HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 9 Breakdown & Ending Explained | Review And Game Of Thrones Easter Eggs

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 9 Breakdown & Ending Explained | Review And Game Of Thrones Easter Eggs. We break down Episode 9 of House Of The Dragon, Including what we think will happen and the major book plot points. Covering subjects such as where Rhaenyra and Daemon are, Rhaenys, Aemond,, Alicent, Aegon, Viserys, Larys, the book differences, 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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Ok so House Of The Dragon is about to change the Game...Of Thrones and Episode 9 has a lot going on with it. The penultimate episode takes focus on the lean green Queen machine and it cements her villain arc and quest for power. In this video we're gonna be breaking down what happens in it, the easter eggs, book differences and also giving our thoughts what could happen in the finale next week.
This has been a massive season and I wanna thank you for all your support so far. We recently got our million subscriber plaque and it means more to me than a seat on the Iron Throne so I really appreciate it.
Now the episode is called The Green Council and this term was coined by Grand Maester Munken in the book. The name brings a lot with it as it of course shows how this once unbiased council has now been twisted by alicent into supporting her side.
Whereas the previous episodes all centred around Chapter 12 we are now in 13 which is titled the Dying Of The Dragons The Blacks Vs Greens. This war between the houses took place between 129 - 131 AC and the two years featured lots of deaths and the characters treating the Iron Thron like it's a game of musical chairs.
The period is known as the dance of the dragons but in the book its said that the phrase Dying of The Dragons is more suitable. The work is very much a chronicle of this time told to us by witnesses and maesters and it states that due to them trying to add a poetic flair to the story that they changed it to Dance.
However it's an extremely brutal period that's described as seeing several of the last dragons being wiped out. The source material says it was a war marked by stealth, murder and betrayal which we see from this openining.

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[@sorayashahi]

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[@arnelfernandez]

Rhaenys' dragon is Meleys, also known as the Red Queen, not Meraxes

[@1966bluemax]

Did you noticed Larys rhymes with Varys?

[@dagfinissocool]

@@TonyRush You know it's a scam when they do the countdown clock to trick you into thinking the offer will expire

[@Kriscur20]

Helaena wasnt kidding about The beast beneath the boards😱. What an episode!!!

[@finnyc.260]

Fr fr how does not a single person listen to her🙄

[@lene0222]

@@finnyc.260 exactly 😂

[@micacroxton482]

I was wondering what she was talking about. Thanks for pointing that out

[@Jason-gg4lm]

Not to get too cheesy but they bloody well should 🧐🤔🤠🤫😉

[@mmmahh9056]

I bet she wishes she wasn't correct for once in her life

[@pranaykapoor9730]

Anyone notice how the maid informed the white worm about the king's death by lighting the candles on the window similar to how they supposed to be done in Winterfell by Theon to save Sansa

[@june1775]

Yeah, I thought that meant something, I was wondering to whom a message was sent

[@grimmywizard]

@@june1775 another spy I suppose

[@mpicc4808]

More like common sense communication since there is zero technology.

[@angre6422]

It also resembled a tiered crown

[@aileenpi73]

Daemon never wanted to rule or get the throne. Daemon wanted to be his brother’s Hand, to protect him from people like the Hightowers and to protect the Targaryens’ lineage

[@alicereeds5952]

Yeah, the more I think about it, it seems Otto was lying about how Daemon did a bad job at all the different stations he was in command of. Yes Daemon is ruthless but he’s also intelligent.

[@JunaidAnsari-my2cx]

@@alicereeds5952 He was right about Otto from the beginning. Only Lord Beesburry and Harold were loyal to him. Rest all had their own agenda

[@sadafrafiq5006]

I never understood why viserys preffered otto over daemon

[@aintgonnaletuknow5758]

@@sadafrafiq5006 cause otto know how to be a teacher pet but not daemon he has good intention but too wild and seems to be against viserys from his point of view

[@sadafrafiq5006]

@@aintgonnaletuknow5758 true.. but daemon wouldnt betray.. he should have married rhaneyra and daemon.. and himself he should heve married laena.. hightowers were not good.

[@epona7155]

Alicent: Reluctance to murder is not a weakness. Also Alicent the same day: Plots the murder of Mysaria.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

She doesn't want to murder in EVERY situation, she ONLY does it when it's necessary. That should be obvious.

[@Guinnessdrnkr1234]

I think Alicent was shocked how her father could heartlessly order the death of Rhaenyra. Seeing how Otto has known her since she was born.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I love that both lord beesbury ,and the lord commander had the decency to follow King viserys wishes even amongst the green council meeting.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

They knew him the longest - they knew his true wishes. They also recognized a coup when they saw one.

[@chrischika7026]

Long live king aegon the rightful ruler

[@KCohere33]

To that end, how the heck is Criston Cole still around? This is the second time he has beat someone to death in front of many witnesses. I guess Alicent will keep protecting him as long as she needs him.

