House of the Dragon Episode 4 | Recap & Review | Breakdown | Season 1

House of the Dragon Episode 4 breakdown. In-depth recap & review of Season 1 ep. 4 “King of the Narrow Sea” with the ending explained. Please subscribe! 👉 bit.ly/PetePeppers
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series is here and the fourth episode delivered some big answers. Episode 4 jumped ahead 1 more year and princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) has set out to find a match for marriage. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) has returned to King’s Landing and that makes King Viserys (Paddy Considine) happy at first, but his brother’s chaotic nature soon causes problems.
There is a nice contrast to Queen’s Alicent (Emily Carey) and Rhaenyra’s situations. Both are in positions of unimaginable privilege compared to the small folk, but both still lack real autonomy because they’re women. They still appear to be allies, but when word gets back that the princess was in a brothel with her uncle things become stressed. In reality Rhaenyra entered into an intimate relationship with her personal protector from the Kingsguard Criston Cole.
This video doesn’t contain any book spoilers that will reveal future events that have happened on screen.
Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) time as Hand of the King comes to an end. In episode 4 Viserys relieves him of duty because he thinks he cares more about putting his grandson on the throne rather than giving the king sound advice.
Episode 104: “King of the Narrow Sea”
Directed by Clare Kilner
Written by Ira Parker
Original Air Date September 11, 2022
Official Synopsis: After conquering all but two of the islands, Daemon declared himself King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea, being crowned by Corlys the Sea Snake.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Princess of Dragonstone World Tour
3:48 Daemon’s Return
5:04 Alicent & Rhaenyra
7:32 Daemon & Rhaenyra
10:05 Criston & Rhaenyra
12:07 Daemon, Otto, & Viserys
15:22 Rhaenyra & Viserys
17:50 Review/Thoughts
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[@PetePeppers1]

I didn’t mention it in the video since it was mostly due to people moving around, but it does appear that we jumped ahead another year. That would conveniently make Rhaenyra and Alicent 18 if you were wondering. I thought there was some really great stuff going on here. It was great to see Storm’s End and all the different families who sent people to meet with Rhaenyra, and it was super fun to see Samuel Blackwood defend his honor. I thought it was smart how what actually happened on the night the princess brought Criston into her room made all the different accounts make sense, and it’s got me excited to see where they go next. Let me know what you think.

[@ebethbarr1807]

Seeing the different families was such a highlight. I’m so glad you’ve been continuing to cover the series, your reviews are my favorite!

[@stupidminotaur9735]

the moontea might not be from her father but from the maesters preventing 2 dragons/targs from having a baby. grand maester conspiracy

[@leykimayri]

You also didn't mention that the reason why Daemon stopped was that he couldn't get it hard, as it was mentioned in the inside the episode part, but it was not obvious in the episode

[@Larry_Good]

@@leykimayri I agree. It seems like maybe he's impotent and ashamed? But then why would he put himself in that position in the first place?

[@leykimayri]

@@Larry_Good Maybe he was drank or drank enough not to be able to get it hard.

[@prrrakshal]

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.

[@triplemoyagames4195]

That's a bar. Good spot

[@eds1942]

Dude that’s worth a video.

[@micktompson101]

It's not spreading though? He just keeps getting stabbed by the throne

[@Ken-lv8ej]

@@micktompson101 He likely has some form of illness that prevents his wounds from healing properly. Diabetes, or some other condition that prevents a proper auto-immune response.

[@FireJach]

1 finger - his daughter as the queen 2 finger - Rhaenyra drama

[@stealth11]

This was the best episode of the series so far for me. I also like the way they tied in those book elements/rumors surrounding Rhaenyra. It was a perfect fit. I'm glad it wasn't just me that thought there was a hint of Viserys accusing Otto of Baelon's death. It was good to see Viserys show some backbone, even if it's too late in the game.

[@user-oc4lu2qb3j]

Nice your favorite episode has the start of this incest saga for this shitty series. gj bro I'm sure you aren't weird af

[@kickthesky]

I thought the interesting thing at the end of the episode was when the "abortion" draught was brought in for Rheanyra to drink. It put her in a huge pickle. If she drinks it, she is admitting to having relations with Daemon, even though she did not. However, if she does not drink it, she runs the risk of being pregnant with her supposedly celibate white cloak guard's child.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

If her learned the lesson of ‘she can do whatever she wants, she can ask for that “morning after” potion at another time w/her dad’s knowledge.

[@facelesswoman6975]

Maybe she can put it away to use later if she decides it's necessary and wait to see if she is pregnant and able to pass Criston's baby off as her future husband's son. It sounded like Viserys wanted to marry her off to Leaonor (? - not sure I'm spelling it correctly) as soon as possible.

