House of the Dragon Episode 2 Recap & Review | Breakdown | Season 1

House of the Dragon Episode 2 breakdown. In-depth recap & review of Season 1 ep. 2 “The Rogue Prince” with the ending explained. Please subscribe! 👉 bit.ly/PetePeppers
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series is here and the second episode helped to develop the players in the game. Episode 2 moved forward six months and King Viserys (Paddy Considine) is under pressure to remarry. Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and Rheanys Targaryen (Eve Best) suggest that he join their houses by marrying their twelve year old daughter Laena. Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) would like for him to marry his daughter Alicent (Emily Carey). Younger brother Daemon (Matt Smith) has run off to Dragonstone with his courtesan Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), and he's stolen a dragon's egg from King's Landing.
Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) has been named heir and the Princess of Dragonstone. In episode 2 you get the sense that the people closest to the king are not thrilled about this. Her aunt Rhaenys warns her that her father will remarry and will try to produce more heirs. If one of them is male the realm may choose him over her to be the next ruler.
King Viserys finally makes his choice at the end of the Rogue Prince. He announces his intentions to marry Alicent and shocks both Corlys and Rhaenyra. Corlys returns to Driftmark where he meets with Daemon and tries to recruit him for a campaign to take back the Stepstones.
Episode 102: “The Rogue Prince”
Directed by Greg Yaitanes
Written by Ryan J. Condal
Original Air Date August 28, 2022
Official Synopsis: Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.
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0:00 Intro
1:06 New Opening Credits/The Crabfeeder
4:06 Daemon to Dragonstone/Rhaenyra Oversteps
6:41 Viserys & Alicent
8:21 To marry a Velaryon?
9:56 Rhaenys & Rhaenyra/Daemon's Letter
11:31 Dragonstone
13:50 Viserys & Rhaenyra/The King's Announcement
16:35 Corlys & Daemon
18:00 Review/Thoughts
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[@PetePeppers1]

I can do palace intrigue. let me know what you think.

[@rdecredico]

The show sucks.

[@XiyuYang]

@@rdecredico bruh

[@olderguyrny]

Enjoying your recaps. I am reading the book Fire and Blood and am about 170 years behind atm. It's a real challenge not to get confused with the time leaps between the book and the TV show. All the dang names sound so much alike!

[@PetePeppers1]

they really do

[@lunacascade1125]

@@rdecredico just the opposite.

[@mattwstewart205]

Small thing but a great detail, when Rhaenrya is watching Viserys with Laena she fiddles with a ring on her hand. In the books we’re told she wore many rings to fidget with as a nervous activity. That little attention to detail matters to me, shows the writers pay attention.

[@neondemon5137]

George probably told them.

[@varsityathlete9927]

or maybe the actress the source material to work on the character. either way its good to see minor details

[@jezebulls]

Matt Smith kills every single scene. Can’t wait to see more of his story.

[@pegleg4633]

I questioned Matt Smith's casting at first but now, I can see how amazing he'll be. Can't wait!

[@joasbenjamin7926]

The way he tossed his egg 😂😂

[@lindsay9838]

He totally does. He’s so good at that shit-eating-grin swagger when he’s messing with people (😂mostly Otto) but also really good at looking vulnerable when he’s hurt. I thought his wig was going to be so distracting to me but I’m used to it already

[@jezebulls]

@@lindsay9838 Even better, Matt Smith is having a ball doing it and I love to see it.

[@dantesos7564]

i didn't think i would like him in this role, but he is absolutely delivering in every scene! im quite enjoying the performance.

[@BiG_EaZyy]

I wish Milly Alcock played Rhaenyra the whole time. I love her mannerisms and the way she speaks, she's also beautiful 😍

[@look4lec]

Stepstones battle gonna be LIT! I was glad Corlys was like no no no Viserys, you ain't spurning me no longer, I'm taking it.

[@johnecoapollo7]

The acting is superb in this series. I was really excited when they announced that they would bring this story to the screen because it is far more interesting than the timeline of the books (at least for me) but the characters are tricky and complex. They've nailed that

[@jezebulls]

Top notch, especially compared to the beginning of GOT.