[@Teresa7087]

@@KCohere33 Exactly my thoughts. The first time, Viserys was still in control and yet Cole was not rven reprimanded. A plot hole for sure.

[@mortalkomment8028]

@@KCohere33 They need a sociopath next to the psychos in the council.

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

If only Rhaenys had simply uttered one word.

[@CorBor69]

Seriously tho could’ve ended it all right there

[@flickfellas9424]

@@CorBor69 her not saying it just sealed her faith. She is Ned Stark before Ned Stark was born

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

@@flickfellas9424 I hadn’t drawn that parallel but you’re absolutely right.

[@kelliehenry3147]

I was saying it for her!!!😂😂

[@Jason-gg4lm]

@@flickfellas9424 I think her being a mother and losing her son played a part in that

[@Iiseoin]

I don't think Alicent was saying no to loving Aegon. It was more of a motherly love thing. She's shaking her head because she's thinking do you know what I've done to get you in that seat

[@dannikris3696]

Rhaenys is so misunderstood and it was especially proven after the talk she had with Alicent. She’s crafty, not cruel. She’s strong for her (immediate) family, she’s not selfish. Such a badass moment from her in this episode, I’ve been waiting for her turn lol

[@indigo3896]

The dead peasants say otherwise, this was a good example as to why she wasn’t queen💀

[@nn-hx8oe]

@@indigo3896 lol ikr...

[@YungRaze21]

@@indigo3896 the common folk never mattered it GoT. Doubly so in Kings Landing where they stage children fights and all sorts of depravity.

[@dannikris3696]

@@indigo3896 You’re joking, right?

[@indigo3896]

@@YungRaze21 you are aware that not all smallfolk think the same, that just because some bad people do something bad does not mean that ALL people do something bad. And they do matter actually, pisspoor writing from season 6 GoT tried to argue that they didn’t but you kind of have to have people to rule over, when you’re king/queen, otherwise your power is meaningless 🤡🤡🤡

[@Matthew-ko3wk]

now im glad they’ve not overdone it with the dragons this season, makes moments like the end even better

[@TravelsTTG]

Exactly

[@tylerberman7527]

the way they did it was really good, i was honestly a bit disappointed by the end of the episode cause it felt pretty dry, but they topped it off with that amazing scene.

[@skeedshooter7091]

Probably would have overblown the budget

[@Glamode]

@@skeedshooter7091 budget which will be aimed towards much more dragon scenes for season 2 as it should be

[@vaibhavnarayan7079]

man tbh i wanted her to burn all the greens so bad or atleast that otto hightower cause now even alicent hates her

[@austinlagowski_8441]

Rhaenys was by far the mvp of this episode. The scene where she tells Alicent she's still letting men use her as a pawn to gain power, then showing her she's not afraid of her by party crashing Aegon's coronation with her dragon. Props to Eve Best for absolutely killing this role.

[@swriley444]

Rhaenys was being used to for power from Corlys. All the women are.

[@meep1809]

Yes girl boss let’s massacre a football station’s worth of small folks for my physics-defying Michael Bay entrance. YAS QUEEN women can be just a callous and cruel as men 👏🏼

[@user-wl1uz5sb9f]

Until she decided to go full psycho and mass kill a good bunch of smallfolk for her power show-off little exit. Not sure if she would have made that good of a queen. I'd rather have Viserys The Peaceful

[@austinlagowski_8441]

@@user-wl1uz5sb9f Viserys’ weakness and indecisiveness is what ends up plunging the realm into war and the countless dead, and nearly wiping out the Targaryen family

[@user-wl1uz5sb9f]

@@austinlagowski_8441 Viserys did what he could. Those psychos would have thrown at each other eventually. And it is Rhaenyra and her appetite for bastards the main source of all the problems.

[@jacobseed2123]

Lord Commander Westerling is the unsung hero of this episode, he reminded me of Ser Barristan when he quit and walked off

[@ChevyChase301]

If you were the new king how would you feel if your lord commander quit because you weren’t clearly labeled king? I’d have him executed lmao

[@nasiampadeka4606]

I like how gray every character is and Rhaenys is amazing. She honours her husband and her promise to Viserys, even though she didn't agree at first. She's also wise not to mass murder Hightowers, that's not her war, but she definitely chose her side loud and clear.

[@007wizzard]

thats was stupid they will kill her and she will have to go to war as they will need her dragon so shes basically set herself up to get killed as the biggest dragon still belongs to them

[@007wizzard]

@@nasiampadeka4606 Oi I didn't know I was just guessing lol you've spoilt it now 😂

[@hallaja8338]

@@nasiampadeka4606 hey woah!!!! Spoilers :(

[@nasiampadeka4606]

Deleted, although I had the warning and big space after 😑

[@XxGlaciersOfIcexX]

Seeing Meleys was incredible

[@jamesjames5236]

so awesome

[@lene0222]

Omg yes I was screaming ❤

[@Jason-gg4lm]

Hands down one of the best things I've witnessed on a screen 😱

[@nnahler]

Those HORNS! The Red Queen has a crown!

