House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 BREAKDOWN - Game of Thrones EASTER EGGS and Ending Explained

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[@officialtorrent928]

Everytime I think “I can’t possibly dislike Ser Cristin anymore than I do already” Everytime I have been wrong

[@faithmacgregor340]

He almost getting comic villain at this point. Hes like pure evil.

[@EvanAdnams]

@@faithmacgregor340the only thing making him not feel like a full comic villain is how inept he is, like… he’s evil because he’s an idiot who thinks he is playing chess, but is actually playing tic-tac-toe (at best). 😂

[@naturistfred]

My mouth dropped when he ordered to kill Queen Rhaenyra. Like what? Have you lost your mind? 😡

[@briankivuti]

Oh so wrong. I'm really looking forward to shit falling apart for him. That situation with his projecting how shame and getting Eryk killed, was dastardly. That man was genuinely honourable. That duel was heartbreaking.

[@JackimbeMutumbo]

He just wanted to sell oranges and cinnamon with his qween 😂

[@austinlagowski_8441]

The way Otto was roasting Aegon in this episode--- I need more

[@SilkBuckets]

otto is such a goat, i thought he was cooked for sure this ep

[@coreyfiddermon2437]

Gave that boy the business with it 😂😂

[@Nigels_Wrld]

@@SilkBucketsdude Otto is giving big Tywin vibes dude is goated 😂

[@kingpinpasta2934]

Honestly I grew a lot of respect for Otto this episode and he was one of the characters I used to hate the most.

[@kaywaterton8452]

When he called him trifling, I cackled

[@ILoveJamesFelt]

That moment when Otto realized he was surrounded by idiots was the most relatable character moment that I've ever felt watching any GoT or HotD episode ever. I rewatched that, "God help me with these idiots" look a dozen times. Amazing acting.

[@last7509]

all his work for decades, even from before Viserys, dashed to pieces. with no one to blame but himself

[@verycool2050]

That one is definitely the biblical story of Rehoboam.

[@hirolla74]

When King Aegon claimed Ser Criston as his hand, the reaction on Criston himself was epic. 'huh, me as Hand? I can barely keep the tryst with your mom as secret.' I bought the book two years ago and left it on the shelf until now. I'm halfway done. Hot damn, it's getting real good.

[@idjaramilloc]

Right?!? I could almost hear Scar's famous line "I'm surrounded by idiots!" lol

[@stephanie6397]

Lmfaoooo the funniest part is that he’s the one that orchestrated this whole thing to make sure his grandson was king to only be surrounded by idiots. Karma is really hitting

[@BobbyCoolBreeze]

Otto basically admitted that Rheanyra is the rightful Heir to the throne.

[@mahshshsrklingfa7031]

Does it even matter lol

[@SIZModig]

Indeed, I wonder if Aegon realises? For Otto it does not matter, naturally.

[@jackjksj]

Identical twin here.. watching that end fight was heart wrenching. I told my gf "it's different with twins.. either none die, or both do. There is no in-between."

[@GP.Records]

Here’s to you and your twin, may ye live long and fruitful 🍻

[@az25blue]

🥺😭

[@jasontylermoncada1437]

That scene was absolutely tragic. My brother and I aren’t twins, but we’re best friends and people often mistake us for twins. I can’t imagine that added layer with twins. One of my best friends and his twin brother so often feel and act like two sides of the same coin. Obviously, comparing sibling deaths isn’t anything worth doing as if it would ever NOT be a tragedy. Twins have always been the subject of fascination for many people in our moments it “what if…”. Here’s a toast to you and your twin. May you both live long enough to tease each other over the tribulations of growing old.

