HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 5 BREAKDOWN! Game of Thrones Easter Eggs You Missed!

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[@eddieterrell5457]

Was that the n word??😂

[@jameschulo8187]

Are the vessi shoes none stick?

[@bundayyolayinka3352]

Alicent came in at the moment the king was about to join the two houses in his speech. A foreshadowing

[@StephenSiu]

my fav fact from your video today was showing viserys going to sleep and fading into the dragon dreams. I was touched honestly by his speech about his legacy. even though everyone is selfish, I can relate to the thought of wanting to leave behind something that can be cemented in history. I felt bad for him ultimately

[@AlerieHightower]

Viserys is the closest thing this story has to a protagonist. He's made some bad decisions, but ultimately, his heart is in the right place. He just wants to be a good king, and for everyone he loves to be happy, and for the realm to be at peace. Ironic how those decisions thwart all of his good intentions.

[@StephenSiu]

@@AlerieHightower his heart is in the right place, i agree. i was talking about some inherent selfishness for targarens as a whole as they always want a "targaren on the throne", or want another age of dragons, despite the fact that dragons are basically nukes in medieval times. I'll miss him as a character surely.

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

Rhaenyra is the clear protagonist, to me.

[@TheSadadfsa]

The Grand Maester is def working with Otto. First in Aemma's and Baelon's death, and now in Viserys' worsening condition.

[@scruubsinc]

Makes me wonder what was in that tea and if Rheanrya dranked it

[@ogdollface6537]

@@scruubsincobviously this was a year ago but I’m pretty sure it was a “Plan B” tea

[@vegasviking86]

Criston Cole not wearing his armor while on the ship was a nice touch. Would be incredibly dumb for someone to wear such heavy armor while at sea

[@joshuawatts1924]

You would love Victoran Greyjoy

[@omranhaddadin5262]

He was wearing his armor on the same ship like 2 episodes ago

[@FemkevanDrooge]

I think the lack of armour is more meant as a sign that Christon shows his vulnerable side here, baring his feelings to Rhaenyra

[@merenjamir_1350]

Criston reminds me of jon snow but kinda dumber

[@rubensoeteman]

@@merenjamir_1350 murrr durrr queen,?

[@vascovillasboas3633]

There is a mention in fire and blood that the flames of the beacon of the Hightower can change colours as needed, probably using chemicals provided by the maesters

[@fairy2000]

Wildfire

[@ruthbennett7563]

Or, burning copper (powdered ore) like we did in 5th grade science?

[@HashebAnzar]

"Ser Morgan Hightower, a younger brother of the Lord of Oldtown, two hundred Warrior’s Sons spilled forth from their chapterhouse to defend His High Holiness, surrounding the Starry Sept with a ring of steel. Atop the Hightower, the great beacon fire turned a baleful green as Lord Martyn Hightower called his banners. Oldtown waited for the dawn, and the coming of the dragons."

[@willyum1620]

Is this a breaking bad reference?

[@LexAdames]

The last shot also represents "Fire & Blood". Fire from the torches and the blood of Knight Joffrey.

[@newkingscontent8533]

More of Blood and Cheese.

[@abelpaul1]

I love how the bad guys are just chilling in life while the good guys are dying from diseases and moral trauma.

[@Chriswallace0405]

That tends to be how life goes generally.

[@tharunv6056]

That's life

[@davidmun1601]

@@tharunv6056 So true, unfortunately

[@diofiglio1]

Everyone has blood on their hands

[@brandontimm2635]

Even though I know how this all ends I’m still surprised and excited. Easily my favorite tv/stream series this year

[@xJetStaR]

The rat and blood is a book reference to “Blood and Cheese”. A foreshadow to future events.

[@Largueirus]

I was coming to comment on this, as a ratcatcher (Cheese) plays a significant role in the Dance of Dragons in the future.

[@valarmorghulis3571]

What

[@crd88918]

@@Largueirus some would say bloods contributions are even more impactful

[@Jayski009]

@@peach5438 it’s a reference to 2 guys that will use the secret tunnels in the red keep to get around without anyone knowing. “The Dance of Dragons” book never mentions their names just nicknames. 1 of the guys nickname is “cheese” and he is a rat catcher in the red keep& other parts of Kings Landing.

[@devanman7920]

Favourite moments have to be Alicents entry (absolutely unreal), the scene of Criston kneeling with the moon and heart tree in the background (this is how asoiaf looks in my head) and Lyonel giving the nod to Breakbones to go in and kick ass!......also the Bravos flower bit is a nod to LEMONGATE!!!!!

