HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 2x4 | The Red Dragon and the Gold | Reaction | Review | Discussion

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These are reaction highlights from the episode. For full-length and extended reactions check out our Patreon: ➡Extended Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/107756939 ➡Full Watch-Along: www.patreon.com/posts/107747996

[@brettgallow2263]

Yall called that shit it just watched it earlier this evening fucking epic

[@LordDomSnow]

Driving drunk on a dragon gots to be some top level fuckery lol

[@HelpMeMrMeow]

Aegon downing 6 white claws then doing two shots then taking his no experience dragon to war was wild.

[@ddddddttg]

the guy knew no valerion words his control was absent.

[@maggierappa417]

Aegon is certified stupid

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

​@@ddddddttgno for real he was speaking full English to his dragon this man was illiterate in valyrean hes like us for real he inly knows dracarys and nothing else 😂.

[@welp3694]

@@thatoneblackdude3333sunfyre understands aegon they have the greatest dragon/rider bond

[@bluegypsy71]

The way Rhaenys and Melys looked at each other bc they knew it was their last moment together, really gutted me💔

[@selenarodgers5667]

I know right, I felt the pain in my heart ☝️🥺❤️🐉

[@misst1078]

Facts!!!! Watching the reactions of this made me tear up too.

[@Species7284]

*She didn't retreat because the battle had not been won. She came to protect the castle. Cole's army was still there and Vaghar was still alive. To retreat would mean you abandoned those in the castle fighting in your name!*

[@GustavoCardoso95]

Also I like to think that she was thinking of her grandchildren, that inevitably would have to face vhagar after that with daemon gone in the riverlands. vhagar got wounded so they might keep her back for a while now because of that Rhaeyny's arc starting with the death of her daugther shows what disgusted she was with this was, her demeanor while she was coming back for another round was chilling. It was like she was already dead, and it's because of these dumb violent kids

[@thefreerocketman5777]

Also I believe it was Daemon who pointed out that she could've ended it all when she confronted the Greens last season. Since then there have been several deaths and tragedy so she felt responsible to try and put an end to it this time, knowing the risks...

[@KDEADES]

Exactly. She had too no half ass measures

[@CharTurner6928]

Reaenys was trying to end the whole war by taking out Aemon and Vhagar or die trying.

[@maul8384]

Better to leave and plan a better attack

[@fletcherv1]

Rhaneys went out like a WARRIOR! NO retreat NO surrender ... strapped in ... till the death! Think about it she took that so her family her daughters, or grands wouldn't have to ... RESPECT QUEEN!!!

[@jleos0095]

She ignites the fire. All the dragons are going to war now.

[@kimcottingham8043]

Thanks for explaining to all the people who are screaming and ranting about her going back!

[@AymanB]

@@kimcottingham8043 There's no explaining irrational behaviour. Retreat was the sound strategy. It's not like the PLAN was to fight Vhagar. Her arrival was unexpected. I would've taken the unexpect Aegon win and bailed. Yeah sorry I don't see any reasonable way to justify her death.

[@kimcottingham8043]

@AymanB imo she seen she dropped Nagar to ground once, keep going, plus she said I will stop cole and she loves her family.tried to protect them. She doesn't want them fighting

[@Birdflaps20]

@@AymanBmakes more sense in the books, aegon and Aemond both trap her so she can’t escape, aegon fights meleys and the vhegar shows up on top of her and they 2v1 her.

[@askyeyv7039]

There is one thing A LOT of people really seems to miss. Aemond / Cole didnt tell him anything about their plan or trap. Aegon was convinced Vhagar stayed in the city and there is only gonna be small siege without any black dragon. He wanted to help them and instead he got caught right in the middle of green's trap while on on top of that aemond instead of helping him not only waited he even attacked him. Sorry but there is nothing you can do in that scenario if your own team is against you. Sunfyre is beast considering his young age but it's literally against meleys, dragon twice (if not more) his size and more experienced

[@lunikbase4644]

Facts!

