House of the Dragon Season 1 Ending Explained | Episode 10 Recap & Review

House of the Dragon Season 1 Ending Explained. Episode 10 breakdown. In-depth recap & review of Season 1 ep. 10 “The Black Queen”. Please subscribe! 👉 bit.ly/PetePeppers
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series had a promising first season that ended with a stong finale. Episode 10 saw a tragic death in Rhaenyra’s family that will ensure that there will be war over who will sit on the Iron Throne.
She also learns that the small council have crowned Aegon to usurp her claim. This leads to a situation where Otto (Rhys Ifans) brings term for
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Season 1 Overview
5:06 Episode 10 Recap
14:03 The Greens & The Blacks
16:44 The Ending
22:12 Review/Thoughts
25:22 Daemon & Rhaenyra
27:05 Rhaenyra & Alicent
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[@PetePeppers1]

Pretty promising season and a solid finale. Can't wait for season 2. Let me know what you think.

[@yun9slim401]

How wasn't IT her WAR TO START. ?? THEY LOCKED HER UP AND WOULD HAVE KILLED HER IF SHE doesn't join the GREENS SIDE. THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE WAR WAS STARTED. .

[@jamespozone5238]

Thanks Pete, you did great on Season 1. Can't wait to watch S2 with ya!

[@lamo1724]

@@jamespozone5238 I couldn't agree more! @Pete Peppers seems to understand the nuances and the non - verbal cues far more than any other KZbinr providing similar recaps. I'll definitely be back for Season 2 (who am I kidding, I'm currently working through all this channel's playlists!) Xxx

[@ferartoyt4288]

Instead of explaining the finale episode ...you gave a speech of 30 mins about entire season...watched for first 5 mins and skipped....because I know there is no content.

[@ricks.1092]

I really liked the entire 1st season. Even if someone didn't like this show. You have to admit the acting was spot on. Matt Smith did an excellent and convincing job. All the castles, dragons, etc were well done too. I lokk forward to season 2.

[@HotTeaWithCookies]

Overall, best critical analysis of this sort currently on KZbin. I came for your Better Call Saul analysis - and stayed for whatever else you have. Nice work.

[@XXmatt18XX]

Guess u aint peep alt shift x videos

[@CookingandWH40kVideos]

@@XXmatt18XX this guys narrative is better IMO.

[@kylerbriskey372]

Me too.

[@brunomadeira8432]

Just like me. He just makes the shows even better.

[@cleigh113]

@@XXmatt18XX I enjoyed Alt X more in his earlier videos through GoT, but recently they are not as interesting..

[@darthdank1993]

I like how rhenerya during her first wedding dance with her soon husband told her dancing is like war and then the series ends with two dragons at war as a dance.

[@thekelleejean]

Good catch! Didn't think of that! 🎯

[@_guitarjun_]

This show seriously exceeded my expectations on basically every front. Really excited for S2

[@PetePeppers1]

Me too.

[@Legonios]

I think this is the most a show has succeed mine

[@joasbenjamin6804]

That show is phenomenal

[@horkusone]

I love that they showed us the kids were not in complete control of their dragons. It makes perfect sense -they are children and these are creatures with immense power and their own will. It confirms what we logically know to be true; the dragons are only as controlled as they allow themselves to be. Btw, The scene with Luke & Arrax was heartbreaking and horrific. It was also the best CGI of the show thus far (some of it has been middling, at best).

[@doublestrokeroll]

I agree. It also reinforces what was said (by Tyrion I think) in GoT that "some believe that dragons are as smart as humans".

[@batgurrl]

I waited forever for this Pete. What an amazing episode. I had to repeatedly rewatch that Luc moment. OMG. I’m saddened that we have to wait so long for S2. I agree that it was Emma’s episode. That look she gave at the end was chilling

[@PetePeppers1]

War is coming.

[@batgurrl]

@@PetePeppers1 👍🏻absolutely

[@robchuk4136]

I loved the Aemond change, and it's a really interesting point about not revealing to others that he can't control his dragon. I hadn't thought about that, and it makes the dilemma even more intriguing. Also, nice to hear you highlight the kid who played Luke. The ending just doesn't hit the same if he's not very good. Thankfully, he was great. It makes me wish we got more of him in earlier episodes.