[@steffurness]

Unreal?

[@sitting_nut]

@@steffurness i think he meant it as "fantastic " in the modern sense( wonderful, excellent, great ) instead of fantastic in the old sense(existing only fantasy, implausible).

[@devanman7920]

@@steffurness its an Irish way of saying awesome

[@HashebAnzar]

5:12 In the book it WAS mentioned "Ser Morgan Hightower, a younger brother of the Lord of Oldtown, two hundred Warrior’s Sons spilled forth from their chapterhouse to defend His High Holiness, surrounding the Starry Sept with a ring of steel. Atop the Hightower, the great beacon fire turned a baleful green as Lord Martyn Hightower called his banners. Oldtown waited for the dawn, and the coming of the dragons."

[@LisaMariavanHarmelen]

My alliance changes every single episode 😂

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Heh, don't read the book or look at a family tree of the Targaryens

[@mike90317]

Same

[@LisaMariavanHarmelen]

@@ThwipThwipBoom Why? I don’t mind it. That’s why I love these books and shows. It’s super interesting.

[@obviouslyPSM]

In the F&B chapter discussing the rule of Maegor (and his war against the faith) it’s identified that the Hightower burns green at war time

[@TheRubenMar]

_"Atop the Hightower, the great beacon fire turned a baleful _*_green_*_ as Lord Martyn Hightower called his banners. Oldtown waited for the dawn, and the coming of the dragons."_ From Fire & Blood in the chapter The Sons of the Dragon

[@obviouslyPSM]

@@TheRubenMar yep that quote haha thank you!

[@Seraphina-Rose]

Great catch about Otto Hightower's saddle blanket showing the Hightower lit with green flames.

[@LobsterwithaG]

Thank you for these videos. I love nerding out about these things and don’t have many friends who care about this stuff.

[@15aacNewton]

I do

[@jernigan007]

7:50 . . . That is a Hibiscus plant common in Florida and the tropics

[@ruthbennett7563]

It’s a lot hardier & winters better than a lemon tree.

[@omarmedina3893]

You didn't mention the dwarf playing the drums might be mushroom or a nod to him

[@TheMightyKinkle]

4:07 It also reminded me of the place where Jaqen H'ghar gave Arya the Valar Morghulis coin and changed for the first time in S2E10

[@KikiIsBusy]

Your breakdowns are the best out of all of those out there! You catch so many more details and these are definitely worth the wait. Thanks!

[@milansovilj1247]

Daemon staying seated is the funniest shit

[@ousmanjallow7866]

I loved it

[@RedRose-id4sd]

Joffrey's ring is green! We keep jumping to the conclusion that Criston Cole was triggered by their conversation but I think there was a deeper plot.

[@steffurness]

I just caught the focus on the ring in the last reaction I watched, and thought it an odd place for Laenor's gaze to land, but didn't connect that last dot of symbolism. Thank you! Good catch!

[@samowen7189]

Please explain

[@garytriano13]

He hates gays like the rest of us!

[@smatharoo9327]

what do you mean by that

[@suryanarayana9525]

@@steffurness yeah what's the connection?

[@datooragvelidze2493]

Just like Littlefinger started game of thrones by murdering Jon Arryn, Larys Strong started the dance of the dragons

[@DatBoiChris420]

It's not started yet Viserys is somewhat still alive

[@datooragvelidze2493]

@@DatBoiChris420 Littlefinger made Starks and Lannisters enemies by planting seeds, that was followed by game of thrones. The same way Clubfoot planted seeds in Alicent's head

[@CrouchingTigress01]

@@DatBoiChris420 ah but sometimes the seeds of war are planted in times of peace

[@sydc3667]

This comment made me notice that both GoT and HotD started off with a member of house Arryn (Jon and Aemma) dying in the Red Keep. The parallels are strong.

[@lobomedina6312]

@@sydc3667 Good catch 👍 ed/plus Jon Arryn's murder was also played out as "natural".

[@juanignaciogonzalezcalabro1293]

17:41 that ring looks a lot like the one Joffrey Baratheon used to wear that Cersei wears after his death...

[@layonduff]

We know weddings are a no no in the world of GoT, I was just waiting for something to happen and they subverted my expectations perfectly

[@GetMeBrittany]

Still don’t know why people don’t just send a gift instead 😂

[@drewcobarrubias2093]

underrated comment

[@CinematicFlights]

Weddings that does not result in anyone being killed are not worth our screen time ....like the wedding of Viserys and Alicent.... totally skipped....