[@MrFredstt]

Well said. Props to him though he could've easily retreated the second he saw Rhaenys there but instead decided to fight. A King that fights their own battles always gets my respect

[@nonamovich]

So damn sad that dragons need to fight each other. They experienced a lot and now they dying for nothing

[@neonoires]

I’m glad y’all got it. People keep asking why Rhaenys turned back and she went out there to defend that stronghold. If she gave up again and ran from a fight they would not respect that.

[@SaraWhitney94]

You guys are some of the few reactors that I've watched today, that understood WHY Rhaenys didn't just fly back to Dragonstone when she had the chance... Thank you for paying attention!

[@johnrubino8403]

Like how he points to his brother all nonchalant with the dagger then simply walks away as his brother is literally sizzling, you can hear it.

[@Ballen53]

"Princess Rhaenys made no attempt to flee. With a glad cry and a crack of her whip, she turned Meleys to her enemies. The queen who never was lived fearlessly and died amongst blood and fire.” -Fire and blood book.

[@gailf1617]

The book mentions that Aegon had a close bond with his dragon Sunfyre, who was the most beautiful dragon ever seen in the world. You can see it in the way Sunfyre affectionately but gently butts his muzzle against Aegon's chest, and Aegon smiles happily. I think Aegon loves Sunfyre more than anyone else.

[@1ts7ust7osh]

Viserys's last words literally do not matter, Otto and the rest of the council were planning on killing Rhaenyra anyway.

[@bklynaka10]

Agreed. They believed they could control Aegon and further their agenda whereas they would never be able to control Rhaenyra. Daemond recognized this as well and wanted his brother to put him on the throne. Viserys knew his daughter would have made the fairest and most wise ruler. She would have kept the peace.

[@BornInsane0]

You don’t know that? Alicent could’ve slowed them down tremendously or possibly stop it.

[@1ts7ust7osh]

@BornInsane0 how? Other then killing both her children? If she had told then not to try for the throne, Otto, aemond, and the rest of her council would just talk around her and tell her how the people would never except the black queen. She already stopped them from killing her but I couldn't see her do anything other then run to rhynayras side and try to get her to remain peaceful (given aemond, aegon, and deamon, that wouldn't last long)

[@christianmichael3120]

"If you had Raheem this wouldn't have happened." Fucking *dead* ahahahahaha

[@Chocolate_Curry88]

😂

[@Ivbo]

They put Aegon on the throne against his wishes, just to tell him he’s a disappointment who needs to sit around and no nothing. I honestly feel for Aegon, nobody has has ever cared for him or tried to show him the way…the only living being that truly loves him is Sunfyre, and I hope they delve deeper into their bond in the future. Aegon and Sunfyre’s connection is one of the most fascinating aspects of the book.

[@unc54]

For real. Alicent was right about him but she's more to blame. She's the reason he turned out this way and he even tells her he doesn't want this but she insists and now she blames him.

[@rose23976]

Remember he's a rapist tho... he's a piece of shit!!

[@tonyahines4554]

I feel for Aegon, disgust and hate for his drunken rapist ass.

[@Shiera_Seastar_]

Don’t nobody care about that rapist not even his mother lmaoo

[@MrFredstt]

@@unc54 And she clearly sees this mfer trying his damn hardest to be a good king and instead of giving him guidance to help him on that path she talks down on him and shatters his self confidence

[@deokarranbaldeo8712]

Rest in peace to the queen that never was.

[@SillyLili04]

That last look her dragon gave her before they looped back around was heartbreaking. They communicated without having to talk out loud and even then she always whispered to her dragon. The last look meant were here to do the damn thing and they went out like warriors. Much respect for both of them.

[@HolyknightVader999]

Aemond shooting down his brother was premeditated after that brothel scene. That was not a matter of if, but when. Especially when Aemond and Otto had that "talk" about how Aegon can't keep himself in control.

