says that already lol

[@nadiabarahona4879]

One thing I realized that was a nice nudge was “viserys hand is killing him” He’s lost 2 fingers and now it’s spreading. - his own “HAND” is infecting and spreading against him.

[@OceansTreasure]

I love that imagery but thats not how infection works, had the two fingers still be infected it would continuue to travel upwards through the arm and so on further degraded the flesh. I belive their theory that the sword cuts are infecting him are most accurate bc we can see slashes and sores.

[@nadiabarahona4879]

@@OceansTreasure lol, I know I just thought it was a nice nod, I’m not sure if the book’s specifically stated he cut his fingers and that’s where it started or the writers just did that, as foreshadowing, idk. Just a thought.

[@TrueGamer22887]

Ngl Hightower hasn’t really done anything that bad. He did a little scheming with his daughter but hasn’t really done anything else but give good advice and tell him the truth

[@nadiabarahona4879]

@@TrueGamer22887 not bad but viserys just realized that he did send his daughter to “comfort” him, manipulating him to choosing her as his wife to push his family to the throne.

[@TrueGamer22887]

@@nadiabarahona4879 yea for sure schemed but it seemed like the only other choice was the sea snakes kid and the king didn’t want to do that anyway, and he seems to actually like her

[@wonderwu]

7:47 Rhaenyra says literally the opposite of what you said. She says, "imprisoned in a castle, and meant to squeeze out heirs."

[@hfztt]

For me, this was the first through and through classic GoT style episode: People having interesting conversations, and I was glued to the screen for all of it. Best one yet.

[@vexmyth0clast]

This show just keeps getting better and better. Yet another incredible episode. I feel so bad for the King, Rhaenyra and Daemon are really putting him through hell and he’s dying slowly.

[@cezzeboi2841]

Dude the Hightower’s and maesters are literally killing the king. Not daemon

[@goodmorningandgoodluck8613]

It's not easy being King

[@l0lkhalia]

rhaenyra was set up though???? 😭 all she did was go to a brothel with her uncle who set the whole thing up. i guess viserys putting all this effort into letting her pick a husband and her still not budging is kind of stressful as the king, but she’s not backstabbing or hurting anyone lmfao.

[@jonny-b4954]

@@cezzeboi2841 Maybe.... maybe. Couple glances between characters isn't enough to prove that or support it. But..... maybe. I think it's something we may see later on, I'm not so sure they're killing the king. Not sure they have to.

[@camq-py7bs]

There is even a theory that the maesters are purposely not treating Viserey’s wounds to force him to name an heir quicker.

[@emmanuelboakye1124]

👍👍

[@jeff2v]

i figured it was Otto's working with the Maester

[@meghanohalloran729]

There’s a theory in the books that the maesters have been working against the targaryans and the dragons since they came to Westeros because they deeply hate magic as men of what we now call “science”. They also don’t believe in the white walkers in GOT. Also, Otto is from Old Town, where the maesters study.

[@onecargarage5360]

Daemon left the bag with the map and the clothes for her.

[@jewferigno6920]

Noooooooooo really????? You don't say sherlock

[@dylanjones2295]

Harwyn strong was in the show, he was the guy who was looking at rhaenyra when she came back with the boar, and he was In this episode as the goldgloak who caught her with daemon

[@heavyspoilers]

Ah nice catch

[@dylanjones2295]

Shout me out when you correct yourself lol only kidding get some sleep man

[@MayoMike10]

Are house strong good guys? I haven’t really noticed them that much

[@SkodaZek]

