House of the Dragon Season 1 Ep 2 Recap

[@dYrOiUs]

1:30 I cannot believe that Lord Corlys failed to put the stone in the thingy. Honestly that is pretty funny, he seems to be the one taking the small council most seriously and he forgets to put the stone in the thingy!

[@brandonfentress690]

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[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Get in Brandon, welcome to the family

[@ashleyalexander7388]

The quality of his content, doesn't match his subscriber count

[@Shirraz87]

8:22 this absolutely killed me hahaha Also love the reality TV set up for Viserys' bride reveal.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Glad you picked up on those details ;D

[@ericsebena1734]

How do these videos not have hundreds of thousands of views?! They're hilarious, they're topical, the editing is top notch, the audio is high quality. I'm just re-watching while waiting for episode 6 and seeing the view counts for the whole list and it's just tragic to me 😭

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Thanks for the kind words! I'll keep chugging away, but it's a lot to make weekly videos haha. Trying to keep up as best I can. Hope to make those numbers eventually!

[@asterope9244]

"It's either you do, or I will" ICONIC

[@TheAidenSanders]

Exactly handsome, she did it, with her Vajayjay power, that is how she retrieved the egg without risking or losing anything

[@vandanacasm]

Watched your last video about GoT three years ago...as soon as the second episode released, I searched for you...glad to see you and your sense of humour are still with us 😀

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Vandana you legend, thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you back :)

[@kaykoko8301]

Omg I did the same

[@tanizaki]

How great it was to see Bobby B.

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[@faisalkamal4319]

When you're king they let you do anything - Viserys

[@todd-2362]

3:11 You would compare the two. You're the type.

[@sun_and_sage]

Hahahaha that jurassic park 'nobody cares' bit though 🤣

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

We can’t have character development apparently. Guess they’re too busy recounting what’s happened between now and last episode 🙄

[@DmytroBogdan]

They butchred Daemon screen time a lot. We neither get to see him stealing dragon egg, attacking Crab feeder troops for 2 years or killing Crab Feeder in combat. Sad because it was the only character I was rooting for

[@TheAidenSanders]

Omg I loved when you said that 😍"It's either you do or I will" I love you are so open minded :)

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Thanks, I appreciate it :)

[@TheAidenSanders]

@@CultureVultureMedia1 super bro, you have a great voice it is pleasant to hear you, and I like most of your opinion about our favorite shows, it is fun to discuss and exchange ideas... sorry I am not politically correct

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

@@TheAidenSanders Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad my work on improving the voice overs have paid off lol. No one should feel obliged to be politically correct. We're all friends here.

[@TheAidenSanders]

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[@rohaankhan7523]

Lets see how much development we see in the crab feeder in ep3👀🙂

[@rohaankhan7523]

@@smurfmp4 yeah that 🚶⚔️

[@DmytroBogdan]

I'm more sad about Daemon's character arc at this point

[@DavidSchneiter-p7z]

​@DmytroBogdan what's sad about it?

[@andrewgarfield346]

9:30 Actually I thought this was rather predictable ....and I have to disagree they setup hints of the king developing feelings for Alicent(eg; You shall not speak to Rhaenerya of our little meeting) even if it was entirely fleshed. And to add on they give us subtle cue that Otto manipulates him to that decision considering how much weak willed and a people pleaser Viserys. Unfortunately done off screen. I'm just surprised people didn't see this coming.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

It's not that it's surprising, it's rather unjustified. His bond with Alicent wasn't exactly so compelling you could see why he would set aside duty and diplomatic strategy for her. It's just so flat. At least, imo. Suppose I could have made myself clearer than simply pointing out the "lack of build up".

[@andrewgarfield346]

@@CultureVultureMedia1 Yes It's completely justified but it didn't come from nowhere....I initially thought that's what you meant by gasping "wow very surprising" . The only sense where it could justified is Otto's manipulation at play considering how Visery's had been so far developed to have a weak willed character trait.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

@@andrewgarfield346 Yeah, I agree. It just that they made such a big deal out of the whole "reveal", it fell really flat for me.

[@gingeminge]

This is amazing! I'm so happy you picked up on the blood connecting the houses in the intro - I had to explain it to my father. Lysa Arryn on the balcony, sorry I mean Rhanerys was creepy. MAKE WESTEROS GREAT AGAIN I like Viserys - why/how did Balerion die? Maybe I've missed something. Also, the quote from Rhanerys about seeing a woman on the throne.. hmmmm I feel like Cersei said the exact same thing. Something sneaky about Otto... I'm sure we'll find out 🤔 "A truely pathetic show" 😂😂😂 Why does Daemon want to marry that woman? She has no personality. The dragons look strange and elongated. Too much plot armour. When Raynera (spelling ugh) takes the egg back, notice how she's not wearing the necklace Daemon gave her. 🤔🤔🤔 Watch out for Corlys. And the new rock band CRAB FEEDER. Heavy metal band of course. Great video again m'lord.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Glad you liked the video Sarah :D Guess Balerion died of old age. Would love to know what the ceremony is like for a beast like that. I think Daemon wants to marry Mysaria to spite his brother and his wife.

