I wonder, when he held the crown in his hand, if Daemon finally understood - in his heart - that his brother had died. Such a heavy moment for so many reasons.
absolutely. the song itself is called “the crown of jaehaerys” (her grandfather) who crowned viserys. ironically, jaehaerys (much like most of the kingdom) was heavily male-heir driven (as we know, his son viserys was initially too). jaehaerys crowned viserys, instead of rhaenys (the queen that never was). rhaenys swore that rhaenyra would never be crowned as the kingdom would never be okay with a woman as heir (she was right, of course). rhaenyra gets crowned anyway, here, fulfilling a poetic and prophetic irony.
The way Daemon looked at the crown, I am sure he was relieved to see it Because of all Targaryan crowns(they have a lot), he'd never allow for that little turd to even lay hands on his brothers crown....Given the fact that as of right now as far as he's concerned they murdered him to usurp his wife
@@Kaboomboo I mean Daemon's blatantly wrong, but I cant entirely fault him for the assumption, it's not like the greens have done anything that'd give him a positive view of them, the usurping definitely not winning him over. He's operating on a heavy bias against the greens
@@MiraTheWarlock Exactly. He's wrong, but his understanding of events make total sense. Last time D&R were in King's Landing, the Greens were very much in control, keeping the king drugged out of his mind so they could do as they pleased; that is, until Viserys used what strength he had to come to Rhaenyra's aid, foiling the Greens' plan to further weaken the Blacks. Fast forward a few hours and Rhaenys suddenly arrives on Dragonstone on her dragon and in full armor, tells them that Viserys is dead, that no one informed her of how he died, and that Alicent demanded her support and then crowned Aegon as king - in both direct defiance of Viserys' settled-for-two-decades plan for his succession and in such haste that they avoided informing the "previous" heir of any of this occurring. So yeah... regardless of Daemon being predisposed to despising the Hightowers with every fiber of his being, this would sound like a regicidal coup d'état to anyone.
True to the books, Daemon places the crown on Rhaenyra's head personally. What's funny about this is that Matt Smith also played young Philip Mountbatten in the first two seasons of The Crown. Philip is shown to be very much opposed to the idea of kneeling before his wife to acknowledge her as his queen.
Ser Erryk is by far one of my favourite non-main characters. He’s just such a loyal knight. Rest In Peace Ser Erryk…you may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten.
I don't know about proud yet. I think Rhaenys is more or less staying neutral demonstrated by her lack of kneeling like the others during her coronation and Rhaneyra's intro in the war room. Only when Rhaneyra went against Daemon to try to resolve the rebellion peacefully rather than go head strong with dragons that Rhaenys realized her niece is the right one for the throne. This of course was verified when she talked Lord Corlys into backing her instead of them becoming neutral parties in retirement.
two queens guarding each other...the respect was in their gaze...the queen that never was and yet was loyal to the end..and the one who was raised by her father to seek for peace never wanting the crown yet because of its burden..the writing in this show has gained my respect for game of thrones again..as it was..splendid..just glad to witness this 2 masterpieces...thank you George Martin!
Isn't it a bit sad that now show!Rhaenyra is calling Daemon out for wanting power himself, and not accepting her as his queen? He literally, in their shared moment of grief, crowned her
The similarity to book Stannis is astonishing. I love GRRM playing on the irony by making Stannis call Rhaenyra a usurper, even though they are both the rightful rulers of their time.
@@alessiodandolo1460 Viserys very clearly changed the law in a ceremonial setting in front of the entire Westeros. Legally, Rhaenyra is the heir. Now if she turned out to be an illegitimate child, then that law would be null. But she is his trueborn daughter.
@@subroy7123 Viserys didn't change the law ! He confirmed himself that a son comes before a daughter by favoring Lucerys over Baela as heir to Driftmark. He just want to make an "exception" with Rhaenyra, creating a dangerous antecedent, and making war inevitable...
@@alessiodandolo1460 If he made an "exception", then he did change the law, even if the change was a one off. That's what "changing the law" means in a medieval monarchy. It doesn't matter how "dangerous" the antecedent is, Rhaenyra is the lawful heir, just like Stannis is, just like Shireen would be (Stannis appointed her his heir in the Theon TWOW chapter).
@@subroy7123 Exactly not, your first mistake is to confuse an oath with a royal edict. No edict has come to confirm Rhaenyra as heir, the proof being that when Aegon was born, most of the great lords considered him their future king. Your second mistake is to contradict yourself by taking the example of Stannis: you consider him the heir because Cersei's children are illegitimate, except that King Robert recognized them as his own. And yet, the public overwhelmingly sees Stannis as the rightful heir. You're legalistic about Stannis, but not about Aegon. If succession rules are created, it is precisely to avoid conflicts. If these rules can change according to the moods of the king, then they are useless and there is chaos.