Some corrections: (yes I realize some of these 'errors' were made in jest) Hostories & Lore: -Aegon I did not leave old Vaylria, in fact Aegon was born on Dragonstone nigh a century after the doom. It was Aenar Targaryen who fled with his house after his daughter Daenys (also known as Daenys the Dreamer) foresaw the doom in a prophetic dream. -The Prince that was Promised had never been referred to as 'The Lord of Light' which is a title used to refer specifically to R'hllor the Red God. To the followers of this sect, the prince that was promised is referred to as Azor Ahai. Furthermore, Lightbringer refers to the mythical welded weapon of Azor Ahai and not to the individual. -The location of suitor presentations was Storm's End (Ancestral seat of House Baratheon & House Durrandon before that whom were known as the Storm Kings.) and the lord seated beside Rhaenyra is in fact Lord Borros Baratheon. -His name is in fact Berric Dondarrion and is the namesake of the character from the main book & series. -Rhaenyra does not covet a role reversal in lifestyle and obligation with Alicent. In fact Alicents shoes would likely be unbearable for her. The best analog I can offer for those curious would be Arya. Rhaenyra has a great deal in common with Arya. Living in a castle squeezing out heirs is absolutely the opposite of her desires and motivations. -When being officially recognized as the royal heir, you are also a member of the small council by default. -Referring to Balerion as Viserys I's dragon while not being technically incorrect, it can be misleading. Viserys mounted Balerion only a single time immediately prior to Balerion's demise due natural causes. -The hair color associated with Old Vaylria is not platinum blonde as there is absolutely no favored color pigmentation. Thus to describe the hair color of Targaryens as anything other than silver or pure white would be inaccurate. -Otto Hightower has served two kings: Jaehaeyrs I & Viserys I. Pronunciations: It is Aenys not Anus (phonetics: ayne-knees) It is Maegor not Margo (phonetics: may-gor)

[@Father_Daniel]

Just finished the episode and your review is already up! Another great episode! We had three episodes moving very fast so I didn't mind an episode with more dialogue and character development.

[@mariadantzler2991]

One correction, she does run into Harwin Strong in the alley when shes running ahead of Damion. He sees it's her and covers for her after he spots Damion further down the alley... though of course, he doesn't have sex with her at this point

[@blingdream8637]

One correction. It's Daemon.

[@doms5755]

@@blingdream8637 🤡

[@joeydabbs1466]

And they don't have sex I think there's just some heavy petting

[@corbeau-_-]

@@joeydabbs1466 it's the same as before. Daemon has problems with committing, in any form ;)

[@mariadantzler2991]

@@blingdream8637 correct! Thank you lol

[@shmoga]

arya wasnt shunned. she left on her own accord. then she left the second place. the end of the series she once again makes the decision to leave.

[@RenegadeLK]

King Viserys was the MVP this episode and though alot of people thought him unwise and foolish earlier i always knew he was wise. Just conflicted with a lot concerning his succession. Also Alicent continues to grow on me, they say in the books she’s cruel and selfish like Cercei but I like the HOTD take on her. She’s kind, thoughtful and a great friend. Can’t wait for your Episode 5 preview breakdown video!!

[@erics246]

Loved this episode, but Viserys is not being wise at all. He only takes bold action when he is forced to, or prompted by someone else. Every power move he has made was prompted by Alicent, Otto, or Rhaenerya. He is still a little bitch if you ask me lol.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Great review as usual. I think this episode was one of the strongest in the series so far. It really displayed great writing and dialogue between the characters.

[@Azriel884]

Yup! And so much better than all the other big shows coming out right now. Really enjoying this show so far. Im not going to compare it to GOT, but I do like the 1st 4 episodes better than GOT. Imho, of course.

[@kylefielder9664]

I’m loving the pacing, another great episode even if “not much happened”.

[@HK-gm8pe]

alot happned acually....

[@free2mov]

The tension was palpable in most of the scenes, anything and everything could go wrong, your brain is constantly thinking what would happen next? Would a head get looped off?

[@kylefielder9664]

@@free2mov I didn’t think Ser Criston Cole would live but so far he’s gone undetected. I hope they get married but that’s unlikely

[@Ambuscade94]

@@kylefielder9664 he's a knight of the king's guard they can't marry

[@micacroxton482]

I love the slow burn episodes. Episode 2 and 4 is my favorites so far.

[@davidmcneejr.977]

This show just keeps getting better and better!

[@isaactzh4619]

Till u remember about season 8 GOT

[@rchamp247]

I think this show’s shaping up to be my new favorite show on TV right now. There’s so much potential in this show. As long as the execution continues to be good, sky is the limit.

[@awhartig5847]

I don't totally agree that Rhaenyra & Criston getting together is an invention just put in for the show. It makes sense that each of them would have a vested interest in lying about having been togther-her bc it would be a form of treason, or at the very least could get her disinherited to swipe the Vcard with a man she isn't married to. Him bc it's a violation of his Kingsguard vows-he could be executed/gelded/banished or some combination. And... Potential Spoiler! As the story develops, Criston being the father of Rhaenyras first son makes a LOT of sense. Not being able to be with someone he loves, be a father to his child, and see her wed to another man could *definitely* make him embittered toward her. I'm wondering if that is the reason he went over to the Greens, becoming her most bitter enemy. Having love be rejected makes a lot more sense for that level of personal vendetta than "she failed to seduce him". To me anyway, we'll see if there's any semblance of correctness in that notion.