[@ADBorrego]

She could’ve saved the entire realm a bloody war and instead she just leaves???

[@brandondixon3756]

Whoever did the casting for this show need a raise..these people are phenomenal

[@thebugman8696]

For all the good things about this show, the casting is one of the worst. The Rhaenyra is much uglier than the first and Aegon looks fucking younger. Not to mention Sir Criston didn't seem to even age.

[@brandondixon3756]

@@thebugman8696 lol I guess

[@josephambani6664]

@@thebugman8696 Rhaenyra is described as much uglier and fat in the books with every child birth. One of the reasons she hates Alicent is because the latter keeps her shape despite multiple children. For Aegon and Aemond... There are numerous examples in the world of younger siblings looking older than older siblings, as they age. Ser Criston is an adult when he sleeps with Rhaenyra. Most men hardly change their outlook between late twenties and late thirties or early forties especially if they martially active, that is, the guy is literally training daily.

[@RandomVidsforthought]

@@thebugman8696 The older actors were cast before the younger actors and he doesn't do the stuff like his younger brother so your logic is flawed on that one

[@redtsika]

The adult Alicent is amazing! Wish she played adolescent Rhaenyra instead. Criston wins as the character who you love them immediately hate.

[@MrPaulus252]

At first when I saw the dragon coming in the castle, I thought it was Daemon coming in I wasn't expecting the princess. What a great episode

[@freebird6591]

I was thinking when Alicent smiled looking at her crowned son i thought, 'the monster under the floor' was a reference to Aegon and his depravity. Then literally a second later the real monster comes crashing up thru the floor. Holy shit that was epic

[@urmom-ms3jg]

Loved the ending. I thought that Rhaenys would slip out to go to Rhaenyra, but her just breaking through the floor was just so much better. I liked the look between her and Alicent, made me feel like Rhaenyra was like “yeah I was not the queen, but I will not let the same mistake happen again”

[@booms1000]

The beats from the boards said by the wife sister to Aegon

[@Aquarius7999]

She should have been Queen of the seven kingdoms. she is more level-headed then other two. I feel don't deserve it.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Yeah as soon as I heard the dragon I yelled out “Rhaenys!!!” That’s how you f’ing make a statement!!!

[@poca791]

Can someone please explain to me why the lady on the dragon would kill a bunch of innocent ppl just to go tell someone she believed had her son killed that they’ve stolen her crown? I guess some ppl really like to tell more than getting revenge. 😆

[@vacid8393]

@@poca791 she sent a huge message to the Hightower family. The war is on and she’s on team Black. She previously agreed to the marriage between Rhaeneryas kids and daemons. There on good terms. Plus if she murdered the Hightowers we wouldn’t have a season 2. Makes no sense to do so. And the murder of innocent people have been normalized. They don’t matter 😂

[@michellehobson3714]

I almost jumped out my chair when "The Queen who never was" broke the ground up!🔥

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

“A beast beneath the boards!” I did jump out of my seat!!!

[@daquawnfranklin2475]

Lmao me too. It’s crazy because right befire that happened, I was think to myself… where’s the dragon? I thought there was supposed to be at least one dragon in each episode.. BOOM the Queen who never was comes and scares the sh*t outta me.

[@dovelove1920]

@@BangTanPrettiNikki that's the first thing that came to mind for me too

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

@@dovelove1920 absolutely!!

[@layo7573]

that ruined the entire series for me right there. i’m just gonna read the books 20 times to wash that garbage scene from my memory

[@jomeotrashgod1098]

Beast beneath the boards could also be aegon himself since he was under that candle thing, also really cool to hear aemond talk about yi ti since we may be getting a show about it

[@ley_la9554]

What is Yi ti?

[@Daorson91]

@@ley_la9554 a land in the east

[@doctorajaguar]

I agree.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

the first time I heard helaena say it at the family meal, I did think she was saying "you are the beast beneath the boards", and specifically addressing aegon. though on second listen, I thought she said "beware". also the scene earlier in episode 9 where she interrupts alicent as she's tryingto say that the king is dead made it seem a lot more like she was talking about a spy listening, because she stopped alicent from telling a secret.

[@klaj6595]

@@Ass_of_Amalek ohhh interesting interpretation!

[@brad2718]

So glad we finally get a good look at Meleys the Red Queen

[@Teresa7087]

I don't get how everyone just accepts Allicent's word as to what the king wanted. I think, deep down, she knows that wasn't what the king meant.