[@heatherpayne1995]

It was heartbreaking to watch the twins fight. Neither of them wanted this. And the sorrow Erryk felt after killing his own brother was too much for him. 😢

[@HHCUASICoE]

Gave me civil war brother on brother vibes

[@SilkBuckets]

aegon destroying viserys' lego set hurt my soul

[@Rockoblocko]

Dude that took him like 40 years to carve

[@stevenbailey8167]

It’s almost like he’s destroying everything his father spent his life building. Good visual storytelling

[@jmz2144]

Showing he's willing to destroy kings landing

[@briankivuti]

💔💔💔💔💔 it was so beautiful 😭 that move was so disrespectful. So callous, much like the king himself.

[@ariaarulasan]

Viserys weak and stupid.

[@ghifarraad8392]

"Not Like Us" making it to a SC video is hilarious 😂😂

[@Smoke1kenobi]

😂 it's on brand though!

[@arzitic2443]

I literally lold

[@deezyvsthewrld]

I was not expecting that thought my Apple Music was randomly playing 😂

[@kendollbad]

Drake will never know peace

[@Scary_Brandon]

​@@kendollbad you know that shit keeps him up at night

[@DAFR2849]

“Alicent is a good mother” she’d rather comfort Criston in bed than her own children 💀

[@happysoul2652]

I was literally waiting for her to hug Aegon.

[@Quandryification]

Has she hugged any of her kids?

[@simohayha6031]

​@@Quandryificationshe did hug haelena in S1, I know that for sure. After she confronted Aegon for harassing a maid. But other than that idk

[@austinlagowski_8441]

the visual imagery in this episode is insane, Helaena and Rhaenyra's mirrored scenes, the director knew what they were doing!!!

[@trinityraeee]

Which ones were mirrored? Please tell me

[@last7509]

the visual imagery of Corlys and Rhaenys doing bdsm

[@libbyallen2566]

@@last7509what?!

[@chibirex596]

@libbyallen2566 I think they meant how Rhaenys is shown to be romantic and have a pleasant intimate life while Alicent is out there slapping her SO and getting manhandled lol I did have to do a doubletake on that comment tho lol

[@pratik6342]

​@@trinityraeee That something in sunrays...

[@cacogenicist]

This was a hell of an episode. They let scenes breath, nothing rushed. Very nice.

[@Thisthat1234]

It was alright lol

[@naturistfred]

I thought it was fast paced but well done. They caught Blood and Cheese and had the funeral all in a span of 15 minutes. Quick scenes but effective.

[@Johnny5isstillalive]

It’s a whole episode from about three paragraphs in the book.

[@newworld75]

Great episode - amazing acting.

[@FREDRICKG85]

It was boring as hell they need to get it moving with the action💯 The best part was when the brother Knights fought

[@sivartneek]

Even in HOTD reviews, Drake catches strays 😂😂

[@deezyvsthewrld]

Diabolical work 😂

[@TheJahnmarrie]

😂😂😂

[@Quandryification]

Crazy work lol!

[@thebountyguild]

He a fan he a fan he a fan

[@Wico90YT]

Criston sent Arryk to his death due to his own incompetence...and went right back to fuckin

[@mooghero909]

😂😂😂

[@deadpatronus]

What a playa

[@anearthian894]

Most hated character now

[@Scary_Brandon]

This comment made me think of Dracula

[@last7509]

hes pitiable. a victim of his own beauty

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Criston settling up Arrk for failure due to his horniness ,and incompetent what a guy the twin didn't deserve this.

[@Nigels_Wrld]

Dude this episode made me hate Criston more then I already did😂as soon as he asked where he was when the prince was killed I lost it 🤣

[@gok2298]

@@Nigels_Wrld😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jmz2144]

Cole and Alicent are both down bad 💀

[@13ROHPak]

Alicent: I have sinned Otto: We're not catholic Alicent. STFU lol

[@happysoul2652]

Alicent: gets back to sinning...😂

[@pawelm.1583]

funny you mention. Criston has sinned against Holy Spirit.

[@last7509]

parenting goals the both of them

[@candynickel]

​@happysoul2652 she said, let me sin in reverse cowgirl this time 😂

[@vexmyth0clast]

Can we talk about the audacity of Sir Criston Cole this episode? The levels of hypocrisy is insane.

