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i feel like Lost Children chapter has a lot of character development for it to be filler

alicent is like... the most complex character on that show. its like poetry. love this character. played beautifuly by olivia.

Lol, Alicent season 2 finale go burr.😅

I'm for the Greens, because House Hightower is my favorite in Westeros, because I think Aegon's rights seem more objective to me, and because I think that from a political point of view, the kingdom has rather interest in being governed by the Greens. I don't have a problem with the fact that some people prefer to support the Blacks, but what annoys me is that most of the time, the arguments of Rhaenyra's supporters are extremely simplistic, caricatured and superficial (Otto and Alicent are mean because they're "plotting", Rhaenyra is nice because she's a Targaryen and her daddy named her heir). This way of reducing everything to feelings and a question of good and evil is annoying, because it shows firstly the extent to which some completely miss the richness and complexity of Martin's work, and because that the Dance of Dragons is above all a POLITICAL conflict, and that reducing its analysis to that of a family dispute is in fact very impoverishing in the debate. On the other hand, a certain number of Rhaenyra supporters often fall into bad faith and double standards: what seems completely acceptable to them on the one hand seems scandalous to them on the other. Who can honestly claim that the Blacks are not also ready to plot or that they do not defend their own interests, just like the Greens ? Conspiracy is not an identity, it is a method. It is obvious that if the Hightowers had dragons, they would not employ the same strategy to gain power and influence.

Where did you go? This was an amazing video.

I mean, that's how it should be. In my opinion, this story should be about two sides of the same coin, who both feel are justified in their actions, either to themselves or the realm. It's just a question of which side you feel is more justified, and even then, it could be heavily debated

Loved ur perspective

I don't think steede was most masculinity he thinks he becomes very masculine through his adventures I think he actually becomes the man he wants to be and somebody like Ed got him there they complete eachother ed shows stede how to be respected and strong and steed shows him how to be soft and take in the finer things in life my striking coach once told me you can't be fully alpha if your daughter falls and scapes her knee you don't tell her to just walk it off as a man she needs her father to show sympathy and love it's not the time to be tough and mean so they both complete eachother is my point

Precedent doesn't mean much under an absolute monarchy.

Wonderful video! I’ve always looked at the dance as a “No one truly won” kind of war. The main tragedy was the dying of the Dragons like you said. The Dragon pit was the Bane of the Targaryens they just didn’t know it

Its interesting that the show features birthing scenes for Rhaenera, her mother, and Lena but not Alicent. Perhaps they didn't want the "Young Alicent" actress to film that uncomfortable subject matter BUT it is an important omission to consider. Rhaenera was able to have children at an older age and within loving, consensual relationships (Harwin & Daemon) where as Alicent was made to bear children for a much older man who did not care for them (or her) as he should have.

This is what I don’t get about king v he said it’s his duty to hold the realm together n that the prophesy needed the realm together under a Targaryen. N yet he put Rhaenyra on their knowing she will have problems because she is a women, not to mention she has 3 bastards, putting bastards on the iron throne has never happened n is treason……..it’s not like people r against bastards n women in his kingdom 😂 King v was an idiot n his actions proved opposite of his duty.

The first series was amusing, the second a typical Taika Waititi follow-up dross fest. He just seems too self-indulgent to the extent that he misses what actually makes an idea good (for another great example, check out Terrence Trent D'Arby's first two albums, just don't spend money on the second!) and everyone is too frightened to point it out to him because, you know, he's a legend! (yawn...). Gay pirates, OK, that was fine in series 1. Series 2 was just self regarding rubbish.

I agree with most of your criticisms.