[@sniffsniffmmm8873]

i was afraid if she did gets pregnant since Triston has a weak pull out game (don't blame him tho I wouldn't) usually they will cut off his pickle for that because as a bodyguard for the Kings daughther, they were meant to be eunuchs.

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

@@sniffsniffmmm8873 Eunuchs are castrated men. Kingsguard are meant to be celibate you mean.

[@sniffsniffmmm8873]

@@BigMikeMcBastard in times of old like Greeks, china, rome, they castrate the royal guards who are attendant to serve and guard women of royalty from any intrusion of the inside and out of their rooms. Wanting for them to no longer desire any sexual intercourse and (like triston cole) impregnate them with unwanted seed. Since Westeros isn't like the greeks or any country those old generations i guess Celibacy is optional law wise. However some may break their oaths so i wonder what they'll do to him now if the king soon to find out he banged Rhaenarya and impregnates her.

[@dolphineachonga555]

I like the potential of Alicent's character. She has echoes of what I like about this lore. An underdog thrown into a snake pit and has no tools to survive, except scheming where she can. I'm really hoping she's developed in this direction and turns into a formidable schemer.

[@angelaraber]

I recently saw the actress who plays her older self in another British series where she played a scheming social climber. Olivia Cooke is perfect for this and I can't wait to see what she does with the part.

[@ousmanjallow7866]

Same

[@sidneyshaw9205]

That scene where the lil boy killed that dude had me dying.

[@PetePeppers1]

I like how he almost throws up when he sees what he's done

[@sergeantmajor_gross]

Daemon and Viserys are goats. Love their brother interactions.

[@farmansiddiqui9279]

Otto made a mistake by delivering the information to the king himself. Someone like a littlefinger or Varys would’ve delivered the information to the king thru someone else, therefore shielding themselves from his wrath. At first I thought Mysaria was Otto’s mole, but that’s out of the water now after the boy gave her the reward. Loved this episode and the schemes going on. Really looking forward to new eps every week. Great video!

[@adamcraig1468]

The only little finger is the infected one on his hand

[@amina4647]

i think it's interesting to note that daemon only lost interest in having sex with rhaenyra once he saw she was fully in to it.

[@roxystarlite4106]

He got so mad 😂 like....I was trying to make you uncomfortable not completely turned on! 😂 But also....I don't think he minded the idea of marriage either ...after this episode I definitely am shipping the two of them full well knowing they marry eventually anyway. They are too alike.

[@ddi654]

@@roxystarlite4106 spoiler?

[@russ2991]

@@ddi654 Stay out of the comments section.

[@leykimayri]

Nope, it was not obvious but in the inside the episode they said that he couldn't get it hard, that's why he stopped

[@sitori663]

@@roxystarlite4106 Yuk

[@TheRealAlpha2]

As a non-book reader I get the impression that this is "the point of no return" for Alicent and Rhaenyra's friendship. It was never more "repaired" as it was in this moment when the expressed remorse of being apart for so long, making it more tragic that the circumstances at this moment stand to fire them off in completely different directions because of everything that just happened.

[@jenkins5265]

I just really loved all the juxtapositions between Rhaenyra's joyriding vs Alicent's gloomy life and why she's so envious of that freedom, an envy can and does turn into hatred and resentment. And at the same time, we are finally seeing the type of monarch Rhaenyra will become and she is much more like Daemon - so far, she's proven short-sighted, reckless, emotional and spoiled.

[@iangrimm]

Pete - great recap as always. You are the S tier sir. At this point I think Martin is actually setting up the source novel not just a commentary on the unreliability of historical accounts but as a treatise on the nature of adaptations and fan criticisms of said adaptations, almost a "the book and the adaptation are always separate but always connected" - ultimately setting up for the divergent stories of TWOW (fingers crossed). He is a 4D chess kind of guy - and I could see it.

[@mikepelosi9877]

Great episode. It very much triangulated the conflict while also showing us that all of these characters are kind of insufferable and mostly unlikeable. There is no direction trying to pull us towards finding one character more favorable than the other. There’s no consistent bias and all players are acting rationally according to their goals without being so over the top that the subtle nuance is lost that provides greater contrast in really tense scenes.

[@thomasford5813]

I love your use of stills from various scenes. Gorgeous, lush, baroque compositions, colours and tones. They really highlight the production level of this series

[@batgurrl]

Thanks Pete, excellent breakdown and explanations. I never read the books so I’m unaware of backgrounds. Great observation about dragons ‘and space’.

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

Thanks. One of the biggest problems here - is that we all KNOW what's going to happen. We may not know the details but we do know the larger story they fit into. It is sad though - watching these people - knowing what's going to happen. As to the King's brother wanting to marry his niece - given their family history - this would not be all that unacceptable. One thing her Uncle may have been doing here - was testing to see how receptive she would be to him. She was receptive - so he broaches the idea to his brother. If she had not been receptive - he would have had the option to abandon the idea before he mentioned it to his brother. .