[@smookypooch]

It's not surprising. The guy is like a scorned petty middle school bratty bully

[@naturistfred]

What gave him the authority to order the killing of Queen Rhaenyra? I was stunned. I can't stand him. 😡

[@Nosho-fc5xm]

@@naturistfred It wasn't just the order but how he went about it. Sending one guy into enemy territory because of his guilt, with a half assed prank of a plan? Just sent him to his death, along with his brother's. Then just went right back to fucking.

[@briankivuti]

Not even trying to redeem himself. After wasting Eryks's life, projecting his shame, he's right back in the green queens bush. There's no real refuge in that tower, boy.

[@pawelm.1583]

It's a moral corruption.

[@zeroreyortsed3624]

And that scene where aegon is weeping and Alicent just turns around and walks away, killed me.

[@hirolla74]

I was surprised he didn't hear the door knob when she entered/exited the room. lol

[@andrewward5891]

And her other son is getting his mommy fix from a madam.

[@miche3559]

Don't know if you mentioned it but Aegon when he's destroying the model or saying it's time for war he also declares: "I am THE KING" twice.... which always reminds me of when Joffrey said those exact words and Tywin said "Any man who must say 'I am the King' is no true King at all."

[@djblad3784]

The Kendrick verse was on point lol

[@Quandryification]

Unexpected but on point lol!

[@bolong6297]

19:47 "he had a weakness for cake" when describing Laenor took me OUT 🤣

[@benterich4890]

Same! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@verycool2050]

i like that his parents are into bdsm

[@RebelliousEra]

RIP Earwick and Airwick

[@yarianbalaguer8288]

screaminggggggggggggggg lol

[@TyrellClarke]

17:24 screen goes black till 17:31

[@metallicoustic6733]

and the ad for the shirts after the Cargyll twins discussion is just a blank white screen lol. Slow down, guys!

[@StamfordBridge]

Solar eclipse

[@carriekon4116]

I wanted Alicent to hug Aegon so bad! Would it kill you to comfort your own son woman?!?!

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

This made me so mad.

[@prateekgupta7544]

But he fired her father and we know how much that affected her. Hence no huv imo

[@samanyupalthi]

​@@prateekgupta7544 but did make Criston the hand, so she won didn't she?

[@CamiloMartinez-t9f]

“ Daemon didn’t mean to kill him” the man was almost laughing when they were discussing the child’s death, I am pretty sure he did mean it, yes he wanted aemond as first option but any of them would do for him as we can see.

[@naturistfred]

Yeah that perverse smile was disturbing. Nothing is off limits with Daemon.

[@Nosho-fc5xm]

It isn't clear if he really did order the young heir's death if they couldn't find Aemond, or if he just went fuck it kill anybody from the Greens. But the smile makes it clear he was still happy with the blood he got. Such an interesting character though, the fact that he's dangerous adds a lot to it.

[@siddheshukirde6231]

But that was kind of satisfying to watch.

[@Megafreakx3]

Daemon thought he was doing the right thing. He just wanted to strengthen rhaenyra's claim. He was upset that he disappointed her

[@LarryMiller88]

I died when y'all Draked Daemon! A Minor!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@renegade25matrix_]

The way Ottos tone/voice was when he roasted the “king” was just … just … magnificent holy shit. 🤘🏽🔥

[@kellylingro3288]

Criston Cole continues to pass the test for "Biggest Dirtbag in Westeros" with flying colors.

[@SoranotRoxas]

*Can we just all appreciate how great the acting was in this episode? The cinematography was also really good. Absolutely phenomenal* 👏 💯

[@KingofReads]

The ‘They Not Like Us’ took me out 😂😂

[@ilovemesomme]

It’s always good seeing Ser Adam and Ser Alyn. It was also nice seeing Daeron the Daring getting his name dropped.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Aegon's grief was so heartbreaking to watch and him torturing blood was so satisfying the scene with Otto getting fired was a masterclasses in acting by Tom ,and Rhys. The greens ran way with this episode.