[@susanmartin3762]

I could NOT AGREE more. These guys do their homework! They know more about this show than ANY of the network professional shows that critique new series!! .. Big name shows. "EXTRA" or E or Hollywood Access..I could go on but I won't. This show should be on TV and be given awards. The time it takes to produce a show like this costs thousands! Here is a KZbin show being paid out of the creators pockets. Bravo Culture Vulture! You are a FUNNY and very accurate show. ❤

[@rodneythuman9082]

Hmmm......I think I kinda disagree with your point about Visery's choice at the end done just for dramatic effect and for the sake of subverting expectations. We can see Otto's manipulation and conspiring in this, though done rather subtly and . Also, yes the most sensible and politically smart decision would have been to marry Laenor but the problem is Viserys can at times make the less reasonable decisions to please whoever as it was well established in this two episodes examples being his passivity over the situation in the stepstones . It's his character... He's a weak and compromised individual. In the books, he ought to have systematically overturned the Succession laws and after naming Rhaenyra his heir with the assistance of the council and consulting the lord's of the realm but he leaves it at that. And this is one of the factors that leads to the dance civil war that happens later on.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

I think it's poorly presented by me, tbh. The issue is not that it doesn't make sense to "go with his heart", but rather that they tried to make sense of his relationship with Alicent, but not too much, all so they could have their surprise effect when he chooses her, and that simply falls really flat for me.

[@unc54]

@@CultureVultureMedia1 Well the "surprise" is for Rhaenyra and Corlys. With Corlys it exists as a way to push the plot forward and with Rhaenyra it serves to undo all the relationship building that had happened earlier (the effect of which we saw in Episode 3). I will say though that Alicent being there is just for dramatic effect.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

@@unc54 That's fair enough. Good point :D

[@rodneythuman9082]

@@CultureVultureMedia1 I'm not talking about him choosing Alicent for love, I'm talking about how Otto influenced and manipulated his decision. There was an established point where they could've drawn this ,when Viserys began speculating that Corlys probably had other hidden ambitions like gaining himself power other than strengthen the line with the subtle tensions they had between themselves . Otto could have used this to his advantage and come up with something to advice the king against marrying Leanor and taking Corlys' offer.

[@buckysgirl4945]

Pedicure is for the feet. Manicure is the hand.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Lol right x)

[@ve2848]

You’re underrated this video is soo good and unique to others like it and its funny keep it up lovit

[@gingeminge]

So good right!! I'm an unabashed stan of this channel 😁

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Thanks VE, I'm glad to hear you say that. This is the kind of comment that keeps a brother going :)

[@anapaz329alvarez3]

"Nobody cares" jajaja Jajajajaja awesome! Jajajajajaja

[@gingeminge]

Did you watch ep 3? So much better! I was actually engaged in it

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Glad you picked up on that one ;)

[@susanmartin3762]

What do you think of that "Fake as Fu*c accent of Daemon's girlfriend? It isn't French, German, Italian, Dutch, or any other REAL dialect from ANYWHERE! It's commonly referred to as, "That fake as Fuc* TV/Movie accent from Nowhere specific... it drove me nuts every time she spoke. It was VERY SIMILAR th the fake as Fuc* Nordic accent they created for tee series "Vikings". Exactly the same.

[@MrJipetto]

Why is this better than the episode it self? hilarious, thanks :D

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Haha, thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@TheAidenSanders]

No lasting consequences because of Vajayjay powers, you need to understand how Vajayjay powers works, woman wants something she gets it with her Vajayjay powers, that is all she needs obviously no string attached...

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Cersei was right all along!

[@TheAidenSanders]

@@CultureVultureMedia1 but Cersei had character development she grew over time and she suffered, earned what she has, she have reasons for acting the way she does... Vajayjay powers is when you capitan marvel the infinite gauntlet because you have a Vajayjay, Deux ex maquina but for women only. I am harsh and politically incorrect in my criticism, but you understand, everyone understand that gender doesn't matter it is some people that scream 😱 loudly that make it an issue...

[@LoBaSmoke]

I never got the whole, "unite the Valyrian Houses" thing. they are already united. Aegon the Conqueror's mother was Valaena Velaryon. Its the logical move and he should have married the kid tbh and it would have solved a bunch of problems. but why is the show pretending that the houses are some how NOT already united?

[@gingeminge]

Oh btw, I've found this helpful because I cannot with normal names, let alone fantasy names - *Raynera = rain near ah* ..... *Rhaynerys = rain near is* Sounds stupid and I may be the only one to be confused but I thought I'd put it out there anyway 😅

[@jonathanmosley9867]

Love deez dudes!!! Very accurate beef .

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

Awesome, glad you're enjoying it :D

[@michaelbaiden1308]

What is the point here? sorry this just isn't a very good critique 💀

[@MarcoTulio-mi1ov]

bom demais de novo kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@hlebozavod6916]

ya know, maybe not allowing women on the Iron Throne isn't a bad idea after all... I mean... Was there ever a good Queen? Like not-blowing-up-the-Great-Sept-of-Baelor Queen or not-burning-down-the-whole-city Queen

[@gingeminge]

I suppose since they're really the only examples you can't just write off a whole gender

[@kaykoko8301]

Corlys’ acting is so bad🤮

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

I personally think he's doing a fine job. I feel like it's the script that's lacking. What do you think?

[@kaykoko8301]

The whole script is a mess I agree. But I think the current script written for Corlys should give more Idris Elba vibe and the actor they have is a softie for Corlys Velariyon. Also I don’t like Viserys zero Targaryen charisma, and Lannisters are just NOT Lannisters.

[@CultureVultureMedia1]

@@kaykoko8301 I'm very surprised at how highly people rate Paddy Considine's performance. His moments shouting people out are not earned and just don't carry that much weight, and his performance is far from the best among the cast anyway :=

[@kaykoko8301]

True he’s completely unappealing and the whole show just painfully lacks any fire or blood, everything moves so fast and then so few things actually happen in the process

[@sonnysd]

IT PUTS THE STONE IN THE THING OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOUSE AGAIN