[@noelmakarth156]

Cause everyone Hates rhaenyra. Haven't you been paying attention the majority of people see her as a spoiled brat.

[@slipnorris5882]

Yup drew a quick conclusion when she didn't really understand

[@addisonlane1041]

Most of them accepted it because it made their already set in stone plans easier, because they can just say it was the will of the king

[@themingler441]

They had the exact same plan regardless of Alicent. She realized that she wasn't actually a player

[@blakebelladonna6885]

I'm not so sure about that. I'm team black but I'm very sympathetic to the show's version of Alicent and admittedly I'm biased towards her. I think she seems incredibly troubled by what Viserys said. I think she feels extreme conflict because she wishes to honor what she believes to be his wishes but sees as clearly as everyone else that Aegon is unfit to rule. She resents and almost rejects him, only held back by her instinctual mother's love. It seems like she regrets even telling her father at all. But of course, that's me interpreting Alicent in the most sympathetic lens possible as a black

[@alicecaraballo3910]

Another great episode!! Rhaenys showed so much restraint!! I KNEW when she said she wasn't leaving without Meylys she damn meant it. I'm 100% team black, but I swear, this is the FIRST time I had respect for Alicent. For FINALLY standing up to Otto and for trying to have Rhaenyra's back. Makes their story that much more tragic.

[@AirForceKrissy]

She didn’t have Rhaenyra’s back, she was just trying to do it the right and just way

[@andyrobin7196]

Alicent has been defending Rhaenyra and had her back for like the entire series

[@alicecaraballo3910]

@@andyrobin7196, she has, but in such a high handed way that it made me hate her. It's only in the past 2 episodes that I saw her in a more human light. I NEEDED to see her grieve for Viserys AND have enough respect for his memory (and respect for their broken friendship) not to go along with Otto's plan to murder his daughter.

[@mc.5942]

Otro will pull an” i told you so”but allicent shoudlnt have been trying to steal the throne for her some anyways

[@mc.5942]

@@alicecaraballo3910 exactly like allicent is acting like she wasn’t the one who had rheynerys man killed

[@romainedixon4560]

Meleys really reinforced the fact that dragons are majestic, powerful creatures, he and Rhaenys could have put an end to the insurrection with the utterance of a single command. I don't know if it was just me but there was a lot of underlying tension in literally every second and every scene in this episode, that didn't necessarily get paid off. I fear that the season finale might be a very dark one, in a figurative sense.

[@ucef9945]

This scene was made up not part of the books, this very entrance doesn't make sense

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

it was a really cool scene, but a rather inexplicably bad decision by rhaenys not to kill the greens. it also was really oddly bad decision making by the greens to create tension - it's highly unreasonable that they would have stood there all together instead of scattering.

[@quertbarbie62]

@@Ass_of_Amalek her very entrance alone could have killed all the greens had maeleys came up in the right spot. That alone creates a big hole. Soon as the show runners go "creative" the start producing unsensible moments.

[@MicheLle-zy3xu]

@@quertbarbie62 couldnt agree with you more! I hate this episode and it's stupid writing. It honestly ruined the show for me

[@candydandy2694]

'She' not all powerful beings are male, fyi. Meleys is female 🙄

[@googlechicken]

The really shocking plot twist is finding out Larys is a foot weirdo

[@rach101]

At first I thought he was reading her foot like how people read palms 😂😂 but damn that was horrible to watch

[@supergohan244]

My wife look at me like👀👀😜🤣

[@faizakram8458]

And more shocking that alicent entertains him

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

Homie was beatin it with full focus

[@zerevv]

@@faizakram8458 other people had to pay more for less so this aren't really a bad deal honestly

[@tahliae]

Heleana looks almost satisfied when Rhaenys turns up. A “told you so” look, for sure.

[@mileslucem4552]

"There's a Beast in the boards!"

[@bat-orgilganzorig5825]

She should stop mumbling to herself so everyone can listen to her vision

[@TheOfficiaITristam]

@@bat-orgilganzorig5825 A stopped clock is right at least once a day

[@jasperjones8401]

@@bat-orgilganzorig5825 it’s not like people aren’t hearing her words, it’s just that no one is paying attention to her. Not her fault

[@erikagholston6610]

Maybe the dragon was the beast under the boards.

[@mr9655]

That ending was FIRE 🔥🔥🔥!! loved how Rhaenys just didn't slip away and instead made an entrance to the coronation making a bold point to what's to come ahead for them!!! baddie !

[@chrisd6287]

I really appreciate how you didn't tip toe around the Larys scene here. Well done 🦶👣🦶

[@klaj6595]

The puniest pun that ever punded ! 😂

[@Matt-bg5wg]

I’m surprised they didn’t blur them out and demand we pay more

[@arcturionblade1077]

Alicent foot fetish Only Fans?

