this was a HARD watch! | House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 Reaction!!

[@elioharrington]

The reason Aemond calls his mom "Alicent" is actually rlly interesting. I can't remember who said this (writer or director, but someone who works on the show) said that Alicent's relationship to her kids is at times closer to an older sister than a mother, because she's the same age as their oldest sibling, and she was so young when she had them, she lowkey "grew up" with her kids. This definitely helped me to understand the dynamic between Alicent and her children more so I thought I'd share.

[@iceastone]

thank you for pointing out that rhaenerya and her dragon syrax are mourning their children. most people seemed to have missed that. also, it's interesting how the greens were so concerned about getting attacked from above that the didn't think about getting attacked from below. if you're in fear of your family being retaliated on, your home would be completely locked down to the point where you're becoming paranoid because you can't trust anyone, not knowing if they're an ally or not. we know in that world you do not need a dragon to kill someone and clearly, the greens have forgotten this. that's just pure negligence on their part. if there's anyone on team green that i do sympathize for it's helaena, even before the death of her child. maybe if they took her words seriously and not thought she was out of her mind, some things could've been avoided. yes, the drama this season is going to be messy. enjoyed your reaction!

[@wwhn]

Yes!! They definitely should’ve thought about getting attacked from all angles ESPECIALLY because Rhaenyra and Daemon grew up there and Daemon also had the gold cloaks still there!! They were thinking so small!! and yes poor Helaena 😭 my sweet girl!

[@vayne-he9yi]

To be fair, it's easy to say that in hindsight but in the moment how would you know what she meant. They could've just as easily interpreted that as "let's increase the amount of rat catchers" or a bunch of other ways.

[@iceastone]

@@vayne-he9yi They heard what she said in S1 about "the beast beneath the boards" (more than once) too and ignored it. Didn't put 2 and 2 together, especially since Helaena said it straight to Alicent's face, and then Rhaenys bursted from below in the dragon pit. Considering they could've died in that moment, I would've been thinking about what Helaena said afterwards. They knew she'd been having unusual dreams for years and didn't think much to really question it. Alicent should've since she knew Viserys did have unusual dreams like Helaena. If this were going on with my child, I'd have to question it or at least try to get them to talk about what they're saying/dreaming. In that world, you can't be entirely surprised by what she's saying since dragons do exist and we know some form of the supernatural exists. That's on them for not paying attention, listening, and questioning. At the same time, I guess I'm expecting too much since Alicent hears Aegon's name mentioned from Viserys talking in his sleep and interprets that to him needing to be king. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Still it was naive, negligent, and all out stupid on their part to not have the castle locked down when your family could be retaliated on. Just because you have the biggest dragon guarding, doesn't mean smaller critters can't maneuver its way through cracks and that's what happened.

[@hayleenicole9326]

Omg I love how you have knowledge of the book and all of the lore. It makes everything so much more interesting when you watch the show. Also your empathy is so refreshing in all of your reactions. It’s so rare for reactors to show their emotions. Don’t ever change ❤

[@MichelleMerinoArt]

7:24 The way you had me cracking up during this whole part. 😆😆😆

[@wwhn]

Lol I was gagged 😂😂

[@erinjohnson1124]

“Ser Crispy!!! Ser Crunch Crunch!” 🤣🤣😭😭😭 I was hollering!

[@dariaradulovic]

OMG yesss so happy you're a fan and doing HOTD!! Team Black all the way!🖤

[@wwhn]

Baby we stand with our Queen and ride at dawn for Lucerys!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@claudialira1544]

👏👏

[@catiebeans]

14:36 I am obsessed with this lighting arrangement! Having it angled looks much better, in my opinion. It’s giving “💖🌸💐🪷🛍️” vibes and it’s perfection!

[@emilyknight8437]

7:35 Alicent being a hypocrite is soooo true didn’t realise that till now

[@wwhn]

Such a hypocrite and that’s why I can’t rock with her!

