Aegon Unleashed - S2 Preview - House of the Dragon - Song of Ice and Fire

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What Aegon do as king? As dragonrider? (hail, Sunfyre the Golden!) Aegon and Aemond have the two biggest dragons for team green, so this is a king who will have to lead from the front! Good there are no troubling personality traits that could blossom into some sort of misrule or... oh. I see. We'll get inside Aegon's head and preview his season 2 arc.
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[@Jacob-fz5ho]

It really cannot be overstated how much everything is Viserys fault. He really set everyone up to fail and created a precarious house of cards that would blow over the moment he wasn't standing there holding it up. He could have foreseen the issues pretty easily and headed them off, but instead he did everything to undermine his own family. His obsession with prophecy blinded him to things right in front of him or only a year away.

[@DavidLightbringer]

100% him and Otto are the first ones to blame

[@wolfsbanealphas617]

He reminds me of rhaegar

[@anorangetabby]

Heleana forsaw it all. "Hand (Otto) weaves loom (stokes the embers of hate and later war), spool of green (Alicent), spool of black (Rhaenyra), dragons of flesh weaving dragons of thread (banners).

[@jacksparrow9227]

@@anorangetabby Straight up, facts yo

[@KaritKtana]

And even if you take out the prophecy stuff, this feels so realistic. People are complex beings and SO very good at denial, this is something that happens in real-life, dragon-less families too, alas.

[@taytayqueen7024]

I know Aemond got more attention, but Aegon stole the show for me. His acting in the 9th episode was chills.

[@queenxx1690]

Thrones are won with swords, not quills. Spill blood, not ink. -Aegon II Targaryen to Otto

[@savy_lee]

In the show - I love how Otto even warned Alicent to make sure Aegon was going to be ready to be King, and they still dropped the ball 😂

[@anorangetabby]

Alicent was not a great mother. She was a very "give them to the nanny" royal.

[@citizenwayne4550]

I just hope the throne cuts him when he sits on it.

[@jayteeblues]

I love love love your channel! And your hair! Every iteration of it! The bun, short or long! It’s great!!! Thank for always giving thorough content that’s fun and thoughtful. I can’t wait for S2 of HOTD! Aegon is messed up thru no fault of his own. OTTO and King Vizzy messed those kids up! All of them. Otto groomed his daughter. Vizzy didn’t bother to actually teach Rhaenera how to rule. And he should have taken several instances to solidify that she would reign even tho Alicents children existed. He knew the realm didn’t want to accept a female! Ughhh. He set her up for failure (tho that throne room walk was EPIC and should have won him multiple awards!). I can’t wait to see this play out!

[@rahimg6842]

@@citizenwayne4550 Sorry but it won't happen, too bad for you :D But about Rhaenyra, well....... you will figure out later lmao!!

[@citizenwayne4550]

First, the show is not the same as the book. Second, the book is written from the perspective of an unreliable narrator. Third, I already know how it ends...@@rahimg6842​

[@MrFredstt]

I'm still a little disappointed the show went full Mushroom with him but I'm hoping the second season really nails the bond with Sunfyre and gives him a character arc after he's burned. I'm also hoping that perhaps Alicent will have a much larger influence over him and the faction than previously thought. For a real world parallel though Aegon is what you get when you're neglectful to your child. At first they'll try to do what's expected to gain your attention and respect, when that doesn't work they'll act up and do things they aren't supposed to illicit some sort of reaction even if it's negative, and then finally they stop caring entirely

[@queenxx1690]

After they made him rapist in season 1 i don't know how can you go back from that they should make him womanizer and man who overuse his power not rapist

[@lifeofphobia]