[@RAKKAR7]

Fantastic writing and acting all around! Emma Darcy had straight up nailed it!

[@thekelleejean]

I didn't think I'd like her & she absolutely OWNED this role! 🥳💕

[@RAKKAR7]

@@thekelleejean yes! I’ve been pleasantly surprised! I also find her very attractive as the Black Queen, which I did not expect to be so much!

[@ricks.1092]

@@thekelleejean I think Matt Smith did an awesome job too. FFS he played Doctor Who...he was goofy and crazy and did a fine job in the Doctor role. I didn't think he could pull this role off.

[@PetePeppers1]

They really elevated the character.

[@joasbenjamin6804]

@@thekelleejean people were hating on her for no reason

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I think that birth scene will haunt me for life how in the world did they shoot that?😳

[@kimmmwest4641]

They had a similar scene in the handmaid's tail... Very realistic.

[@rehoby]

The work you do is mind blowing. Discovered you through BCS and this is even more impressive. For me it is an essential watch after each episode that I already need to watch with subtitles! Lol Thank you.

[@Bostonn8]

Thank you sooooo much for this. With all the moving pieces a day characters I miss things and watch episodes multiple times. This was by far the best recap I've ever seen!!

[@thekelleejean]

I was waiting for your breakdown & thoughts! Thanks for taking us through the season Pete! 🥳💕

[@PetePeppers1]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@MrBlinky10101]

Thank you for going back to that line from the episode 8 recap :) Also for all the great recaps you gave us!

[@Zer0G101]

these reviews are the best, keep them coming ! @pete

[@geekishgir]

Great review as always Pete, analytical not just regurgitation!

[@AlerieHightower]

Even with the weaker episodes and scenes, I think this series more than made up for the disastrous ending of GoT, in that it got the fandom engaged and excited again. I could see four seasons if they'd known in advance of season one that they would get them, but given the time jumps in season one, I don't see how they'll squeeze three more seasons out of this story. At any rate, I'm looking forward to being along for the ride. That wait until 2024 is gonna be brutal.

[@rageintothelight]

agreed I think there will be only 2 seasons maybe 3 but that is it

[@PetePeppers1]

Sounds like they're planning for 4 ten-episode seasons.

[@iarland9693]

Thanks for doing weekly breakdowns. I know you weren't sure if you wanted to do them.

[@PetePeppers1]

That's true. I had so many great comments on my episode 1 video I decided to do it. It was a fun ride.

[@acousticwolf5985]

I was waiting for your video :)

[@marcyaskins1360]

Excellent analysis, thank you!

[@oversotit]

Oh I've been waiting for this!

[@kiplingmartin4903]

Pete, you're the best. Your videos fly by and you always leave me wanting more.

[@jennadawson7949]

I really enjoy your reviews on this season better than many others I watch. More please!

[@NothingButAComment]

They did such a good job of making viewers feel sorry for luke, even when he's battling the wind and rain to calm and get back on his dragon.

[@capetonian]

Thanks Pete. Great reviews of the first season.

Thanks for the review.

[@c-130turbo3]

great video i enjoy your perspective, there is a new show on Prime call The Peripheral maybe you could tackle that show next?

[@spaceburger80]

Excellent recap, thank you, Pete.

[@francesrobinson1335]

I really liked the season, as a whole. The biggest issue I had was that Raenyra should have been better supported by her father. After announcing her as his heir, he should have kept her closer to himself, maybe had her as Hand. He should have been constantly promoting her as the future Queen of the realm so that his people would have seen her as the natural heir to the throne. I also don't understand why he brought Alicent's father back as Hand of the King. Raenyra, going to live at Dragon's End, so far from the court was very unwise, though understandable. Anyway, I liked the show very much and can't wait till season 2.

[@soopahsoopah]

I think you conflated Dragonstone and Storm's End there.

[@francesrobinson1335]

@@soopahsoopah Yes, I did. Thanks.

