HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Episode 7 Breakdown & Ending Explained - Game of Thrones Easter Eggs & Theories
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2022
- In this video we take a deep dive into the seventh episode of HBO's epic Game of Thrones prequel HOUSE OF THE DRAGON based off the book Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin. We'll also take a look at its connection to Game of Thrones, theories, lore, and much more!
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🌊 Aemond > Aegon, don't @ me 🌊 ...I hope he doesn't do anything bad in the book...
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I got here early so I'ma say it again but I haven't finished the episode so forget this if you did it. Say daddy loves you at the end of your videos again it was fun
your edits are phenomenal
The way how George r Martin wrote these books makes it perfect for adoptation because it's accounts given from people who weren't even there so you could always say they got wrong and this is how it really went
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You're adorable 🥰
Laenor literally sailing away from everything reminded me of what he told Rhaenyra, “The wise sailor flees the storm as it gathers."
Great observation
good memory - completely forgot about that
Not much earlier in the episode, Laenor professed his undying devotion to her and "their" children. Then, without even showing the discussion, he agrees to flee the country with his boyfriend. What?!
@@MrRJPE Words are not actions. He spoke about not being enough of a father, of being away and doing too much joyous things instead of his duty. And said he’d do better, I suppose because that’s the the only thing he thought possible.
She gave him another way of handling this.
I also think he was trying to convince himself to stay when he spoke, but he wasn’t really successful.
@@MrRJPE Well, I mean everyone is happy about this. He must have an agreement with her before all this.
After Rhaenyra's comments to Jace about how the Strongs are not their kin, she told him to look her in the eye and said, "Do you understand?" I interpreted it not as her being callous, but as her making it clear to Jace that he can't be saying these things in public. He may be mourning the Strongs, but in a setting like that, he is a Targaryan/Velaryon only and he needs to be very careful about what he says and does.
Exactly, just being ensuring their safety
Yes you said it all
Yea this interpretation is the norm, not the exception, and what the showrunners intended.
King Viserys knew the truth and admitted if it got out “the consequences would be dire.”
He decreed if he heard any more such talk, he’d have tongues torn out. Despite all this, he loved his daughter and wanted Rhaenyra as his heir. He fully supported her and her sons to his dying day.
You know what would have kept them safe?
When she was initially given free reign to marry whoever she wants, the highest of privileges allowed to a noble, to a princess no less, ask to marry Ser Harwin.
OR
Not have the children in the first place. The second she decided to try and pass those bastards off as her husband’s, she signed their death warrant.
Viserys protecting his grandchildren is everything.
I fully agree with what Sir Otto Hightower said during the episode. Viserys stubbornness is costing everyone, Rhaeneyra should’ve been for the streets.
@@iwantgoals1566 100%
@@iwantgoals1566 nope that’s not how that works.
@@yakiralovesall true, but that would've avoided the war between the two factions if the bastards were officially told they have no claim to the throne at all. Or get them exiled without any chance of them becoming dragon riders.
@@zaam231 how? What would stop the war from happening? If her children were officially bastards, Rhaenyra isn’t, so there’d still be infighting over who takes the throne.
I found it really symbolic when, after Alicent and Rhaenerya let go of each other, everyone on Alicent's side of the room turned their backs and walked away whilst the people standing behind Rhaenerya stood their ground, almost backing her up.
I thought about that too! very interesting moment
You guys have keen eyes, I didn't even pick that up 😩
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Nor did I. It's why I like the comments. A lot of very observant people.
Good eye.
@@mortalkomment8028 “coz the other eye is closed.” Lol
That last scene with Leanor leaving was really unexpected
I was surprised that Rhaenyra would let kill him, then i was suprised that he survived, not from the book..but i like it
@@Pliskin_Ahab remember the book is told from the point of view of history book, not the actual story
@@The_preserver_x16 I agree
Yes it was unexpected... but cruel just the same, the decoy body was a person, an innocent person. Daemon just went Rambo on that guy, snapped his neck and then burned his body... All that to allow The Ambiguously Gay Duo to live their ideal lives elsewhere. Not to mention the poor mother who believes her son is dead.