[@cakethecrazy]

So pumped you’ve continued this recap/review series after episode 1

[@katherinerinck3722]

Please keep making these recaps!! I really loved your BCS recaps and look forward to seeing these as well. They give a lot of context and nuance to those of us who haven't read the book.

[@AntoineBandele]

9:40 - underrated child actor. She did so good with her rehearsed lines her parents gave her.

[@thallus23]

😂😂

[@AlerieHightower]

The line about not having to bed him until she turned 14, and the unabashed way she delivered it... then, the look on Viserys's face... *chef's kiss*

[@AntoineBandele]

@@AlerieHightower right!? Even before that when she was talking about making their familial lines stronger. The actress did a good job acting very rehearsed.

[@yanghao8351]

I'm enjoying this series because it's in the Game of Thrones universe. Nice they mentioned The Wall in this episode.

[@clintbeasthood9758]

I mean they're literally in the same Kings Landing as the series. Some areas are just decorated differently

[@iangrimm]

"Second son energy" - lmao. Good one Pete. Loved the recap!

[@antoniao7439]

Loved that too

[@princet6969]

Your reviews are simply amazing cleared up so much even after I watched the episode

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

fantastic summary. i can't handle the gruesomeness of the show and plan to watch episode summaries on KZbin from now on. i watched a few other episode 2 summaries on other channels and yours is by far the most accurate and comprehensive, and also more enjoyable to watch. looking forward to future episode summaries. thank you so much!

[@lunacascade1125]

Excellent review. Especially your commentary on who ultimately the price for tantrums. And reading between the lines. Its important to understand what is said but also what's unsaid. Thx Pete. Excellent review as always.

[@OSW]

I realise it's a lot of work, but will you be covering the new Rings of Power also? Love hearing your take and summary on things. Your recaps are so extremely tight, a high value for time video series!

[@Shinedogs]

Really great work man! I look forward to watching these every single week

[@TymeTraveling777]

Hightower kept a level head confronting Damon and his army/ dragon... gotta respect that

[@stealth11]

There was no drama for us in the Corlys/Daemon scene but that was for the people that are just TV viewers. It probably played well for them. It's painful to watch all of the bad decisions Viserys is making. To surprise Corlys with the marriage to Alicent at the council was foolish. Corlys would've still been angry, but Viserys could've at least tried talking to him alone and explained his daughter was too young. Then he doesn't warn Rhaenyra either. The confrontation at Dragonstone made Viserys look weak, with his 15-year-old daughter flying in to retrieve the egg. Otto recognized how formidable she was at that point too, it was as if the look on his face was "your not your father's daughter." Another strong episode.

[@LBF522]

Viserys later complains that his daughter rarely says more than two words to him. After he kicks her out of the meeting room like he did, its no wonder.

[@Drforrester31]

I was worried there would be a dropoff in episode 2 as the excitement of returning to Westeros goes away, but it didn't happen. Everyone is still doing a great job, I really feel bad for Alicent Hightower, you could see the worry in her face that the king was going to select her for a bride. I think my only complaint from this episode was Mysaria's accent was making for some weird beats as she spoke to Daemon about being used as a pawn and how it puts a target on her back

[@AlerieHightower]

Yeah, as a book reader especially, I'm not fond of the casting for Mysaria.

[@PetePeppers1]

The accent doesn't really work. It's a weird choice considering Sonoya Mizuno is a good actor

[@AlerieHightower]

@@PetePeppers1 Yeah, I actually like Sonoya. I just don't think her age or her accent does the Mysaria character any favors. I got the feeling in the books that she had a lot more agency, too.

[@batgurrl]

Thanks Pete for your analysis and insights which help me as I’ve never any books. It may be cliché but I’m team Rhaenyra. I’m ‘like a child’ and really excited by the dragons too🐉 I was also happy to see opening credits.

[@NessieJapan]

Pete! So glad you're recapping this.

[@BillyJoeJimBob8]

Pete, Thanks for the continuation of excellent reviews and opinions!

[@PetePeppers1]

Glad you like them

[@mikepelosi9877]

Well. Listen. This show is pretty darn close to flawless so far. Even the dragons are looking amazing and well thought out. And the opening qualifies as a piece of fine art.

[@rdecredico]

Stockholm syndrome.