[@selenarodgers5667]

And plus, him bullying him when they were kids. He now gotten his revenge against him

[@HolyknightVader999]

​@@selenarodgers5667Notice that he had his sword out when he was looking for Aegon. Dude would've euthanized his brother if Cole didn't rock up.

[@lenom-wq2ez]

Its not just bc of the brothel situation, aegon has always bullied aemond, even since they were kids

[@kylemma33]

Aegon showing up was the the straw that broke the camel's back. Aemond thinks aegon is trying to steal his glory, Aemond wanted to fight rhaenys alone all by himself.

[@redeyejedi1484]

A lot of people overlook that these dragons have rider lineage and some of them had partners/lovers as riders and now they're having to fight each other....

[@Persephone_Personified]

Also she was taken down by her late daughters dragon.... it breaks my heart.... 🖤

[@redeyejedi1484]

@@Persephone_Personified exactly, it's as personal to the dragons as it is the humans

[@chortlesg.3641]

@@redeyejedi1484 I've seen a tweet from a user purporting to believe that for a second Meleys thought Vhagar was there to help her...

[@redeyejedi1484]

@@chortlesg.3641 that's brutal....

[@KelliFranklin]

"Let me see them feet." I laughed a bit too much when you said that! RIP to the red queen and the queen that should have been.

[@maggiemm8867]

The queen that should have been. 😢

[@christianmichael3120]

"he gonna know by the big toe what happened" LMAO

[@LS13.]

Sunfyre is such a good boy. He got his stomach torn, still flew, went for the neck, and turned to land on said chest to save his rider.

[@alistairrae9807]

Just a reminder Vhagar is a Female Dragon and is called The Queen of Dragons she is the last of the 3 Dragons that Conquered the Westeros

[@traceygregory7365]

The Family name Tully is Katlin Stark family, who was married to Ned Stark. Tully is Katlin Stark maiden name.

[@fredlangston6434]

And her uncle The Black Fish

[@bboy95ify]

And her weird ass sister with the grown kid sucking the titties

[@thegreatpage5912]

I wish we got to see more of prime Sunfyre before they cooked my dude.

[@unc54]

Should have put that at the coronation rather than the other scene.

[@kat309]

@@unc54literally! Especially with how they made Rhaenys worried about using the dragons because of the casualties that would come of it

[@unc54]

@@kat309 Yeah, HotD is a great show but dragonpit Rhaenys and the Septa Rhaenyra are genuine GOT S8 level moments.

[@Birdflaps20]

@@unc54remember the show like butchering team green so that’s not allowed

[@Kylesaystuff]

@@Birdflaps20 the main reason season 1 have no Sunfyre cuz it wasn’t properly designed yet (apart from the young version) The budget is already way too high, season 3 might be crazier cuz their budget keep increasing.

[@aceboggey3226]

Yall forget.. aegon was the ring leader of him and his cousins making fun of aemond when they were younger

[@sharonh9239]

Ott was planning on Aegon being king anyway. It didn't matter what Alicent said. Poor Rhaneys and her dragon. They went down fighting. 🐉

[@mellisima6451]

Rhaenys went out like a fucking G RIP to the Queen who never was 🖤🖤🖤

[@tonyahines4554]

Rhaenys is the smartest, bravest, honorable and loyal person on this whole show.

[@jordanshepard8919]

I've seen a LOT of GoT & HotD reactors and you guys are unequivocally one of the most thoughtful reactors on KZbin. It's like I'm in the room with you guys the way you touch on every important moments, metaphors and character developments that the show leaves me stewing in after each episode. Thank you for sharing your passion with us! P.S. I'm a book reader for both GoT & HotD and can confirm that reading it and watching it are entirely different experiences. E.g., the music! God, the music!

[@mchudy0383]

Plus, Rhaenys already let the Greens off the hook when she escaped Kings Landing with Meleys.