Yep, I'm more & more Team Green as the episodes go by.
It wasn't surprising to me, because of the following:
1. Rhaenyra respects Laenor and isn't evil enough to slaughter hm.
2. Laenor has been said to be a skilled swordsman.
Hence, once I saw the hired assassin draw a sword rather than attempt to kill Laenor sneakily, such as with poison, I understood what would happen and that Laenor must have conspired with Rhaenyra beforehand.
My conclusion was confirmed when the body that is presumed to be Laenor was revealed to be burned beyond recognition, which is very convenient. My conclusion was further confirmed once the person presented as the assassin was shown escaping via a boat _but with his face being concealed via a hood and via camera direction that avoided his face up_ until the moment that he reveals his face himself.
10/10 this episode was. I love how Laenor was able to have a escape ending and excited to see if he comes back to help during the dance of the dragons. I loved how gripping this episode was. Love how this show is giving us such a great story
Nah 😅
Thank god. I thought he was killed. And rhaenyra went further down the path of evil by having him murdered.
@@acdragonrider they all plan it together. Daemon, Rhaeneyra, Laenor and Laenor bf.
He never returns. I'm glad they finally gave the gays a happy ending.
An* escape but I agree with all of that :)
Reahnyra wasn't being callous, she was trying to avoid more suspicion. Neither she, nor her boys can look as though they are in deep mourning for Strong.
Exactly
That’s so fucked up to do to the kids. Those poor bastards.
I love how whenever Daemon does his dirty work, he always dawns his murder hood lol
But pity the poor guy who had to die so Laenor could get away. The small folks always have to die so the nobles and royals can play the GOT.
@@LeeBeeDeeTree51 That's what Game of thrones is
'dons' his murder hood?
He has to hide his hair.
@@akashsarjine6585 I know. But it never hurts to remember that point. All these folks do reprehensible things so cheering them on makes you think "Boy am I rationalizing!"
Words of the Great Houses of Westeros :
House Baratheon - Ours is the Fury
House Greyjoy - We Do Not Sow
House Martell - Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
House Stark - Winter Is Coming
House Tully - Family, Duty, Honor
House Tyrell - Growing Strong
15:37
House Velaryon - I should've been there
“No be there.” Reference to cobra Kai
@@acdragonrider "No be there"...
Would that be House Miyagi or House Lawrence ?
House Targaryen - Keep it in the Family
@@evodude919 House Tanner (Karl - GoT season 3) - Fuck 'em till they're dead !
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I'm loving all the parallel of rhaenyra kid ,and alicent kids as well of observating parenting difference directly through the kids personality, and behavior.
Also Hawin would have been proud.
Seasmoke is just sitting around like, why are y’all sad? He’s alive.
Will Seasmoke follow Laenor? Will they try to bind him with another rider?
Yeah they gotta explain this somehow
Isn`t Seasmoke going to get a new rider later on?
@@kristiandonchev2641 Yes. Addam Valaryon, brother of Alyn Valaryon, Baela’s future husband, is supposed to claim Seasmoke during the Dance.
@@kristiandonchev2641 only if the current rider is dead 😬🫢
11/10 episode, last scene was so good. Daemon and Rhaenrya make a very calculated move and I like it. I thought they actually killed him for a second and I was still on board tbh 😂
daemon not giving a fxck and minding his own business until rhaenyra was about to be attacked by Crispin cole added ten years to my life. I love him sooo much.
The kids are the best hand to hand combatants in the entire series.
The kids getting caught up in the grownups drama is what makes the show.
@@LeeBeeDeeTree51 Aemond is SSJ2 in the next episode. Now I know what you're gonna say : where are the blue lightning sparkles that normally surrounds an SSJ2 ? The answer is simple : The show didn't have enough budget.
What an episode!