[@FlightX101]

That scene was 100% fine. We could also see how nervous he was..looking around and triple checking before doing it. He would have his head instantly on a spike if caught lol

[@jemazondo9331]

DUde, its for the show. Don't think too hard. Sex sells.

[@arthurr.r.lucasspublicdoma5621]

I came up with a similar theory, though my theory is that Criston is the true father of all three of Rhaenyra's children with Laenor in the show.

[@evancahoon2937]

No they get together in the book as well

[@h33-q8w]

@@arthurr.r.lucasspublicdoma5621 he's the father in the books too. Not that other strong guy.

[@AquilesSalcedo]

Arya Doesn't make sense as the "Prince" (In high Valyrian) that was promised, the prophecy says "From my Blood will come the Princes that was promised" She is not a Targaryen, The real prince of the princess should have been Jon or Daenerys but the Producer of GOT decided to ruin the show.

[@alec8946]

I really liked your review, but I disagree that this was the weakest episode. I was enthralled by this episode and wasn't bored at all by the trist into the underbelly of kings landing. That was such a crazy experience for a young sheltered princess and it was with her uncle and then he left her high and dry! Thank God she made it back to the castle safely, although I really don't understand why she didn't re enter through thar secret passage she took. Great acting too!

[@tygarner9142]

It was a lot to take in; we can’t forget that she’s still a young lady; and she was drunk and excited from all of those experiences all at once.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

"High and dry" eh. Was that intentional phrasing?

[@seriouslyidk]

@@tygarner9142 she's 18 in this episode. Her mom had her at 17, so Rhaenyra is grown adult by now in their world.

[@franciscapiloto6491]

Also, although in the Books, we see history unfold through the writings of a Maeister (cant remember his name) and Mushroom ( a court ‘s fool), both of them not contemporary to the events, the show starts with the voice of adult Rhaeynyra telling about the 101 AC counsil. The first voice we hear is hers! So I think that what we will see play out through the show is her perspective, always. Having that in mind, regarding this escapade episode between her and Daemon, in the books the two versions given are opposite to one another a bit on purpose, so the readers can keep in mind that they are reading a kind of history book where we cannot know for sure what went down, because neither us or the writers were there. But here, with the show, I feel we now know what REALLY happened that night with Rhaenyra. Mushroom was right regarding the escapades to the Silk Street but was wrong about the consumation of the sex. A bit of a nod from the producers to show that what we are taught is never the absolute truth. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

[@erics246]

Loved this episode. The politics in this one were great, and it really set things up for the conflict to come. Loved that we actually got to see Rhae and Daemon go through the secret passages and to the underbelly of the city. I think it's funny how anytime an episode does not have action or fighting in it, people immediately say it is not as good as the others. There was a ton of story building in this one, which is absolutely necessary for a good show. Just my opinion

[@keirangrant1607]

Mysiaria was the one that told Rhaenerya about Daemon and Nettles so maybe she was against him the entire time. I got the feeling that Mellos didnt bring the tea from Viserys. I liked all the drama and intrigue in the episode. I can feel sympathy for just about everyone. Alicent especially. But then again, having a prince instead of a king is still a good prospect

[@Bradzz12]

Promo for next week looks Amazing!! Love this show been so long since I got excited to watch something every week!

[@Sunstar808]

Paul you’re on fire with the jokes in this video. 😁 I believe Daemon would have went all the way with Rhaenyra if she was more shocked and he could be in control. He might not have expected her to actually be into it and couldn’t get himself excited enough to do it. I like how Viserys is practical enough to quietly send the moon tea at the end.

[@kimmieh8419]

UGH! I’m a mess! I want to know which way she goes with it! It’s gotta be nerve wracking to not know if she’s going to be pregnant with Criston’s child! But to drink it would show the King she does have something to worry about! I can’t wait till next week!

[@Xenophrenia]

the aftershow basically stated he once again lost his erection which is why he left in a huff

[@Leelz247]

Ew

[@NelleBear]

So you believe Daemon could only get aroused, if he was essentially forcing or coercing Rhaenyra? She got into it, then he was like, nope I'm out? Thats messed up af lmao. I think it was more the result of guilt, I don't care what the director says. Bc what that implies pretty much makes Daemon irredeemable as a character.