[@Maidenrules29]

No, not all of us know what's going to happen. You assume everyone watching has read the books.

[@pearlosibu]

@@Maidenrules29 I didn’t read that to mean book knowledge. Just…of course everything is going to go to shit.

[@Father_Daniel]

I really loved this episode! I've loved every episode but it was nice to have a lot of dialogue and character development after 3 action packed episodes. I felt like it was a good time for it especially since next episode it seems we're going right back to the craziness!

[@cleigh113]

I liked the episode, I believe Daemons adventure with Rhaenyra was fully planned that way. Rhae does need to "grow" up quite a bit and appears to have never experienced the real world. Women/girls are sheltered much more than boys/men. The acting is good as are the costumes. The characters are still building and in development

[@philosophynerdlady]

The "sheltering" of women and girls is simply a means of control over them.

[@birubay]

That would be great if Daemon did set that up to bring down Otto. Also to prime Rheanyra and pique her interest in him. His way of playing the game of thrones. Love it...and also your reviews. 😉🤭

[@leykimayri]

I doubt, Deamon is not the brightest as we have seen

[@adamcraig1468]

All it did was leave her with blue balls and then seduced her bodyguard in heat

[@okdude8215]

@@leykimayri how many people you know to know the secrets of the red keep?

[@leykimayri]

@@okdude8215 finding a secret passage in and out from the castle does not make you a mastermind you know, ARYA found one and she was not the brightest, 😂

[@QueensSpeechUK]

I think he absolutely set this up. It accomplishes at least two goals: it besmirches Rhaenyra, calling her suitability to inherit the throne into question and it gets rid of Otto HIghtower, potentially paving the way for a Daemon placeman to take the role.

[@wallacetillman584]

Thanx for the breakdown Pete!

[@PetePeppers1]

No problem

[@Buttcakes15]

Thank god we got this show right after Better Call Saul. I need a constant stream of quality television lol

[@BillyJoeJimBob8]

Same here.

[@ObsidianDoll]

Thanks for the vid i cant wait next episode

[@dwaniscool]

Thank you for reviewing this episode!

[@mattyboyb523]

Great review! Nice style. My wife and I enjoy very much

[@Cristinas_watching]

Another great analysis Pete! I have to wonder how long Mysaria and Otto have been working together, or if they even know that they share a “little bird.”

[@PetePeppers1]

The Mysaria and Daemon thing at Dragonstone was over three years. I got the sense that they haven't been together since, and she likely had been in King’s Landing all that time.

[@Cristinas_watching]

@@PetePeppers1 On a rewatch I caught Otto’s line vouching for his source, and how they’d “never led me astray.” 😒 3 years is a good amount of time to earm that level of endorsement…

[@AkbarJohn1]

@@PetePeppers1 I didn't fully understand that part. Could you explain who works for who? Why the little bird gave the money to Mysaria?

[@Juxss]

Great review. And i want to know what easter egg he's talking about in the end, cus i didnt get it. Is it about the Blackwoods? The two strongs?

[@Donnagata1409]

It is very interesting, but nobody pointed on one detail: Raehnerys did NOT swear to Allicent that she remained a virgin, she swore that she had not had sex with Daemon which is completely true. Why did nobody (as far as I know) mention that?

[@TheDyanne1]

I enjoy your reviews so much

[@PetePeppers1]

Glad to hear it

[@AG-6969]

Pete, really enjoy these as I did the BCS reviews you did. I most appreciate you do not ruin the show for us "non-book readers"! It is impossible to go on any site like Facebook without someone who read the books giving away things that are going to happen in future episodes.

[@silvertroutsongs121]

I just got spoiled here in the comments so be careful

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

Far too many comments refer to future events, many of us have not read the books, please don’t ruin our experience. If Pete has that consideration in his review, please follow his lead on this. Thank you. I enjoy the commentary of what is happening up to this point, thus references to what happens next or eventually ruins reading the comments. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@philosophynerdlady]

Maybe don't read the comments? Sorry, but you can't ask everyone to follow the rule of "don't spoil something for me about a story that's been out for years." I know that may be annoying for non-book readers, but it's equally annoying for book readers not to be able to comment. Because we cannot control the actions of others, the best "non-spoilery" solution may be for non-book readers to avoid comments sections. Just a thought. Everyone have a great day!

[@PetePeppers1]

It's really easy to tag spoilers and then put the comment below the fold. Anyone who isn't doing that is being inconsiderate.

[@gh0str1d3r00]

Can Rhaenyra become Queen and since not interested in having heirs herself, name Alicents son as her successor? This would the allow her to have a relationship/marry Criston and have legitimate succession.