I found it so bizarre that Larys is attending Laena's funeral rather than his father and brother's. Even Jace wanted to go to Harrenhal. This man is shameless.. Also another shameless man is Criston Cole, giggling left and right. The sheer audacity... King is so soft and 'peacemaker' that he cant even scold his wife for her behavior, fire the knights who have failed to protect.
Laenor was a really bad companion to Rhaenyra, but i'm glad he is fine at the end.
I agree with you 100% but the kingsgaurd is a lifelong oath so they can't be fired
The guy is a complete psycho.
Best episode so far.. thanks for talking about Daemon's laugh at the funeral being directed toward what was being said at the moment. I think a lot of people misunderstood what happened there.
The kids acting was top tier like they really ate
Laenor faking his death was a win-win, except for the poor guy Daemon killed to use his body as a decoy for Laenor's. In fact, he was probably a Valaryon, so he killed one of his keens, a cousin probably, to run away in the world. People tend to stan favourites in Game of Thrones, but if you look a bit closer, the hound was right, they are all killers.
Laenor: I'll be a better husband, a better father
Rhaenera: TEN YEARS!!!
Yeah, but she was hardly the perfect wife herself. They booth messed up.
@@LeeBeeDeeTree51 true. But to be fair, they both did their due. Its just that it didn't bear fruit. Beyond that Rhaenera did her duty as a mother. Laenor fell short being father to his supposed sons. If he did, maybe things wont be as bad as now.
“Lionel Strong was fired.”
Sick burn!
The flooded symbol is not Leanor, it's Harwin Strong. The symbol shows his city watch armor. And it's flooded because he died last episode
Otto is giving me those heavy tywin vibes
A little more subtle and wiser than Tywin I think. Tywin was a prideful asshole. Smart but an asshole.
Somebody need to explain to me why everyone had to go to bed at like 6pm?
In some countries the sun sets between 8 and 10pm like countries that are closer to lands way way above Alaska where at those lands the sun never sets
lol!!!
How can you say it was 6 Pm? it's supposed to be early in the morning because when the Maester was stitching Rhaeneyr'a wound it was lit so it must've happened before sunrise
The more episodes I watch the more I feel for viserys, he just wants his family to get along and because he's a dreamer he can't just give up on that.
Targaryens are together but they suck at being family, the Starks were all separated but Family all thru out
This episode was fucking perfect. I truly thought Rhaenyra had killed Laenor. And the whole eye confrontation had my heart pounding.
Also, why am I rooting for an incestuous relationship between an uncle and his niece?
Because they have the most chemistry of the lot, and there are no messed up looking babies
Plus it's the targaryns. It was pretty normal for them. Atleast it's not brother and sister
@@alexandrasmith4226 … yet
It's fantasy not reality. Just like Dragons.
"Also, why am I rooting for an incestuous relationship between an uncle and his niece?" 😂 so true.
Although, I'm not seeing the chemistry b/w Matt and Emma (yet) that I saw b/w Matt and Millie - probably because the latter relationship was allowed to build over a few episodes.
I think Allicent has jealousy towards Rhaenyra for living a life where she could do whatever she please. Not just resentment for lies that she told Allicent and swore on her mother’s death. I think it’s so much more than that. Since day one, she’s been told what to do and expected to uphold a very difficult task by her father to become Queen and sire an heir for Viserys and to make sure that heir is the one that sits on the throne. She’s jealous because no matter what Rhaenyra will always be Viserys soft spot and will choose her side of Allicent’s. I’m sure deep down Allicent wanted a life different than what she has now. Where she can do as she pleases. Even though she’s Queen, she’s still limited to what she can do. But because of her duty as Queen, being a mother and her father’s expectations of her, she’ll always try to take Rhaenyra down for what transpired.
The Hall of Nine tension between Rhaenyra & Alicent reminds me of the Starks & the Lannisters at the Kingsroad back in Game of Thrones S01.
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And in similar fashion to season 1; the drama really got revved up once the kids got into their scuffle.
Rhaenyra is forced to be callous because looking sad could mean giving the rumors more fuel than what was used to burn Harrenhal and she has to protect her sons and teach her sons to protect themselves. Public appearances mean and lot. From how her boys act, she isn't a bad parent and she isn't being a bad parent in telling them to suck it up in public. Being a parent means teaching hard lessons.