And suddenly the weight of the ordeal hits. No longer can she be a rebellious little princess. The day her dad tried to prepare her for is here. The gravity of this ordeal. Not only was she not informed of her dads death but it was usurped through a misunderstanding and careful planning from the hand. No one to console or grieve with her. Suddenly 7 kingdoms and their well being are your responsibility
It's hard to look at him now because I just want to cry.. he was a true queens guard and a loyal knight, he was loyal till the end.. slayed his own kin to forfill his oath.. he die a hero in my eyes no matter how he died he still protected the rightful ruler of the iron throne
Word is bond. The lords of westeros gave their word in the sight of gods and men to defend rheanyra’s inheritance. “A man who doesnt have his word is a cockroach.”- tony montana.
Whether it was thousands of years ago... or today, many men in their hearts want only one thing. To have worth, through dedicating one's life to righteous purpose. This scene is a beautiful example of that. I will serve, my Queen.
I adore the contrasts between this and Aegon's coronation. Everyone here is kneeling before her out of genuine loyalty and support rather than personal ambition or coercion, because they believe in her and her right to be Queen.
Characters in main series that are Rhaenyra and Daemon's descendants House Baratheon, House Martell, Daenerys, Gendry, Mya Stone, Edric Storm, the Sand Snakes, the Blackfyres
One other thing to note is that this is the ONLY time Daemon EVER kneels to someone aside from Viserys. If that doesent show his loyalties i dont know what does
I love seeing how Rhaenys and Rhaenyra are on the same level scenically. A good paper could be written about this short excerpt. someone is cutting onions q.q
Best scene of HOTD yet!!!!!! Daemon is truly the best character of the show. As terrible as he can be when he goated Corlys' bro to say Rhaneyra's kids were bastards just so he could lop off his head; the love, respect and humility he can also demonstrate at the same time when he bows down and says: "My Queen" shows that Daemon is really a good guy!!!
Emma stated that in that moment Queen Rhaenyra became her father (death of a child while wearing the crown) and when you put the still frame of King Viserys at Baelon and Aemma funeral next to Queen Rhaenyra at Visenyas funeral it’s the same look that they both have The casting from this show is amazing.
@@masterplokoon8803 what horse shit is this.. they all believe she is I don't what you've been watching kid but all them lords were around that table with her and all the none traitor targaryens are with her and will see more of them in season 2.. they all believe she is there queen.. all but you and them traitors
@@masterplokoon8803 all them loyal targaryens believe that she is there first queen to sit the throne even if it'll only be for a few days spoiler alert
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Rest in peace, Ser Erryk Cargyll. You fought for your queen til the very end.
So, I'm not the only one coming back here after his death. Pity! I thought I would see the brothers attacking back on the same way...
Forgive me queen
🕊️
Man of true honor!!
😭😭😭 I’m still not over it aaaaaagh help 😭😭😭😭
Definitely a scene that will be remembered for seasons to come. Ser Erryk will definitely win the hearts of many fans.
definitely. especially for bringing her viserys 👑
You're exactly right
Ser Erryk is an honorable man
He will kill his brother
Agreed
"My Queen"
Quiet and resounding at the same time.
D: Muh queen
R: :)
D: I dun wan it
R: ???
D: I never 'av
R: get the maester
Rhaenyra: I dun want it 😂
I wonder, when he held the crown in his hand, if Daemon finally understood - in his heart - that his brother had died. Such a heavy moment for so many reasons.
I think so too, I also saw it as the first time that he’s being given the crown that he wanted all his life, and again gives it up.
“Give my blood for hers.” Oh Erryk 😔
"Ride at her side and defend her name, and Honor"
He didn't get a chance to ride by her side!!! 😭😭
@@Lach1234But he did defend her.
@@timliebhauser 🥲
Daemon's expression when he sees the crown, and just as he placed it back on Viserys' head he crowns Rhaenyra this time
That Daemon sure gets to crown around
Rhaenys is having a proud cousin moment watching Rhaenyra being crowned as Queen.
Daemon was realizing that his brother is truly gone when he was staring at the crown
RIP Ser Eryk, you have been Loyal and Faithful till the end.