[@Jems_Poodles]

😅🤣🤣

[@joshmargolis1424]

Raenys instantly became my new favorite character. That ending was fucking epic. I love how your videos give us enough to get excited for future spoilers without spoiling these major moments and reveals Edit: its not about who she killed but that she did such a gangster move to get free from King's Landing since I presumed she was trapped after getting coralled to the annointment. Then to absolutely unexpectedly destroy the ceremony was wild

[@walelu777]

Same here. I didn’t like her at first but she’s a baddie

[@Ode_notOde]

Omg same

[@Tequliah]

Fr she could have done so much damage, but decided to show mercy. I was screaming for her dragon to snatch Alicent up.

[@scottfreedoms9584]

@@Tequliah she killed a fuck ton of innocents.

[@Cba409]

Makes no sense. She didnt kill any1 from the greens but was ok crushing hundreds of people to death.

[@alicecaraballo3910]

I forgot to add ... Rhaenys has been to battle before and knows the power of the dragon. Even though that scene killed innocent people, she chose not to burn them alive. She was making a stand and having the balls to do it at Aegon's coronation.

[@omw-ge3yz]

I guess killing innocent people is better than killing them huh

[@widjiro]

back then, peasant lifes are worthless

[@unknown403error6]

right

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

She had no plans to kill them - they’re all still her extended family. She was just making a statement and a big one lol. She’s going back to be with her grand daughters, who are betrothed to Rhaenyras boys and join team black.

[@TheOfficiaITristam]

@@briengakaplan-b1550 *Has the chance to end the war right there and then* "Nah nvm you guys have plot armor I am going back so we can fight with our armies instead lol!" Garbage writing

[@tyzerp]

Rhaenys just became one of my favorite characters. Such a great moment for her.

[@TangoNevada]

I can't help but remember that in the last episode Rhaenyra said to Alicent "I will return on dragon back". At the time it sounded innocent enough, but given recent events, I think it's a portent of things to comes.

[@isaaclopez-eb6yg]

I love how this show gives us moments that could have changed everything and avoid catastrophe BUT things still go wrong

[@HicSvntDracones]

I do think Viserys was offed, but it wasn't the Queen, it was Otto. When he stopped being hand, Viserys seemed like he was getting better, then after losing Strong and Otto coming back, he declined again. If Otto wasn't directly trying to kill him, he was definitely not doing him any favors on the medical side. Didn't his old Maestors come back when Otto returned? I got a bit confused on the Maestor part of who was treating him. The book has nothing about this, but I wonder if the show might hint at it or even use it as another conflict point or something, that or I am just seing crap that doesn't exist... again :)

[@jimmyhyun8546]

I don't think Otto killed him because he was crying at his death.

[@garys2157]

@@jimmyhyun8546 Tears of joy has his dreams are coming to fruition.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Otto has been plotting since the first episode. Daemon was the only one that saw Otto for what he was from day one.

[@nikab.7917]

Like he also mentioned that his father had conveniently died before Otto was offered hand of the king. I think the man was poisoning them both.

[@jacobseed2123]

I don't think Otto had Viserys killed, he may be a scheming piece of garbage but he was visibly upset when he heard of Viserys's death, and keeping a sick and decrepit king alive gives him more power as Hand

[@eliaspfeiffer3700]

I love how she smiled when she saw that the crowd was being led to the dragon pit and foresaw the end at than moment

[@natashaheppner865]

Is anyone else as confused as I am about Rhaenys and not killing Alicent due to "A mothers love" when she crashed through the floor and more than likely killed a ton of other mothers and fathers? The scene was unreal don't get me wrong, but I am confused about it all at that moment. Am I missing something? Was that the only way to get her dragon out?

[@stayingnmylaine]

When Rhaenys stared down Alicent, I was like "it was at this moment that Alicent knew she had effed up" 😂

[@redmatrix]

Yeah. It could also be the one where it goes _record scratch_ _freeze frame_ "Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got into this situation…"

[@Antonyt13]

This show is amazing. God, Season 2 can't get here fast enough 😥

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

There’s one more episode

[@gwendolyn3150]

Great video! Your humor makes these even better!

[@bulturevulture9077]

Congratulations on 1M! Truly deserved and very happy for you! ❤

[@Leo-nz4nf]

23:45 Rhaenys' dragon is Meleys, not Meraxes. Meraxes is dead before the show starts.

[@rudyjames8508]

Glad Someone Noticed.. 😊

[@TtvMomos3388]

Was about to post this myself

[@EzeICE]

Which one is Maraxes?

[@grimmywizard]

@@EzeICE the dragon of Visenya

[@oggg7181]

@@grimmywizard Visenyas dragon was Vhagar, it's Rhaenys (Aegon I.) Sister wife

[@malanmoody8313]

The Meleys scene was tough!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesjames5236]

amazing

[@sherryjohnson3804]

💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@dayofrancisadegbola7095]

I appreciate your production… it helps In connecting a lot of things all together

[@hawaashna4890]

I love you and thank you for giving the heads up to sign out before you give away things about the future episode.