[@jamelniles567]

It was her redemption arc

[@deanthemachine7489]

I think Rhaneys also knew that if she bailed, it would fuck up Rhaenyra’s spot. Like if you align with the Queen and you can’t count on her team and her dragons coming to help and commit 100%, then what’s the point? Just align with the side with the bigger dragon and army at that point if Team Black is going to bail as soon as Aemond and Vhagar show up

[@PoppieLand]

She should have fled for a second, hidden in the forest, and attack again when they weren’t expecting it.

[@HP-sq2fp]

Exactly. Everyone keeps saying she should’ve left but why would anyone be loyal to Rhaenyra if they’re not gonna have their back when the Greens dragons come for them

[@Mikedegot]

"We're gonna need a bigger castle." - Lord of Rook's Rest as Vhagar flies by. /Jaws theme intensifies

[@audreyii_fic6966]

Alicent here, acting like her A+ parenting has nothing to do with why Aegon is a shitty king

[@unc54]

Don't forget he didn't want to be King but she forced it on him.

[@MrFredstt]

@@unc54 And he loses a son bc of it. It's just fucked

[@markgarcia1187]

Alicent with the Planeth B drank 😂

[@Brooke276]

NOT PLANETH B

[@XxnellyanaxX]

I know the Aegon the conquerer misunderstanding feels like why the war started, but it's not. The war started because they did not want a woman on the throne. They were going to proceed with the usurping after viserys regardless of alicent. Just thought to clarify lol

[@memecity9849]

They had that shit planned from the get go lol

[@geekxsir3610]

Aemond got his get back, he’s going to be a problem. I was pissed when Rhaenys died but she had that soldier’s heart.

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

RIP Rhaenys, I knew it was coming because of the book but it still hurt to see it play out on screen. Aemond was totally trying to kill Aegon, he would've put him out of his misery in the end if Cole hadn't been there.

[@kylemma33]

He was sheathing his sword, not putting Aegon out of his misery.

[@homologousprime8888]

You have to admire the the trap laid out by Cole and Aemond - had Aegon not interfered, Rhaenys and Meleys would have been taken out with very few losses (Most of the forces present under the King's army were snatched from Rhaenyra, so a bigger loss for her). Interesting to see Criston Cole's devotion to Aegon as he was the only one to race to his fallen King, whereas we see another parallel of Daemon and Aemond, in that he is a 'rogue prince' and behaving just like Deamon did to Viserys in Season 1.

[@saroabd4437]

Honestly, I think Meleys had a shot against Vhagar after seeing the fight. She held her own against two dragons, and when Sunfyre was down, she really clawed into Vhagar. Vhagar’s huge, but that’s not always great because she’s old and slow, while Meleys is quicker and more agile. Plus, Rhaenys is an experienced rider. After watching the fight, I don’t see Vhagar as such a big threat anymore. If Daemon had been there with Caraxes, they could’ve definitely taken Vhagar out. Also, Vhagar sneak attacking seems unrealistic for such a big dragon, but maybe it’s just due to fighting experience.

[@LS13.]

They needed to let Aegon in on the plan, he knew nothing of it. He thought it was a small siege. And I think he played right onto Aemonds second plan as he kept poking the bear on Aegons insecurities

[@LS13.]

@@saroabd4437Vhagar snatched her right out of the air incredibly quickly though… she didn’t really hold her own as fast as Meleys was, and - scratches won’t do much, you’d need to really get vhagar deep to take her down. We see Sunfyre almost not have a chest and he was still flying- that just shows it’ll take that much more against Vhagar.

[@gghs9162]

​@@LS13.True but the book did imply Meleys and Rhaenys had a chance if it wasn't for taking both sunfyre and vhagar. Here her mistake was not anticipating vaghars moves more quickly, because they were able to manuever around being grabbed.