[@soopahsoopah]

@@francesrobinson1335 it was cool though

[@francesrobinson1335]

@@soopahsoopah 😊 Very!

[@rhetoricalmode1917]

I asked myself those same questions. Thanks...

[@vincentvaldemira4250]

Nicely done

[@thereadingtree3492]

This is a great review of the season - very insightful and sensitively delivered. Thank you.

[@PetePeppers1]

Thank you

[@stealth11]

Nice review. I was surprised with the direction they took with Aemond. And while he's still responsible for the death of Lucerys, it adds more depth to his character with the path they took. It also makes the entire story even more tragic. As a book reader I've enjoyed the twists like this they've put in. Some people want it to be verbatim to Fire and Blood, but we don't have a reliable narrator there. While I thought there were some pacing issues, primarily around episode 6 which I think was the worst of the ten, I think it was a very good season overall.

[@Jane-oz7pp]

I think it could have been better as two seasons, but I'm also okay with not having 20 episodes of preamble before we get to the main plot.

[@SoulPatroller]

Good analysis, Pete!

[@kevinmckee6224]

Outstanding review Peter!!

[@dariusdrake3854]

Great and balanced review. Thanks!

[@elikerr785]

One thing that threw me off was how grown up Aegon looked like young Aemon and grown up Aemon looked like young Aegon. I had to keep reminding myself they which was which.

[@ObsidianDoll]

Excellent video Pete so sad we have to wait 2 years for more material, would you be doing more Hotd or Got videos related? I hope you do ♡

[@raygayoso9318]

Nice Review... Well worth the wait.....!!

[@crphilipp]

Great reviews

[@anorakinc5150]

great breakdown love what you do can’t wait for season 2 🔥

[@alxra]

This is incredible work, Pete!

[@PetePeppers1]

Thanks so much

[@immyownbestfriend9338]

you sir have earned a subscriber

[@blackgirlcouchreviews]

Great review

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Thank pete great review of the first season your thoughtful analysis, are always accurate this dragon fight was awesome makes me excited to see the future ones to come🐉🖤🔥.

[@PetePeppers1]

Much appreciated

[@ttomkatt1]

Pete, I have to say I really enjoy your videos all of them all your breakdowns And everything that you talk about in your videos. Even those videos about shows that I have absolutely no interest in I enjoy listening to you talk about them. So I want to thank you for the great information and entertainment you provide to all of us who really appreciate everything you do on KZbin. I especially enjoyed everything you talked about regarding the Expanse. That is by far my favorite streaming program It has been on any of the streaming services. I think Safeway channel really blew that one when they canceled The "EXPANSE", But their mistake eventually allowed the loyal Expanse fan to watch the show grow even better on Amazon Prime! Thank you again for so much enjoyment.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

I like the HotD reviews of Pete Peppers much more than those of anybody else. It's as if he's channeling the spirit of Roger Ebert.

[@thv353]

There's this scene in Ep1. Otto was asking Viserys to send Daemon away from the city and Viserys screamed at Otto saying "Daemon is my brother, he has ambitions but he lacks the patience" to which Otto says "God is yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power" and Viserys gives him "a look". Otto was talking about HIMSELF!!!

[@CookingandWH40kVideos]

I shit you not I was in distress on why this video wasn’t released yesterday lol. Great analysis on your videos!

[@Viviann3383]

You're always my favorite

[@robertrobbins1367]

I have watched a lot of Recaps.. but the ONLY ONE I look forward to is Pete's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eraser2727]

I wonder how Daemon learnt about the death so fast. I mean, the kid didn't return and would be assumed missing first? Did the police find the remains and call them?^^

[@TeeTee0202]

Arrax head and body washes up on land 3 days later

[@Jane-oz7pp]

​@@TeeTee0202 also no doubt someone from Storms End noticed Aemond leave following Luke. That's a pretty solid indicator alone.

[@Skabanis]

Well if you know about the maester conspiracy theory they are the ones that wanted to get rid of the dragons…

[@marieb5556]

Your reviews are the best. I am going to miss them. See you in two years.