[@johnbeniedictsantos4763]

Rhaenys could’ve prevented the Dance and what came after if only she had said “Dracarys”

[@annabougato9628]

She's the most compelling and honorable character. She would never have killed a mother standing in front of her son. And she's not a kinslayer

[@chrischika7026]

@@annabougato9628 honorable ? She litterally murdered a bunch of small folk

[@provocativechicken4375]

@@annabougato9628 Honorable? "never have killed a mother in front of her son" ?? HOW MANY fcking mothers and sons did she kill with that fcking ENTRANCE??????

[@jonatan236]

@@annabougato9628 nah it was not honor, she was restrained by the plot we need the story to keep going

[@redmatrix]

And then this would have been a one season show. :P

[@tashareed223]

I had so much anxiety watching this! If there was ever a time a cellphone was needed it was when Rhaenys was locked in, but seeing her on her dragon was everything!!!

[@shawnbrady2966]

You referred to Rhaenys' dragon as Meraxes. Her Dragon is Meleys. Meraxes was the mount of Aegon's sister wife and one of three dragons (Vhagar and Balerion) instrumental in Aegon's conquest

[@june1775]

Yeah he kinda mixed the two rhaenys, with opposite dragons

[@sonalsrivastava8397]

I am amazed by how better episode by episode this series gets. The surprise that Rhenys gave at the end since it isn't mentioned in the books is brilliant.

[@wasssuuuppp]

Not gunna lie seeing all the dragons die is gunna be a hard watch. I guess it’s truly why it doesn’t matter who you side for because ultimately no one is the winner at the end

[@katy_manz]

This episode was intense!!!! I can’t wait for the finale next Sunday!!! 🔥

[@LucerysOwner]

Prepare some tissue already... We will witness our first casualty of the dance ..

[@tracyjackman6515]

Not looking forward to the wait for season 2😳

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I'm sad that the show is ending already in a week :( but hopefully we'll get more GoT shows while waiting for Season two.

[@sourovpaul6081]

Or Monday for some of us 😪

[@miffy891]

Huge congratulations on a million subs! Love your videos. Always crack me up, lol.

[@chananivai1816]

Congrats on a Million Subs! Love your breakdowns and humor!

[@ervinator_]

Is anyone going to talk about this episode’s score? Simply phenomenal!

[@MrBestano]

Is it just me but for some reason it sounded (to me) like a Westworld score,

[@MissBlynn66]

It very much reminded me of the score for Winds of Winter

[@grimmcutty622]

They finally got a score for themselves. Got got one come on house of dragon get your musical shit together 😂😂

[@highdefinition6787]

Simpy amazing... And the final minutes had my jaw dropped Meleys is a fierce dragon indeed.

[@robinlovestosing]

I get Rhaenys getting swayed by the mother's love defence from Alicent but she could have at least had Melys chomp off Otto Hightower's head... he definitely deserves it!

[@ronibigbangnicole]

Oh yeah. Big chomp chomp for Ole Otto 🤨

[@kristianawilson9038]

Ris- otto? LMAO

[@housebaelishgaming]

Otto has a few more heads to take first and heads he will take.

[@SaydeeTR95]

@@kristianawilson9038 LMAO

[@michaeltran4589]

Loved the symbolism with the commons overpowering the guards trying to shut the doors. Reaffirms what Mysaria said to Otto about the people having the power.

[@notoriousbmc1]

Congrats on yhe million. Always great videos.

[@mwheeler22]

Congratulations on the KZbin plaque!!! Your killing it your streams are always top notch 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯

[@AirForceKrissy]

Bro Rhaenys threw me all the way off with that! 😂 That was so lit bro! What people don’t understand is that she isn’t on anyones side! She just wants to be left alone. Especially since her husband and kids are gone. Her being Queen was never gonna happen so she wanted to just do her and that’s exactly what she did 😈

[@damsel995]

Finally somebody else who gets her. Yeah she has never picked a side. She just wants to live peacefully with her family and not get involved in the crazy succession mess. To me this was just her saying I won’t be manipulated by anyone.

[@GabrieleTarallo]

@@damsel995 yet the next thing she does is bringing Rhaenyra her father’s crown and telling her “the Greens are coming for you and your children”.