There’s a feeling to this scene like her being crowned was a prophecy fulfilled
absolutely. the song itself is called “the crown of jaehaerys” (her grandfather) who crowned viserys. ironically, jaehaerys (much like most of the kingdom) was heavily male-heir driven (as we know, his son viserys was initially too). jaehaerys crowned viserys, instead of rhaenys (the queen that never was). rhaenys swore that rhaenyra would never be crowned as the kingdom would never be okay with a woman as heir (she was right, of course). rhaenyra gets crowned anyway, here, fulfilling a poetic and prophetic irony.
Daemon's turn of the head is lined up perfectly with the music. What a magical moment.
Such a she’s the chosen one moment indeed. ❤
I noticed that too
That’s wild I love this scene it gives me chills
The way Daemon looked at the crown, I am sure he was relieved to see it
Because of all Targaryan crowns(they have a lot), he'd never allow for that little turd to even lay hands on his brothers crown....Given the fact that as of right now as far as he's concerned they murdered him to usurp his wife
I think it's also partially that he's finally giving up his claim. He looks to his daughters as if he's finally letting go of their claim too.
@@Voidwurm1701 I mean he's not really letting go of their claim, they're to be married to the future king and heir to driftmark
Not sure where he's getting that he was murdered. He was practically dead the last time he saw him lol
@@Kaboomboo I mean Daemon's blatantly wrong, but I cant entirely fault him for the assumption, it's not like the greens have done anything that'd give him a positive view of them, the usurping definitely not winning him over.
He's operating on a heavy bias against the greens
@@MiraTheWarlock Exactly. He's wrong, but his understanding of events make total sense. Last time D&R were in King's Landing, the Greens were very much in control, keeping the king drugged out of his mind so they could do as they pleased; that is, until Viserys used what strength he had to come to Rhaenyra's aid, foiling the Greens' plan to further weaken the Blacks. Fast forward a few hours and Rhaenys suddenly arrives on Dragonstone on her dragon and in full armor, tells them that Viserys is dead, that no one informed her of how he died, and that Alicent demanded her support and then crowned Aegon as king - in both direct defiance of Viserys' settled-for-two-decades plan for his succession and in such haste that they avoided informing the "previous" heir of any of this occurring. So yeah... regardless of Daemon being predisposed to despising the Hightowers with every fiber of his being, this would sound like a regicidal coup d'état to anyone.
True to the books, Daemon places the crown on Rhaenyra's head personally. What's funny about this is that Matt Smith also played young Philip Mountbatten in the first two seasons of The Crown. Philip is shown to be very much opposed to the idea of kneeling before his wife to acknowledge her as his queen.
In real life though, Philip had no issues kneeling before Elizabeth
and he also had to give bad news to his tv wives T-T
@@John-xr9ry yeah it was all done for dramatic effect
Ser Erryk is by far one of my favourite non-main characters. He’s just such a loyal knight. Rest In Peace Ser Erryk…you may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten.
The true heir to the iron throne, while I have my issues with how spoiled Rhaenyra is, I support her claim, SHE IS THE QUEEN
Someone finally gets it.
@@jjh2456 yes, I'm tired of the "Rhaenyra did nothing wrong" approach
@@laabitres the greens are war criminals
If your main point against a princess is how "spoiled" she is then you have to find others lol
@@laabitres u say that while most fans are always saying “alicent did nothing wrong it’s her dad manipulating her” bs
The proud look queen Rhaenys gives Rhaenyra 😭
I don't know about proud yet.
I think Rhaenys is more or less staying neutral demonstrated by her lack of kneeling like the others during her coronation and Rhaneyra's intro in the war room. Only when Rhaneyra went against Daemon to try to resolve the rebellion peacefully rather than go head strong with dragons that Rhaenys realized her niece is the right one for the throne. This of course was verified when she talked Lord Corlys into backing her instead of them becoming neutral parties in retirement.
Then y doesn’t she kneel
@@ocsjc13because Corlys was still
incapacitated and it wasn’t her place to kneel on behalf of House Valaryon in allegiance to Rhaenyra.
@@HadrianQueen u kneel for yourself not for your house dunmy
@@ocsjc13lol you’re calling him a dummy but he’s right. Rhaenys shouldn’t have knelt here.
1:05 everything..... is perfection .
When Ser Erryk says "I swear toward the queen" it gives chills with music. According to me it's the best scene of season 1.
To ward
two queens guarding each other...the respect was in their gaze...the queen that never was and yet was loyal to the end..and the one who was raised by her father to seek for peace never wanting the crown yet because of its burden..the writing in this show has gained my respect for game of thrones again..as it was..splendid..just glad to witness this 2 masterpieces...thank you George Martin!