[@heltaku9397]

DID the king send the tea though? I smell the Maesters and Hightowers working together to break apart the members of House Targaryen. Sending the tea tells Rhaenyra that her father doesn't believe her when she says she's still a maiden. I don't think she'd look so unhappy if it was just about getting rid of an unwanted pregnancy.

[@warlordjaredd]

to be fair, the book isn’t an official account of the events as it is based on several accounts from the time period of the dance with the dragons written decades later by a maester in the citadel. GRRM has said that it’s a biased account and not a true retelling of history, whereas he’s stated the show is what truly happened in history.

[@kr601020]

What book is that?

[@willmorgan956]

Congratulations on the 1m subscribers!!!

[@_faultee_]

Harwin Strong was in episode 3 smiling when she comes back covered in blood with the boar. Also I believe Jason Lannister is master of ships atm since Corlys is pissed.

[@MrChowbaby69]

She bumped into Harwin Strong in this episode.

[@LeftJoystick]

Yes, before the brothel. Could have been awhile beforehand as well. She says they go to taverns.

[@ejgwrites]

Damn I think this is one of the stronger episodes so far. Loved seeing the constant parallels between Rhaenrya and Alicent with the street scenes & Daemon being conniving Daemon

[@SickSickCix]

LOL @ "Rhaenyra ends up getting Aladdin too." (a lad in, too) and then cutting to her and Ser Criston. well played, sir.

[@fy4b230]

“Damn you’re quick” ~ that’s what rhaenyra said

[@paulmorales3376]

Bro 🤣😂😂

[@penbunk]

I think this was Viserys bad ass moment, everyone think they can fool him but he read through everyone's shit (Otto, Daemon, Rhaenyra) and made clear that he's not a terrific king just because he dont feel to

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Daemon has shown to have erectile dysfunction as seen from Ep 1 with Mysaria. I did not expect it to be Criston to pop Rhaenyra's cherry 🍒. Wow!! 🤯

[@mikeakey3358]

Dude! Do you get the episode in advance? Your reaction time is amazing

[@brandonreed09]

Yes. HBO sends him and most prominent critics most of the episodes in advance.

[@torifoxx1579]

Okay that plan b/plan tea line earned you the follow 👏🏽 that was hilarious! Looks forward to your next video!

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

Man that Rhaenyra and Daemon scene was very uncomfortable. The acting in this show has been so good, everything I've wanted so far

[@ttss5726]

Umcomfortable how its a dam movie… pop that little bubble you live in realize that type of activity in fact did happen more often then you want to think. Common practice in order to keep true blood lines. Stop being a karen

[@SamirSiraj8542]

I assure you. After time skip you would get uncomfortable scenes every episode.

[@TheWalkingJewels]

When Visarys was beating the crap out of Daemon you can see the scarring on Daemon where the arrows his him last episode. Thought that was cool.

[@seiyajin8151]

I realized that these episodes showed that Rhaenyra doesn't have what it takes to rule, she is spoiled and doesn't want to have the obligations of a ruler. As Viserys said "Even I can't prevail over obligations and legacy", a King must know when to impose his power and when to submit, Rhaenyra wants to have the power, but without bearing the obligations, and that in a Medieval Era is terrible, even more so because it is the omen for a tyrant, a King who only does what he wants and uses his power to silence others.

[@MavvyMaloneTV]

“Rhaenyra ends up getting *a lad in* too” 😂🤣🤣🤣 Well Played!

[@Revolution-tl5wo]

In Rhaenyra's conversation with Daemon about getting married, she told him that for women, marriage is seems like a death sentence. He sees the tension it's causing in her relationship with his brother, as well as forsees the problems it will cause in her ability to secure her succession if she doesn't get on with choosing someone. Because they have a close relationship- and remember, incest isn't a taboo for Targaryens, Daemon wanted to show her that she can maintain agency over her sexuality and have ownership of it, even in a political marriage. Unlike other people's interpretation, I disagree that Daemon seduced Rhaenyra to use her as revenge against his brother or just as a power grab. I think he genuinely meant what he said to Viserys, that he would be better being her first experience than all of these old crusty lords that only wanted her for her bloodline and dragons. I think that by showing her she can enjoy and empower herself even if married, Daemon thought that he was helping by motivating her to hurry up and just go through with picking and marrying someone, thus ending the delays and Viserys' frustration. I also think that it popped into his head later, "hey, what if I just married her instead?" and brought it up to his brother because he sees it as a show of Targaryen strength against the forces that he knows have been rallying around waiting on Viserys to weaken or die off. Two adult Targaryens married to each other are infinitely more powerful than a vassal family, the HIghtowers, trying to secure the throne for a two-year-old. Despite the way Daemon misreads Viserys and acts impulsively, I think his motivations are to solve the problems as he sees them and help his family.