[@memecity9849]

I feel like Rhaenys wanted to die. She thinks her son is dead, her daughter is definitely dead, and she knows that her husband has another child from an affair. She's just tired. She figured, " If I take out Vhagar, I win. If I die, I die a warrior's death "

[@danno1375]

I dont think she WANTED to, but i think she suspected she would. The chance to take out both Aegon and Aemond in one go was a big risk with big reward, she rolled the dice and did her duty, and died as a Dragonrider should

[@memecity9849]

@danno1375 She had the chance to leave, twice. There would have been no shame in leaving considering they would still have a dragon. She went into that battle ready to die, which is what I mean that she wanted it.

[@danno1375]

@@memecity9849 being ready to die is not the same as wanting it. And choosing not to flee and do your duty is also not indicative of wanting to die. Rhaenys has been accused of not acting when she should throughout this show, this time she saw it through to whatever end

[@7thangelz]

nope. that's not it. she's a warrior, she understood how important it was to not lose access to the land proper, her dragon was too hurt to get away, and she could not risk them going any further. she was resolved to her fate

[@memecity9849]

@danno1375 but they didn't expect Vhagar and Sunfyre to be there. After Aegon was taken out, she could have gone back and told Rhaenyra to come up with a better plan.

[@Cerberusthechef]

Raheem Targaryen, first of his name!

[@t.j._fury]

😂😂😂

[@KeMiHaLo]

Roller of Dice, Wearer of Dashikis.

[@BlackTasky85]

Hilarious 😂

[@Drsissue60]

😂😂😂

[@treyericson-thomas7012]

Respect for Meleys and Rhaenys. They were tearing up Aegon and Sunfyre, before Aemond and Vhagar showed up.💯

[@kurtrivero368]

Aegon is not dead, guys. Great reaction as always 👍

[@makelseypage2618]

Always remember the portion of dragons on each side. Team Green only has four dragons but Vhagar is the real problem. Even if she couldn't kill Vhagar, severely injuring her is significant because maybe then one of the smaller dragons on Team Black could defeat her later. At the end of the day, all dragon riders are soldiers, no matter how high born. A soldier cannot abandon his post and a dragon rider shouldn't just abandon a fight, especially in this case. The battle was to take the castle. Even with Sunfyre and Aegon down, Aemond/Vhagar were still roaming. Rhaenys/Meleys went to protect the castle, no matter who was there.

[@jeremias415]

Aemond did not plan for his stupid brother to show up hence his initial reaction when he saw him fly thru “Idiot”. But he did take advantage of the situation kill two birds w one stone lol

[@mfrancatoferrante]

Rhaenys going out like a boss. RIP

[@melissavukelic4138]

Aemond did not bait his brother into coming, nor did he make a plan with him. If you recall, when Aemond saw Aegon fly overhead, he was pissed. Aegon was a fly in the ointment, not a planned conspirator. Also, Aegon was happy to see Aemond and Vhagar because he was losing to Rhaenys and Meleys. He had no idea Aemond was going to be there, but he was relieved to see him because he thought he was saved.

[@sculptureofsound2]

25:52 yalls faces at the exact same time when they show crispen 😂😂😂

[@gailf1617]

Prince Aemon, Rhaenys' father, was also killed in a military campaign. (he was the rider of Caraxes before Daemon, while his brother Baelon the Brave, father of Daemon and Viserys, rode Vhagar, and Baelon's sister-wife Princess Alyssa rode Meleys). Sadly, when a dragon changes riders, old alliances are apparently relegated to the past in favor of the current rider's desires.

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

It was funny seeing Alicent go in on Aegon, but I don't get why she's so frustrated, she's the one who wanted him on the throne knowing he wasn't fit for it.

[@gailf1617]

Yes, she had him dragged literally kicking and screaming toward the Iron Throne, and now she's surprised and annoyed that he's not a natural fit for it, or good at ruling.

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

@@gailf1617 yeah lol, her and otto make no sense

[@corsicanlulu]

@@sydnitheromantictaylor112 they clearly wanted a figurehead on the throne and for her and otto to be the true rulers behind the scene, kinda like tywin l.

[@WVelaryonFirstOfHisName]

The biggest difference between Aemond and Aegon? DISCIPLINE!