After this last episode I can’t help but come back to this episode 😭😭 ugh so sad
Isn't it a bit sad that now show!Rhaenyra is calling Daemon out for wanting power himself, and not accepting her as his queen? He literally, in their shared moment of grief, crowned her
You did it bravely, Sir Erryk. Thank you for your sacrifice.
RIP Ser Erryk, the epitome of knighthood
Ser Erryk was a real one. Killed his own brother to protect his Queen and uphold his oath.
The finest moment in the whole season.
The music was perfect
I thought so too. Makes me very emotional.
It was peak cinema
The similarity to book Stannis is astonishing. I love GRRM playing on the irony by making Stannis call Rhaenyra a usurper, even though they are both the rightful rulers of their time.
From a strictly legal standpoint, Stannis is Robert's rightful heir, but Aegon is Viserys' rightful heir.
@@alessiodandolo1460 Viserys very clearly changed the law in a ceremonial setting in front of the entire Westeros. Legally, Rhaenyra is the heir. Now if she turned out to be an illegitimate child, then that law would be null. But she is his trueborn daughter.
@@subroy7123 Viserys didn't change the law ! He confirmed himself that a son comes before a daughter by favoring Lucerys over Baela as heir to Driftmark. He just want to make an "exception" with Rhaenyra, creating a dangerous antecedent, and making war inevitable...
@@alessiodandolo1460 If he made an "exception", then he did change the law, even if the change was a one off. That's what "changing the law" means in a medieval monarchy. It doesn't matter how "dangerous" the antecedent is, Rhaenyra is the lawful heir, just like Stannis is, just like Shireen would be (Stannis appointed her his heir in the Theon TWOW chapter).
@@subroy7123 Exactly not, your first mistake is to confuse an oath with a royal edict. No edict has come to confirm Rhaenyra as heir, the proof being that when Aegon was born, most of the great lords considered him their future king. Your second mistake is to contradict yourself by taking the example of Stannis: you consider him the heir because Cersei's children are illegitimate, except that King Robert recognized them as his own. And yet, the public overwhelmingly sees Stannis as the rightful heir. You're legalistic about Stannis, but not about Aegon. If succession rules are created, it is precisely to avoid conflicts. If these rules can change according to the moods of the king, then they are useless and there is chaos.
Rhaenys not kneeling is such a power move, but nobody is going to deny her
It was but she was also prob waiting for her husbands approval for House Velaryon.
Every time i watch this scene it gives me goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥
Scene gives so much chills… music and cinematography is the aether of good television!
And suddenly the weight of the ordeal hits. No longer can she be a rebellious little princess. The day her dad tried to prepare her for is here. The gravity of this ordeal. Not only was she not informed of her dads death but it was usurped through a misunderstanding and careful planning from the hand. No one to console or grieve with her. Suddenly 7 kingdoms and their well being are your responsibility
6 Kingdoms
A queen standing tall and staring at the eyes of the queen who never was!
Truly epic!!!
1:05 that musical cue sends chills every time.
It's hard to look at him now because I just want to cry.. he was a true queens guard and a loyal knight, he was loyal till the end.. slayed his own kin to forfill his oath.. he die a hero in my eyes no matter how he died he still protected the rightful ruler of the iron throne
Daemon: My Queen
Rhaenyra: I dun want it.
Lol
Word is bond. The lords of westeros gave their word in the sight of gods and men to defend rheanyra’s inheritance. “A man who doesnt have his word is a cockroach.”- tony montana.
RIP Ser Erryk "To guard the realms of men"
It gives me the same vibes as Robb Stark's election to King in the North position.
what ever she does on season 2 ! i justify her 🙌🏻❤️
Whether it was thousands of years ago... or today, many men in their hearts want only one thing. To have worth, through dedicating one's life to righteous purpose. This scene is a beautiful example of that. I will serve, my Queen.
This scene is perfection- the dialogue, the music, the scenery…..just beautiful
The music just hits so different 👌🏽
A clever detail: Rhaenyra's 'wispy' locks of hair - not her usual style - are reminiscient of Viserys.
Definetly my favorite scene from this show so far
I adore the contrasts between this and Aegon's coronation. Everyone here is kneeling before her out of genuine loyalty and support rather than personal ambition or coercion, because they believe in her and her right to be Queen.
Ser Eryk you will be rememberd
This scene NEVER fails to give me chills 😭 Ramin Djwadi deserves all the awards for his work on this and GOT.
had to come back after my goat clutched up😭
can we talk about how daemon being the last to crown viserys and the first to crown rhaenyra
the weight of this scene is tenfolds heavier now.Restin peace Sir Erryk..Loyalty till the END
And just like than, feeling of peak GoT was recreated once again.