@@queenxx1690ppl also loved jamie and drogo after what they did they technically could redeem him but they 100% wont cuz how would u sell feminist queen girlboss icon daeny 2.0 then. Its so blatant what the showrunners are doing its not even funny. Give rhaenyra: -prophecy for the world (only she/the blacks know abt) -disney like appearance of mythical creature to strengthen her claim to the audience -let her keep laenor alive when in the books she is responsible for his death Give aegon: -rape scene the very first time we see him as an adult to make sure the general audience will never back him despite arguments he might have for himself cuz “evil rapist” -just to make sure that the audience roots for the right side they also have him watching children fight for his amusement Theory: They will also make HIS children be aemond’s cuz then the evil greens are hypocrites cuz one point of them against rhaenyra is her having bastards one more reason to dislike the greens ❗️❕❗️SPOILERS❗️❕❗️ My theory for rhaenyra‘s death is as follows: -she will be brought before aegon -she will see that she is not getting out of this alive -she will then tell aegon abt the prophecy but he will have none of it and wont believe her -thus leading to everyone in the audience being against aegon/the greens It is such a shame that the writers go out of their way just to dictate the viewers which side they should be on. It could’ve been such a great show if they just tried to make both sides appealing instead of making one side completely unable to root for bcs targ woman like daeny (even tho rhaenyra has NOTHING in common with her besides the hair and name) sell to the general audience

[@ayiza8511]

Spoilers: I mean ageon defiantly was badass in the war. yes he was permanently maimed In his first battle but he lived and he did outlive both Deamon Rheanys and Rhaenyra and he did survive and win his second dragon battle. So I would say overall he did good, he might not be fighter like Deamon or Aemond or had a epic showdown like Dearon but he did good

[@vayne-he9yi]

I'd argue he's the best rider aside from Daemon and Rhaenys who are a league above the rest and way more experienced. Aemond had an overwhelming advantage in every fight due to Vhagar and didn't win the one time he didn't. Imo Aegon had a better showing in the dance than Aemond.

[@pg1448]

​@@vayne-he9yiVhagar was old and slow though. Her size is not just an advantage, it also made her cumbersome especially when facing much faster and more agile dragons such as Caraxes and Meleys. Add to that that her rider is half blind. And that smaller dragons can still cause lethal damage on larger ones if they get the chance we are shown time and time again. With Tessarion and Seasmoke against Vermithor, with Moondancer against Sunfyre and with Caraxes against Vhagar. Therefore I think it's not exactly fair to claim Aemond had this huge advantage in every fight. He and Vhagar faced the most fearsome dragons of the blacks and he demolished Meleys unscathed and got a draw against Caraxes.

[@vayne-he9yi]

@@pg1448 Despite everything Daemon did from outsmarting Aemond, utilizing his blind spot to attack, and getting a surprise attack to latch onto Vhagar from the start, it was STILL a draw. Vhagar is just that much of a beast that even with everything going Daemon's way, she was still able to get a draw in that fight. I also think Meleys is slightly overrated. Still one of the top tiers for sure but people take the "might have stood a chance in a 1v1 vs Vhagar" line and run with it.

[@lordvader5158]

@@vayne-he9yiyep totally agree, people act like it says Meleys would certainly win a 1v1 against Vhagar when in reality she would be an underdog to do so

[@tracymetherell8744]

As excited as I am about seeing the Dance I am already mourning the inevitable dragon losses. They are so magnificent and we know this leads to a long period where there were no dragons until Dany birthed them.

[@DavidLightbringer]

what Dragon losses? nae everything's going to be fine 🥳🫡

[@tracymetherell8744]

@@DavidLightbringer hahahaha! Yep! Nothing to see here folks!

[@gravejello2331]

Never expected HOTD to immediately hook me back in after GOT season 8. Glad the creators seem to care about the story and why fans loved it. Can’t wait for season 2 and the discussions in this community

[@theloafabread4341]

So glad I found this channel. Been absolutely binging this content, especially all the insightful streams. The fact that we get this for free is a crime!! Will def be tuning in to the next live

[@ThommyofThenn]

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[@jarroncarlton]

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[@ThommyofThenn]

@@jarroncarlton I had been looking for space stuff cause I was thinking about the seasons and if planetos was a rogue planet/ or had some highly eccentric orbit. Obviously that quickly led me to Lightbringer and I've been a squisher cultis-FAN OF THE CHANNEL since

[@anorangetabby]

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[@ThommyofThenn]

@@anorangetabby seriously, look it up if you didn't. Being a Christian child in the late 90s was hard

[@ShelbyOfOldStones]

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[@tracymetherell8744]

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[@ThommyofThenn]

Tracy 🌠🤓 i agree. The Rhaegar saying alum-i-nium thing got me off guard

[@kenmasters1803]

Sunfyre is goated

[@bluejay5401]

Aegon was not well developed or focused on in season 1 so I am excited to see what he will bring in s2. I think if done right, he can be very interesting and complex. And Tom Glynn Carney plays him so well.