[@markc8329]

interested to find out what it is that you mentioned will feel like "oh wow that was right in front of us the whole time"

[@ilexcorp]

Really like this reviews

[@PetePeppers1]

Thanks

[@THETYMEKK12]

I'm wondering what they will do with Otto (I'm thinking about the book).

[@simplyheartandhome]

Hi Pete. New viewer & subscriber. Really enjoying House of the Dragon. I think Daemon is the new Jaime Lannister. What do you think?

[@nickayla4252]

Please share the link for ep 4 full video

[@MCCreativeLegends]

The director killed it, especially compared to 1-3

[@AlerieHightower]

I was just as happy as Pete to finally find out what actually happened in the Criston/Rhaenyra scenario. I'm on pins and needles needing to know now... book spoilers... What causes that giant rift and the hatred he seems to feel for her later in the timeline. If Jacaerys is indeed his son, (and if Lucerys possibly is as well) he sure doesn't seem to feel any hesitation about facilitating his/their death(s).

[@dagmarbelesova4284]

But they specifically get called 'Strongs' so the resemblance must go beyond the wrong hair colour?

[@PetePeppers1]

Spoilers The description of the kids always seemed to hint that they had the same father and therefore I never thought any of them were Criston's. Next episode's trailer makes it look like he's out of the picture before they're conceived as well.

[@jaclynramirez1805]

Great episode. I totally thought I saw Jaqen H'ghar too. Idk if it was him or just someone that looked like him.

[@m_u_d_d_l_e3509]

Wait where?! I missed that but that would be fucking awesome

[@Jakuboooooooooo]

Why does Rhaenyra have to be so damn beautiful bro

[@geekishgir]

Great recap as always! I thought the moon tea was an interesting dilemma. Did they specifically say the king sent it? I can't remember. But not only does it show that king may not believe her, but it also is a truth test for Rhaenyra. If she drinks it, it proves she lied, if not there may be "consequences". Which is why I wonder if Otto had it sent and told that smarmy maester to tell her the king did.

[@macluk7531]

Could have been Otto who ordered sending the moon tea.

[@omarbey3868]

Excellent review. This episode was wonderful and really made the story much more interesting and informative. However, the one thing I learned from this episode is, don't bring a little dagger to a sword fight. Samwell Blackwood had what looked like a bastard sword. The arrogant Bracken had a woefully inadequate dagger. Reach is everything in that world.

[@Hochspitz]

I do like that we are getting a taste of Mushroom's accounts. I was wondering how the show could do that. I have really enjoyed all episodes so far and this one is tops,

[@ronniejones2407]

Great review. It addressed all the points I wondered about - especially whether Daemon was in on it with white worm. As for the Moon Tea, could Rhaenyra get way with drinking the Moon Tea then smashing the cup in the fireplace, so that no one will know if she drank it or she just smashed it in anger?

[@1chrisford]

HI Pete, I became a big fan your reviews from "The Expanse". Maybe the nicest treat if it comes to a young man of honor becoming a notable Banner Man was Samuel Blackwood swearing on his life to defend the Princess. Though he is still a boy, the scene ends with him then running the disparaging Amos Bracken through with his big (for him) sword, obviously killing the jerk. Such a cute and delightful resolution! And making Rheanyra decide she had had enough of the zoo. Wow! The kids can kill in this world. And make decisions that will send others to die, See Lyanna Mormont. Also, I'm liking that as usual with GRRM, he doesn't make ideal Mary Sues that solve all writers difficulty in concluding a scene. (Arya Stark of course became a colossal Mary Sue when bad writing replaced GRRM. Rhaenyra is shown conniving, self-centered, trampy, and of course lying on the very grave of her dead mother. Likeable, but no Polly Purebred.

[@PetePeppers1]

Apparently they credited these as made up characters named Willem Blackwood and Amos Bracken.

[@football_hanie]

Hey Pete, Aren't you gonna make preview videos on HotD previews anymore? We're waiting.

[@SpottedHares]

Honestly fire and blood style makes it really good for adaption. We don't see the charter moments or the moments lost to history in Fire and Blood, we can make comparisons to the source material but we are really dealing with a true adaptation.

[@februaryschild0216]

Daemon took his niece, who is sheltered, naive, and never left the castle to run in the streets. Their first stop? To listen to the "small folk" say that they don't want her as queen. I think he was hoping that it would discourage her. Then, he took her to a brothel to try to seduce her in public, disgrace her and if necessary, marry her to get closer to the throne. If he wanted to bed her, they have a castle full of beds. Why did he remove her disguise? He wanted to make sure that everyone got a good look at her committing treason. Too bad he was impotent and wasn't up for the challenge. Sir Crispin was tho! 🍆🤣 The entire episode was his play to get closer to the throne and how in these mens' eyes, these women are pawns. Good for Rhae that she insists on having some agency.