[@changinlooks1]

Rheanys was the most intelligent, honorable, and level headed character I’ve seen in the entire GOT franchise. She was the realest one that ever was! She’s my queen for life! Also……DO NOT DRINK AND DRACARYS!!!!

[@annbeths]

Rhaenys and Meleys went out with style!!!!! My queens

[@ValentinasWatching]

Losing Rhaenys broke me. I was in tears. She's one of my favorites. I should've known 😅. The connection with her dragon and how they looked at each other at the end. Fighters and protectors until the end! The Queen that never was! Truly an honorable Queen! 😓💔

[@lashebawinston4906]

Rhaenys was G-est G in HOTD!!!🤺🔥🌋🦖🐉 RIP QUEEN NEVER-EVER and your Red Queen!!💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@ganjahiwalker2641]

Man rhaenys was a great character

[@MrFlick-df1fi]

The fact that Vhagar and Meleys were ridden previously by Baelon (Daemon and Viserys’ dad) and his wife Alyssa (Daemon and Viserys’ mom). Vhagar was also ridden by Rhaenys’ daughter, Laena.

[@aegon1targaryen208]

What makes F&B interesting is how Martin wrote it. They’re not POV chapters unlike the GoT books. Written by in universe characters years after the Dance took place, so it makes even the reader have to take the info with a grain of salt because theirs different accounts of what happened.

[@donhatter159]

Sad Day For Team Black 🖤🐲😢

[@BravoDox]

Aemond didn't plan it. When he saw Aegon show up, Aemond snarled angrily and thumped his saddle. Aegon showing up was very much not the plan. But let nobody say Aemond doesn't know how to call audibles.

[@CoryGasaway]

Tully is Catelyn Stark's and her sister Lysa Arryn's family.

[@gailf1617]

Lysa had at least some reason to become pretty crazy; they didn't mention it in the show, but her father tricked her into aborting the young Littlefinger's unborn child (gave her what she thought was tea, it was an abortion-inducing potion); which was at least partially responsible for Lysa's inability to produce living or healthy children with her late husband Jon Arryn (who she helped to kill because he had said he planned to send little Robin away to be fostered with Stannis).

[@gailf1617]

House Tully is one of the Great Houses of Westeros. Catelyn Stark was the daughter of Hoster Tully, lord of House Tully of Riverrun. House Tully is an ancient family with the blood of the First Men (like the Starks and a few other Houses, prestigious in Westeros).

[@DaWEEKDAY713]

I needed this upload after the hurricane I was just looking at out my front door this morning 😂 damm hurricane acted like it didn't want to stop

[@KeMiHaLo]

We don't have power. 😩 This video was a welcomed relief!

[@DaWEEKDAY713]

@KeMiHaLo everybody and they moma outside 😓

[@LordDomSnow]

The writers said that aegon knows what his brother did so that’s some stuff to look forward too

[@Sinvare]

Harrenhall has strong influences from the old gods. House Blackwood still follows the Old Gods as one of the few if not only houses outside the North to do so. The Three-eyed Crow in the original Game of Thrones show is a Blackwood. House Blackwood is on of the houses that is nearly on par with the Great Houses for it's importance to the story. All the stuff going down at Harrenhall and with Alys Rivers/Daemon should probably be taken as similar to the mystical side of things that happened to Bran and Jon Snow. Magic is real. The blood of Wierwood trees are soaked into the walls of Harrenhall. Rhaenys was there to protect Rooks Rest. If she left, the Greens would call Rhaenyra a child killer who won't protect your castle. More people would cite that as a reason to follow Aegon. Having a map with the houses on it for reference isn't a bad thing. It helps to keep track of the many, many moving parts.

[@memecity9849]

@Sinvare but Rhaenys wasn't expecting a dragon to be, let alone two, and she was still ready to die.