I liked the world building during the funeral. Was surprised Deamon and the other direct family were not mentioned when they were talking about family left on the land. The wedding was neat too.
Not too happy A gets the giant dragon, but glad someone pointed out that despite losing an eye he got the better end of the bargain.
Props to the kings guard for casually pointing out Vis. got Alicent's name wrong.
Return them to the sea. *dumps them 10 feet away in a big ol' pile underwater*
The wedding was stomach-turning for me. Nevermind the incestuous nature of it all, but it was just the avarice and hubris of Rhaenyra. She just does whatever she wants and doesn't care about who gets affected for her to get it. She admitted that the reason they never conceived was that she needed to feel desired. Ummm turkey baster? She did NOT do her duty to the realm, but now she believes she's entitled to her ultimate desire? Her UNCLE??? Well, I guess the stomach churning does get back to the incest...
@@eddiet3026 She can do whatever she wants she's a fckin Princess, Alicent is jealous of her freedom that's it and you're being fooled by the green b!tch
Can we talk about aemon completely selling out his brother lol
Just like his brother selling him to the Pink Dread.
He chose his mother over his brother. He's no fool. He knows exactly what side he's on, who's in charge of that side and who's just along for the ride.
@@danaglabeman6919 But he completely destroyed Aegon's repo cuz he's supposed to be the future King not Alicent
@@Darkstar_Dayne Well...Aemond's smart enough to know whoever the actual power will lie with, come that day, it won't be Aegon. And if Aegon had tried to deny he said it, it probably would have harmed his rep, but by refusing to back down from the claim, he forced Viserys to confront the issue in front of everyone, making him look weak and out of touch. I don't think Aegon was thinking that strategically: he just had nothing else to say, but it worked brilliantly nonetheless. I wouldn't put it past Aemond to think "who can I blame this on who's actually stupid enough to say what needs to be said?"
Not to forget that Ser Laenor is an excellent swordsman and a dragon rider too❤️
He might have one of the best entry in the dance!
Hopefully while Rhaenys is still alive. Poor woman.
The directors almost fooled me into thinking he was gonna stay and teach Sir Harwin Strong’s kids some Swordsmanship (pause).
I think Cristian Cole wasn't going to attack Rhaenyra he was going to STOP Alicent.
Daemon stopped him from doing so, letting it escalate.
Since Rhaenyra stilled believed in Alicent with this. Not just everyone seeing Alicent as she is but now Rhaenyra too.
Which I think Daemon wanted Rhaenyra to open her eyes too.
This is exactly what happened. Thank you for being one of the only damn people to say this lol it's so frustrating that people are seeing the worst in a scene based on...not liking a character and are ignoring the fact he denied taking the kids eye AND shouted for Alicent to stop and stay at the kings side. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Laenors ending was masterfully done 10/10
Great explanation and this episode was great! But am I the only one struggling to see things for the first 30mins? It was DARK af haha.
OMG YES. I wish they'd light the darker scenes better! I know they're going for authenticity but my eyes are STRUGGLING! 🥴
They overdid the ND filters a bit
It was dark for immersion but I could tell it was "lit/darkened" artificially in post - that bothered me.
It was better than everything that happened after Season 4 of GOT
The flying dragons are: Seasmoke, Syrax and Caraxes. The sitting dragons are more likely to be Dreamfyre and Sunfyre (he is descirbed to be gold and the left dragon is very clearly more yellowish than olive green). This is intentional to show how the dragons (who are linked to their riders mentally) do not engage with the dragons of the other side (green and black)
More like (Meleys/Seasmoke up in the sky), Caraxes, *Dreamfyre* , Syrax and Sunfyre. Since Seasmoke is light grey and that dragon is dark blue/grey, like we saw Aemond trying to claim Dreamfyre in the pit.