[@Stress-Free-K]

Agreed. This has strong Handmaid's Tale vibes. I still wanna root for Rhae even though she's made some god-awful decisions and often acts like a spoiled, rich lil brat. Daemon is a demon, tho. I suspected that Rhae would have or will find a way to get rid of her uncle. Especially, after realizing their city trip was all a ploy to disgrace her. Honestly, the King really should have his brother publically hanged for starting this "rumor".

[@stealth11]

@@Stress-Free-K Daemon wasn't looking to disgrace her. He came to KL to marry her and wanted to be seen with her. His plans, like the one with the Crabfeeder, are reckless. He does tend to yield to her though, like at Dragonstone with the egg and then in the brothel when he decided not to go through with it. Viserys has said that his daughter and Daemon are a lot alike. The difference though is Daemon never learns from his mistakes. Rhaenyra is starting to figure out how to use her influence. She traded the marriage to Laenor for the removal of Otto.

[@xy11xy]

I dont know about her agency when she was about to bang her uncle just because he said so. It was he who put it into her head that she could take whatever she wants and she marched right back to the Red Keep and did just that. All is forgotten about the power Criston told her she had and which she used to grant him status and honour when she then turns around and takes it away. What if Daemon didn't expect Rhaenyra to be so into it? What if that surprised him and what if he was surprised about his own feelings? People are saying his impotence stopped him but what if he was shocked by his desire for his niece and asking the King to marry her was purely on impulse? I don't know if to him, the marriage idea is a solution to both her problem (being a female heir), and his, or if it's unexpected desire, or both.

[@sitori663]

@@stealth11 I thought he was definitely trying to disgrace her in public. That was the only reason for him to remove their head coverings - so everyone would know who they were. Then, in front of everyone, he starts getting sexual with her & going to F her from behind against a brothel wall! That was 100% about publicly shaming her - defiling her.

[@sitori663]

@@xy11xy No. This is just thinking by Daemon fan boys to excuse his vile behavior. If he had sought to court her in a respectable way that thinking would make sense. Instead, he's an older familial figure of authority - even if he had none over her. He absolutely hates that she has been named next in line instead of him. He took a young teenager & totally manipulated her out of anger & self-interest. As her older uncle he should instinctually seek to protect her vs humiliate & defile her in public. There is NO rational positive excuse for his behavior in that episode.

[@eddymonies8302]

Ha you saw the same thing I saw and immediately thought ‘Blood & Cheese.’ I feel like they are handling the nuances between the chroniclers absolutely great, like there is no better way to have done it imo.

[@tiffanydcoates2904]

I hope she don’t mess with that moon tea 🍵 because it could be a trick .. that Meister works for Otto ..

[@macluk7531]

yep

[@pearlosibu]

Btw Ziserys telling Otto he (Otto) would rather have his blood etc, did he forget that Alicent’s children/Otto’s blood are ACTUALLY his children? God, he must really hate them all to make such a blunder.

[@llarose]

Great breakdown video, but after episode 3, I found this (yes, there was character development) episode 4 to be the weakest of the season for 1 BIG reason. The show spent 25-30% of its time on a damn love/sex scene. It was cringe and drawn out. The rest of it was good to very good. Looking forward to episode 5 to get back on its horse. Pun intended.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

The Kings sores are multiplying across his back. So, it isn’t just the loss of two fingers, but there is something spreading across his body. No reference to them in this episode, but poor Alicent has to submit to sex w/an older man with sores all over his aging body. Clearly, not sexy nor fun.

[@LoVampiroEsisten]

Each chapter has been better than the last

[@somejackball]

yup 😁

[@PetePeppers1]

yep

[@Sikara]

i fear for Ser Criston..🥺

[@HokkaidoSan]

I'm with you on the direction of this episode as well as the first episode. I like these episodes with intrigue. This thing is starting to feel like a rollercoaster ride. From someone that's never read the books, I didn't care much for Alicent, even thought she wasn't going to be a big part of the series. Then I kinda didn't like her to now I feel sorry for her and am starting to root for her, whereas I started out the show rooting for Rhaenyra by default because she's a dragon. I thought she was going to be another Dany but it doesn't seem that way. Seems like she's very careless and I think that will play a role in the future.