[@effortlessGFX]

Been waiting a loooong time to have my expectations subverted properly.

[@WiiEpsilon]

15:53 he definitely gave him an ass tap. Thats want caused the blind rage😂

[@Ingrid-pg1gs]

Wow! That was a great video! You always pick-up on things that other people don't. My husband was especially happy to see the Princess Bride confirmation. While we were watching the episode, he said, "They're heading into the fire swamp." :)

[@Sasquatch230]

(5:14) It is mentioned in Fire & Blood that the Hightower in Oldtown did burn green to call Lord Martyn's bannermen. Even though the dialogue is an explainer for non-book readers I'm at least happy it's from the text; "Ser Morgan Hightower, a younger brother of the Lord of Oldtown, two hundred Warrior’s Sons spilled forth from their chapterhouse to defend His High Holiness, surrounding the Starry Sept with a ring of steel. Atop the Hightower, the great beacon fire turned a baleful green as Lord Martyn Hightower called his banners. Oldtown waited for the dawn, and the coming of the dragons."

[@williamparsons5389]

The health of the king reflecting and/or being reflective of the health of the kingdom as a whole is a classic mythical trope most commonly associated with king Arthur!

[@Native_Creation]

Absolutely, Arthurian legend is prevalent throughout, like the Stag in the Woods, "Green" Knight, etc.

[@donjulio4049]

NOBODY: Ser Criston: PERSONALLY… IM NOT LETTING THAT SLIDE

[@rgractor]

It felt like Larys could also have been talking about the Targaryens being transplants from across the sea who, “by all rights,” shouldn’t be thriving in Westeros. That scene was amazing!

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

I don't have Harwin Strong AKA Breakbones in my top 10 yet because we haven't seen enough of him yet. Minor characters have it easier. Less screen time, less flaws seen to be judged.

[@steffurness]

He's moving swiftly for sure!

[@Native_Creation]

He'll probably take a bigger role in the events to come

[@camw1127]

well this didnt age well

[@steffurness]

Fathering 3 of the princess's children over 10 years is kind of a big role lol, last I checked, even though it was only one more episode for us. He's possibly more of a favorite of mine now, despite the lack of insight to his flaws.

[@masterwitchersir]

My god, this stuff is so good. I wish you could release these faster!

[@erics246]

They wouldn't be nearly as good if he did. That's why this team comes up with the best and most detailed analyses out of any reviewers on YT. Patience my friend

[@tombystander]

Alicent's entrance into the throne room was up there with Hermione coming down the stairs during goblet of fire for most impactful female entrances I can think of

[@en4m3y]

Haa I just rewatched Harry Potter recently. This is fresh in my memory. 😂

[@steffurness]

I thought it was closer to Drew Barrymore's winged entrance in the Cinderella retelling Ever After. "Just breathe."

[@monia4428]

That entrance was disrispectfuul for the king and both families.Always the one whos playing the saintest is the worst b....

[@AITrademarket]

Brilliant video again! I wondered how Alicent was simultaneously both at the wedding and Christian Cole’s attempted suicide.

[@sakhawatpolash9683]

That didn’t happen simultaneously. Alicient first saves Criston from suicide and much later in that night, the wedding happened.

[@cassi94]

Thank you for the video and analysis!!! Always appreciated!!

[@DatBoiChris420]

Wait till you find these small channels that actually have details and explanations

[@cassi94]

@@DatBoiChris420 I watch the small channels too. Not sure the point of the comment lol

[@BroomfeildGal]

I live in Derbyshire :) Can proudly say I've walked round the vale haha

[@BulletHole]

the mention of blooming and lemon, reminds me of the lemon tree at the house with the red door and the whole controversy there

[@ellen9575]

I think Rheanrya was going to tell Criston about the Ice and fire prophecy but he walks away,

[@AquaBlairLove]

Me too!! Was just about to say this

[@JLion26]

Best episode so far in my opinion. The tensions that ran throughout the entire episode were built well. The acting was superb, the movement and expressions most especially. Too bad this is the last episode for some of the actors. What did you guys think, did this episode reach the levels of The Red Wedding or The Purple Wedding?

[@elaineleonard9526]

Nah. Not even close.