I am Team Green because naming and keeping Rhaenyra heir destabilizes the realm for as long as her and her descendants reigned. Even if you take away the greens a bloody civil war was inevitable all because of Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra’s children are split into 2 factions Harwin’s bastards and Daemon’s trueborn sons. This would eventually cause war if Rhaenyra’s reign lasted that long. Rhaenyra also has shown multiple times that she is selfish impulsive and politically stupid. She doesn’t have experienced or competent advisors like Aegon ( maybe Rhaenys but thats it). Aegon has a stronger claim, legitimate heirs, beloved wife (unlike Rhaenyra’s spouse) , competent and experienced advisors, and strong allies. Naming Aegon heir would’ve avoided the fall of house Targaryen and saved thousands of lives.

love the vid u really put a fingir on what was wrong with this arc

I TOTALLY agree about seraphim! He honestly should have either been redeemed in the end or made the main character. He was my favorite too

Technically dreams did make them kings, if not for Daeny’s dreams of the doom of Valyria the targs would’ve been BBQ like everyone else in Valyria minus the few other families that escaped so sure physically the dragons positioned them with power but it started with the Dreams and there u go.

I don't think bullies are confident. If you're confident, why would you need to put others down?

and here come Season 2 ^^

Love your analysis of the characters!

Further supporting my case that his actions against Vander were motivated not by malice and he was actually somewhat remorseful for killing his adoptive brother and later giving his corpse to Singed/"The Doctor" to be turned into Warwick, his expression when he looked at Vander when Powder jumped into his arms was one not of hate but of sadness and recognition that this hurt little girl felt as he did back then.

Silco said himself "As time passed, so did my hate." In other words, he forgave Vander for nearly drowning and disfiguring him but what he could not forgive was Vander abandoning Zaun for children of all things and yet ironically, only moments later he did the exact same thing. Also, Silco projecting himself onto Jinx is the same thing Vander did with Vi.

I disagree with the take that Silco wanted to further hurt Vander. Yes, he was angry at Vander for betraying him and as his scenes with the other Chem-Barons showed betrayal brought out uncharacteristic pettiness in him at times, however with the other Chem-Barons his anger wasn`t motivated by them simply trying to overthrow him, rather it was caused in his own words by them becoming greedy, fat, complacent opportunists like the cowardly Topside Councillors who exiled their ancestors from Piltover and reminding them of what it truly means to be a Zaunite: Struggling to survive in unforgiving conditions of pollution, impoverishment and repression. Also, Silco and Vander`s love/ hate relationship was clearly meant to parallel that of Vi with both Powder/Jinx and later Caitlyn.

Really liked this video Rae, you made some good points that i mostly agree with even though i love this arc to death, but I do have to disagree with your points on Farnese. She doest change immediately when she joins Guts. We see when she and serpico reunite with Isidro that she is still very arrogant and aristocratic minded to anyone that isnt Guts, and that only changes when she has it proved to her how being nobility means nothing in the real world. She gets beaten down and humiliated constantly until she changes her outlook on herself and her position in the world. It is a bit strange how her kinks suddenly vanish but tbh i don't think they did, she just doesnt go out of her way to indulge herself with them because of aforementioned change. (Though i think that should've been highlighted) Her being in charge of Casca isnt a leap in logic either when you consider her guilt at what shes done. Shes been the holy sees executioner for hundreds of largely innocent people. Casca being one such example, her trying to atone by helping someone she tried to hurt before is a pretty human reaction from her. That and shes not much good at anything else. And as for not being able to defend herself, this isnt as stupid as it seems. Yes it can be a bit annoyng that every female character since Cascas mind shattered has had to hide behind the nearest male character when thngs get violent but for Farnese specifically it makes sense. She was never trained in combat and has only ever been shown as an ornament. The comparison with Isidro being able to defend himself isnt as crazy as it sounds either since unlike her, Isidros been out in the world with no one to keep him safe or secure, caught in the middle of a war, plague, roving bandits and everything else. The first chapters hes introduced in people are trying to rob and murder him for food and hes so accustomed to this he literally poisoned a portion of it KNOWING someone would try and take it. Hes very used to violence and how to avoid/get the better of it and has been getting proper training from Guts, so him being somewhat capable compared to her despite only being ~14 isnt unreasonable (Hell shes only like 5 years older than him anyway) I also dont think her agency is being taken from her at all, shes making her own choices following the path she wants to and a lot of the party's directions are because of her input, for better and worse. Thats all. Again i reslly enjoyed and agreed with almost everything else here but i just wanted to state my opinions here

This isn’t even our world. Not looking for historical accuracy and nor should you. It literally pointless. 😅

I didn't like it because I can suspend my disbelief just so much, and her biggest fan wanting to kill her was just too cliché

Love your take! If you want to hear mine. I just put out a video on my favorite episodes of TLOU. Keep up the good work!