I love the power play at the end. Let everyone think what they wanna think as long as they think twice before making a move. That was a pretty ballsy move going after Vaygar and after that ride kid came back a man.
I like how u could literally see the alliances in the hall after the princess and the queen show down. Can't wait for next week
I love that Vaygar was basically testing him to see if he's worth her loyalty. Aegon proves to her that he ain't afraid and passes her little test :)
@@FlightX101 Aemond not Aegon
Poor Rhaenys. I felt for her in this episode; it must be heart breaking for every mom.
I thoroughly enjoyed your smarky and illuminating analysis. This episode was an emotional roller coaster and I loved it. They gave Leonor such a great exit Including ‘hello darkness my old friend’ at the beginning made me feel warm and fuzzy because the graduate has such a great soundtrack ❤️
Thank you for uploading these so quickly!!!! 😁😁
Well that suck for that innocent guy who was killed just to fake someone’s death smh 🤦🏼♀️
The Queen that never was is very smart and I like her overall but she has zero reason to blame Rynera for her son not being able to father children. She laid with him as was her duty and it's he who can't impregnate her. She clearly is able to bear children so why blame her?
She wouldn’t know those details. And even if she did it does not condone Rhaenyra having an affair and having illegitimate children out of wedlock. It is an insult to their family.
@@MsMyraEmily the weird thing is that she has access to moon tea to not stay pregnant. It doesnt make sense that she would have birthed several children that are clearly not Laenor's. Dumb move on her part
@@googleuser7454 why would she need moon tea if she was not having illegitimate relations? That would confirm that was the case.
@@kuromyou7969 It's risk to take. if they can fake Laenor's disappearance and she carry on a secret an affair with a Strong, she could have at least tried to have gotten some moon tea secretly. Rumors of affairs are better than the actual product that everyone could see
@@googleuser7454 secretly from whom? It's not like it grow sin their backyard.
I’ve been watching & relying on you for quite some time to breakdown and/or explain shows like Westworld, Devs, etc. You’re amazing for doing this! You blow me away with your attention to detail, additional knowledge on subjects and ability to explain things in a way that is so palatable. Thank you! 🙏
I'm glad you mentioned that Daemon is twice widowed, because if I was Rhaenyra....
Wow laenor actually live such a great change from the books. Plus it make daemon ,and rhaenyra look much better I do think it will back fire badly later season though.
Trouble is, they don't continue to be goody goodies.
*_"..I do think it will back fire badly later season though."_*
I've entertained that _possibility(?)_ for this HBO adaptation _(this season or another season)._
Being that there was not a literal "witness" to Laenor's supposed death, it'd be interesting to see _Uncle Laenor_ eventually reemerge to the _"Surprise! (e.g., UNCLE BENJEN-esque)"_ of some of the show's characters.
What happened in the book to him?
@@fizariaz9170 he died and it’s rumoured daemon had a hand in it
@@MsMyraEmily I mean that's the thing. The book is specifically written as an in world history book so this doesn't really change anything from the book, it just means their plan worked so the guys writing it in world don't know it was actually a deception.
Amazing breakdown as always love your analysis❤
I enjoy this guys videos very much. His witty banter, quick editing are quite enjoyable. Liked and subscribed!
Best episode yet can't wait to see what else in store this season 🐉
My favorite part of this episode was right after Alicent loses her entire mind, the whole room just looks around like "Well......bedtime?"
This ep was so freaking good, with so many wow moments, plus that Laenor scene, Rhaenyra really values her friendship with Laenor, freeing him from his courtly duties, and finally Daemon and Rhaenyra together 🔥🙌🏽
How is marriage to your niece fire?
Because they have chemistry? Band decades of sexual tension?
@@harlemrocs2563 first and foremost, its fiction, and the books are all about keeping the Targaryen blood pure so that they control their dragons. No need to get itchy about small thing
I'm hooked!! HOTD Epic!! Great update 👍
I wonder why they didn't show Otto being reinstated as the Hand. It felt like a pretty important scene to not have in the show. The previous Hand who was fired, now reinstated.
They showed a close up of Otto wearing the Hand pin on his chest.