[@Trashpanda887y]

“Torturing” he hit him in the head once

[@colemuth9625]

U forgot the fact they sent one of their guys to his death ngl the episode was mainly based around the greens considering the fact their heir just died so its hard to say they “ran” away with it

[@joelbry2103]

Too bad Aegon didn’t mind watching his illegitimate children fight to the death

[@naturistfred]

Yes, the acting from Aegon was amazing considering he has great writing in this series. Loved the scene with him and Otto.

[@alexanderlaw8411]

@@naturistfred I'm sure we'll see him around HBO (at least) in the future, JUST for that scene. These shows just pump out great acting. Even if there is some slacking sometimes, it's hard to notice with SOOO many bringing their A-game

[@nathalieplum2137]

I watch the episode and then it's off to KZbin to watch Heavy Spoilers and ScreenCrush back to back 💥

[@RosieYogi40]

Me too!!

[@trishacollymore4397]

Yup

[@makwenakimletsoko334]

standard procedure lol!

[@briankivuti]

I love the detail of this analysis. The cycle of emotional neglect among the hightowers was a nice touch at the end of this video.

[@vladimirpopov9702]

Everyone hated Joffrey in GOT! Cristin Cole: hold my beer!

[@UAPReportingCenter]

The duel between the brothers and the acting in this episode was off the charts excellent

[@gordondouglas2971]

This was the first time I felt sympathy for Otto.

[@stephaniesmith5515]

I agreed with him for the first time. lol

[@jkbzz]

funny thing is Otto never wanted war. but he totally underestimated Aegon.

[@quranturkavich4146]

Huh he was literally using the death of jaehaerys for political gain

[@gordondouglas2971]

I'm not defending him, and he was especially terrible in this episode. But, he was at least thinking long term and, at least somewhat, trying to delay the inevitable war and the killing. He feels, in some ways, like Cersei or Tyrion, trying to deal with Aemon, who is similar to Joffrey.

[@quranturkavich4146]

@@gordondouglas2971 good point

[@marlonestrella5054]

Alicent went from showing her feet, to giving Cristin something to eat. Cole becomes the new hand, proceeds to show alicent the fingers of a man...... poetic

[@artisticmemoirsoffieldherp7767]

Also, just one more shout out on the amazing detail to the art of the shots! Things like balancing the scenes correctly and rule of thirds. The artistic attention is so important to the emotion and it’s being done so good in this show!!

[@pedronanni3912]

I cannot believe you missed the “this is your mom” joke when Aegon asks where sir Cole was… 😂 love the channel!

[@ulisesperea5503]

I introduced my wife to your channel because you breakdown her favorite show House of the Dragon. And she made a funny gesture that your channel is basically Blue’s Clues lol After I told her your dog’s name is Doug lol. We love your channel.

[@bryanmahoney3434]

Criston Cole is without doubt the most vile character in the story. It was a bold move to deter his own lust and incompetence as Lord Commander by passing the buck on Arrk to send him to his own doom and failure. Because Helena could have easily exposed him if she wasnt already shattered. You can just tell that she is not like the other Targaryens she is not vengeful nor political she doesnt even care for power like the rest. Criston Cole is lucky she is not vengeful but merely a completely innocent victim in all of this. Had she been she could and should have exposed Cole's affair with Alicent. Had she Cole would have his head on a pyke instead of being rewarded as Hand of the King. Deception kills people. It all comes back to you one way or another. There is a lot that could have prevented all of this.

[@naturistfred]

I believe Alicent would also be punished as well. She fears for her life as well.

[@last7509]

he proves to me that being hot is no blessing. especially when the ones that covet you cannot be refused

[@kimosabi21]

💯💯💯

[@rahdo]

i didn't see any timestamp to skip the book spoilers in the shownotes, so for those who want them, jump to 11:46 :)

[@GhostLakeCity]

I can't believe I'm actually liking Aegon. I genuinely feel for the guy. He loved his son and is hurting. Can't help but sympathize for that.