[@6ixintheStix]

I have no clue whats coming, but I waited YEARS for this prequel and I'm absolutely LOVING it right now. I also appreciate that you don't spoil future events with these videos! Thanks P!

[@PetePeppers1]

none of my House of the Dragon videos will have future book spoilers

[@rdecredico]

True pathos.

[@sueymatta8779]

It feels like they’re really hitting us over the head with the “your a woman in a man’s world know your place” stuff they need to be more subtle it wasn’t this bad when Dany was leading the Dothraki

[@israelagbaeze4423]

It was perfectly executed. Between house of dragons and game of thrones was a very long period of time.

[@sueymatta8779]

Female rulers are just as unusual in the Thrones time as this one especially a woman leading the Dothraki, the problem with this show is the dialogue is not subtle about it at all, it feels to much like todays politics is creeping into the show more than anything

[@ajae...]

It kind of comes off as how men think women speak about lacking power. It's weird for a time when women were raised to understand that it was normal for men to have more political power. I doubt there was ever a time when most women liked it, but they might have been subtle in their complaints. Or get the most power the best way they can while pretending to be ok with being considered lesser. Also Daenarys walked out of a fire with three dragons. It was pretty hard to deny her power. The Dothraki eventually put her in her woman's place. She had to set another fire and show off her grown dragon to get them to follow her again.

[@williamjameslehy1341]

It seems a happy coincidence that HotD begins just as Better Call Saul ended. May there always be a show on the air that is worthy of a Pete Peppers analysis.

[@AlerieHightower]

Yes! His were the only decent breakdowns of The Expanse, as well.

[@WuhSuhDood]

I'm a big fan of the time jumps, give me as much info as you reasonably can. I never read the books, and the only problem I had with GOT was the pacing, so these time jumps in HOT D seem to be a great way to stuff our faces with more lore. I still can't decide if this show is going to be great or just good.

[@WuhSuhDood]

Thanks Pete!

[@daniellesteeley6338]

Please continue to recap every week!!!!!

[@TeamDaemon1980]

Laena plays a pivotal role to this story. Right now, you only see her as a little kid but she's being portrayed by three different actresses in this series. Wait when she grows up and marries...

[@drehgonden1103]

It's a great character she's both her father and mother and with her and vhegar fucking perfect

[@ekszentrik]

The cinematography on Dragonstone was so finger-lickin' good.

[@dr.riteshchhabra3611]

Wonderful analysis

[@codyann]

First off. Great intro as usual Pete. I literally Lol. As someone who hasn’t read the books but found your page 5 years ago I agree with your critique on “Good TV.” The show has potential, but it’s not there yet. Very curious to see where this goes. But I have a bad feeling about this one. Hope I’m wrong.

[@vids247]

Pete, great to see you here analyzing HoD. I have enjoyed all of your Better Call Saul breakdowns and need a new show to obsess over in fill the void 😆 Will be looking forward to your vids every week!

[@merp9211]

Corlys is being unrealistic. Does he really expect the king to wait three years to produce a male heir? His daughter commented that she wouldn’t have to sleep with the king for two years. Obviously, she’s too young to marry. The king needs to strengthen his House. He can’t wait around for Corlys’s daughter to grow up.

[@dfailsthemost]

The master talking up the valerion marriage was actually the thing that convinced me of his conspiring with Otto. He had to point out the obvious advantages, but the quick loom to Otto was very telling to me. Expertly directed and filmed.

[@thomasjacques447]

Keep up the good work my frend :)

[@vipulpathak8882]

This analysis was excellent. Other reviewers tend to drop spoiler bombs in between. And about that slow reveal of daemon with corlys . I can understand that book readers know every bit of detail . But me having read asoiaf but not fire & blood. That was a great reveal.

[@AlerieHightower]

That reveal was fantastic. I have read the book it's based on, and even I was taken aback. Like Pete, I was a little less impressed with this episode than I was with the first, but he and I definitely disagree on that one detail!

[@Joncall99]

Apparently, the director of the first episode was suppose to direct episode 2 but had problems with scheduling. So another director (also director for episode 3) took over and used Miguel’s notes. That could explain some of the issues.

[@TheCrystella26]

Love the Rogue Prince performance in this episode. He was just trying to get his brothers attention and hoped he came to DragonStone, but he sent Otto instead. The conversation between him and Rhaenera was also exciting on the bridge. And the scene between Rhena and Rhanera was fire. I hope to see more of their conversations.

