House Of The Dragon | S1 E8 'The Lord Of The Tides' | Reaction | Review

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

When they rehearsed the throne room scene Paddy's crown inadvertently fell off, Matt improvised and picked it up and placed it back on his head. The director realized how powerful and impactful that moment was so they filmed the scene in the same manner. I have no idea what the gold mask Paddy wore is made of, I do know that gold is one of the elements in the Emmy he's about to walk away with.

[@bluegypsy71]

Paddy Considine was the MVP…throw all the awards his way please…mad respect👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AL-fl4jk]

Standing ovation 👏

[@tiffanyphillips6086]

Yes % 100

[@bencebotye3904]

I was aware he got range, beyond the role of Detective Wainwright. But when George R. R. Martin wrote to him, his portrayal of Viserys is better than the original, that's just show how incredible is.

[@rx7dude2006]

You missed Rhaenyras son laughing at Aemond when the pig was put in front of him since they used to tease him about riding the pig.

[@Nerdlabor]

15:10 - The director of the episode confirmed that the tea was the same tea that Rhaenyra was once given. If Alicent wanted to kill the servant, she didn't have to give her money.

[@huzarion3814]

... that is evidence that House Of The Dragons is p.o.s , on one and only original GOT she would be murdered , this serie is just borring I see that millenials have written script and I bet "main charcters" will have GOD mode , because woke mob would start crying 😐

[@daemon4621]

@@huzarion3814 damn bro. Get bitches why don’t you?

[@kittykatt7652]

Thank you for speaking sense.

[@kittykatt7652]

@@huzarion3814 heheheheheheh

[@friedrice7876]

@@huzarion3814 are you fr😂

[@paulhewes7333]

23:20 Daemon has always loved his brother.

[@TheMaskedChef7]

💀👅Dameon was like watch me bring those emoji's to life lmaoo

[@sammybrennan9515]

The scene with damon giving the king the crown is completely improvised and was brilliant

[@tonismith3707]

In GoT, Raeghar's first son, with Ellia Martel, was named Aegon, so he had two son's with that name.

[@Darth_Nycta_13]

I think Jon's Targaryen name should have been Jahaerys.

[@atypical1242]

The girl in the hoodie was the hand maiden that brought the girl the tea and Alicent dismissed from her meeting with Larys

[@JANA_WINCHESTER]

When Rhaenyra said "I'll return on dragon back" and had that sad smile, I think what she meant was "see you at the funeral" because as we all remember they burn their dead. Took me a minute to realize but I think that's what she meant. Either that or just straight up war. ^^'

[@marlenaantonia2656]

I'm very late to the discussion but I think the true intention behind her answer wasn't that sinister. Traveling by dragon is significantly faster than traveling by ship and horse carriage so I believe that's why she said that. Alicent expressed her wish for Rhaenyra to stay longer with her and the king, and Rhaenyra -- since she also seemed to share that sentiment -- meant to say something along the lines of "I'll bring the children home and then come right back". But yours is an interesting interpretation too :)

[@balerion77]

19:12 , he considers Rhaenyra his only child. Only living child he had with AEMMA his first wife.

[@GlennShook]

Can be very true. My great grandma once said late late in life she had 2 great grandchildren but really had more than just me and my brother. They at the end remember the ones closest to them.

[@DigiCount]

Some forms of senility can make you think it's the wrong year, like suddenly you're thinking it's actually twenty years prior, and you're the person you were at that time. It's possible Viserys "reset" to Episode 1 Viserys in that scene, when he actually did only have 1 child.

[@thelibraryhorror]

Yep - the actor confirmed this. He said for him he considers Rhaenerya as his only true child because she is the child he had with his true love Queen Aemma. It’s why no matter what he is only ever on his daughter’s side - because she is the last living thing he has of Aemma.

[@cgxrabbit1033]

@@thelibraryhorror The realms delight.

[@bobdonda]

The best episode of TV I've seen in years. Viserys almost felt like a mythic figure in this, and his most heroic act was on last day of his life. What a great conclusion for the character, and this episode better win some Emmys. The costumes and visual effects are so perfectly done.