[@andrewward5891]

And he was forced to be King. He didn’t want it and wasn’t prepared. You’d think Otto would have tried to educate the kid he was plotting to make king on how to be king.

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Otto Hightower was magnificent this episode, shout out to that actor. Wow

[@patrickestwick5675]

I completely expected that head to bobble off of the cart. They set us up nicely with the stuck wheel. 😅

[@aileenpi73]

I disagree with your analysis of Daemon, his character is more complex. Daemon proves he doesn’t want the throne, he wants his family to trust him and to give him a place.

[@DarioDenny]

Been saying this all along, yes you can tell he has thought about it but Daemon know within himself the throne doesn't suit him, he's much two restless and adventurous.

[@Nosho-fc5xm]

Idk why some people still believe Daemon wants the throne, they've established since season 1 he wouldn't care to rule like that. Even Rhaenys admits here he wouldn't challenge Rhaenyra for the throne. Of course he enjoys power, but mainly he's a wildcard seeking revenge for his brother's death and kingdom.

[@verycool2050]

so true. and it will never happen no matter how many times he proves himself

[@aileenpi73]

I am sure, if It came down to it, he would accept the throne, but he doesn’t want it, otherwise he would have taken it. To me he wanted to be his brother’s Hand, his council. He wants to be taken seriously by his brother and by Rhaenyra. Being seen as volatile is what he wants his enemies to think, but not his family. Rhaenyra hurt his feelings in the scene. She has every right to be mad and confront him, and he needs to accept that he messed up, of course he bares responsibility. I am glad she called him out. If this wasn’t “game of thrones”, honestly this argument could lead to them growing as a couple. Him realizing that he comes across, even on to his family, as a lose cannon and adjusting his attitude, communicate more; and Rhaenyra truly understanding his real motives.

[@Megafreakx3]

Yeah it not like SC knows anything about Deamon (he only read a part of he his character from the source material). George's has said the character is a morality grey character, he is also one of his favorite. I se this, Daemon thought he was doing the right thing. He just wanted to strengthen rhaenyra's claim. He was upset that he disappointed her

[@ohayo73]

Aemond in the brothel reminded me of the Voldemort fetus 😂

[@thehawk8084]

This was by far my favorite episode in all of HotD so far. Incredible performances by the entire cast.

[@ScreenCrush]

What did you think of the episode?

[@joasbenjamin6804]

Episode 2 was fire

[@joebonilla1686]

It was kinda boring ngl I like the bit with aegon n eryk but everything else feels a lil dragged but I get why it was that way

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Incredible episode my heart was on the hedge of my seat Sara hess ,and Clare deserve a lot credit for their excellent performance they delivered tonight.

[@hockeyfan131993]

my favorite

[@JeffTaylor-v7c]

This season isn’t the worst, it’s just super predictable. No one wins in the end but it seems like the writer are one sided.

[@joshdeprill8792]

LMAO dropping Not Like Us is a boss move! I’m dead

[@TheCoconutKangaroo]

The thing that stood out to me is all the representations of the Ashes of KL which made me think of how many times the Dance of Dragons was mentioned in GOT.

[@reyasyaN]

A little slow... but really sets up the dance very well. I thought the same about Haleana seeing the burning of Kings Landing.

[@MrMortyBaby]

I was sure the kids head was going to roll off the wagon when it got stuck

[@geminisfl]

I was eagerly waiting for it ♥ Sometimes showrunners miss great opportunities

[@carchi1anthony]

"Not Like Us" is impacting EVERYTHING!! I love it. 😂😂😂

[@thecoolblacknerd]

Bro went dark like the Sopranos Series finale @17:20 😅

[@chriswesallen]

paying for yt premium and still having skip through 3 ads/merch drops is CRAZY

[@Oli_Ozzy]

It felt like I was paying for less ads😔

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[@jasonhuibers2315]

I agree YT premium is a scam every video you still have to get through multiple ads. I usually stop watching the video by that point

[@colleens1107]

Oh good, you brought up the contrast between how loving Rhaenyras brood is versus Alicents

[@Snitchdust]

They were really laying a lot of seeds this episode.