[@Jennifer_Elliott]

I was moved to tears when Eric played his pledged of allegiance to Rhaenyra while presenting her crown. HOD is great so far.

[@keirangrant1607]

Paddy and Emma are going to have a lot of work after these performances. HBO always finds the best actors. The show is a great interpretation of the books. I love Aemond not being able to control Vhagar and not really wanting to kill Luke. It's such a GRRM-type twist that goes nicely with the story. The human heart in conflict with itself. I'm team Black soles because the Greens are responsible for the war and all those deaths.

[@Amoraszune]

Thanks Pete

[@zizoumonk10]

Daemon choking Rhae Rhae was a pretty extreme choice but I think it’s meant to show that we truly don’t know what he’s capable of or what he’s planning

[@Jane-oz7pp]

It amazed me to see how quickly everyone forgot what sort of character he is. He's always been dangerous, unpredictable and sadistic.

[@PetePeppers1]

I think it makes sense for the character. The weird part is that we hadn't spent much time with them alone in the years since they'd been married. On second watch I thought his unraveling really jumped out.

[@HavokTheorem]

People act like Daemon physically assaulting Rhaenyra is out of character are in denial, I think. We know he revels in violence and danger, and uses physical force as a problem solving tool. We know he has an inferiority complex towards his older brother, and a lifelong attraction towards his wife and niece. He is very powerful and yet always been powerless to get the validation from his family he craved most. When Rhaenyra inadvertently revealed that her motivation to restrain his warlike posture was the prophecy that Viserys told her (ASOIAF), Daemon was shaken. He was already furious about the usurpation. He was acting with total conviction and as good a military commander as one could ask for, but with no sense of subtlety. Finding out that the reason Rhaenyra was avoiding escalation was some apocryphal, prophetic dream that his older brother believed in, makes him utterly furious. I don't think he chokes her out of a desire to threaten her into compliance. I think he's in a genuine rage because of how powerless he feels. Perhaps it could have been a better storytelling choice to have him backhand her, or some other form of more fiery, less sadistic/manipulative violence.

[@Legonios]

@@Jane-oz7pp For real lol, for a couple of episodes he was defending Rhaenyra and the kids and they just forget he killed his wife with a rock and slaughtered a part of KL

[@joasbenjamin6804]

@@HavokTheorem exactly cause Daemon is impulsive, power hungry , has a lust for battles

[@antelopedon6341]

Thanks Pete for the great breakdowns. I agree with you that the portrayal of Aemond losing control of Vaghar at the end is very well executed. Also, excellent comparison of Luke and his life experience to Rhaenerya and Alicent when they were younger. Amazing what one generation can do when duty evolves from building families to securing families.

[@PetePeppers1]

It made the time skip and deciding to spend time with Alicent and Rhaenyra before they were a part of the power structure pay off.

[@paisan8766]

9/10… great season

[@matt3rd647]

Excellent breakdown of ep10 and season1. Enjoyed this a great deal. Genuinely shocked on occasions. That birthing scene would be triggering and upsetting for many. Was controversial enough for this scene to be condemned in the local newspaper. There is no polite way to depict properly the dangers and horror of childbirth in the Middle Ages which reflects the medical knowledge in the show.

[@made-line7627]

Oh my goodness! What did the newspaper say? That's so ridiculous

[@aaronwwilliams]

@@made-line7627 To be fair, I wouldn't place much more stock in a single tv critic's hot take for outrage in a local paper over a single youtube or reddit comment.

[@asiastormy8728]

Way better than whatever RINGS OF POWER could ever try to muster. Good review.

[@stuart.whiting]

I thought the season was really well done - the acting, dialogue, cinematography, sets, costumes - it all worked to support a coherent story. There are naturally changes and choices made with any book adaptation, and I think those mostly served the story and made sense. I'm definitely looking forward to S2. Just contrast HoD's fairly minor changes with the upheaval introduced by the Rings of Power - I don't know if those show runners knew what story they were trying to tell or how to tell it intelligibly.

[@BlackenedGold]

This was everything I hoped for and more. So keen for the next season.