[@hanesvaldez590]

And here I was waiting for tomorrow for this video to drop lmao amazing work like always! 🔥

[@Validationvamp0909]

I like the development of relationships and political intrigue more than battles. So for me this episode was more fun than episode three.

[@lilballer3201]

Completely disagree that this episode was “mid” out of the four. The acting, the political drama, and scenes were so well done. After the action at the end of ep3 I can see maybe this one was slower but def give another watch and enjoy the contrasts between Alicent and Rhaenyra. It’s a classic thrones building episode with the drama and politics that will have repercussions

[@michaelwilley65]

Fantastic episode of a phenomenal show. Breakdown is brilliant, always 👍🏼

[@zainabamadahy9918]

I think the plan B tea at the end demonstrates 2 things: 1) Viserys believes Daemon over his daughter and 2) he's going to protect Rhaenyra as the heir to the throne anyway. I also wonder why the expression "take her maidenhead / v-card" is used when the woman \ chooses the man and it's all mutually consensual. Or quasi-consensual like when there is a power dynamic with a queen and her knight. He's not taking anything. He's receiving. Take becomes give / gifted. There are words for that in Indigenous languages that have no equivalent in European ones, which portray woman as passive objects acted upon. Anyway, as usual, enjoyed the videos and the context they provide. Thanks for the fun.

[@christopherhirezi5686]

Arya was never really shunned on purpose though. Her father died and she was displaced. Jon was shunned by many due to many thinking he was a bastard and sent to the wall where he was on his own. Also, his blood Is valerian and has the blood of the first men being half Targaryen and half Stark. The fact it wasn't him that killed the night king was pretty disappointing.

[@Revellius21]

Love the nod to the Blackwood/Bracken beef

[@kayligriffin6857]

9:13 AH! sudden Patrick Stump

[@JosianeGeorges]

I'm loving the show and your breakdowns. But you said that Aegon I Targaryen left old Valyria, but he was born on Dragonstone.

[@sophiawilson8696]

Yes it was Aner Targaryen who left Valyria.

[@moodie316]

I love that he avoids potentially major spoilers, and saves that for the end of his videos (ironic considering the name of the channel lol). So I can just stop the video early if I don't want to ruin anything...because of that, I keep coming back for his episode analysis and I avoid other channels

[@dinocollins720]

Otto couldn't have had Rhaenyra followed since she left through that secret exit.

[@jewferigno6920]

Do you have aspergers? They even said it was ottos spy

[@FizzahEditz]

Daemon had them followed, knowing it would get back to Otto

[@dinocollins720]

@@FizzahEditz Oh really! Thank you!

[@dinocollins720]

@@jewferigno6920 You seem like a very unpleasant person. Also, that's exactly why I asked the question. How could Otto intentionally have Rhaenyra followed when she left through the secret exit? No one knew she left (even including her personal guard Criston Cole). Now Otto may have had spies in the city, that chose to follow her when she was spotted in the city, but the king accused Otto of intentionally having her followed which would have been impossible for him to know. Thanks to the other guy that commented and actually answered the question talking about Daemon's hand in all of this.

[@shaunmiller442]

I really do believe that marrying Rhaenyra is a win win for Daemon. I do think he has some degree of admiration for her. It’s made clear in those first two episodes that he has a soft spot for her and respects her for her “Targaryen Fire.” Marrying her gives him someone he considers as badass as he is and it also gives him the throne. So of course it was planned on his part but I also believe it was genuine. The only reason Daemon stopped himself is BECAUSE he likes and respects Rhaenyra. And defiling a true Targaryen in his eyes feels wrong.

[@angelmpanzampanza7052]

I like you guys....really tried watching other explanations and they were just wack.....i like how u reference the books... and just makes everything easy for me......i watch you guys everytime I've finished an episode and just makes me want even more.....like an adrenaline rush jah....thank you

[@cacogenicist]

Daemon ends up walking away because of Ye Auld Whiskey D!ck -- Erectile Dysfunction. Not because he changes his mind, or is just messing with her. Lots of people seem to have misinterpreted that scene.