[@melissakozusko9244]

Ohhh you’re doing this show??? I am living. One point I read today was that Arrax came from one of Syrax’s eggs. So it was two mothers mourning in that one scene.

[@mariahroserivero98]

I would just like to say I absolutely adore your channel and can’t help the overwhelming feeling of joy I get when you post. You’re by far easily my favorite reaction channel on this platform. You are always so thoughtful and in tune with your emotions. You actually pay extra attention and catch many details others don’t. Thank you for always brightening my day! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@cassiegeorge141]

Alley Cat and Sir Crsipy Cream not subtle at all look how Otto clocked it 😂

[@Civilllllll]

The new setup is nice!!! It's giving ✨✨ talk show ✨✨ energy and I'm living for it!!! I CANNOT wait for the next episodes, my gosh!! 😩 Love your reactions, been binging a few series with you, recently, right now watching Harry Potter over lol.

[@Moneymon12]

Your genuine reaction ughhhh and i agree it’s so heartbreaking bc it’s a war between family!!! Just gained a subscriber man

[@catiebeans]

I am Team Black, through and through, but Helaena is possibly my favorite character. She deserved so much better!

[@saltyfrog3339]

Actually Aegon (Presumably) doesn't have a son now, the other child was a girl

[@wwhn]

He has bastards but I get what you’re saying and you would be correct!

[@saltyfrog3339]

@@wwhn Oh yeah what I meant was that he has no legitimate sons with Helaena now

[@wwhn]

@saltyfrog3339 yes and so now he’s stuck in the dilemma that Viserys was in. Will he now name Jahaera his heir???

[@saltyfrog3339]

@@wwhn Haha yeah, the only thing I don't want to happen is they attempt to use Helaena as a baby machine like they did Aemma (Rhaenyras mother)

[@wwhn]

@saltyfrog3339 THAT part because that was hard to watch and just sick to think about!

[@zariyastewart5886]

Blood and cheese is definitely different in theory than actually seeing it. I felt similarly about Luke’s death. His character never really made an impact on me and I found Aemond more interesting as a character so while I felt bad for him, I wasn’t all that impacted by his death scene. But seeing Rhaenyra and everyone else grieve him, and having to take into account the effects of a life actually being lost shown in this season does make it hit harder.

[@yesimarangel]

1:25 right? We are just having fun here, BUT yes Rhaenyra is the one true queen 🙂‍↕️

[@ACinemafanatic]

Alicent and Criston Cole are such hypocrites and they had the nerve to judge Rhaenrya yet it’s obvious yall were messing around when viserys was sick too. Imagine alicent has a bastard child and it’s Daeron oh the irony.

[@Cateredfiction]

I'm loving the new set up and loved your reaction!! Team black 🖤

[@wwhn]

Aw thank youuu😭😭 and Team Black all day!!!!!

[@OpeningsOpenings]

I so enjoy your energy! New fan

[@yasigreen1390]

Team Black 💯

[@sleepingtoken138]

i’m team black but a ewan mitchell lover and him in that blonde wig and eye patch does something to me😫full psycho though😭

[@LifeisANovel]

you was the first i hear say syrax lost her baby too. didnt think of that

[@ACinemafanatic]

Since the show is heavily influenced by George I guess the final few seasons of Game Of Thrones is not canon and they’re going to connect the books more

[@Alex-bz8lj]

Daemon is Pure evil he really killed his brother’s grandson

[@Yoxhio_]

a son for a son

[@wwhn]

Viserys son killed his grandson 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Alex-bz8lj]

@@wwhn it’s actually great nephew

[@Alex-bz8lj]

@@wwhn Luke wasn’t innocent he cut out his uncles eye, never apologized for it and had the audacity to laugh at Aemond at the dinner he deserved to be punished for that

[@iceastone]

@@Alex-bz8lj taking an eye doesn't mean taking a life.