@@dc7117 subtle…
In episode 6 Larys told Alicent that she should write a letter to her father
10/10 finest of these new episodes... the handling of the last missions where extremely exquisite...
You actually add useful context and information to your breakdowns, unlike heavy spoilers or emergency awesome who basically just summarize what we all just saw to upload their video quick. Great job!
Emergency Awesome also throws in too many spoilers from the book. Literally told us Aemond would lose an eye this episode.
@@MsMyraEmily Hey, so did Haelena last episode! 🤣
Heavy Spoilers is great
Fantastic! Love everything about this show 👏
I’m a dope. I totally missed the old switcheroo at the end with Laenor. Thank you for the clarification.
Best breakdown video ever. hands down. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank you.
What's crazy is they found Egyptian caskets in the sea.
Loved your breakdown❤
Perfect timing
The best episode so far! Had me on the edge of my seat!
I was waiting for this!!
Laenor is the first dragonrider I can think of to abandon their dragon. What if because of the loss of Laenor, Seasmoke becomes wild and becomes Grey Ghost? Then Laenor comes back as a grizzled badass during the Dance and reclaims his dragon. Don't think its gonna happen, but that'd be cool as hell.
It would be fabulous but Addam, the guy who claims Seasmoke, is supposedly Laenor's bastard. (Though given Laenor's tendencies, most people think he's actually Corlys' son). Laenor can't come back as Addam in disguise (a popular new theory) since Addam has to be young enough for Laenor to theoretically be his father.
I personally hope they'll switch the timeline to put the Battle of the Gullet before the dragonseeding, and it will be Laenor who is the "Tyroshi captain" who rescues little Viserys from the battle. He's trying to take him home but they're captured, and Laenor killed, by Lohar in the Stepstones, which is how Viserys ends up with him. During the dragon seeding, Seasmoke isn't supposed to be avaliable, but Addam bonds with him anyway. This doesn't surprise all the people who think Laenor's been dead for years, but it shocks Rhaenyra and Daemon, and there's a quick scene discussing that he must somehow be dead.
Of course, they could just ignore the 1 rider until death rule, but... they already had a dragon keeper make that specific point in E6, so super awkward. Or they could just skip the whole "these are officially Laenor's bastards" thing and just make them Corlys's, which would fix the age issue with the Addam is Laenor in disguise theory, but IDK. If they do that, how do they explain Alyn? Laenor is 18 years older than Addam. Addam was just 15 when he claimed Seasmoke. I just don't see a way around it. The only way to fix this is to show Laenor dying somehow before dragonseed time, and why waste screen time when they could write his death into the main story?
What Rhaenyra and Daemon did for Laenor, and how much Corlys cares for the boys even tho he DOES NOT HAVE TO!!!! BOTH, are SOOOO RAD!!!!😁👍❤️
I noticed that it's mostly the women who are really pushy about who the "real" father is. Like... All the men around are like 👀🤷🏻♀️
Rhaenyra and Daemon didn't do anything for Laenor, I believe. They wanted him dead but Qarl decided to tell Laenor and they hatched a plan to escape. Rhaeneyra and Daemon don't know this, they just think he is dead.
@@KHANSTER1029 Daemon killed the guard who was found later in the fire place so it was Daemon's plan and obviously Rhaeneyra was on it
@@Darkstar_Dayne Oh right, I didn't connect the dots lol
That was a dope review!
the best part about your videos are your humorous edits 😂😂♥️
How do you make these videos so fast??? But Excellent analysis 😄
I believe Damon and Lena were happy. They looked like they were having fun riding dragons together.
It's kinda sad that Seasmoke was left behind 😭 Sad dragon-puppy probably waiting for his rider like Hosiko on a train station...
My theory is that Laenor comes back as Addam of Hull who get this... rode Seasmoke.
@@absolutelyalice1754 yeah I thoughr about that too. But then there is a big age difference (Addam is fifteen years when we meet him). And who is then his supposed brother?