[@gabalexa]

Sorry the Not Like Us moment TOOK ME OUT LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 😂

[@DewkChronic]

Last weeks Tapestry showed us that Jac was not eaten and he fell with his body looking intact. He might have survived but I dont expect him to remember who he is.

[@mori666]

the not like us reference got me to spit my drink lmao

[@calimade3821]

You personally make this channel the best break down channel on KZbin. You're what every other channel wishes they could be but you can't be duplicated. Thank you for all the awesome videos, I feel like I watch things with a better lens because of this channel

[@SpectreRed]

You forgot Doug

[@calimade3821]

@@SpectreRed you're right! Was talking about them as a whole but absolutely

[@deedas2613]

not the betterhelp sponsorship 😩

[@steelresilience]

HoTD and GoT reminds me why I wish Star Wars could have that level of production quality and story telling. SO much in each episode.

[@cacogenicist]

_Andor_ *did* have that level of production quality and story telling.

[@GP.Records]

@@cacogenicistno it didn’t. Don’t exaggerate. It was decent but not on this level. Not even close.

[@last7509]

that franchise was dismantled on purpose

[@samanyupalthi]

​@@cacogenicist yes it did, i dont know why people immediately fire back at people who give credit to Andor! It was deep and had many hidden meaning, slow paced and brural aswell! But game of thrones is adult oriented and star wars is family and kids oriented, so of course it wont be at this level!

[@rogermazuca4582]

And ironically, it was because of Star Wars that D&D were so much in a rush to leave GoT and start on that 😂

[@whatchuptu]

Awesome review. Really enjoying this season. The writing, nuances and characters are excellent.

[@FamousCroc]

Otto became my favorite of house green. Couldn’t stand him in season 1

[@naturistfred]

Yes, me too. Didn't care for him at all in Season 1 but this episode he really shined.

[@verycool2050]

hes funny. he did all this to himself

[@Richard71834]

Rhys Ifans was brilliant I love how he said “insolent pup”

[@victorolivarez2689]

Video editor needs a raise with that "Not Like Us" snippet lol

[@ToasterMan7]

I love this channel but the in-video ads are ridiculously irritating

[@alisterfolson]

They should've lined up the Ratcatchers and had the Dog pick him out. And saved 99 lives.

[@andrewward5891]

Or Aegon could have held out on caving Blood’s head in until they did a line up for him of the rat catchers.

[@IsiahBradley]

THANKS for this, Doug and Ryan!!!!

[@quranturkavich4146]

No way you think Daemon didnt tell blood and cheese a son for a son, not even Rhaenyra believes that 😂

[@Nosho-fc5xm]

Tbf it's still technically ambiguous. Also Daemon is the type to straight up own up to it if he actually did say it so it's strange he was adamant on it being a mistake.

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

@@Nosho-fc5xmhe knew though that those guys wouldn’t be able to kill Aemon.

[@Nosho-fc5xm]

@@Nursegirlalexandra there were two of them, a giant gold cloak and the ratcatcher. Aemond is more skilled but if caught off guard surely they had a chance.

[@Desseann]

Hahahahaahah I loved the NOT LIKE US transition

[@hirolla74]

I love how the 'kicked dog' was whimpering for his dead owner Cheese. lol. I would have guessed the dog laughed at him. Poor dog.

[@andrewward5891]

Dog’s are incredibly loyal. Even to shitty abusive owners.

[@mrs.spicer]

The “Not Like Us” reference is evvveerryyyyyttthhhhhiiinnnggg.

[@MrQdiddy85]

13:39 the not like us reference killed me

[@jedirayden]

When I first saw the funeral procession and the wagon wheel got stuck, I was genuinely afraid they were going to take it too far (for shock value or ratings, whatever) and have his head fall off and down into the mud. I was legitimately praying that didn't happen, and was pleasantly surprised that it didn't.