[@xarvous]

"Thank god I'm an adult and don't have emotional issues anymore." Me too, thanks

[@lifeofphobia]

MY KING!💚

[@cheeselover626]

I love when content creators make skits out of sponsorship. The chance of me looking into the product dramatically increases.

[@queerlybeloved257]

I love the empathy with which you spoke about Helaena. Like when you were saying how she'd need a partner who was understanding and appreciative of her. Even the words you picked -- "different," never anything negative. It came off really kind of you, especially considering a lot of people -- me included -- read Helaena as neurodivergent. Thank you for it !!! :)

[@DavidLightbringer]

I've got the raging ADHD so yeah I'm coming from a place of having thought about some of this, and I also think I am generally an empathetic person haha

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

Can't wait for more Sunfyre

[@dylanbsll6342]

Rhaegar staying the reason i never skip ads on this channel

[@crossroaddragonfly]

An offering to the Algorithm. So excited for this new season ❤

[@ThommyofThenn]

It'll be interesting to see his behaviour on the show and how the traumatic stuff he experienced will inform that. Like you said, he will be much more complex than Joffrey although he might be somewhat similar due to them both having the pampered upbringing/not having limits set on them. They have a great opportunity to do something different with the archtype which, Joffrey was something of a subversion of to begin with.

[@MrFredstt]

I really hope Aegon is more than just another Joffrey tbh

[@ThommyofThenn]

@@MrFredstt I'm confident he will be. Both from a text perspective and how I believe the show writers will want to change things up. The last thing they want is to be accused of rehashing GoT, especially after the later seasons caused so much uproar. The book gives them plenty to work with and from my reading of FaB between S1 and 2, it seems like the book is guiding almost all of the show storylines and characterisation

[@vayne-he9yi]

@@MrFredstt He'll be pretty similar. The writers already made it clear they personally prefer Alicent and Aemond and centered the green narrative around them. They already set this up by adapting the worst possible Aegon rumors (even the unreliable Mushroom ones) while removing his few decent traits. They went on to whitewash Aemond and set up up as a complex character when they had it in their hands with Aegon. They clearly don't care as much for Aegon's character as the others, the signs are already there from the trailer where they're going to have him act like a brat during small council meetings.

[@s-wu6109]

I am really curious about further development of Aegon's character. I have high hopes for Season 2.

[@arminesweetheart5902]

It's hard to put a leach on a dog, once you've put a crown on his head😐

[@mariadimitroulia645]

Sunfyre is the most important relationship in Aegon’s life.😮😮 They’d better do beautiful Sunfyre the Golden justice and show him as described in the book, not just one of the other "plain" looking ones (sorry Caraxes and Dreamfyre). Sunfyre must stand out and they should also focus on the special bond both rider and dragon share.❤

[@valerionfishscales.2262]

Dude the homie LML makes you feel like you are all in the same room I am so happy his channel exists.

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[@trumanberlin3522]

Got a bunch of work to do and this dropped at the perfect time! Thank you for the entertainment! 🎉

[@NvardQueen]

David is wearing Daemon's personal coat of arms wink wink

[@marcyc1695]

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[@marcyc1695]

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[@ayiza8511]

Don´t forget about Dearon and Tessarion he has some badass dragon fights, he was basically the whole deciding factor in the reach part of the war. Melys is taken out pretty fast. Rhaenyra has zero dragon battles during the whole dance, in the books Syrax is basically a fat lazy dragon constantly chained. And Luke and his dragon is basically gone. Vermax is taken out pretty fast. If Ageon and Aemond had double teamed Deamon and Caraxsas early in the war the blacks would have lost their general and main dragon fighter you can't compensate for experience and Deamon is the only one that is a battle hardened solder and has experience fighting on dragon back. the dragon seeds are a problem of course specially Silverwimg and the bronze fury. but apparently the seeds are for sale. and nettles leaves.

[@DavidLightbringer]

this was a no spoilers video so I couldn't really get into all that

[@minty.maelstrom]

Don't forget to spoil the whole show lol

[@ScarlitWidow]

I'm ok with the glasses, but it's really cool to see your whole face. I totally agree, if we are going with Targs NEED to marry their siblings to be able to be keep having/taming/riding dragons, Aemond and Helaena would have been a better match. I also like the theory that Helaena's children are Aemond's and not King Aegon's If you're still reading this comment, pound the like on the video! ❤

[@10bunks12]

I enjoy that Rhaegar lives with you.