[@ronniejones2407]

Most importantly I wonder if Otto is seriously misunderstood? Otto is a second son with no inheritance, being at the King's side gave him opportunity and made sense to pair Alicent off with the most eligible widower in Westeros, thus giving his daughter the wealth and security he could not and ensuring his direct bloodline a prosperous future and status to equal his brother - Plus it meant Otto could prevent a conniving woman and her family getting to the King and taking advantage of his loneness and pliability and potentially destroying HOTD and the bringing the demise of Otto and other nobles - This way Otto knows Alicent will be obedient, kind and gentle with the sensitive King and through his daughter he would know absolutely everything, as Viserys needs someone keeping an eye on things for him as he can be a few steps behind - The telling point is that it was 'Not Until' Otto's elder brother Hobert told him to push for his grandson to be heir that Otto did it - prior to that Otto was laughing that Aegon was only a baby eating porridge with his hands and the King had no intention of making his son heir but Otto's brother told him to change the King's mind - up until then Otto was comfortable with the King's choice of Rhaenyra as heir as it blocked Daemon taking the throne - Otto even volunteered to go to Dragnstone instead of the King as it was too dangerous and Otto really could have been killed by Daemon, the risk was real but he did it to protect the King - Also, he wasn't seeking out scandal about Rhaenyra as she had never been compromised before so why would he be looking for something that isn't there, yes she was seen by the house staff sneaking in and out but only because they report on all coming and goings to Otto for obvious reasons such as treachery in the household and the King's safety - also the child sent by white worm was unexpected caller to him - So, I think Otto genuinely did have the King's back but he listened to his brother and went a step too far and made Viserys question his loyalty, while Rhaenyra needed the spy removed quickly before even more of her antics were discovered. I feel sorry for Otto BUT I do think he will now become truly Machiavellian as his position and fortunes have now changed for the worse. Or I have I got it really wrong, does the book have him as a baddy all along?

[@m_u_d_d_l_e3509]

I've been feeling this way all along, Ottos intentions have always felt pure and genuine to me.

[@ronniejones2407]

@@m_u_d_d_l_e3509 Glad to know I'm not alone - if we're right I'm worried about the King, who will have is back when Otto's gone...

[@m_u_d_d_l_e3509]

@@ronniejones2407 unfortunately it doesn't seem like anyone will, except maybe Rheanyra, but we all know where her heads at right now 😅

[@ronniejones2407]

@@m_u_d_d_l_e3509 If she is as much under of the influence of Daemon as is seems, even Rheanyra might not be trustworthy😅😅

[@m_u_d_d_l_e3509]

@@ronniejones2407 you’re not wrong 😬😅

[@mxshyb4423]

I think it’s really important that we didn’t see rhaenyra drink that abortion mix because it leaves me questioning if harwin will actually be her lover and the father of her children or if it will be Criston but idk how that will work out with him being a green

[@aaronia8092]

Please, do not post spoilers. I'm trying to find some safe place, but it seems impossible.

[@mxshyb4423]

@@aaronia8092 that’s your problem

[@aaronia8092]

@@mxshyb4423 - Yeah, I guess, I just was asking nicely. You know, it's not so hard to mark for spoilers as Pete Peppers says at the end of the video. Just out of courtesy, you know.

[@mxshyb4423]

@@aaronia8092 not tryna be rude or anything but there are spoilers everywhere it’s unavoidable if you’re going to watch review videos and be on social media if your really want to go into the show without you shouldn’t be reading the comments. Regardless of all of that I didn’t mean to spoil it for you

[@philosophynerdlady]

@@blaubeer8039 Same thing I said above - we don't control others' actions. Though the thought was not expressed as some may like, I agree that if you don't want spoilers, you might need to avoid comments sections. Unless the video-makers police the comments for spoilers (which would take an immense amount of time for some content creators), there's no way to keep spoilers out. It's a practical consideration - and something I learned when GOT was spoiled for me. I can't tell other people what to do or control their behavior so I must adapt to that reality.

[@YoungTang]

I was skeptical about the show after the first 3 episodes, but this episode truly made me feel the way I used to feel about GoT prior to season 7... and what a contrast compared to Rings of Power in terms of acting, directing, and script writing.

[@TommyDidads]

Why has everyone misinterpreted rhenerya swearing on her mothers name that she didn’t ✌️”couple”✌️ with Daemon. She didn’t swear to not having sex. She swore to Daemon not touching her, which is still a lie.

[@gmonorail]

daemons erectile self sabotage continues to fascinate me.

[@sewildman50]

I didn't read the giving of moon tea as just an indication that Rhaenyra isn't believed. I saw it as a test. If she takes the tea its an admission of guilt. I felt a conflict in her deciding whether or not to take it, not a consideration that she's not believed by her father.

[@iliaponomarev1624]

It's not only Rhaenyra's mother. Both her grandmothers died of childbirth as well.

[@football_hanie]

I rather think it was Daemon's plan

[@hhh1200]

i get it but they have to have flashbacks of young Rhaenyra.

[@philosophynerdlady]

Why?

[@ori0501]

while Daemon on the floor in front of the king... looking at his chest, do you see early signs of grey scale?

[@AlerieHightower]

Nah, just battle scars, most likely.