[@OSW]

I wish I was excited and invested in this as other people I see talking about it.

[@PetePeppers1]

I read all these books years ago so it's easy to get sucked back in

[@abstractj3]

The broken dragon being repaired by Alicent seems very symbolic to me, especially when posed side by side with the discussion between the king and the little girl about dragons.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

She wins his heart by repairing his toy is a bit odd. Either it represents how immature he is or that he rather play with toys than deal with work, which may be too hard for him. Guess it’s the same thing.

[@PetePeppers1]

it's strange because it works to make the match with Alicent seem less disturbing. she's still a 15 year old in the show.

[@leykimayri]

@@PetePeppers1 Is she 15 in the show? Did they actually say her age? Because she can still be 3-5 years older than Rhaenyra and still be friends.

[@ayushman3359]

Great video

[@PetePeppers1]

glad you liked it

[@ousmanjallow7866]

W breakdown👍

[@pegleg4633]

Love that they kept the GOT theme! Sunday nights is now complete again.

[@PetePeppers1]

Seems like people are mixed on this. It brings back memories to say the least

[@i.turner9841]

Thank you for the excellent breakdown of Episode 2. I'm hoping that the story of the crab feeder is more interesting than it seems at this point. And Daemon's wooden girlfriend makes me long for Shae. The scene where the king attempts to get excited about a 12-year-old bride was funny. I still feel that the dragons look cartoonish but I love seeing them. I'm hooked. Looking forward to further reviews from you.

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

Thanks for doing this. I don't have HBO - so it's up to me watching KZbin videos to see what's happening. .

[@tanyas8596]

You reaaaally sound like this guy from Static in the Attic channel. Thanks for your overview!

[@subhajitdey177]

I agree with you Pete about the last scene of the episode. That was unnecessary in my opinion also. Overall this episode was very good, not as good as the first one but that is understandable. I am loving the tone of the series. Hope they will give the justice to the source material. Evidence are preety bright. And last of all love your breakdowns they are top notch.

[@jinisteffani8035]

Oh yeah..I'm loving the series already...totally hooked...I wasn't sure if I would like it, and put off watching right away...my son said it was just more of the same thing, but would keep watching...I think it's going to get even better as time goes by.....

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

Yes, it’s only the 2nd episode, but it’s good thus far. I didn’t read these books, I did read GOT, so I am unfamiliar with the story. I like it, very much.

[@DatBoiChris420]

Good thing there's an episode titled Driftmark sooo I'm guessing it'll take place mostly there

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I feel like the hints of comparisons between Daenerys and Rhaenerys aren't going to go away any time soon, at least not until she becomes the older version they keep demonstrating she's going to become at some point Her whole introduction in the last episode was set up to make people think about it (yeah, I'm guessing not a whole lot of jeopardy for her or Alicent's early years). Not knowing the books, I feel like anything could happen at any time outside of what I (think I) know from the marketing. I can't imagine big issues kicking off too early, but little things have always snowballed quickly in this series. I didn't mind the Daemon reveal at the end, even though you pretty much know who he's talking to, because that whole conversation was great.

[@JacobGodly]

I don’t know if people are just fan girling but this show has been far from perfect so far, good show, but definitely not perfect. Shit people are calling the garden walk a “brutal” scene. And it makes me feel like people just want it to be so good because of how GoT ended.

[@1992zorro]

There is a Varylian House is Westeros which survived the Doom besides House Targaryen and Valerion which has Crabs on its flag/banner. I think its called House Celtigard.

[@PetePeppers1]

Yeah that's the other one. You got the name right.

[@AlerieHightower]

Yes, House Celtigar left Valyria before the doom, for purely reasons of commerce. No prophetic dreaming involved there.

[@Test27344]

Is that was that was in the opening sequence? Old Valyaria? Now it makes sense. I really had no idea what I was looking at.😀

[@PetePeppers1]

It's the model he's always working on

[@cleigh113]

the king could not marry a 12 yr old girl and then wait for 2 years to bed her... the likelihood of childbirth successfully at that age would be a crap shoot. Its a violent story in the end with a lot of turmoil in store.