[@sakidickerson]

I just realized his last words my love were him talking to his late wife

[@Rue_Barree]

Ladies & Gentlemen, Prince Daemon "Fuck Around & Find Out" Targaryen. Also give Paddy Consindine the EMMY.

[@justcallmeD90]

I was in tears watching this episode

[@theojohn0410]

i dont think princes rhaenys was going to back up rhaenyra and lucerys' claim to driftmark at first, but the moment she saw king viserys enter the room she knew daddy's girl was going to win it all again like she always does. so she switched and supported rhaenyra at the last minute

[@kittykatt7652]

I feel like she told her that it would be a lost cause without the king. That's why Rhaenyra begged Viserys for his support.

[@theojohn0410]

@@kittykatt7652 makes me even more scared for Rhaenyra now that Viserys is officially dead

[@kittykatt7652]

@@theojohn0410 I'm scared for EVERYBODY. I'm just gonna go neutral lol.

[@elizabitty213]

I agree I believe Viserys was holding on because of the worries he had about the conflicts within his family I believe when he said his piece and saw everyone being happy for a second he was able to let go a bit 😢 Rest In Peace to Viserys. He tried to be as good of a king as he could ❤

[@johnr8095]

He was an idiot and a weakling who caused the whole Dance of dragons by remarrying, getting sons through that marriage then not making his son be his successor. He setup a scenario where the two sides of his family would be at war and both had a claim that was valid. In fact, Aegons' was more valid. If he had no plans to change succession were he to have a son then he should never have married Alicent.

[@kittykatt7652]

@@johnr8095 OMG! I can't believe somebody FINALLY told the truth. He was also petty. Daemon and Corlys fought the Crabfeeder for three years without his support because they fought against his will. He acts on the advice of the last person he speaks to. Dude was dreaming. There is no way they were sitting around that table laughing and clapping.

[@johnr8095]

@@kittykatt7652 Facts. And also this story brings me back to the Game of Thrones and the question of succession when it came to Joffrey. Ned Stark found out that Jofffrey wasn't legitimate and it caused him to get his head cut off and he was executed for treason. even though Joffrey wasn't the legitimate heir and he was truthful. There Cersei was treated as the villain. But an almost identical thing is happening here. people can obviously see that her kids are not leigtimate. And yet if anyone dares speak the truth they will have their tongues cut out. And Rhaneyra is going along with it. The king is going along with it. His own sons can't even tell the truth. And his own son is the one who is actually in line to be king. And yet hes' being treated as the 2nd son by his father. Why was cersei the villain but Rhaneyra is the good guy? THey are both pushing their kids onto the throne when they have no actual legitimacy and threatening to have ppl tortured or killed who dare to say the truth.

[@MohammedAli-hl4mr]

​@@johnr8095 but Cersei's kids weren't Roberts and therefore have no claim to his throne, but rhaeneyra's kids are hers and therfore is legitimised have full rights to her throne. cersei stole the throne for her children while rhaeneras kids are viserys's grandchildren.

[@ak14459]

The adults said “let’s get along” and the kids said “let’s fight” 😂.

[@Rex-rg3ce]

ironic that the seemingly 'fake' emotions at this dinner was actually the most authentic we've ever seen them. It was the only time they were NOT putting on their masks. It shows that without the line of succession and primogeniture and all the other royal madness mirroring what existed in medieval Europe, these people could've been really good friends. But the system they lived in destined them to murder each other. It's like being born into rival blocks in southside chicago. You don't have much of a choice. The dinner sequence was so despairing because they all knew it was the last moments of solitude, but at the same time they probably did briefly delude themselves into thinking "maybe, just maybe things will work out". They’re all unwitting participants in a tragic theater that’s about to unfold.

[@vanessalore9942]

I don’t follow a lot of actors these days. Matt Smith has been my favourite actor for 12 years. He is the one that will always draw my eye. But I can’t ignore Paddy. Wow, he is excellent. I mean this whole cast are some of the best actors I have seen all in one place in a long time. I loved this episode. I have been waiting for that scene between Vicerys and Daemon all season. It did not disappoint.

[@brandonj7458]

She's not dead HOW the hell you get that thought lol? She literally paid her off and gave her plan B....was right there on screen 😂

[@bobdonda]

I thought it was possible. Littlefinger taught the GoT audience it's safer to silence people than to pay them off.