[@d.a.f.]

What was the easter egg. I read ahead but I am not sure what he is referring to?

[@d.a.f.]

@@blaubeer8039 ahh thanks

[@guyinc0gnito]

dawg nice catch

[@guyinc0gnito]

@@blaubeer8039 that’s soooo rad

[@mainsource8030]

this show is becoming a fucking masterpiece , imo any show that invokes emotion in the viewer (thats not pitiful disgust) is one to watch. im falling in love with rhaenyra just like i did with Vi in Arcane, although this show is no arcane, no show is on arcanes level,lol

[@macluk7531]

I'm not sure if it was mentioned before but i got already annoyed by now that everyone thinks it was the king who sent the moon tea to her daughter. Remember that Otto, the ex-hand, was well connected to the measters so I don't see that so clearly who is sending that moon tea.

[@veritasinvicta8128]

House Blackwood means Bloodraven.

[@PetePeppers1]

It does

[@sandrasgotgame]

Pete. ,, tell us the Easter egg … Please !!!!

[@JonnySlick007]

Its a huge spoiler

[@jacobdenness8659]

Having read the book I kind of want to know what ends the friendship between the girls permanently

[@user-bh2fz5sf5e]

Isn't it when rhaes son cuts out allisants sons eye?

[@jacobdenness8659]

Your probably right there

[@PetePeppers1]

It's kind of uncharted territory since they were never friends in the book in the first place.

[@jacobdenness8659]

@@PetePeppers1 yeah i know i've read the book so i know that but the kind of makes me wonder more. like some of the things that happened before and after the kings death it's just, how could they get to that point

[@allenm.355]

Grandfather of Bloodraven

[@Overonator]

I think Daemon leaves because he can't get it up just like when he was trying to with Mysaria and he failed there too.

[@philosophynerdlady]

That was in the Inside the Episode.

[@Overonator]

@@philosophynerdlady What do you mean?

[@PetePeppers1]

Yeah, they mentioned that being the reason in the post-episode thing HBO does with the showrunner and director. I kind of like it better left ambiguous because there's so many interesting dynamics at play.

[@Overonator]

@@PetePeppers1 Oh I didn't know that they mentioned it, that's the first thing I thought of given the episode when Daemon is trying to have relations with Myria and failing.

[@denfarc]

WTF Episode and Criston Cole wins that night. 😂 Will it be known that Criston slept with Rhaeynra? What will happen to him? He's a kingsguard.

[@leykimayri]

He will be fed to a dragon or hanged. It's treason what he did.

[@leykimayri]

And no, what he did will not be known, because it is not mentioned in the book (I haven't read it but I see that people who have, were caught by surprise last night). The book is written by maesters, so it is a "history" book, not like the song of ice and fire books that we read the point of views of the characters.

[@billysartori8023]

Like how he said add it to the chair but it wasn't a sword it was a 🔨 felt more disrespectful to the king

[@conolade3290]

Was Daemon walking with blackfyre or dark sister? I think it was dark sister, at that point only the King could wield blackfyre.

[@AlerieHightower]

Definitely Dark Sister.

[@treemanzoneskullyajan711]

I wanna go back to this era in a time machine to this fantasy land and take my 2022 toolbag and CRISPR KIT with me, turn up at kings landing and tell the king my name is davey G but you can refer to me as THE GOD MEISTER

[@zizoumonk10]

They should just rename the show Orgies and Dragons

[@RasheedGonzales]

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this in the comments or if it was even caught, but Daemon wields Dark Sister, which he would have been carrying, not Blackfyre. Blackfyre is wielded by Viserys and should be the sword he's holding as he waits for Daemon as he walks towards him. Great stuff as always, Pete! Keep em coming.

[@PetePeppers1]

Yeah, I was talking about Viserys walking towards Daemon

[@RasheedGonzales]

@@PetePeppers1 ah, ok. That wasn't that clear from the vid who you were talking about. 🤙🏽

[@Meisterdieb]

Spoiler me please: what is this easteregg he talks about?

[@TheresaWheeler]

House Blackwood is BACK! Change your profile pic back Pete. I don't care if we're a House Blackwood fandom of two.

[@UnholyByChoice]

Definitely enjoying the series so far and I appreciate the writers showing the true nature of females.

[@marys3630]

and what is that true nature of females?

[@UnholyByChoice]

@@marys3630 Narcissism, selfishness, ego-driven.

[@jonathanvelasquez1325]

I wonder if ser Cole getting with the princess came from George Martin, , or the shows creator's.

[@crystalmorse3094]

Rhy is so mean

[@edwinmartinez9215]

People actually think D and R did not have sex🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roxystarlite4106]

They didn't in that scene....he couldn't get it up. The director flat out said so after the episode. Doesn't mean they won't eventually have sex though. That was by the hottest scene in television history.

