THIS'LL BE A RIDE || House of the Dragon S01E01 - "The Heirs of the Dragon" Reaction

[@dylanholman3]

The maester told the king that they can either save the child, or BOTH will die. She wasn’t going to survive childbirth either way. And in the end both died anyway… it’s tragic honestly.

[@eviereacts]

It really is!

[@Fangtorn]

No, he said save _one_ or both. That means he could have saved the mother at the expense of the baby, or saved the baby at the expense of the mother, or left it to the gods at the risked of losing both. Viserys chose the baby because he was so convinced it was a boy and thus an heir.

[@antho4242]

@@Fangtorn lol save the mother how. In those times? Lmao, keep fooling yourself, or continue actually! As it is hilarious.

[@tbmb9531]

@@Fangtornby “save one” he meant Baelon. Aemma was as good as dead

[@Fangtorn]

@@antho4242 Yeah, I was wrong about that. I misunderstood the Maester saying they could sacrifice "one to save the other" as they could save either. My bad. Not sure why you've got to be a dick about it tho.

[@Nihilanth]

this Viserys (Rhaenyra's father) is Viserys the 1st. Dany's brother was Viserys the third. and being the king's cupbearer is actually one of the most prestigious jobs you could have. it means the king trusts you enough to serve him his drinks.

[@thedragondemands5186]

it's like when Jon Snow was made a Steward - the personal Steward to the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, to groom him for command

[@incognito1249]

For a king’s daughter it’s not that prestigious

[@Nihilanth]

@@incognito1249 it is. do your research

[@incognito1249]

@@Nihilanth idk why ur being a fanboy so much it’s literally not

[@Nihilanth]

@@incognito1249 fanboy? lmaoo wtf, how?

[@FredtheFrisian]

If there is one thing this show made clear, is that child birth IS the woman's battlefield!

[@hector-nu6gl]

Well indeed. Maternal lethality in pre modern area was very high. For Example in Britain between 1700-1750 the maternal death rate was at 10.5 per thousand births. The infant mortality was even higher. Of course it was considerably lower in high social families, like a royal family, but still child birth was the main cause of death for women.

[@melkor3496]

Fun fact Daemon Targaryen is George R R Martin’s favourite Targaryen. Mine too tho lol.

[@PedroSantos-rm3vy]

No, is tyrion

[@melkor3496]

@@PedroSantos-rm3vy Oh right I forgot it’s his favourite Targaryen Not character.

[@manvirshergill1739]

​@@PedroSantos-rm3vyno, his favourite character is Victarion.

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

His favourite character is Victarion Greyjoy yeah. He enjoys Tyrion a lot ("who doesn't love a good villain?" Were his words iirc) but he's said many times that Victarion is his fav

[@user-sx6eu4rg2x]

This show is sooooo good!

[@blackeyedlily]

I have just a slightly different take on Daemon. When they showed him listening in to the Small Council and he smirked when Viserys said being King would bore him, I think he was agreeing with Viserys. I think he truly really wants to be his brother’s Hand of the King, as he told Viserys in the Throne Room. Yes, we did first meet Daemon sitting on the Iron Throne. But I don’t think he was celebrating his nephew’s death. Before he was asked to say something at the brothel, he was sitting by himself and looking rather grim, not celebratory. It was Otto Hightower who reported to the King that Daemon made this toast. And I think he twisted the scenario to fit his own agenda. This episode has already established that Otto and Daemon do not like each other. That is just my reading of these scenes, and the intentions of Daemon and Otto.

[@OneOnOne1162]

The myth is that the Iron Throne cuts kings it deems to be unworthy. That is an in-universe legend though, not confirmed fact.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

Its just a myth even none kings get cut by the throne it's a chair made out of swords anyone will get cut even the conquer was cut by but once .

[@manvirshergill1739]

​@@thatoneblackdude3333tell that to Maegor 🤣

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@manvirshergill1739 maegor likely killed himself on it

[@manvirshergill1739]

@@thatoneblackdude3333 I disagree, I think it's definitely a "whodunnit" mystery.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@manvirshergill1739 ehh there aren't many logical explanation he was by himself the whole time and nobody else went into the room other then one of his wives who I doubt could have killed him , suicide isn't completely unbelievable he'd have good reason beyond just losing , if he persisted house targaryen would die with him but if he accepted defeat and let jaeharys sit the throne the targaryens survive I think it makes perfect since .