[@bjt0056]

They even had a music cue to indicate "it" going back down.

[@Hawni007a]

Yea, but remember that early scene when he "couldn't perform" with his Myseria whore either.

[@TeamDreg]

Rhaynera “getting a lad in too” was a fantastic line bruv! 😂😂😂

[@boldseducer739]

The problem with this series is that I don't love any of the characters. None of them have traits that I admire. Although the story and plot is great. All characters seem to be weak and selfish.

[@nicolemunoz3680]

I was thinking the same thing. I think it's the actors. Acting could be better...

[@gracefasiku6885]

That's literally how all characters in ASOIAF are. GOT just whitewashed most of the fan fave characters (Tyrion, Jon, Dany, even Arya- who has her dark moments too)

[@penbunk]

Plus, the whole valeryan knife scene feels like a huge middle finger to ROP: I mean, a message engraved in a metal object that only can be read by heat it...even HOTD is more Tolkien that ROP :)

[@micaiah_of_rhoyne3472]

Harwin Strong is in the show. He's the one she bumped into in episode 4 after she ran away after stealing. He's also in episode 3, in the scene where she arrives back at camp after having killed the boar. He smiles at her as she glanced his way.

[@TangoNevada]

Up Front, I never read the books. But I can see Rhaenyra getting pregnant and everyone assuming it's Daemon's. And her suffering the conflict to agree it's Daemon's vs admitting it's Crston's and giving him a death sentence. I thought this was going to come to a front in this episode with a "Maestors...Check Up".

[@ivor1977]

Great rundown. I always love it when I've already Liked the video before you give your hint 👍

[@Evangelium]

You're mad, this was the best episode by far.

[@christophenourissier4753]

Lame jokes getting better by the week, mate. Love it!

[@sashakeane5263]

I’m in shock like sweating from this episode

[@AnubisCoil]

I just finished watching this episode and as soon as I saw my phone this video popped up.

[@volleva]

Man your breakdowns are usually my favorite but there’s a lot of in-accuracies here. I know you gotta rush to get it out fast for the algorithm but some of these inaccuracies are easily checked. Ex: Aegon didn’t leave old Valyria to conquer the kingdoms…he was already on dragonstone. His ancestors left Old Valyria.

[@era1vezoficial]

I think it was a great episode. It sets the tone and drama for the further events

[@modestocedano5403]

You are unbelievable good my friend, we appreciate you

[@kaci111128]

"Rhaenera ends up getting a lad in too" The laugh I just wheezed out🤣 !!!

[@nicholasscales4446]

We actually did see Hardin Strong this episode… he was the Gold Cloak that stopped Rhaenyra as she was running through the streets. There’s was a bit of a moment where he recognized her and I’m sure it’ll come back at some point in the show

[@MrRunnerChris]

The “plan B to plan tea” was golden. Take my sub!! Take it all!

[@CL-vx5fp]

Please continue with the jokes because they make the episodes even better

[@Bodharas]

The street stuff was great. Adds depth and character to kings landing instead of just background fodder.

[@heidijune5198]

OMG I LOVED the Daemon barber pun!!! Thanks for the laughs! 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@glenncarloclavel5500]

Making the Blackwood vs Bracken kids fight in the Storm's End and not in the Trident is I think a nod to what will happen in the finale - two kids fighting to death in Storm's End.

[@zootbepraised]

We did see Harwin apparently. last week, when Rhaenyra was coming back from killing the boar

[@jeremylotr]

My dude!!! 1 million subs bro!! Congratulations

[@ripashell1638]

I notice you have a few details that are a little off. Some stated in the comments and another being that Aegon didnt leave old valerya, his family had already left before he came along

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Is the episode called King of the Narrow Sea not because it's one of Daemon's aliases but because Narrow Sea describes Rhaenyra's virgin genitals? King Criston!!

[@MalwaiJattX1]

spoken like a true dragon, ser

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

A lot of subtle foreshadowing in this episode. One particular moment: a wave of fire shooting out of a stone dragon's mouth that fills the screen, immediately followed by a fortune teller asking Rhaenyra if she'd like to know how she will die.

[@spacecats3649]

Maybe Jon warged into Arya -- indirectly killed the Night King -- anything goes! 😆

[@Angelstar7774]

The showrunners said daemon couldn’t get it up w rhaenyra bc deep down he knew what he was doing was wrong

[@Teresa7087]

I think physically he could have performed but mentally he knew he had to stop. And he didn't deny the false charge that he'd had sex with her to Viserys, because he was wanting the king to allow him to marry her. He figured if the king believes I defiled her, he'd be more likely to agree to a marriage.