[@jovonnb1]

They literally didn’t

[@ddi654]

@@roxystarlite4106 damn ur just in for the incest are we? lmfao

[@jacobdenness8659]

I think Otto is kind of blind I don’t think he sees what he’s doing really. I think he probably believes his own crap even though he really is all the things people say he is.

[@philosophynerdlady]

The showrunners have stated that Otto does love Vicerys and that Otto does think he (Otto) is doing the right thing for the realm. His flaw is that he thinks only he is correct and that informs his course of action.

[@jacobdenness8659]

Philosophy Nerd Lady That makes a lot of sense, I would say that really comes across. Probably just thinks that the princess will just except what he’s doing as well

[@Stress-Free-K]

Clearly, Daemon is the demon uncle from hell? But how is it possible he's still walking around in this kingdom and at least not gelded before leaving the palace?

[@PolCoUSA]

Spicy episode. I applaud the Blackwood guy. I agree this episode was hard to watch, but like a train wreck---you just can't look away. P.S. Ser Criston Cole is a major disappointment in that he broke his vow of chastity. P.P.S. Only one more episode and Milly Alcock and the actor who plays Alicent give way to Olivia Cook and the Rhaenyra replacement.

[@sns8420]

Moon Tea - why? Why would Viserys want to abort, as he thinks, the child of 2 Targaryens?

[@serenas.3842]

Because even if it would be the kid of two Targaryens, the most important thing for a woman in this world is being a virgin at their wedding. That is set up very clearly. We see that with Lysa Tully: she got pregnant by Petyr at age 15, I think. After her abortion the only Lord who wanted to marry her was Lord Arryn who was old enough to be her grandfather. And Lord Arryn only wanted her because she proofed that she is fertile and he was in desperate need of an heir after Aerys II murdered the first one and the battle of bell killed the second. If Rhaenyra is "spoiled" before her wedding, most Lords wouldn't marry her anymore - but Rhaenyra needs a strong house to marry or she can't hold the throne. So no Targaryen Bastard for Rhaenyra.

[@leykimayri]

Because he wants to marry her with someone else and make an alliance with another House, not have her give birth to his brother's bastard

[@leykimayri]

@@serenas.3842 That is not the case, she is the princess and as the king's daughter he can command anyone he wants to marry her, it's not like he won't be able to find her a husband like with Lysa who was also crazy as well... She is the heir to the throne, and if she wants the throne, fooling around and f#%$$ing her uncle will not give her the support of the lords that she needs in order to rule someday.

[@sns8420]

​@@serenas.3842 First Tully is not a Targaryen. Targaryens have different ethics (Polygamy and Incest are OK) - I am sure if Rhaenyra was pregnant she would be marrying Daemon even though he has 2 wives.

[@treemanzoneskullyajan711]

I will make my very own george church and all the real georges papers ,videos, books and lectures, then i would whip him til he taught me how to make real life hybrids like half man hf beasts and shit

[@Johnny-Too-Bad]

The problem I'm having with this show is that it's so small as far as a story line compared to GoT. Unfortunately having RoP going on at the same time and seeing how expansive and many pov we get from other characters. This episode just dragged.

[@FireJach]

I like these 2 actress. I can't believe only one episode has left with them. What a stupid decision!!!!

[@philosophynerdlady]

They hired the older 2 actresses first. Just because the audience is attached to the younger versions does not mean it was "stupid". Alicent and Rhaenyra will change dramatically. That's part of the point of having two different sets of performers. Additionally, the two younger versions are much too young to play the older versions - and that's where the meat of this story lies - with the older versions. Maybe give it a real chance before you judge something you haven't seen yet?

[@timtheenchanter989]

The Alicent Actress is so much worse though :(

[@philosophynerdlady]

Absolutely disagree. Her character is more subtle than Rhaenyra's, which is more difficult to portray, and Emily Carey is doing an excellent job.

[@smallfaucet]

Holy fawk it was absolute trash! We all could see and knew what was going to happen in this episode.

[@adamcraig1468]

Damn, she was really in heat this episode 😅

[@philosophynerdlady]

Please don't say that about human females. It's degrading.

[@adamcraig1468]

@@philosophynerdlady wtf are you talking about dork? 🤣🤣

[@DavidTMSN]

Rangs of Power is so much better than this garbage. Clark as Galadriel acted circles around all of these pretenders.

[@AlerieHightower]

Yet here you are, using your time and energy commenting. I couldn't get through the first episode of Rings of Power, but I'm not all over video recaps trashing it.

[@DavidTMSN]

@@AlerieHightower I was honestly joking. The show is terrible. If the man with the Harfoots turns out to be Gandalf then I will absolutely stop watching it.

[@Spaceouts]

most boring episode ever had