I must have watched this scene 50 times and counting
"Rhaenys, kneel!"
"I can't!"
"Why?"
"Knees!"
if the queen is daenerys maybe...
Characters in main series that are Rhaenyra and Daemon's descendants
House Baratheon, House Martell, Daenerys, Gendry, Mya Stone, Edric Storm, the Sand Snakes, the Blackfyres
Jon Snow?
Just so in awe of this scene.
Waterworks.
What a moment!!!
Rebellions used to start like this with pure willpower and few loyalists
I had to come back after last nights episode
My Queen❤❤
One other thing to note is that this is the ONLY time Daemon EVER kneels to someone aside from Viserys.
If that doesent show his loyalties i dont know what does
I love seeing how Rhaenys and Rhaenyra are on the same level scenically. A good paper could be written about this short excerpt. someone is cutting onions q.q
Favourite scene in this show!
Ser Erryk won the hearts. What hurts me is that he killed himself because he failed to protect the Queen.
I mean, no. He killed himself because he killed his other half. He actually did the complete opposite of failing to protect the queen.
Which we understand. He did as he pledged, but couldn't live knowing himself to have slain his kin. He deserves to rest in peace
RIP Ser Erryk 🙏
Best scene of HOTD yet!!!!!! Daemon is truly the best character of the show. As terrible as he can be when he goated Corlys' bro to say Rhaneyra's kids were bastards just so he could lop off his head; the love, respect and humility he can also demonstrate at the same time when he bows down and says: "My Queen" shows that Daemon is really a good guy!!!
Danerys' great grandmother 5x. The Targaryen women are just tired of the bs and ready to burn it to the ground
Ser Erryk was what Criston Cole wished he was. RIP
This scene alone shits on the entire season of Rings of Power!
RIP Ser Erryk. Real one even until his end.
sir erryk i am forever mourning you
So far this is the most beautiful and emotional scene in the series.
That belongs to viseys’ dinner speech
rhaenys being proud that her granddaughters chose for themselves and are loyal to their parents
Its her father's crown she is his true heir!
the parallel of daemon crowning rhaenyra and him crowning viserys absolutely broke me. something about DAEMON being the one to do it UGH
Team Black Forever 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Those candles are the stole the scene imo. Working overtime back there
Emma stated that in that moment Queen Rhaenyra became her father (death of a child while wearing the crown) and when you put the still frame of King Viserys at Baelon and Aemma funeral next to Queen Rhaenyra at Visenyas funeral it’s the same look that they both have
The casting from this show is amazing.
Visery’s crown brought a tear to my eye
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
Power is power
@@princessinfinty Yet there can be no power without responsibility.
“She is a queen today.”
The first real Targaryen Queen
@@DillanMaylin real? Which ones were fake?
@@DillanMaylin not acording to the other Targaryens that follow her.
@@masterplokoon8803 what horse shit is this.. they all believe she is I don't what you've been watching kid but all them lords were around that table with her and all the none traitor targaryens are with her and will see more of them in season 2.. they all believe she is there queen.. all but you and them traitors
@@masterplokoon8803 all them loyal targaryens believe that she is there first queen to sit the throne even if it'll only be for a few days spoiler alert
I SWEAR TO WARD THE QUEEN⚔️👑
Give my blood for hers 🥺🥺🥺Erryk loved u sm
When daemon takes the crown and looks back at rhaynera is a look of “head out of your ass and fight for your inheritance enough”
It´s a blasphemy that Criston Cole was named Lord Commander and not Sir Erryk.
Cole is the better fighter
Cole knows how to use his tongue
@@vuhieu9223 and not just for sweet talk
Can you imagine that in the whole story since now, Daemon, despite his lust from the crown, has crowned two people yet (his brother and her wife) ?
Behold the queen
Excellent scene so heart touching ❤
it's second time matt smith plays the queen's husband. i mean, i already knew it but, i just realized
He has a thing for Queens
Long live the queen, may long she reign
Matt Smith is indeed destined to play Prince Consort of the powerful Queens.😅
The first time those oaths have ever been spoken to the first Queen of Westeros. Chills.
Goosebumps
My queen
Nahhhhh
Ser Erryck peak king's guard!
Team black 100%
The guy had capability to go beyond jorah mormont . So furious his role was ended in such a horrific way.
Ser Erryk. death at session 2, so sad. Without him or Stark House. I lost reason to watch this moive.
Music at point
Leave it to Ramin Djawadi to leave you feeling so many different emotions in such a scene.
Almost got tears got❤
Team Rhaenyra. Forever.
Ser Erryk💔😭