[@dineshbalu6107]

Just a Fyi, Daemon - The Rogue Prince is the most compelling Character in this Series. Not to mention he is the most Fan Favourite and also the Favourite Character of the Writer even while creating and to watch...

[@Joeshoki]

Welcome back to the Westeros!!! This was an awesome series premiere. That was an awesome reaction. I like Rhaenyra, her dragon Syrax and Daemon and his dragon Caraxes. It’s important to note that this is based off of Fire and Blood, written by George R R Martin. A big reason Game of Thrones sucked near the end is because the writers ran out of source material and couldn’t write a good ending themselves. House of the Dragon on the other hand, has its source material complete.

[@アキコ2003]

3:19 yea I know, the actress made it very clear and confirmed what she wanted to imply with certain moments (more prominent with young rhaenyra and young alicent)

[@eviereacts]

Yes I didn’t get the vibes from older Alicent & Rhaenyra! I guess with everything that happened it changed a lot of things

[@ccronk]

There was no choice… Aemma would have died regardless unable to give birth therefore both, but most people believe that Viserys should have told her of the decision he made… surely more milk of the poppy?!

[@chrislc35]

yea, Daemon is the whole show, so good. so well acted too.

[@brianalex5083]

Is he tho

[@masood5525]

No he is not, Daemon is straight up evil and groomer no redeeming qualities .

[@StanleyMabonga]

Not really. Rhaenyra and Alicent are the show.

[@Kratos261-f]

⁠@@StanleyMabongaIf daemon isnt around nothing intrusting happening in show , he creates chaos that’s make show intrusting to watch.(until 1st to 5th episode) then they start giving others characters spot light

[@StanleyMabonga]

It's a difference in responsibility. Rhaenyra Alicent and Viserys as characters carry the majority of dramatic scenes in the story. Daemon doesn't. He is just an interesting element not a driving force of the narrative.

[@starlord3496]

Let’s go ❤ Matt Smith Aka Daemon The Rogue Prince is MVP of this show.

[@brianalex5083]

Is he tho

[@starlord3496]

@@brianalex5083 💯 he is name a better character so far. I will wait

[@brianalex5083]

@@starlord3496 king Viserys and he didn’t even make it to the end of the season Paddy Considine was by far the best acted character this season

[@masood5525]

​@@starlord3496even Aemond with just 15 minutes of screen time did well, Daemon is straight up evil and groomer no redeeming qualities

[@thyagosaints]

I really enjoying Your comments (and reactions)

[@arronbrueske6759]

Welcome back. Great show! It moves fast!

[@kimcottingham8043]

Oh hell yeah!!!! Your reacting to my fave show! Yes

[@jimspetdragons3737]

Noteworthy: Arya (in GOT) is pronounced with 2 syllables, not 3. (Y is a consonant here). But, pronounce it how you like. Maisie prefers Aria (3 syllables) though she says it is Arya in the show.

[@vitinho3540]

THE BEST SHOW EVER ❤

[@taurion87]

Welcome back to Westeros. You haven’t been a Sweet Summer Child for a while, now. All Game of Thrones rules apply + some new ones.

[@dineshbalu6107]

Oh, Hell yeah!!. This is one of the best show ever and a Prequel to the Best show ever created lol even after that abysmal shit finale...

[@steffanomikael6010]

More house of the dragon!!!!! Lets gooooo 😊

[@boxmulla]

Did you recognize the Dagger?

[@kimcottingham8043]

Daemon is awesome by the way. Love him. At first of heard his name all i could think about was of damon Salvatore. Then forgot about that damon.

[@eviereacts]

Hahahaha that’s why I said of course his name is Daemon😂😂

[@anoutlawsghost8722]

Damn.. now I have to go watch Game of Thrones. 😒 BRB lol, stop by to leave a comment 😁

[@sawyer33]

You will be a mama before you finish this series. I hope that you don’t have a dragon. You are a blonde after all. 😲 🐉 👦

[@thalia7567]

yesss best show everrr

[@Atheos1]

how do all the women reactors not realize it was either the mother or both, and all the dudes do, weird

[@deeplydownside]

Gained a subscriber for that HOTD!!!!!

[@cheese012]

I cant wait for you to see how likeable of a chatacter the hot dornish guy is 😁

[@eviereacts]

Hahahahaha yes I hate him now🤬

[@antonytjp]

Hellooooo I’m new today just subscribed from New Zealand ❤️ yay exciting