[@pharaohanakaris]

David's hair, nice eyes looking right at me, chuckling at his own jokes, willingness to be silly... i am feeling some type of WAY

[@vidapuraspa]

Right?! lol

[@marcneef795]

The show made Helaena such an interesting character. That will make B&C even more sickening 🙈

[@autje1970]

Helaena is the Kwisatz Haderach confirmed.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I'm really pleased with the casting announcements for season 2, Things are very exciting

[@namonibblonian]

I'm walking home from work, about 5 pm, I look up and see a solitary star, Venus, the Morningstar, and it made me think maybe Lucifer(Venus) means Lightbringer aka LML has a new video, and you did not disappoint, thanks for all you do bro.

[@andrzejkopalnia]

[@hannahbrown187]

Sometimes I think about how Viserys should’ve abdicated so Rhaenyra could be crowned while he was still alive.

[@DavidLightbringer]

yep

[@HowAboutNo_426]

Praise Garth!🎉 (Edit: We gonna make that 100k Dave keep it up brother!)

[@andrzejkopalnia]

❤

[@squisherking]

Despite being a complete pos, Aegon II becomes a pretty complex character im interested in seeing how they develop in season 2 and beyond.

[@oxygensupply142]

I love this channel so much. it makes me feel proud to be a nerd

[@danishtasteele9272]

@13:00 brother husband 😂

[@jorahtheexplorer3262]

The Lords of the Realm being the most powerful warriors is the gist of Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Age of Sigmar whereby the lords are dragon riders (or dragon rider equivalent as one of them rides magic waves etc).

[@jessbrowning8815]

❤yay I’m glad you’re back!

[@anorangetabby]

CASTLES are smaller than Nanna Vhagar. She is the Godzilla of Planetos.

[@kieffermorgan]

Digital mummery? *turns head and spits* bugger that.

[@farahgiovanna]

Just got home and watch this! David, everything you do just cheers me up🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jonasbaratheon]

Excellent vid! Been looking forward to this. Thanks LML, appreciate you.

[@thesahel7218]

I wonder if Aemond will start to doubt himself after what happened at Storms End. He was the only eyewitness and we know how VERY unreliable human memory is. He could start to doubt what really happened there that day. Also someone as proud as Aemond would not want his life to be defined by a mistake, he would want to take credit for it because he wants to be in charge of his own destiny. In a way, Aegon’s destiny was decided by Alicent and Otto, and Aemond’s destiny was decided by Vhagar.

[@artorhen]

@thesahel7218 I would say it was decided more subtly by Alicent and Otto as well, as they caused the division in the family which led to him being bullied and resentful of them. On top of that, all of them having dragons. It would've been only a matter of time for something like this to happen with the enmity that was set between them.

[@zipblockarchives900]

Aegon was happy with just being a prince.

[@khornedbeef7916]

21:00 Still can't believe that we had people theorizing they'd cut Daeron out of the show. Like, how? And why?

[@betterthanrae8137]

thanks david!! ❤

[@kimberlyduran3949]

Sooo close to 100k! It is well deserved!!! Best content on KZbin! 👏👏👏🖤

[@austinmorrison4827]

Can’t wait for more HotD action with you and Tim!

[@andrzejkopalnia]

For statistics: I was again NOT notified that this vid is out! 😤

[@larrisamayy1194]

Yayyyy new video 🎉🎉🎉 So excited for season 2

[@klarakhan]

8:14 I always thought Alicent’s expression was more of an exhausted relief. She has finally accomplished her goal, but she has sacrificed so much to get here, been so tormented about what to do when Viserys is gone. Now it’s done and she can breathe a sigh of relief. I really cant read how people interpret it as “what have we created. But if someone can explain it to me, please do!

[@downtown_clownybrown]

so excited for this. had such a great time with the season 1 streams. can't wait to see what you do this season!

[@shay212]

The 'error of quality time not found' made me snort laugh. LOL

[@jlworrad8555]

You met Aegon!Awesome!