The King🤴just refuse to die 😊
I loved the whole _How to Train Your Dragon_ scene, even though it gave me the worst pins and needles in my feet! They literally hurt from the vertigo (is that the right term?) that the scene gave me. 15:40 I had the same reaction, but by myself because I'm a sad, loser with zero friends and no significant other. 💀😅😂 this was a great episode. Thanks for the breakdowns! Yours are my favorite! 💖🤗
I liked this episode! Feeling really bad for the Velaryons right now though. Wondering how that might affect their support and if a union between Baela and Jace is proposed.
Or indeed, their support for the Black team in general. it has to be wavering, especially for Raenys.
They'll support team black forever because, like it or not, Daemon and Rhaenyra's marriage have put Baela and Rhaena in the path of the greens' vengeance.
Phenomenal episode happy that Laenor got an happy ending
Why wasn’t there any blood on the blade after Alicent “cut” Rhaenyra? Did she really cut her, or was she cut by someone else?
I'll be honest that King Viserys still alive is far better than how those in Season 8 were alive fighting against white walkers.
King visaryse is basically a white walker at this point
Laenor being in the water after his sister just was buried at sea was not unusual imo. It wasn't like he was sobbing at everyone above could hear him. Not that would be wrong either... I didn't get why the Seasnake was so upset by his son mourning his daughter. Could anyone elaborate on why this was looked at as weak or unbecoming of his station?
Because he was drunk and in the water.
@@ceecee8757 You couldn't tell that until they strolled him up the steps. If anything the sea snake Drew attention to his son and his son's lover unnecessarily.
@@ceecee8757 Also being drunk is very common in this world and I wouldn't fault someone for being drunk and emotional if they just lost their sibling. Would you?
Being drunk in choppy water can get dangerous. A random ripcurrent and drag a person away.
Love the funny edits and jokes you throw in there 💀
I love this episode. I love this series. It has made op for everything that was wrong with the last season of Game of Thrones imho
Great videos!
I wonder why they're playing up the emotional distance between Daemon and his daughters? It must be foreshadowing an upcoming plot point. When they were in Pentos, Rhaena says her father ignores her but no explanation or further elaboration is given and her mother just says that he is "trying."
Then, the showrunners cut a scene that was filmed showing Daemon embracing his girls after he tells them of their mother's death, a time when a warm hug would be a very natural thing to do. Instead, in the final cut they are shown crying by themselves as he coldly stands there for a while, then walks away.
Finally, at the funeral, the girls are shown sitting by themselves and while their grandmother and even Rhaenyra were concerned about them, their father keeps his distance. It's strange.
I think some major parent/ child clash is being set up. In a departure from the book, could Rhaena defect to Team Green because she feels neglected?
Or perhaps, it setting up an arc. You must remember they are all in grief, they lost their mother and Daemon lost his wife. This combined with the fact his Children are the literal spitting image of their mother. The scene of them separated was them all in disbelief, and processing that their mother and wife was burned to death a few hours ago. Sometimes nothing needs to be said
Also I doubt they're going to show every single interaction Daemon has with his daughters, Daemon could have been interacting with everyone else, but his daughters don't know those people hence why they'd be in a corner.
The girls are living breathing reminders of what he has lost. They look like their mother and each embody a part of her that shines through. Laena was a bold, spirited, thoughtful, and intelligent woman. She was both emotionally and politically astute. Baela got her boldness. Rhaena got her thoughtful and astute nature. Both got her beauty and Daemon has to see that and also know that these girls will not get to grow up with their mother. Could there be parent/child clashes? Possibly but from the subtext of the book, Nyra does care about the girls a lot. She gives Rhaena an egg from her own dragon that managed to hatch.
Nah it's not like that Daemon cares about his daughters in the book too
@@Darkstar_Dayne But changes sometimes need to be made when dramatizing. Look at all the things that have been left out so far like the friendship between Rhaenyra and Laena.
And there was no faking of Laenor's death in the books.
@@triplemoyagames4195 Maybe I'm making to much of Rhaena's remark that her father ignores her, but it was an odd comment to hear because it was given no context. We never see interaction between him and his kids to show what king of relationship they have.