[@samurai4950]

The comment about stonemasons by Viserys made me think he was complimenting the stone masons of old Valyria. I thought he was building that model himself and just admired the skill of ancient Valyrian masons.

[@madyjules06]

at 6:12 you can see Princess Rhaenys watching the interaction between Otto & Princess Rhaenyra… I don’t think that was a mistake. I think Rhaenys is sussing out how much strength Rhaenyra is willing to show when she’s trying to be manipulated by the men with positions of power in the royal court (especially freaking Otto Hightower)

[@sil8433]

Any guess why it was not considered that Viserys could marry Rhaenrya and make her give him a son? That would have been extra messed up, but I thought they like to keep it in the family like that?

[@leykimayri]

Because Targaryens practiced incest but not that much, brother to sister maximum

[@PGproductionsHD]

I mostly watch these because your voice reminds me of BCS

[@zizoumonk10]

I am enjoying the series so far and haven’t read the book. I think some of the scene transitions in Ep 2 were clunky and the build up to Viserys choosing Alicent didn’t seem quite right.

[@Test27344]

It's about to go down!

[@MrSavvySavage]

You cover thrones too? 🔥

[@robchuk4136]

I liked it alot, but I agree about some of the awkward stuff. Like that slow reveal to the last shot of Daemon. We all knew who Corlys was likely talking to, so why was it treated like some shocking surprise? The direction sometimes tries too hard to be dramatic, and it comes off corny. Same when the king announced who he was going to marry. Podcaster David Chen, likened that melodramatic moment to something we might see on "The Bachelor" and I totally agree, lol

[@hhh1200]

Best review so far, really good. Can't wait till next week. I'm Team Young Rheynera. They could literally do the entire show about her. Hope they have flashbacks throughout the seasons.

[@kevinscottbailey8335]

I kind of wish they had kept this actress in the role. Unlike the girl who plays Alicent, Millie is in her early twenties and could have easily passed for a slightly older version of Rhaenyra. I'm sure that Emma D'Arcy will do a great job, but I just really like what this young actor is doing with the role.

[@jonny-b4954]

Same here. Loving her character. Great acting and the little expressions she captures. Good shit. For the princess!!

[@stephaniemomma]

@@kevinscottbailey8335 I don’t know. Body mass would be a tough thing to keep true to the books with an actress as slight as the younger. Don’t forget, Rhaenyra is supposed to bulk up when Daemon is with the dragon seed girl, Nettles.

[@AlerieHightower]

@@stephaniemomma Yes, and also, there is only so much you can do with an age makeup. I've done FX makeup before, and I think it would be really hard to make Milly Alcock look much older than 25.

[@PetePeppers1]

It's kind of disappointing that we know she'll be replaced after the time jump, but I'm sure the other actor will be good as well. the casting has been solid across the board

[@AG-6969]

Hey! Can someone go back to episode one who has HBO and go to time stamp 17:50 - 17:58 (close up face shot), this actor extra looks suspiciously like Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister) doing a uncredited cameo as one of Daemon's Gold Cloaks. Take a look, man, it looks like him, my kid and his friend are not sure, but I think it is.

[@AlerieHightower]

I'll look later tonight. I have heard rumors elsewhere that Nikolaj was in the series, but I thought it was just nonsense. I'll report back!

[@steelydan146]

Maggots were used by the ancient Romans to treat wounds. They're clean so they minimize infection.

[@edsizhands5974]

“The arm of dorn. Dragon riders.”

[@cubablue602]

Another very strong episode but not without its flaws. The Viserys/Alicent relationship was clumsy - trying to portray the connection when Alicent mends his stone dragon. Really? Come on we KNOW they can do better than that. That connection culminating in a marriage did not feel earned or fleshed out. Apart from that it was excellent.

[@Viviann3383]

You’re my favorite ❤️

[@bhbluebird]

I was a bit unsure, but episode 2 has won me over. I'm glad HBO has already green-lit a 2nd season.

[@TeamDaemon1980]

Take note what Laena said to Viserys about Vhagar. It will be important down the line.

[@LWVH81]

Is there underlying significance of King Viserys getting cut and infected by his own thrown?

[@AlerieHightower]

Yep. But to say any more would be venturing into spoiler territory.