Interesting analysis. You should add Ellie and Maria to this analysis because they also perform the same protector behaviors but from a female perspective.

I read the shadow and bone trilogy a few months before it came out as a tv show. I hated it but loved the Six of Crows. The Six of Crows characters are forced unnaturally into the tv series though. I agree with Alina's journey, its not super original.

i believe Joel and Bill see the world as cruel as it is long before the outbreak... and to over come that Joel and Bill need to become someone they despise, but they quickly adapted inorder to survive after the outbreak. In the end they have to become the hero, not the hero we deserved but the hero we needed... like Batman XD

Wonderfully done. Love when we see more admirable male role models.

Great video… thank you for this. Looking forward to more! You got a sub from me!

I love discussions on masculinity, and I also love TLOU. Thank you for this video!

Great stuff! Have you done a vid for Vox Machina yet? I will check for it! :P

Crazy how people didn't have a problem watching men pulverize each other but are disturbed by watching women give life 🤦🏽‍♀️. Ps. Those remedies sound a bit painful. I wonder if they actually helped? Vinegar down there after birth 👀😩

Tragically there is no actual evidence for matelotage being queer. It totally could have been but a lot of the time it was platonic or familial. Piracy WAS well known for being queer at the time even but matelotage wasn't known to be a part of that.

My absolute all time favourite books!!! I love Bardugo's writing and how the more you think about how the fantasy elements of the world symbolise internal themes of the characters (aka the processing of an abusive relationship through the connection with the Darkling in the second book) the better the books get. Also as a hopeless romantic I am an absolute sucker on how Bardugo's wrote about love. In fact the end of chapter 10 in Ruin and Rising is the best piece of writing (in my opinion). I can go on for hours about all the other elements I love. These books were definitely written for me. Loved your video)))) P.S. Nikolai's character on its own makes the series a 5 star

I love how the show made Vhaegar a near spitting image of a Komodo dragon. Right down to the baggy neck (giving a good, firm grip for Caraxes to later lock onto). HBO is laying it all out, and I can't wait to see it.

Alina is the epidome of the false prophet trope. She is this dumb american teenager who is enraged that her privliged and comfortable life is desturbed with serious problems like fascist who are attacking Ravka and genociding grisha....and then there is this evil shadow summoning dude who want her to help....how dare he....

I would argue that Rhaenrya needed to cement her position. As unfair as it is, she is a female heir in a deeply sexist society with three younger half-brothers which means she does have to work harder for her crown which means that instead of playing it like a prince, she needs to play it like a princess. Basically, turn herself into Alysanne reborn among the nobles and commonfolk, hand out bread and wine to the peasantry, hold balls and festivals, meet with lords and ladies, and learn to flatter. Also, I don't blame Rhaenrya for finding a sperm donor, since her husband was gay and possibly infertile, and she needs an heir to the throne but my problem is her choice. Harwin was not a good choice. She needed a man that resembled Laenor to an extent but also knew when to keep his mouth shut and disappear when he wasn't needed anymore. For this, I suggest a very low-ranking member of House Velaryon who isn't too ambitious but would be happy to be used to make the next heirs to the throne.

No!!! Targaryens have dragon blood. Still-births are not from inbreeding. How do you get scales from inbreeding???

Great vid may the algo gods bless you!

Good video!

Look to be true every houses legacy is war in westeres not only targs but non of those house legacy is uniting Westeros but Targaryns. Targs is the best thing that could happen to western especially it's small folk.

Both Rhaenyra and Alicent are flawed parents. Alicent is a lot more intense when perhaps she needs to show her softer side a bit more and is far too critical of her children, especially Aegon(who was desperate for her approval) while Rhaenyra coddles and too overprotective, allowing Aemond and Daeron to get ahead of them

Greens 💚