The few scenes from Pentos seemed to exist only to establish what Daemon's life was like in Pentos. Essentially they showed us that Daemon is unhappy and his wife wants to go home. Why do we need to know that one of his kids feels ignored if it has no dramatic significance? I think they would have edited the remark out if it was unimportant.
Been seeking this review like episode 7
How did you not add in John snow saying "I don't want it"
this is outrageous. OUTRAGEOUS !!!!
Can we talk about how Alicent’s daughter talked about how aemond needed to look with one eye and here we are with one eye?
Yeah, they're setting Helaena up to be a Dreamer, which isn't in the books. IDK what her whole "Dragon of flesh weaves a dragon of thread" crap she was talking at the spider could refer to, though. Maybe she just does these chants with her bugs cause it helps her catch them? She's like Trelawny in Harry Potter, where she mostly spouts gibberish but sometimes says something real in a trance? It could be a cool way to flesh out her character: in the book she's just Aegon's wife and his kids' mother, not much else. She's got 2 really big scenes coming up in later seasons, but no real spoilers from me if you haven't read it.
@@danaglabeman6919 oh the treads were a prediction of daemond and rhyanera(sp) wedding, they are both dragons so treading and weaves are the symbols of there blood being together and threads to bond both dragons
@@cheyb1876 Yes. I didn't even think of that. 👏👏👏👏
LOL!!! love your recaps!
Aemond wasn’t trying to waste no time😂
At all lmao
This episode was SO excellent.
It’s cool that they casted Cory Booker as Laenor
love how aemond put his wouned eye on his mothers shoulder to comfert her
This episode was THE perfect set up for the rest of the season. Have to also point out that HOTD is absolutely body slamming ROP into the ground. This is what happens when you know how to strike a balance between incorporating new fans and pleasing hardcore/book fans. Unlike the writers of ROP.
It’s getting really interesting now. I miss seeing the young Alicent and Rhaenyra
I like that Laenor wasn't killed. He acted like an idiot but he is a nice guy.
The spider in the tea cup right as the camera pans up to Larys was a great touch.
Me: eewww a spider.......ohhhhh THE Spider.
Best dialogue and character development of any 2022 show
Oh, and the dagger’s name is not “catspaw”. The would be assassin of Bran was the “Catspaw”. A lot of people make that mistake.
"Otto here looking like me after a night getting drunk of Bacardi Breezers" 😂
The somehow still alive part over viserys name got me dead 🤣🤣
Great video, as usual, but am I mishearing you when you say Aegon? Like A-gon? In the show they pronounce like egg-on, which makes sense as Aegon V’s nickname is Egg.
That “where is duty, where is sacrifice” scene…Olivia Cooke doing some Dinklage level lifting there. The agony, the passion! That’s a Emmy nomination scene. “We Know Father. Everyone Knows”. That’s Aegon’s “the Prince will remember that little Lord” moment. Aemond taming Vhagar & holding his own in a 1v4 makes him the real chad in my eyes. Only wholesome moment, our Prince resting his head on his mom’s shoulder to let her know she can depend on him. Last but not least, GOATTO Hightower with the coldest win or you die reference, “we play an ugly game”...and I’m the meme of Homer Simpson decked out in green onsies, sitting on green cushions, wearing a Hightower snapback, holding a Go Greens flag with a Alicent poster on the wall😂. Meanwhile checking in on Blacks: “What is honor compared to a woman’s uncle”-Maester Aemon 😳
I just saw the episode 4 minutes ago
Aemon claiming vhagar as his dragon was a beautiful scene a bullied child gaining the most powerful dragon of them all only to take the first step down the road to become irredeemable monster we all know.
Bullied? All his brother and nephews did was give him a pig.
How is Aemond a monster?
No spoilers please.
I've seen a synopsis of the story and it did not include anything I would call monstrous
@@w0mblemania that doesn’t spoil anything. If you want to avoid spoilers, just read the book.