[@mlsaulnier]

NIice review - now I have no idea what show to watch now that HOTD and BCS are finished.

[@midhattihic]

are you gonna be reviewing The Peripheral? ... pretty good show (so far)

[@PetePeppers1]

I watched the first six episodes and wasn't really sucked in. Was waiting to see how it ends and then maybe I'll do a video.

[@veronicamcminn7775]

I loved it. 2 years is way too long! Hopefully one of the other series will air in the off years to feed our needs. Lol.

[@davek00]

Not sure where you’re getting 2 years from. Are you confusing this with Rings of Power? ROP will take at least 2 years, not that I’m the least bit interested in that series.

[@veronicamcminn7775]

@@davek00 they said 2024. They haven’t started filming. They said they will film on 2023 and want it to air before Emmy’s in spring of 2024

[@davek00]

@@veronicamcminn7775 I didn't know that, so thanks for the new information. Going to be hard to wait that long but I'm sure it will be worth it.

[@veronicamcminn7775]

@@davek00 im sure it will!

[@Matt-xd1gi]

Really impressed with this series. so far has been a lot better than I expected

[@Netgirl9]

Yes, technically the Greens have Dreamfyre, but with Helaena as her rider is she really considered a player in the Dance?

[@justinehelene4831]

I shouldn't think so and I can't imagine she would be willing but who knows what she could be capable of. But as you say, I do wonder how her distant family perceive her and assume she counts as a dragonrider during war

[@pauldias8094]

Liked the season. Great job Pete

[@cleigh113]

good first season, fun to watch- followed source material a lot of the times, but departures from it where fine for the story as well. Great casting and acting, as well as set and costume design.

[@houseofintent]

The first season felt condensed. A lot of underdeveloped characters like the Strongs that died, Laena, and even Luke who died but didn't really feel anything for them since I didn't feel enough connection with them. Although the acting made up for some of it, it was still feel rushed. Overall, the season was great. I'm guessing it will start to slow down now that it isn't a "prelude" to the actual story.

[@PetePeppers1]

We covered 20 plus years in this season. The amount of time left in the story is just a fraction of that.

[@joasbenjamin6804]

Why would the develop characters that don’t have nothing to do with the Dance lol

[@houseofintent]

@@joasbenjamin6804 to get people invested in the character, show, and the story? 😂 kinda missing my point there bud.

[@joasbenjamin6804]

@@houseofintent the majority are invested so

[@houseofintent]

@@joasbenjamin6804 hmmmm so I take it you’re the type of person who liked season 8 GOT lol

[@markpeavy4005]

Pete, thanks so much for your insight and analysis! I have watched this season and commentary like everyone here but for some reason in spite of knowing the depraved character Daemon is I was still surprised when he choked Rhaenyra! When he did that I yelled at the tv screen from Rhaenyra's point of view, "If you EVER do that again it will be the last thing you do and will die!". I may be unique but the dragons are the best part of this series. It is so interesting to see them and imagine dragons! Hey, I just thought of a name for a band. I know, I'm really witty but unfortunately at some later time. Thanks again, Pete! Keep them coming.

[@WilyStankCoyote]

The show creator (who created the show with Martin) says the show IS the proof of what happened. See it as us getting a view of the events as if we were truly there. While, he said, the books are what happened through the eyes of others which can be misinterpreted, biased, manipulated by the storyteller. An example would be our history books that are obviously written in a way to support a certain faction over the other. With that said, the creator said we should see the show as the “actual” in what happened. Now, we have the responsibility to retell the story… but as we see it adding our own biases. I hope this makes sense to everyone. We are watching history as it happened rather than interpreted through the eyes of a 3rd party. Also, remember Marin is a producer of the show. He is the “source.” No material is needed. We have the actual brain of the creator. ☺️ We lucked out!

[@wonjoomin]

Great season finale scene!!

[@stupidminotaur9735]

The lighting storm might have made the mental connected between the dragons and their riders weaker why they both lost control.