[@skywatcheradept]

This is the best movie wedding in 2022

[@jeremyheartriter2.063]

It was the best episode for me too. Definitely not at the level of the red wedding but I wasn't disappointed. It did left some confusion but I hope they clarify them in subsequent episodes.

[@red4tide536]

If I’m being honest… I watch a few other episode breakdowns from other creators because they drop them immediately. But your breakdown is always better. I’m just impatient 😂

[@GolgiGuy102]

The way Hightower says "War" reminds me of Anthony Hopkins as Odin when he punishes Thor. That speech was sooooo good :)

[@kierancooke8]

Hearing you say Derbyshire (pronounced Darby shyre) has made my night

[@jackjwilko]

Almost - Darbysher. Americans always seem to say Shyer but it's more just a short sher

[@jmchez]

Joffrey should have taken lessons from Lary Strong on subtlety and innuendo. On just a hunch he approached a Kingsguard and besmirched the reputation of the princess; a treasonous act, which the kingsguard can take as caue for execution. On top of that, his conversation is, essentially, telling that guard that he kinows a secret that can get that guard castrated and killed but, "hey, let's be frineds". If you tickle the dragon's tail you, you are very likely to get burned. Yes, that was a reference to Louis Slotin and the Demon Core.

[@LPno.9]

Except there are laws in Westeros. Kingsguard can't just kill people. They can report the crime and arrest criminals. The trial determines if they're guilty, and the king decides the punishment. Cornball Cole has impulse control problems and murders people who make him angry enough. He even tried to kill himself after he realized how stupid he'd been acting.

[@jonmason8567]

Ser Criston doesn’t take that level of disrespect

[@redeyexxx1841]

How was Sir Criston not killed? I mean fighting and killing someone on wedding gives you an instant death sentence from the king.

[@MyCakePop]

This episode had me on the edge of my seat!

[@aliq8883]

Didn't you catch Mushroom in the background in the green wedding?

[@skywatcheradept]

He is not officialy confirmed as Mushroom yet

[@Tyrion2024]

I love the irony of Viserys wishing he would have been tested during his reign.

[@steffurness]

Bc he was and ignored the call?

[@jebonysmith7622]

Amazing video as usual !👏🏾 👏🏾 so grateful for your work!

[@kstephen126]

the Christmas Story deep cut at the beginning of this video was absolute perfection

[@gnoki2817]

Seems like Joffreys don't do well at weddings ^^'

[@skytriff]

Listen give me your phone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EP3Stuff]

For anyone interested. The pathway to the castle is a real place, St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, UK. It’s very cool to walk along the path and imagine being in an episode of GOT or HOTD 😎😎

[@alexanderdumas-]

In the book it’s at the wedding tourney that Ser Hawrwin Breakbones has his collarbone and elbow shattered by Ser Criston and is from then on known was Ser Harwin Brokenbones

[@nicoleharlan4835]

Your breakdowns are the best, Eric.

[@eduardofranco8528]

Rhea Royce looks a lot like Meera Reed

[@rockdevotee575]

Alicent's entrance gave me goosebumps

[@Jhdez609-wn5ww]

Great video i can't wait 4 your weekly recaps

[@ricardomonteblan2741]

OMG I love the Intro, it cracked me up (had to watch it like 3 times)

[@defenderofminorities3056]

In my opinion, I think Ser Joffrey should have kept his mouth shut, he was being a cocky antagonising prick, and to a member of the Kingsguard who’s life is on the line.

[@Christopherjazzcat]

I so thought he was going to talk about lemongate 🍋 for a moment there. This episode heavily referenced it.

[@paulquaife7974]

They got no idea what lemongate is

[@kikifrank7696]

I like ur promo for the vessi shoes 👟 and the break down was great of HOD💪🏾🔥

[@joshuarivera2122]

Don’t know if there was a 3rd, but LOVE the Christmas Story, and Simpsons drops at the beginning!!! Had my smiling right from the start.

[@Or1ginalNoob]

I got vessi because I saw it on your channel. I got the everyday shoe and wore it for 3 months before the tread from the sole fell off. Don’t know if I’d promote a shoe that doesn’t last. But the waterproof part is really cool.

[@dris007]

First we had littlefinger now we have Big Foot

[@scubasteve9715]

Have to disagree about the green torch... In the first episode during the tourney, you can see the Hightower sigil has the green torch as well...

[@IsiahBradley]

GREAT as always!

[@michaeledmonds4849]

It has been something like 6 or 7 years since Daemon made that sheep comment in ep1...