[@sylviastraughton4318]

Oh the king broke my heart I cried when I saw him it was so sad to see him like that I've always liked him he tried so hard to keep the peace with in his family and the realm and when he saw his first wife and said my love I couldn't see though my tears 😭

[@patcrowder608]

"Back to square one".

[@charlotte68]

Paddy Considine was so great. He deserves an Emmy. If you ever have a chance to see In America, watch it. He gives an amazing performance in it.

[@jonathanpowell7256]

The girl Alicent hugged was her daughter Helaena, she and Aegon are married with a couple of kids. Aegon & Armond were talking about their betrothal last episode. It's been confirmed that Alicent paid the girl off to leave King's Landing after ensuring no bastards could emerge in the future. If Alicent ever kills anyone it won't be implied or up to interpretation, they'll show it.

[@natedoggg2002]

Powerful episode! Aemond stood up at the dinner table to defend his brother. Rhaenyra's son most likely laughed at Aemond at the dinner table because of that roasted pig laid in front of him! 🤣 Remember the pig prank on Aemond from episode 6? 😉

[@NokoHeiltAnna]

The pink dread! 🐖 (If you zoom in there is even a miniature pig with wings in the cobweb-filled city (at 13.23))

[@rx7dude2006]

That was sincere from Alicent and Rhaenyra at the dinner.

[@thescareboy]

When Vicerys dropped hes crown it wasnt on purpose. It was an accident on set and Daemon improvised it with picking it up and following him to the throne, so they kept it in

[@elizabitty213]

Oh wow for real?! I’m glad they kept that in, that part chocked me up the most! 🥹

[@thescareboy]

@@elizabitty213 iknow, i did the same

[@elizabitty213]

@@thescareboy 🙌🏻 great actor instincts!

[@Rocket1377]

Not exactly. It happened during rehearals, and the director liked it so much he had them repeat it during filming.

[@kittykatt7652]

They have not given us any indication that Alicent is suddenly a murderer.

[@yusufraage8554]

You forget about Lyonel and Harwin Strong even if it was after the fact she was still complicit and that was atleast 6 years ago. I think she killed her.

[@kittykatt7652]

@@yusufraage8554 Larys killed them. At that point she had no idea she was dealing with a psycho. She simply stated that she wanted her father here for support. I guess we'll see what the show reveals.

[@yusufraage8554]

@@kittykatt7652 after the fact she was complicit.

[@SovermanandVioboy]

@@yusufraage8554 U need to murder some1 to be a murderer... to be a complicit of a murderer, doesnt make u a murderer.

[@halicarnassus8235]

Allicent didn't have the servant girl offed. She paid her because she no longer could be employed there. There have been multiple girls and the queen has had to do so with each. In that case no one would work in the keep if there would be so many girls killed because of Aegon .

[@benn454]

You were close! Just added an extra syllable. It's "spelunking".

[@TheMaskedChef7]

Best episode yet. truly masterful acting

[@TheCoconutKangaroo]

I feel like the HOT D team took notes from the BB/ BCS universe. Though not going as slow for character development, each episode is always a step up

[@jollychiu1269]

"Beware the beast beneath the board" may be a warning that the war of the Dragons will happen. Beast = Dragon, Board=Westeros

[@Scott_Burton]

Laenor is HOTD's Gentry. Put him in a boat and send him rowing. And he'll turn up way down the line. That's half-baked speculation.

[@SDG.12]

*Viserys: I love you all dearly!! Also Viserys: My Only child!!* He kept saying let’s get along & proceeded to keep doing everything to make sure that’s impossible. Viserys is the real villain of this show. Viserys knew what Jaehaerys' council would've wanted him to do. He knew having a male son after stubbornly naming his daughter heir would create an impossible situation. He knew his favoritism towards his daughter would naturally fester resentment on the other side of his family. Viserys knew what was gonna happen and kept doing it. He won his own crown that way. People forget he and Daemon were preparing for a civil war because the other claimant Rhaenys was a female. Viserys himself was "elected" king over a female, how hypocritical is it for him to trample on that legacy. Seems like the viewership can't compartmentalize between "loving father" (to one child) from "absolutely terrible king who made one bad decision after another". Viserys was the definition of Nero playing with his Lego set while Rome was burning from the fire he started. Meanwhile, sweet tongue Rhae Rhae practically dragged a lepered corpse out just to have the rightful heir to Driftmark executed. *Big "Dad. Listen to me. You NEED to sign off these documents in my name RIGHT NOW" hospice bedside energy.*