[@eds1942]

They’re just “tamed” beasts. They’re the equivalent of keeping a tiger, wolf or an ape as a pet. The dragon lords of old and many Targaryens deceived themselves into believing that they must be half dragon because of their mutually beneficial relationship seems to keep the dragons docile and answerable to them. But at the end of the day, these are wild beast with minds and instincts of their own. You can even see this with domesticated pets. If one feels threatened enough by another, even if that other be several times it’s size, it’s a flip of the coin as to whether it will run away and hide or lash out. Usually, they will lash out. Leaving you to resort to physically intervene in order to keep your larger dog from tearing the little one up. Because when instinct takes over, the mind can’t understand orders.

[@made-line7627]

Interesting idea

[@Joda23]

Im missing the old podcasts about new episodes of Saul with Kiwi etc. Hope it will come back someday :(

[@0631ix]

I've just realized that Luke's dragon attacked Aemond's dragon's left cheek, just like Luke attacked Aemond. Nice episode, but it doesn't beat ep. 8.

[@glasseyestrong4416]

Enjoyable season for sure, I was thoroughly entertained. I disagree with how Daemon, Rhaenyra, and Rhaenys were portrayed at times however I understand that show characters and book characters can and more often than not, will be different. Thanks for the great breakdowns and reviews.

[@Jane-oz7pp]

I was hesitant when I clicked this review because so much of the discussion around Hot D has been kinda... distressingly unreasonable and just insane, but I'm glad I did. Not only was this a great discussion of the show itself, you did a great job discussing the themes, too. I'll be back to your videos for sure!

[@koroglurustem1722]

Beautiful analysis, not a word salad of gobbledygook as some others do.

[@nmraidernation.6092]

This was a superb season and thankfully GRRM was 1000% engaged! Great indepth analysis as usual with any of your recaps no matter the show, someone had read the books....😉 As far as redeeming GOT series finale, this, all of this is already in the books people! GOT has yet to have that, this entire Targaryen house, family is far more interesting, because of the Dragons, well yea!! Most of us know how this turns up, from the book, so no surprises there but will be pleasant to watch on how it is played out on the series, thanks for the great work and keep it up!!

[@fannyalexander5906]

It’s too early to say but I do believe HOTD will definitely surpass GOT.

[@hhh1200]

Great season! Rip Viserys and Lucerys I of Their Names

[@wyattrussell7496]

I thought it was a dance because it was how close Daemon preferred to get.

[@doublestrokeroll]

I love that this show is differentiating itself from GoT by making ALL the characters very morally ambiguous. I know a lot of fans are "taking sides" but I think you people who do that are missing the point and not realizing that GRRM is trying to take you even farther than he did in GoT. That's not to say this is superior to GoT. Just a different approach. Part of what made GoT so great was starting out basically hating characters and then having it completely flip. Or the other way around. That was brilliant. But if they did that again here it would be repetitive. I think that the reason some people are finding this series a little harder to get into is precisely because no single character has been really "likeable". No Arya or Jon or Tyrian. But that is what is going to make this series stand the test of time. In 20 years people will look back on this and realize what a brilliant choice it was to have it be so murky.

[@krs104ace1]

I have fallen in love with this show I really hope they don’t end it as horrible as GoT. I have faith since the writers are different.

[@ColinPeterikMusic]

Daemon HATES the idea of prophecy, fate, and legends. He is on this earth to form his own fate, not to be willed by the Gods. If you rewatch S1, he protests strongly every time prophecy is brought up.

[@masterxeon1001]

this show outdid westworld season1 for me. I love them both but this was some gud fantasy! I can't wait for Foundation!

[@atlanta2076]

I see an interesting parallel between HOTD and Andor. Only reversed. Andor is about a group of people fighting a system of which we know will prevail, where HOTD is about a group of people trying to fix/save a system of which we know will collapse. The difference is: The people in HOTD are interconnected. They dance around each other, going from foes to allies and back again. All while wearing a dagger behind their backs, willing to strike at any moment if need be. That's what makes this show more compelling although we already know the ultimate fate of both systems (the dynasty and the Empire). I love Andor lots because they also flesh out characters. But it's too black and white (as SW is, whereas HOTD/GoT are very machiavellian wich also differentiates them from LOTR which is also very b/w, due to Tolkiens strong christian faith). But the two factions in Andor do not really know each other. Some have suspicions, but they both kinda tap in the dark. That's why it's hard for Andor to garner as much tensions and thus suspense as HOTD has. But maybe that's not all that bad. Andor will only get two seasons, whereas HOTD might run for many more seasons to come. So far I'm very pleased and eager to learn what S2 has in store for us.