[@Bodharas]

3-4 tops

[@yampavalleyarts2015]

Less than one minute in and I'm dying! Ralphie Parker!!!

[@llofdarkwater9152]

Did anyone else hear familiar tones from "Light of The Seven" just as Alicent appears at the wedding?

[@angelafrimpong1026]

Yes I did. It immediately took my mind to when Cercei blew up the Sept.

[@kingtarly499]

Aliciant is the top blackmailer. Jason was just cheese crumbs to the trap to rid sir Christian from the princess.

[@Bluebell-ww4nb]

House Hightower's beacon flame is regular colored-flame, but there is no retcon about the green flame being used to call the banners. It's in Fire and Blood, The Sons of the Dragon chapter.

[@tommymc091]

Something else the rats might foreshadow - Blood the assassin and Cheese the rat catcher. Kind of shows how many of these tunnels there are in King's Landing.

[@cecilialuzia]

Can we make a link between the rats in this era and the cats that Arya chase in the Baratheon era??

[@stephenmoney4722]

I love how a former dragon rider in Viserys gets sea sick lol. (i know he only rode Balerion shortly, but still 🤣)

[@samfan77]

Fantastic review

[@SuuzieQ]

It amazes me that Rhaenyra never aged, but Leanor and Leana Corlys did xD

[@traebenton-lewis7488]

I think the last shot is foreshadowing blood & cheese

[@aretnap3653]

16:46... That's a *FLAIL* in TheArtWork, Not a "MorningStar". (A "MorningStar" is a Mace.)

[@themightydragon710]

So hightide is st micheals mount in cornwall its beautiful

[@maxineasbury2566]

That's great in all, some notify me when the meme start. 😆 this one will be epic.

[@erikagholston6610]

This was the best episode to me.

[@NikkoBalbedina]

The rat nibbling on blood at the end is a reference to blood and cheese

[@aquariuscomfort]

You said Leechings, but showed maggots. Two different treatments. And maggots are used in modern science.

[@armanke13]

plot hole question: is there any rule that kingsguard member not be stopped by another kingsguard? there are several of them there I imagine, but none of them acted when the fight happened.. or are they just waiting their master order?

[@jeremyheartriter2.063]

I thought it caught them all off-guard. Plus, the crowd could've made it a bit challenging for them to make out what was happening

[@deandredunbar9618]

It's kinda refreshing seeing someone on the throne who isn't a blood thirsty nutjob who everyone is terrafied of. He may ignore his brother being one but still lol. Brings me back to og season one.

[@jvrbwn6232]

Dope statement at the ending.

[@iwearpolo1]

A theory as well is that the rats are getting warged by larys and that that's one of the many ways he gets his information

[@robertfoxworthy5503]

I thought only first men warged and that house hightower is andel?

[@steffurness]

@@robertfoxworthy5503 Larys is house Strong.

[@chuckbyron3826]

I nearly spewed my coffee due to the Ralphie audio.

[@barneywiggins5621]

Daemon is THE MAN. My dude saw the Queen and was like oh I know what you’re doing....stop.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

GRRM'S world is like the upside down world in Stranger Things. Everything is reversed. Good is bad. Bad is good. The baddies are the survivors. GRRM has a sick mind. Wait for Jac & Jeyne. 🤯

[@mrwatch4257]

I love the Chrismas Story dub at the start

[@lisnamoljoseph4681]

Incredible

[@_Tree]

I called the end of this episode........."The Pre-Red Wedding" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iemaj]

Rhaenyra swore that he didn't slept with daemon so in her defence she stood true

[@skywatcheradept]

Rhaenyra swore "Daemon never touched me" which was a huge lie.

[@ItzDylanM]

The way you said Derbyshire has scarred me

[@GopherGuts2000]

I saw the rat at the end as a nod to blood and cheese

[@RobewhO]

Likely won't be the case but it would be something if Larys actually knows all of these little, seemingly unknowable, things because he wargs the rats and listens in. Interesting, yet very unlikely, although House Strong boasts they are descendants of the First Men, which *_would_* make them more prone to having Warg or Greenseer abilities. Like I said, it's very unlikely, but that could be a neat, added concept to make him even *_more_* formidable.

[@darlenev9988]

I wish to be your friend lol 2:50

[@kins1894]

Its the first time we are seeing a slight b..b armor. If im not mistaken

[@maglardyful]

Do you think the king is been poisoning or what does sickness he has ?

[@rantalmore]

that rat/blood etc is a very specific reference to future events