[@One_Black_Panther]

Umm she ends up being team black so she does pick a side

[@damsel995]

Yes at the end she goes to tell Rhaenyra what happened, but I don’t think that’s her taking a side. I just think that’s her doing what she thinks is the right thing to do by letting Rhaenyra know what happened and that her father is dead. She doesn’t have the crown with her by the way, one of the twins have it I think. I know in the books she takes the side of team black, I’m just going by what I see and interpret from the show since they’re not going exactly by the book. What I’ve seen from her is that she has never firmly taken a side. She has always been on her own side, doing what she thinks is right. Usually by just telling the truth like in ep 8. Now in the next episode we will probably see her become team black, but even if she is team black. I just don’t see her as someone who is full ride or die because she has issues with people on both teams. So that’s all I meant is that she like everyone on the show is a complex intricate character with more than what appears on the surface. Which is why the show is so good is that not one character is one sided, they are all gray complex characters.

[@excalibro8365]

Then proceed to fight the green in the dance anyway? She accept the marriage proposal between her granddaughters and Rhaenyra's sons. She clearly picked a side. Making her fly out without burning them all is nothing more than poor writing decisions made just to keep the story going. The scene shouldn't even exist, it's stupid.

[@christianlopez8569]

The fact you shared a pic of you holding the plaque smiling makes me watch your videos more! Thanks for the content

[@christopherstump5982]

Love the breakdowns man. Super on point. Also KZbin has absolutely lost it with the amount of ads they force every 2 minutes.

[@realwm]

Meleys is probably my favorite looking dragon in the show so far, the swept back horns all around its head and neck make it for me

[@danielhughes5932]

The red queen. I believe she's older than maraxes but younger than vhagar so her size was on point too

[@ogiejames9110]

@@danielhughes5932 if she's older than Maraxes then she should be bigger than what was shown on the show, or was she always locked up like the rest dragons?

[@ronibigbangnicole]

I love Mama Vaghar. She's an embattled ole broad but gorgeous. I love how human her eyes look, especially in the scene with Lena!

[@IIISWILIII]

I'm team Derp Wurm

[@danielhughes5932]

@@ogiejames9110 i meant Caraxes/ blood worm my bad

[@shannond7437]

In the books someone absolutely did help the king die. Too perfect timing when Rhaenyra would be unable to arrive via dragon back!

[@holstblock.web3]

It´s amazing how quick you are with those reviews! Thanks!

[@Tanya401life]

Great video ! It’s so entertaining and informative. Thanks and congrats on 1 million Subscribers!✨

[@samgrosky575]

Helaena is my favorite character, I can't wait to see more of her. When she was talking about people wanting what others have, do you think she is talking about Aemond? He wants to be king and earlier in episode 7 he kinda hints that he wanted to marry Helaena. So maybe the civil war within the civil war might not be so far fetched.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Aemond has no love for his brother lol remember that whole pink dread prank was Aegons master plan. His drive to become who he is now all stemmed from being better than Aegon first.

[@samgrosky575]

@@briengakaplan-b1550 I don't think Aemond has any love for Aegon either. But this episode just clearly shows that Aemond thinks he's better suited to be King than his older brother. And I thought maybe he had a thing for his sister Helaena just cuz he said he wanted to be the one to marry her in episode 7.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

@@samgrosky575 Because he sees the hot mess that Aegon truly is. He’s not committed to anything or anyone and takes nothing seriously. Did you see the bastard kid of his at that kid fighting dungeon? Aegon is just a mess - he literally gives me Commodus vibes from Gladiator.

[@aileenpi73]

She is talking about her mother

[@Rozenxz]

She's the Meg of the series lol

[@februaryschild0216]

Alicent and Criston "your feelings for me.".... aaaannnnd She lets Larys pleasure himself looking at her feet to get him to do things she wants. Really pious, Alicent.

[@rekt2609]

She's the most Hypocrite person in the show.

[@samsummer8382]

"reluctant to murder" unless it's the White worm after a foot job. A queen's words, a whores work

[@superbowlchampmathewstaffo2367]

Great episode!! And can’t wait until next week! Love how the show has gone so far! And great breakdown of it as well keep up the great work!

[@paulalmstahlecker5182]

You stay on top of the uploads and I’m here for it 👏🏽

[@eduardofranco8528]

Alicent loves him, the little smile she did in the end, gave it away, she's a mother, she know he is a monster, but she still loves him, and wish him to be a good king, even if she knows it's impossible

[@andyrobin7196]

when has she ever indicated that she loves him?

[@Anthony-tz2wb]

Yea it’s the same situation that we saw with Cersei and Joffrey

[@garym6338]

@@Anthony-tz2wb Not really. Cersei and Alicent are completely different characters and although Aegon is a horrible human, he isn’t Joffrey.

[@maxwellberger6492]

@@garym6338 Not necessarily true. I do believe Cersei loved Joffrey. They both knew what kind of people they were

[@KagomeYasha023]

Heh all children are little beasts, some much worse than others though. Like Aegon and Joffrey…

[@Malikot911]

Rhenys could’ve saved the Targaryan bloodline and prevented the war from starting and saved dragons

[@fookinaye8277]

Saved the bloodline by putting bastards in line for the throne? Yeah, okay.