[@KT-up9nt]

that opening... *chef's kiss*

[@therealroblowe4206]

Jeoffery needed a hand like Otto.

[@last7509]

the mad king went through hands like draws

[@shadowlazers]

Umm. Tywin?

[@nihig4276]

When King Aegon says' "We know our enemy". It's a call back to the 2009 hit single released by Green Day, "Know Your Enemy".

[@BeeEffe]

Season 2 is off the charts!

[@jakeman025]

Reminds me of when Tywin would give it to Joffrey. Just so direct it’s like a roast.

[@jeffreycastillo6886]

I clutched my pearls after that “Not Like Us” reference.

[@nellpatch4152]

I was waiting for the twins to fight it was sad but epic!

[@Rockoblocko]

Yeah I knew it was coming, and tried to not get too attached to either character, but in the end it really hit hard when they were saying that they loved each other while killing each other.

[@Timothy]

What a fuckin BANGER of an episode 😮‍💨

[@mindofjosh279]

that erryk and arryk t shirt y'all made is great stuff 😂😂

[@frankenviews4069]

There are so many KZbin videos that breakdown episodes of your favorite tv shows but Screen Crush's academic scholarly meticulous style fits especially well for House of Dragon.

[@jcayala4252]

Lone time viewer and I do not usually comment but I wanted to commend you for discussing mental health. We should be able to talk about our issues openly without fear of reproach.

[@michaelpopely4408]

You guys are fast. Aegon really setting up the motto Fire and Blood

[@wellthen.......9384]

I think eric killed himself not only out of grief of killing his brother, but because he knew that there's no definite way for him to prove that he wasn't the other and that there would always be that question in everybody's mind "which one died in the room that day?" Because think about it.... Could you trust someone within a sword, swinging distance of you ? Think about the fear of that question on both sides, the accuser and the accused It would be an everyday thing On top of the grief of killing his brother Every mistake you would commit would just be a potential Red flag in someone's mind and you would just be on the chopping block again fighting to prove your innocence against fearful curiosity

[@jonathanerazo8847]

You did not just open with that PERFECT Simpsons Transition 🤣😭🤣. I literally spit out my drink in laughter

[@marlasingerr1996]

Drake catching strays in a screen crush video LOL

[@laidbak2904]

Arryk killed Erryk then himself and I can prove it. This will show either that if they really meant for Erryk to kill Arryk first then they messed up the editing. Arryk cut Erryk in his RIGHT leg and gave him a cut over his right eye, Erryk cut Arryk in his left leg. I know who the two are at this point because it's immediately after Rhaenyra tries to run out and Erryk stops Arryk chasing her. Erryk had Arryk on the ground and Arryk reached into the wound in the RIGHT LEG to get up and he impaled Erryk when they both got up.

[@caneloANDRETTi]

That kendrick snippet was PERFECT!!!! LMAO

[@Zehneee]

Jesus.....i dont think I've ever been more excited for sundays to come around 😬😬 i need more!

[@josea1304]

How are yall getting these out so quick, not sure if yall are getting a preview of the show, but the rush to release is definitely showing in the video quality quite a few editing errors.

[@jeffs6090]

Yes, YT reviewers get prior screening so they can make their videos, either days or weeks in advance. They are then under embargo/secrecy until the episode airs. Sometimes you'll hear them say "I've seen the first three episodes, you guys are going to love it!" when they do a video on the trailer for the season.

[@je.h758]

Ser Crispy Coil’s ending foreshadowed here.. I love it!!!

[@TymeTraveling777]

Otto cursed Aegons ass out 😂😂😂

[@Rafaelsharks]

That Kendrick line was clean af😂😂😂

[@gfrizzel6506]

I have to say, bro spot on comparison of the fights, a fight in some movie that no one‘s ever seen and the fight this week, spot on bro!