[@Angelstar7774]

@@Teresa7087 they literally said “impotent” though

[@TrueGamer22887]

I don’t like the inside the show things releasing after every episode. That scene was clearly a bit vague to be open to interpretation and they just explain it in the aftershow anyway. Wish they wouldn’t air until the season ended

[@jewferigno6920]

@@Angelstar7774 what are you talking about. At the end of the episode they said he didn't do it cause he wasn't in control

[@TK-kn2kx]

I think Daemon gave Rhaenyra the clothes so she could sneak out. The bag that she found the directions to the secret passage had the note in it.

[@Queenorkhaleesi]

The best episode so far, in my opinion! Viserys firing Sir Otto as hand was the best decision he's made as king! Rhaenyra getting some D from the Danish Sir Criston Cole?! YAASS! I'm all for it. Daemon is amazing as always, you just never know what he's going to do! Always keeping us on our toes.

[@MrJhalm2]

The city watch man who Ray runs into is Sir Harwin Strong. She recognizes him and says his name to get her to let her go. He’s also briefly shown in the last episode, smiling while she rides back into camp covered in boar’s blood.

[@davidkeenan1275]

Gets Aladin 😂😂 Brilliant

[@anitat9727]

Highly doubt anybody will poison Viserys. Some of the key players of the dance aren't even born yet, let alone adults/teens

[@rattiegirl5]

I am pretty sure Otto will to promote baby Aegon. Otto is so done with Viserys.

[@anitat9727]

@@rattiegirl5 Maybe in about 15 years their time. All of Alicent's kids aren't even born yet.

[@rattiegirl5]

@@anitat9727 Otto Hightower is already obsessed with putting Aegon on the throne even though Aegon is only three. Viserys dismissing Otto as Hand was a very dangerous thing for him to do. In the preview for next week's episode we hear Otto tell Alicent, "the king is going to die, prepare Aegon to rule."

[@w0mblemania]

Question: who maintains the torches in the secret passages?

[@LeftJoystick]

It seems strange that such a noteworthy weapon would end up in the hands of some rando assassin hired by the Lannisters.

[@gmcmurr15]

Ya i had the same thought, I mean I assumed Little finger gave it to him. But then again I wonder if anyone actually knew the importance of the dagger at the time. Something else that is pretty cool is they were unknowingly placing the dagger in the direction it needed to go to end up with Arya by putting it in the assassin's hands, cool detail.

[@DanielRobertKane]

So. I know this is like a year or 2 later. But now that season 2 is finished. I'm gonna binge from the beginning. And after each episode i watch you, then Screencrush and finally New Rockstars(sucks about Eric's loss). Btw this is bc that's the order they usually get dropped when I'm watching a show week by week[basically Star Warz(come at me fanboys) stuff]. Anyway. U say that the clothes manically appeared. But Mr Arey points out that the "boys clothes " were left with the note by her uncle. Thanks. Love what u do

[@stass2933]

GRR Martin said the books were unreliable source as they were written by misogynistic and anti Targaryen, so i doubt she was simply declined by Cole, especially how much his life and career depends on her. Maybe thats why he felt compelled to sleep with her, but then resented her for making him break his vows, who knows

[@nodatastored684]

See my whole complaint is that as they approached dragonstone, not one dragon in the air. We see Horses and prostitution more than dragons

[@Purplecloud60]

Because they’re not at war yet, I’m sure we will see more of the dragons once the beans spill.

[@SantomPh]

Dragons only really fly around when they have a rider (or previously had one). In the lore the dragonseeds try to bond with their dragons on the ground. There is a dragonpit where unbonded dragons just sit there and eat whatever they are fed. Daenerys is an exception as all three of her dragons are magically bonded to her via blood magic, so all three of her dragons fly.

[@nodatastored684]

@@SantomPh there are three wild dragons on Dragonstone

[@may.k_me]

Viserys's speech was insinuating that Otto had something to do with Viserys's father's death. Whether he truly believes it or not is unclear. But because of Otto's very obvious plotting and scheming, Viserys wouldn't put it past him as a possibility.

[@MarkLatimerRussell]

“Rhaenyra ended up getting a lad in too” was so funny