[@angelchang5194]

@@fookinaye8277 or you know, Daemon & Rhaenrya's kids instead 🤷‍♂️

[@Jvclyn]

No there’s still too many heirs

[@alicecaraballo3910]

She was making a statement. "Be careful what you wish for." She's seen enough battles to know when to bark and when to bite.

[@fookinaye8277]

@@alicecaraballo3910 has she? They've been at peace for for decades before she was even considered for the throne

[@RJ-wm1ro]

Congrats on 1 million !!! Well deserved

[@chrisd6287]

Congrats on the million my guy!

[@Dova842]

Rhaenys knows how to make an entrance DAMN!

[@TK-un1pu]

I think this ep shows Alicent’s decent into madness. She actually begged her son and he replied with do you love me. Her actions aren’t matching up with her body language and she appears lost! This was a great episode and great breakdown!

[@DeclanOReilly]

At that point she should have ganked him with that knife, and told aemon that he was off the bench

[@cjplay2]

Great video! Just found your channel

[@EWJHalifu2766]

Thanks for breaking things down. Another great episode!

[@justinssongsarehis2]

Paul you're awesome. Glad you got the 1M plaque. I would also like to thank everyone behind the scenes because they make your channel awesome.

[@geekbaristas2666]

HOLY SHIT, sometimes i cant describe with words how much House of the Dragon has been everything that i wanted for.

[@alicecaraballo3910]

Exactly!! And die hard GoT fans won't admit it lol

[@sgriff-zf9nc]

Aemond stood ready to fight as the dragon approaches is a good detail and sums him up nicely

[@VLove-CFII]

Nice summary! 👍

[@Nemo0412]

The tension in that episode was fire

[@robertdominguez7001]

Rhaenys should have burned them all 🐉 🔥

[@YanickaQuilt]

But I want more season so.....

[@finnyc.260]

She cares too much for her cousin to do that

[@robertdominguez7001]

@@YanickaQuilt Me too but damn it would have been sweet. 😅

[@sharkitty]

Why didn't she?? It was almost a perfect moment

[@liafbaby7791]

I wish I would have been happy with that

[@Matman651]

It looks like Aegon really wants the throne now he seemed to be relishing in the idea that he was in control. Just look at how he makes everyone bow and smiles around the crowd. He could be trouble.

[@beardbeardler2713]

Congrats on the million subs and thanks for the constant stream of great content!

[@gauravaaditya]

I think her Dragon is called Meleys the Red Queen. Meraxes was the OG Rhaenys' dragon.

[@RandomVidsforthought]

You're literally correct

[@davidmedina8136]

Indeed, you’re right.

[@batgurrl]

Thanks for your breakdown and congratulations on passing one million subs. That was intense and can’t wait to see the finale.

[@FrankMyersADTCorp]

Great insight as always!

[@lemnajcavite]

Alicent's Anne Boleyn-esque vibes those last few minutes to the ep's end was just *chef's Kiss*

[@danielleking6840]

First off I want to commend you for posting this so damn quick lol thank you!! Because this episode has so much happening.

[@leonsky419]

Amazing episode. That ending was epic. Huge flex from Raenys since she could have ended them all right then and there. But I believe she knew it was too late. Aegon had been crowned and no matter her choice, the kingdom would fall into chaos.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

nah, the coronation would have simply been undone by her killing aegon and the rest of the greens present. everybody knew that the actual named heir was rhaenyra. the only challengers to her claim would have been aegon's incest babies. rhaenys 100% should have torched the greens, and it's highly unreasonable that she didn't.

[@adamb8575]

Congrats on a million well deserved

[@jjpaz98]

Ayeeee Congratulations on 1 million subs!!!!

[@821868254]

On point!. I love what you do!!

[@Katie-me3yi]

This has me rewatching GoT all over again so I don’t go through withdrawals 😭

[@queenb2450]

me too and people keep comparing HOTD with it, but I think GOT has such better clever dialogue and tension between everyone...it's underrated

[@conolade3290]

@@queenb2450 Just make sure to skip the last 2 seasons😂

[@redmatrix]

@@conolade3290 Ironically, I just binged seasons 7 & 8 this week!

[@queenb2450]

@@redmatrix yikes but there is such a drop in quality with season 7 and 8. Even season 6 had such great storylines for everyone where anything could happen

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Been there done that lol I’m gonna rewatch this first season again after the finale next week.

[@susanfreehan4098]

congrats on your 1M great going

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Next Sunday cannot get here soon enough. Incredible episode. Incredible show.

[@danigirlusn]

Rhaenys was a total badass at the end. I respect the restraint she displayed because the greens were the vulnerable ones.

[@dreambodybylena]

Thank you for the breakdown and congratulations on the subscribers!

[@biksoft]

Congrats for the million suscribers!