[@chrisbrooker7260]

I’ve never seen anyone get the wrong end of the stick as much as Steve…. Amazing how often it happens. She didn’t kill the serving girl, she paid her off. The ‘not dressing the kids’ revere de was because they hadn’t been dressed as the girl was assaulted and then speaking to the Queen

[@rufflazy2366]

You both look great! And what an episode!! 👑🐲🔥

[@cristinademartini1284]

Viserys is the BEST characters in this season. Hands down. I didn't want him to go too, but at last he's in peace with his Aemma and their son Baelon.

[@jemazondo9331]

Viserys looked like a Walker from TWD

[@johnr8095]

why were Cersei and Joffrey the villains when they had Ned Stark executed for daring to say that Joffrey was illegitimate? But Rhaneyra is somehow the hero when she says that anyone who dares to question whether her sons are bastards should have their tongues cut out? its the same thing. Her sons ARE bastards. And her claim to the throne, despite the kings wishes WILL be contested. which is why this is ultimately all Varisys's fault. Otto Hightower is certainly ambitious and you can argue that everything he is doing is to only enrich his house. And this would be fair. However, he also got the king remarried so the queen could have sons. who would be the kings rightful successor. The way it should have gone is Rhaneyra should be the successor until the king has sons (who aren't bastards). Then succssion passes from Rhaneyra to Aegon. it may not be fair, but it is the way it is. Because of Viserys's actions he setup an inevitable confict over who should rule. And which would necessarily lead to a civil war. The fact is, if Aegon actulaly contested her rule he'd have the better claim. Becuase he is, the natural born son. And based on rules of succession he should therefore be king. If it had to be decided most people would agree with his claim being the better one, rather than her claim. But Rhaneyra and Daemon in particular woudn't allow anyone to even make the claim. Alicent was right to fear that her kids would be killed. That's what happened when Joffrey became king. All the bastards who might otherwise have a claim to the throne were killed. That's what Robert Baratheon wanted to do to Daneyrs to ensure that no Targeryan would take arms against him. And certaily, even if you want to argue that Rhaneyra wouldn't have Aegon killed, Daemon certainly would. He killed his own wife. if he hadn't married Rhaenyra and if ALicent hadn't married the king, HE would be the one making the claim that HE was the rightful heir. beucase he was the 2nd son, and she was female. So its' not that I'm Team Green. I'm simply saying that Viserys is responsible for the war that would follow. he caused it to happen by ignoring rules of succession in his own case, but not changing the rules for succession for everyone. Thereby setting up people in his own family to contest who would be king after he died. And under the law, more people would side with Aegon than with Rheneyra.

[@ThatGuy-eu2vt]

Sad that you guys talked over Luc luaghing at Aemond, hope you guys didn't miss it.

[@TheReDeeMeR1988]

Why so many dislikes ?!

[@ms_scribbles]

Alicent only has herself to blame for how the kids turned out. If you raise your sons with nothing but fear of family members and entitlement to things that weren't theirs, it's going to screw them up.

[@roseofthegarden_]

Viserys is their father, and if she's to blame, he's equally to blame.

[@Rocket1377]

It's not entirely her fault, it's also her father Otto and Ser Christen Cole who are to blame. Otto has convinced her that her life (and her children's lives) will always be in danger from Rhaenyra and her children. Without that constant fear which has been instilled in her, she might have raised her children differently.

[@ssaha7947]

The king thought he was talking to rahnerya but unfortunately it was alicent 😶

[@sonman63]

I dont get why Aegon jus doesnt go to the pleasure house…like why fuck with the servants?

[@elenakrikorina2706]

Because with servants you don't have to go anywhere just have fun in your own comfortable chamber with your good vine

[@cleogriffith9921]

For someone who said they didn’t want kids Rheanyra sure popped out 6 of them. I think Alicent hypocritical ass had the young maid killed.