[@aaronwwilliams]

Nice takes. Probably my 2 favorite shows currently running, with my favor towards HoTD partly for your reasons as well.

[@JenniferFuss]

I do think that Moondancer got mentioned when Daemon list their dragons.

[@PetePeppers1]

He mentione Moondancer but didn't clarify if she'd been riding her dragon yet. In the book it's still pretty small at the beginning of the Dance.

[@joasbenjamin6804]

Ofc he mentioned Baela’s dragon

[@justinehelene4831]

What is crazy is if Rhaenrya did choose not to go to war like she was considering the targaryen dynasty may never have ended. At least not in 150 years time anyway. But Daemon would never let that slide.

[@dirtybubblerising]

The only thing I had an issue with was how quickly Rhaenyra found out her son was killed. It seems like it would have taken some time because Aemond was the only witness.

[@made-line7627]

Yeah, I'm very curious how they found out so soon

[@Jane-oz7pp]

Dragon body parts washing ashore, but also it's almost certain that there was someone who noticed Aemond leaving and following him, right after Lord Baratheon saw Aemond's violent intent. Makes it fairly clear.

[@PetePeppers1]

It was hard to tell how much time passed between things throughout the episode. Still thought it worked though.

[@kimmmwest4641]

Time jump ...

[@kimmmwest4641]

Spys sending ravens

[@skepticalrebekah]

“Some believe we live in the eye of a blue-eyed giant.” 🤔

[@C_James479]

I never took the prophecy miscommunication as being the main plot driver. It’s the biggest misconception I’ve seen. Saying "you will make a fine queen" doesn't mean Alicent completely changed her mind & gave up on a 20 year old fear/grudge. It more likely was a heartfelt gesture where she got carried away in the moment. The coup was always gonna happen because of all the primogeniture/dynastic reasons. The prophecy was simply used by Otto & others as a propaganda pretext and by Alicent as a self-deluding tool of moral justification. Which goes along with her show character of "trying to hide behind the cloak of righteousness". It was her trying to convince herself (not others), what she was doing was moral & right. What one might call “house of accidents and misunderstandings” is but a quintessential Greek tragedy.

[@bfree7297]

Sending the boys alone was not a great idea. Especially as they had no bargaining power. Arrax could have just flown directly home at top speed, no way the larger dragon could catch up.

[@deepthoughtswithjessica]

Alicent heard what she wanted all along. She is nothing more than a willing political pawn of her misogynistic father. I have zero sympathy for her and am fully team black.

[@grimmrgoodbar6401]

Yeah because the wife abusing uncle husband side is so much better 🙄

[@macstorm3432]

Ilike most of the charcaters on both sides apart from the irritating new king and otto the slime ball, scheming backstabber. So im totally team black.

[@marknovak6498]

It sames the dragons make for outcomes that can not be fully controlled, no wonder the masters sought to knill them out.

[@anoldranger1033]

There was no dancing only snacks

[@DewkChronic]

Boros Baratheon black of hair. Totally looked like King Robert. Lukes POV, yes he was inside the mouth when I paused.

[@kassygo1375]

The only thing I have a problem with is that there were some really iconic lines from the book that they didn’t use in this episode.

[@chheinrich8486]

19:16 "one that brought down valerya" well my personal theory is the volcanos their housed non other than rodan, and that he awoke that day (just like in godzilla king of the monsters)🤣

[@omarbey3868]

I am just happy the people behind this show did not screw it up. I don't want perfection. I want a show made by people who believe in the source material, and everyone has their own take on how to interpret the source material. So of course, it's not going to be perfect. I can't wait for season 2.