[@Moistvale]

I knew from the start that Matt Smith will nail it. It's his show.

[@esinach]

Don't agree with with your criticisms at the end. They are major Nitpicks. With nothing to nitpick.

[@Persephone_Personified]

I think it’s funny that ppl think Vicerys marrying Laena is absurd.. but marrying Otto’s daughter Alicent is a-ok.. but she’s only 3 years older. Good glob people. Daemon stole the egg to speak to his brother. That was his purpose. The king is very selfish by marrying Alicent. And HE can marry who he wants, but god forbid Daemon having a choice in who he’s married to. It’s ridiculous! His duty is first to the realm, and that duty was to marry Laena. Marrying a Hightower benefits no one but VICERYS. He’s the WORST. AND AGAIN LAENA IS 12, ALLICENT IS 15. What’s the age difference? 3 years. HE. IS. SO. TWO FACED. AND. A. TERRIBLE. RULER. UUGGGRHHH.

[@alexbenish9133]

what corlys said to daemon seemed strange to me. corlys indeed grew his house greatly, but the velaryons' status was always high, there were many marriages between the houses over the years including the parents of aegon the conqueror. surely daemon knows the history as well. kinda weird.

[@davidstansbury9309]

I got the impression he was tapping into age old insecurities from not being dragon riders back in old valyria.

[@leykimayri]

Apparently, not in the show, only in the books there have been many marriages between Targaryens and Velaryons

[@theoblongbox4909]

I have to be honest and say that the storyline about him potentially marrying the 12 year old was really creepy and hard for me to watch. Just seeing him standing next to that little girl (who looks even younger than 12) with the thought that she might be his wife was a lot. I'm glad they decided not to go in that direction. I know him marrying the other girl isn't hugely better, but at least she's older.

[@franciscooctavius5957]

Paddy Consadine is doing phenomenally good but If Matt Smith wasn’t in this show it wouldn’t be nearly as decent. He’s kind of like Tyrion + Jaime rolled into one character. Gotta say I like the way Rhanyera’s actress is portraying her. They should’ve got a new theme song tho.

[@redsoxfox]

I wouldnt mind they doing a show on all the way waaaaaay waaaaaaaaay outer limit areas in this universe with the sci fi mystical crazy shit that live out there. Have’em just follow one badass guy exploring all that shit kind of like Spear in Primal

[@mattwstewart205]

Funnily enough there’s a rumored animated series set in the Far East of Martin’s world. So you may get your wish!

[@fangal12]

What I was confused about is when Corliss says that marrying his daughter to the king would merge their two families but isn't he already married to the king's sister? Aren't their families already merged?

[@empressquamina6847]

Yes but they are not in any positions of power however marrying his daughter to the king will make her male children heirs to the iron throne. Thus strengthening their positions of power and influence.

[@fangal12]

@@empressquamina6847 but Corliss is the wealthiest man in the land and has the largest fleet. He's also in the King's high council so how does he not already have a position of power?

[@empressquamina6847]

@@fangal12 because he still needs to consult with the king before he can do anything hence wealth doesn't equate to power. Power is power.

[@bigspeen3436]

Please tell me you're going to cover the Rings of Power

[@chheinrich8486]

The way its going, this show will completely outshine rings of power

[@timmybee3669]

I like that they aren’t afraid to do time jumps…as opposed to having a character in one place…then another a few scenes later… d and d really fucked up got. I know the story can be great but a lot of people need to be convinced again…

[@SuperG-bb8le]

im really enjoying it so far. matt smith redeems himself after that dreadful morbius film

[@Jeannine_9]

Cristin and R will b getting it on bcuz he is a fine looking guy. Corylz trusting Daemon is a no no. I can see the King marrying Otto ‘s daughter than a 12 year child, bad wig 2. Enjoying da show so far.

[@dantesos7564]

i was thinking, i wouldnt mind watching this entire series in an animated format (in the style of Avatar the last Airbender, for example).

[@toneriggz]

Viserys let Bobby Bacala down.