[@ace360]

How cool was it Rhaenyra and passing down the (Song of Ice and Fire) To her Son, Also RIP to Rhaenys going out like a Warrior🙏 Ha how great of a feeling was it seeing That boy King messed up at the End, Looking forward to the Ramifications of this will be When Daemon joins in on the fight 🖤🔥🐲🤘⚔️ Again you guy's Comedy gold 😂

[@blackflagsnroses6013]

Knowing the history book I knew this was the end for Rhaenys and Melys. Still it was sad to see. RIP the Queen that never was

[@xJokerKingx13]

17:38 “ My mother told me be silent NO I shall roar “ 😂😂😂😂😂 that part had me rolling

[@LadyFlawless77]

The thing about Fire & Blood is the book isnt traditional canon bc it was written from 3rd party biased maester accounts decades after the actual events, so the changes are moot. GRRM has stated that the Show is the true canonized story for HoTD 🎉

[@Susiebanks]

The fact that Vahgar was her daughter’s dragon who killed Rhanerya’a son is wild 😢 rip to the queen who always was!

[@kimcottingham8043]

Allicent hypocrite with tea! Queen may you RIP! You’re a badass. Daemon go back to dragon stone! Runnnnnn dammit.

[@LaCheeserie]

Poor Sunfyre! Beautiful dragon just wanted to fly around and chill. Did not ask for any of this.

[@IndomitableAde]

3:34 Let's be clear: Daemon isn't getting 40K troops, he's getting 40K _minus_ however many corpses you counted in the last episode. 😁That 40K was the combined strength of the Brackens and Blackwoods, who been had beef.

[@TheIrishKat]

Everyone is at war and Daemon is just tripping balls at Harrenhall 😂

[@camilarodrigues1007]

The jump scare at THAT MOMENT 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@monie3558]

I hope they stop skipping over immediate reactions and let the characters grieve. George did so good writing the outline of Daemon’s kids in Fire & Blood, I really hope they get more screentime. I like how he paralleled them to the Stark kids with Baela/Arya Rhaena/Sansa Aegon/Bran Viserys/Rickon and even Harwin’s son Jace with Jon but Daemon is so different from Ned 😂😂 Rhaena’s egg is supposed to be pink I hope they don’t change that and actually give her a pink one that’s the only dragon I was looking forward to. She named the pink one Morning to juxtapose Baela’s Moondancer and I thought it was so cute

[@WoodlandAsh]

Now imagine having all the dragons intact, even larger & more powerful, plus a load of riders descended from the bloodline or Rhaenys, Daemon, Aemond etc, all present for the white Walker incursion 200 years later…

[@valarmorghulis1288]

Orrr. Maybe she was thinking how she didn't kill them all when she had the chance before, so she decided to go all in this time,no matter the cost

[@t5dagreat]

Rheanys was a real ONE! Ten toes down, 100% team black, down for the cause! Vaeserys would be proud! Rest in peace The Queen That Never Was

[@jonathanblaze1648]

Y'all reaction to Aegon getting cooked was great! One of your best reactions ever!

[@ReplaysRants]

Almond went all king slayer mode

[@ayoa1173]

He really is a nut.

[@Vilgeforty]

Lmao I love both of your reaction when you saw Criston survived after the fade to black 🤣🤣🤣

[@DragonQueen78]

Great reaction and I am glad someone understands why Rhaenys did what she did! She was gonna fight to the end not fly away and be craven. Those looks between her and Melys was them saying goodbye. I also feel like they took comfort in each other in those last moments when they locked eyes. Also poor Sunfyre. He is the goodest boi and he even did his best to protect Aegon. I don't want to spoil anything but man the next episodes will be unexpected and crazy!