[@isabell746]

Great as always 💕💕💕

[@TheNorthMustRemember]

OK Ok, the Ad was fire ❤‍🔥Great transitions, an aluminium bit, Great Job, watched it twice.

[@therealdeal89]

lol, i even enjoy listening/watching your ad sponsors, keep up the insightful, humorous content, kind sir!

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

You da man Lightbringer! I'm pumped for season 2. I'm pumped for the return of Sherriff Gon Getcha Daemon...keep up the great work bruddah

[@jancecharlesaustin3733]

Love the produced content, brother bear. Can't wait for season two!

[@jacksparrow9227]

Loki horns AND Aegon hair, this guy is a menace to the realm

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

Y'know, I wouldn't have been all that surprised if David really *was* the Corinthian.

[@vidapuraspa]

I love seeing your eyes in this video, so used to the round glasses. What a delightful surprise!!

[@hayleyredden343]

Please put bells in your hair once it becomes long enough to braid!! ❤️ 🐎 🔔

[@juleselizabeth]

Great video, Good Sir!

[@sdfhkm]

Love the content ❤ and I’m super excited for season 2!

[@permiebird937]

Helena is the only Green I really like. She is wonderful.

[@KaritKtana]

David, I cannot tell you how much you made me laugh with "aluminium" ❤ It IS Aluminium, you crazy Americans!

[@joshcampelo]

Hey man, I’m a new fan of the channel. Loving the House of the Dragon S02 content. Keep it coming. Cheers from Rio. 🇧🇷

[@andrzejkopalnia]

Welcome to the mythhead family ❤️

[@cirruscloud5198]

Even with all the stuff that went wrong with GOT in the last few seasons, the attack on the Lannister baggage train never fails to give me chills. I cant wait for HotD season two!

[@chicotheworld9763]

bring on the light!

[@owleyes07]

Thank you LML♥️🦉

[@tre3961]

Welcome back Lightbringer!! =)

[@christiannelson7862]

Praise Garth 🙏

[@Ngaakatz]

Great as always also really shocked u are in your 40s man

[@tinahs8269]

If Aemond confides in anyone..I think it'll be his sister. His claiming of Vhagar in the first place was caused by his brother (and nephews) making fun of him. Besides, Helena might know the truth via her gift.

[@tiopablo2784]

Viserys JUMPSCARE

[@bebethebard]

Love the channel, love the video, loved the ad! 😂

[@DarkKing009]

“Treason…is only a word. When two princes fight for a chair where only one may sit, great lords and common men alike must choose. And when the battle’s done, the victors will be hailed as loyal men and true, whilst those who were defeated will be known forevermore as rebels and traitors. That was my fate.”

[@that_vivian]

Daaave, I neeeed part 3 and 4 of that livestream you had to take down

[@DavidLightbringer]

it's actually just gonna be one more big part and it's probably coming next week

[@DavidLightbringer]

thank you for asking about it!

[@that_vivian]

Yay thanks so much!!

[@marcfrancisteodoro7720]

Amazing content!

[@moiraferreira]

Can't wait!

[@Darksun93]

Your ads are hilarious 😂

[@michaeltavizon8333]

🎉🎉🎉 algorithm sacrifice

[@thelateescapist8266]

😎 Appreciate the Sandman reference. Speaking of shows I'm looking forward to a second season of.

[@sandche8995]

Thanks!

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Brilliant video as to what lies ahead regarding young king Aegon 2. Appreciate it, thank you.

[@barryhercules7588]

You need a bigger crown

[@TheSlayerking666]

I love his comment hashtag targreyen things lol

[@KaraBlackburn]

I saw a behind the scenes clip with the actress who played Helena and she said that Meleys was the beast beneath the boards.

[@cherylbaxter8986]

So Aemond must be 17 or 18 but looks 27 I only just found this at 1.30am but as always great to watch talking about dragon battles is awesome like you said Danny against the Lannesters but the death of Dragons is heartbreaking

[@talkingthrones3987]

More HOTD videos please 🐐

[@Devoted2Mariah]

Just dropped by to feed the algorithm its blood sacrifice. Can’t wait until you’re next live! 🐉🖤

[@L3131L]

I hate Aegon, but Tom Glynn-Carney's Aegon lives rent free in my head 24/7

[@Smackamack]

Wallet chains, pagers, and Starter jackets!!!😅