[@fisheye44i]

I love that i got spoiled on a lot of things thats gonna happen in the comments of a tiktok video lol i dont understand why people are so eager to ruin peoples experiences

[@TheDiablo6661]

Otto's Daugther is gorgeous 🥰

[@alanperry8676]

As a casual viewer (who watches Pete’s to fill in the details that I likely missed), I don’t understand Steven, uh, er, Viserys’ choice to marry Alicent. Up until then it was all duty, duty, duty, then who he chooses to marry is from his heart. It seems like a choice made to create drama than out of the characters sense of duty.

[@PetePeppers1]

The Hightowers are an important family though. Politically it's not a strange choice, it's more about how he made the decision in the show.

[@neondemon5137]

Maybe he didn't want to be bullied into marrying the 12 year old girl, instead he chose someone he likes who happens to be from a very powerful family.

[@alanperry8676]

@@neondemon5137 This is a political marriage. Response to being bullied shouldn’t be a factor. If it were, then he should not get married at all since that seems to be his preference. These stories are modeled after a time when political marriages to children was not unheard of. (I won’t mention the non-political marriages from long, long ago between older men and young girls that I have found in and near my family tree.) Having not read the book but having read Pete’s comment, in addition to the apparent affection between Viserys and Alicent, there must also be a political benefit joining those families that the show hasn’t made apparent (at least to me). What it looks like to me now is that the Hand is trying to make a play only to benefit himself.

[@leykimayri]

@@alanperry8676 Viserys I was not a good king, the fact that his death will start the Targaryen civil war which will the beginning of the end of their house proves that....

[@gobblegobble7]

I find most of the characters dull and uninteresting, something GoT didn’t have an issue with. By the second episode in GoT there were loads of great characters and storylines. That’s not the case here. Matt Smith is the one bright spot because he’s so intriguing. The big reveal at the end of episode 2 didn’t surprise me because they already established that Otto was sympathetic to Matt Smith in the first episode. Still lots of setup going on so I probably won’t be able to judge the series until the season ends.

[@DatBoiChris420]

People with common sense don't judge something with only 2 of 10 episodes

[@AlerieHightower]

Considering that you don't know the names of the characters, you might want to play closer attention, then you might like it better. Otto is most definitely NOT sympathetic to Daemon. Corlys is.

[@gl0soli099]

With you on the dul characters front. GOT defo had something right from episode one that this is lacking....

[@gobblegobble7]

@@AlerieHightower That’s kind of my point. How am I going to remember names of dull characters? Never had that problem with GoT from the get go.

[@gobblegobble7]

@@gl0soli099 nice to know I’m not alone here

[@alancastillo7932]

When you’re talking about the reveal with Daemon in the end you mean that you don’t like the way it was shot or the actual reveal itself? Kinda confused with that. Besides the lack of Daemon, I really liked this episode more than Heirs of the Dragon since that one just felt like an introduction and the storylines were more parallel than intertwined (except for the final act). I feel like this one has an improved pacing and each of the storylines in it advance the overall season while affecting one another quite well: Rhaenyra’s desire for validation clashes with Viserys’ search for a new wife, while Daemon wanting validation through marriage and the egg rises the tensions for everyone, and in the end all comes down to reward Otto’s manipulations and fuel Corlys’ resentment. IMO that was a very solid set-up episode.

[@PetePeppers1]

The way it was shot

[@alancastillo7932]

@@PetePeppers1 I feel you on that, the long build-up felt forced.

[@chadsexinton]

I would hate to be bound by doodie

[@realadex9655]

Alicent definitely manipulated Rhaenyra to get her to talk to her father

[@AlerieHightower]

She did, but I don't she did it out of any urge for personal gain. I think she genuinely wanted to see two people she cares about come back together in their grief.

[@ilexcorp]

She is 12

[@paisan8766]

Your nitpicks are unfounded, m’lord

[@SilverScale.]

My problem with this show is it purports to criticize the patriarchy but winds up upholding & supporting it.

[@Sebanovic5]

I’m curious, in what way does it support the patriarchy? To me it seems very clear that characters who are misogynistic are wrong and that the conflict in the story stems from the sexist poor decisions of the Great Council.

[@stupidminotaur9735]

1. they keep on changing people's ages. 2. the king was probably was sleeping with Alecent either before the queen died or right after. 3. Lesbians' thats why rhaenyra was so mad/upset. 4. the 3rd house of major Valyrian descendent was a house of Crabs how were merchants. 5.