[@DeeDee97916]

I feel If Otto wasn't in Alicent's ear all the time filling her head with nonsense, Alicent & Rhaenyra would still be good friends. 🤦‍♀They'd be looking out for each other & both their children. BUT, ATP Alicent made her choice to follow her father's SELFISH agenda to the bitter end. 🤷‍♀It's sad. IF her & Rhaenyra would've worked together, they could've done amazing things for the 7 kingdoms. The actor who played Viserys did an AMAZING job in this episode. 👏👏 Had me crying like a baby! Lol. 😭

[@johnr8095]

"I feel If Otto wasn't in Alicent's ear all the time filling her head with nonsense, Alicent & Rhaenyra would still be good friends." What did Otto do though? He got his daughter to marry the king so she could give him male heirs. Because his previous wife wasn't able to do that. He wasn't filling her head with nonsense. He was telling her the facts. Her son should be the king. And he didn't even do wrong by his king by making Alicent be his wife. He got Viserys the heirs he was hoping for. Viserys was a moron for not simply making Aegon be his heir. Rhaneyra was only really suitable to be his heir as long as the king didn't have a male son. But because of Alicent HE DID. You could say he arranged the marriage to ultimately enrich his own house, and you'd be right. But anyone entering into a relationship with the king does so to enrich their house. And who the king marries would be beneficial to the king. Alicent actually offered the solution to prevent the civil war by saying Aegon should marry Rhaneyra. But that was rejected. That was really the only thing that would have prevented what followed. Unless the king simply followed tradition and made Aegon be his succesor.

[@kittykatt7652]

Yeah, cause marrying and pumping out babies with your daughter's teenage friend AFTER you killed her mother had nothing to with it. smh

[@JEHOVAH-99]

25:09

[@dmille1959]

Daemon and Aemond are both second sons.

[@johnwalkeristhatdude3018]

Ser Cole is not the best fighter and he’s fighting with a mace that’s slowing him down. Aemond is not who he thinks himself to be.

[@spinny1737]

Vaemond was a real one , rip to the man

[@pauljohndelacruz2929]

Why does nobody gets Vaemond? What he said is true. The kids are not Velaryon.

[@grapesoda5054]

Are you guys going to start Cobra Kai again in the future

[@Abdul-Mo]

Could you please explain what happened to the Peaky Blinders reactions. Obviously what you do is up to you but I'd love to just understand what happened to them.

[@wendyfarrell7083]

Duo have been going through some health issues and have had to cut down their reaction schedules as a result

[@GlennShook]

Much like daemon. I’m number 1. Lol let’s go!

[@JHolland]

I love aemond and daemon , shame they will end up fighting probs

[@raymondgraber9629]

Please finish reacting to Better Call Saul if you can, it's the best and your reactions are missed.

[@tiffanyphillips6086]

Yes epic episode. 🙌

[@hp5732]

Amazing acting and all but we are soo easy to forgive Viserys after among other things, he cut his wife open and left her to bleed for a son (the one he apparently loved), maritally raped the next teenage one, was an absentee dad to his younger children, and overall let Alicent run amok with undermining his heir, long before he was an invalid. The one real challenge of his reign i.e. the battle against the Triarchy, was handled by his brother and Corlys with virtually zero support.

[@Rocket1377]

Viserys had to make a choice, try to save the child or the mother. Even if he had chosen to try and save the mother, they both may have died anyway. I think it is incredible that you doubt his love for her. He didn't take a teenage girl by force, Alicent is his wife, and while she obviously didn't enjoy the "lovemaking", she still loyally chose to stay by his side to the very end, and genuinely did care for him. He loathed conflict, which is why he did not want to go to war with the Triarchy. The main reason he didn't send aid to Daemon is because he knew his brother would reject his help (which,as we saw, is exactly what happened when Viserys finally sent him reinforcements). He wasn't a perfect king, but he always had good intentions, and the people loved him for it. He will go down in history as one of the better kings of Westeros.

[@remylabeau9248]

Love the Chanel..mainly watch cuz home girl is so fine lol she got that jawline and some cheekbones that cut glass lol..salute lacey

[@rhaenmse]

great reaction

[@isabelsinclair2899]

Only clipped him.