[@nerdypythonmedia3343]

Grover and Oscar Tully are ancestors to Cat's family. The one's we meet in GOT are Brynden and Edmure Tully her uncle and brother, respectively 😊

[@CokeZeroHero]

😂 metro boomin chill!! that score was done by the great Ramin Djawadi his scores are amazing oh and that dude Dameon Was talking to was William Blackwood he was the little dude that killed the Braken kid in season 1 for calling him a craven

[@LucerysOwner]

In the books Aegon and Sunfyre had literally one of the closest bonds of all dragon riders who ever existed.. Poor boy, poor dragons don't deserves all this family drama. Honestly, this season is owned by Tom Glynn-Carney. Even when Aegon was powerless in the small council scene, he totally owned the scene. It’s bizarre because the writers clearly want the audience to like Team Black more than Green, but they made the Greens way more interesting to watch. Rhaenyra spends basically all her screen time wringing her hands and being indecisive, Daemon is off having a tantrum in the middle of nowhere and doesn’t have much character beyond “I’m angry”, and Rhaenys kind of just stands around looking smug/condescending. (except for the showdown ofc, RIP Meleys and Rhaenys)

[@queensleeappetit]

Here’s the thing, I didn’t read the books either. But there was an episode of GoT where Joffery spoils how this story ends so unfortunately I’ve known how this ends since the show started 😓

[@nelobreeze5425]

I'm callin it now...The Battle of above God's eye is gonna BREAK the internet 👍🏿

[@lmaoashley]

I believe Rhaenys was of the mindset that even if she died, at least she can wound Vhagar in the process. Everyone knows Vhagar is a problem purely because of her size. If Rhaenys could damage Vhagar enough to keep Vhagar out the war, death would have been worth it for her. Rest in peace Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. She died a true dragon-rider's death.

[@jamesbritton635]

Vhagar is surprisingly good at sneak attacks for such a colossal dragon.

[@yeetthatmolotov]

The day Criston Cole got no Haters is the day I died

[@Stylistaaaa]

Your commentary is funny as hell....'"He's going to know by the big toe what happened."....but, "Man playing Game of Pipes" had me out Anyway, Melys was the largest dragon for Team Black, so I think it was their best defense against Vaghar. Although she may not have won, Rhaneys needed to hurt Vaghar as much as possible, and she did some damage that's why she kept turning back. Also, Aemond can ascend to the throne because Aegon no longer has an heir. If Aegon is dead (don't think he is), the war wouldn't necessarily end. Aemond would just take his place and Rhanerya would still be fighting for the throne, so taking him out would be beneficial. I also don't think Aemond was planning to kill Aegon or going after him like you all are saying. He had a plan with Cole to lure out a member of team Black and take that person out (hopefully Rhanerya or her heir Jace). Just because Aegon was in the way he wasn't going to change the plan. The issue of constant disrespect from Aegon towards Aemond definitely made burning Aegon up a sweet plus.

[@sukidawter]

Rhaenys was my favorite character on this show. She seemed to be the only one who really had the wisdom needed after Viserys died. RIP Queen that never was. Triple OG, boss, warrior, triple OG OG status achieved!!

[@ssotkow]

Rhaenys had so many opportunities since last season. The monster under the floor during Aegon's coronation. The chance to double team Aemond with Demon while Her Grace was MIA. The two opportunities she turned back to fight.

[@aidenevans134]

Book reader here, this particular battle was done so much better than the book! The personal character drama involved made it so beautiful to watch!

[@phoebedemontefalcon1423]

Red Dragon ❌ Red Queen ✅ Meleys deserves this title! She's able to knock Big Ass Vhagar down. she could have won if Old Nanny dragon is not a sneaky ass lizard 🦎

[@michaelhall1688]

Ya'll's reaction to seeing Cole still alive 🤣🤣🤣

[@lush_one1614]

It's like a large budget film. The dragon battle and build up to it was Top tier. Probably my most favorite HOTD/GOT episode ever

[@ffspolly4407]

Sir Criston also sees now the devastation of bringing dragons to war, he looked in shock don't think he imagined it being that way

[@noelcrenshaw7969]

The tullys are catelyns (neds wife) family

[@moonfox7515]

She died amongst fire & blood. ❤

[@nomurida]

Awesome discussion. I've read the books and I've enjoyed them throughly but I'm jealous that you get to experience without knowing what's gonna happen! This season has been so good so far.